Set your sights high: aim for a soft landing
Pick landing spot, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes. Working on shot: flop.
Module skill breakdown
Course Flagship Program
We studied the course and made a flagship practice program specifically for Third/First. 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
14
Days
55
Modules
9
Frequency
4 days/week
Short Game·Flop
Set your sights high: aim for a soft landing
Difficulty: Beginner · Module HCP 35.0
Short Game·Chip
Save Par with Clutch Chip
Difficulty: Beginner · Module HCP 28.4
Short Game·Flop
Can you stop the ball close from a tight lie?
Difficulty: Intermediate · Module HCP 19.7
Short Game·Bump'n'Run
Land Ball 2–3 Feet From Pin
Difficulty: Intermediate · Module HCP 17.5
Short Game·Bump'n'Run
Save Par From Fringe
Difficulty: Intermediate · Module HCP 17.5
Short Game·Pitch
Pitch 20–35 Yds From Fairway Or Rough
Difficulty: Intermediate · Module HCP 16.1
Driving Range·Woods (Hy,5W,3W)
3-Wood Dispersion Control For Beginners
Difficulty: Beginner · Module HCP 35.0
Driving Range·Woods (Hy,5W,3W)
3-Wood Distance Accuracy
Difficulty: Intermediate · Module HCP 17.5
Driving Range·Driver
Control Driver Flight Path
Difficulty: Intermediate · Module HCP 17.5
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.
Pick landing spot, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes. Working on shot: flop.
Module skill breakdown
Save par clutch, for a 28-handicap player, ~20 minutes. Working on shot: chip.
Module skill breakdown
Stop close from tight lie, for a 20-handicap player, ~15 minutes. Working on shot: flop.
Module skill breakdown
Land near the pin, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes. Working on shot: bump'n'run.
Module skill breakdown
Save par consistently, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes. Working on shot: bump'n'run.
Module skill breakdown
Save par on approaches, for a 16-handicap player, ~15 minutes. Working on shot: pitch.
Module skill breakdown
Control 3-wood dispersion, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes. Working on club: woods (hy,5w,3w).
Module skill breakdown
Reduce spread, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes. Working on club: woods (hy,5w,3w).
Module skill breakdown
Improve driver accuracy, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes. Working on club: driver.
Module skill breakdown
Program snapshot
Avg HCP focus
35.0
Beginner
Skill pillars
Aim · Alignment · Scoring · Distance Control · Dispersion · Precision
Host course
Third/First
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
Set your sights high: aim This module is for Short Game, specifically working on Flop.
Day 1
Program: Set your sights high: aim for a soft landing
Hit flop shot two buckets of balls (avg. bucket is 40 balls) from the sloped deep rough and other extreme grass types; one bucket with balls above feet level, one bucket with balls below feet level.
Put 18 balls in one bucket for shots above your feet, and 18 balls in another bucket for shots below your feet.
On the practice green, set up 3 target zones in a row, about 10 to 15 feet from the hole.
Split the 36 balls into 3 groups of 12 balls.
For the first 12 balls, hit from above feet and aim for Target Zone
For the next 12 balls, hit from below feet and aim for Target Zone
For the last 12 balls, switch between above and below feet every 2 balls and aim for Target Zone
Always keep the ball on the correct slope as needed, only change which target zone you aim at as above.
Count each ball that lands and stays in the correct target zone as a success.
When done, count how many successes out of 36 and enter the score in the app.
| Handicap | +9 | +5 | +1 | 5 | 12 | 19 | 27 | 36 | 54 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Score | 28 | 26 | 24 | 20 | 16 | 12 | 8 | 5 | 3 |
Day 2
Program: Set your sights high: aim for a soft landing
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 |
Day 3
Program: Set your sights high: aim for a soft landing
Hit flop shot two buckets of balls (avg. bucket is 40 balls) from the sloped rough grass; one bucket with balls above feet level, one bucket with balls below feet level.
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.
| Handicap | +9 | +5 | +1 | 5 | 12 | 19 | 27 | 36 | 54 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Score | 30 | 28 | 26 | 22 | 18 | 14 | 10 | 7 | 4 |
Day 4
Program: Save Par with Clutch Chip
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.
Set up 3 landing zones on the green, 6 feet apart in a straight line.
Place 3 piles of balls around the chipping area, each pile randomly 5 to 30 yards from the hole. Keep this setup the same.
Divide 36 chip shots into 3 groups of
For the first 12 shots, aim for the first landing zone from any pile.
For the next 12 shots, aim for the second landing zone from any pile.
For the last 12 shots, aim for the third landing zone from any pile.
Count each shot that lands and stays in the correct zone as a success.
Total the 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 | 23 | 18 | 14 | 11 | 7 | 4 |
4 days scheduled
Save Par with Clutch Chip. Up-and-down contest and save par clutch. Focus on Scoring, Aim, Alignment. This module is for Short Game, specifically working on Chip.
Day 5
Program: Save Par with Clutch Chip
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.
Put 36 balls into 9 piles. Each pile has 4 balls. Put piles 5 to 30 yards from the hole.
Mark 9 target zones on the green.
Try to hit 4 balls into each zone. Do this for all 9 zones.
Always use the same ball setup. Only change which zone is the target.
Count each ball that stops inside the correct zone.
Add up all the successful shots out of
Enter score in the app, out of 36 attempts.
| Handicap | +9 | +5 | +1 | 5 | 12 | 19 | 27 | 36 | 54 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Score | 31 | 29 | 27 | 23 | 18 | 14 | 10 | 7 | 4 |
Day 6
Program: Save Par with Clutch Chip
Hit two buckets of balls (avg. bucket is 40 balls) from the sloped deep rough and other extreme grass types; one bucket with balls above feet level, one bucket with balls below feet level.
Make two groups of 18 balls; one for balls above feet, one for balls below feet.
Put 3 targets in a straight line on the green, about 6 feet apart.
Hit 36 chip shots total: 18 with balls above feet, 18 with balls below feet.
Split each set of 18 shots into three groups of
Each group of 6 goes to a different target.
With balls above feet, hit 6 shots to each target, keeping ball position the same.
With balls below feet, do the same: 6 shots to each target.
Count any shot that stops within 3 feet of the target as a success.
Count how many successful shots you had. Enter your score out of 36.
| Handicap | +9 | +5 | +1 | 5 | 12 | 19 | 27 | 36 | 54 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Score | 30 | 28 | 25 | 20 | 15 | 12 | 9 | 6 | 4 |
Day 7
Program: Save Par with Clutch Chip
Up to 5 players compete to stop a chip shot inside the quadrant(s). The player with the most points wins the challenge. One bucket of balls per player is needed.
Mark 4 areas on the green with string or tees. Each area should be a circle about 6 feet wide.
Put 36 balls into 4 piles of 9 balls. Place the piles between 5 and 30 yards from the hole.
Hit 9 balls from each pile. Aim every group of 9 at a different circle.
Try to land each ball into the correct circle. Move to the next pile and repeat until all 36 balls are hit.
Count the balls that stop inside the correct circle.
Add up your successful shots out of 36 attempts and enter the score in the app.
| Handicap | +9 | +5 | +1 | 5 | 12 | 19 | 27 | 36 | 54 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Score | 30 | 28 | 26 | 22 | 18 | 14 | 11 | 7 | 4 |
Day 8
Program: Save Par with Clutch Chip
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.
Find a spot in deep rough on an uphill slope 5 to 30 yards from the hole. Set up the ball the same way each time.
Place three targets around the green in a straight line, 4 feet apart.
Hit 18 chip shots from the uphill slope. Land 6 balls in each target zone.
Move to a deep rough spot on a downhill slope 5 to 30 yards from the hole. Keep the same setup.
Hit 18 chip shots from the downhill slope. Land 6 balls in each target zone.
Count each ball that ends inside the target as a success.
Add up all the successful shots out of 36 in the app.
| Handicap | +9 | +5 | +1 | 5 | 12 | 19 | 27 | 36 | 54 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Score | 30 | 28 | 24 | 20 | 16 | 12 | 8 | 5 | 3 |
4 days scheduled
Save Par with Clutch Chip. Up-and-down contest and save par clutch. Focus on Scoring, Aim, Alignment. This module is for Short Game, specifically working on Chip.
Day 9
Program: Save Par with Clutch Chip
Scatter a bucket of balls (avg. bucket is 40 balls) into 8 equal piles of 5 balls and stop chip shots inside the Bullseye. Count the number of balls in the inner and outer Bullseye.
Scatter 36 balls into 8 piles of about 4 or 5 balls each on grass between 5 and 30 yards or meters from the hole.
Mark two circles on the green around the hole: a small one with a 6-foot (2-meter) radius and a bigger one with a 15-foot (5-meter) radius.
Hit 36 chip shots, split into two groups of
For the first 18 shots, try to land the ball inside the small circle (6-foot radius).
For the last 18 shots, try to land the ball inside the area between the small and big circle (6- to 15-foot radius).
Take turns hitting shots from different piles for variety.
Count how many balls stop in the right circle for each group.
After all 36 shots, enter the number of successful shots out of 36 attempts in the app.
| Handicap | +9 | +5 | +1 | 5 | 12 | 19 | 27 | 36 | 54 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Score | 30 | 28 | 25 | 21 | 16 | 12 | 8 | 5 | 2 |
Day 10
Program: Save Par with Clutch Chip
Hit two buckets of balls (avg. bucket is 40 balls) from the flat rough grass.
Divide 36 balls into 3 groups of 12 balls each.
Put 3 targets on the green, each about 3 feet apart.
From about 10-20 yards away, chip 12 balls and try to get them to stop inside Target
Chip 12 balls at Target 2, same way.
Chip 12 balls at Target 3, same way.
Count how many shots stop inside the right target.
Add up your total successful shots out of 36 and enter score in the app.
| Handicap | +9 | +5 | +1 | 5 | 12 | 19 | 27 | 36 | 54 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Score | 30 | 28 | 25 | 22 | 18 | 14 | 10 | 7 | 4 |
Day 11
Program: Save Par with Clutch Chip
Align a bucket of balls (avg. bucket is 40 balls) into 10 equal parallel piles of 4 balls and stop chip shots inside quadrants. Count the number of successes.
Put 40 balls into 10 piles with 4 balls in each pile. Arrange in two lines, 5 piles per line.
Space piles 2 yards or meters apart side to side. Space the two lines 5 to 10 yards or meters apart front to back.
Mark 4 sections (quadrants) in a circle of 6 feet or 2 meters radius around the hole on the green using string or tees.
Hit 36 chip shots total, 9 shots into each quadrant.
Start at any pile and chip balls to land in the first quadrant. After 9 shots, switch to the next quadrant.
Switch piles after each shot for variety, but always keep the same chipping setup and distance.
Count each ball that stops inside the correct quadrant as a success.
After all 36 shots, enter number of successful shots made out of 36 attempts.
| Handicap | +9 | +5 | +1 | 5 | 12 | 19 | 27 | 36 | 54 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Score | 28 | 26 | 23 | 19 | 15 | 12 | 9 | 6 | 3 |
Day 12
Program: Can you stop the ball close from a tight lie?
Up to 5 players compete to stop a flop shot inside the landing zone(s). The player with the most points at the end wins the challenge. Up to 80 balls are needed.
Set up 4 lines of 9 balls each, spaced 1 foot apart. Place the lines between 5 and 20 yards from the hole on grass.
Mark 3 landing zones on the green, 3 feet apart in a straight line. Each zone is 3 feet wide.
Hit 12 flop shots to each zone for a total of 36 shots.
Start at any line of balls and hit 12 shots to Zone
Change lines and hit 12 shots to Zone
Change lines again and hit 12 shots to Zone
Count a success when the ball lands and stops in the right zone.
Add the total number of successful shots and enter your score in the app out of 36 attempts.
| Handicap | +9 | +5 | +1 | 5 | 12 | 19 | 27 | 36 | 54 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Score | 28 | 26 | 23 | 19 | 15 | 11 | 8 | 5 | 3 |
4 days scheduled
Can you stop the ball close from a tight lie?. Stop close from tight lie and feel the distance. Focus on Distance Control, Accuracy, Alignment. This module is for Short Game, specifically working on Flop.
Day 13
Program: Can you stop the ball close from a tight lie?
Up to 5 players compete to stop a flop shot in the bullseye. The best final score relative to PAR wins the challenge. One bucket of balls per player is needed.
Set up 10 piles of balls in two lines that cross at a right angle. Each pile has enough balls for 3 shots. Place piles 5-40 yards from the hole on grass.
On the green, mark two circles around the hole: a 6-foot circle (bullseye) and a 15-foot circle.
Hit 36 flop shots total. From each pile, hit 3 shots trying to land near the hole.
Split the 36 shots into 2 rounds of
In each round, hit 1 shot from each of the 10 piles, then hit 1 more shot from the first 8 piles.
Score: inside 6 feet = birdie, inside 15 feet = par, outside 15 feet = bogey.
Count how many shots land inside each circle.
Add up your total birdies and pars after 36 shots. 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 14
Program: Can you stop the ball close from a tight lie?
Up to 5 players compete to stop a flop shot in the stop zone(s). The player with the most points at the end wins the challenge. One bucket of balls per player is needed.
Divide 36 balls into 9 piles with 4 balls each. Put each pile in the chipping area, not on the green, between 5 and 20 yards from the hole.
Mark 9 stop zones on the green using tees, string, or buckets, spaced across the green.
Hit 4 flop shots at each stop zone, trying to stop each ball in the zone.
Start at any pile and pick a stop zone. Hit 4 balls from the pile to that zone.
Move to the next pile and new stop zone. Keep going until all 9 zones have 4 shots each (36 shots total).
Count each ball that stops inside the right stop zone.
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 | 26 | 22 | 17 | 13 | 9 | 6 | 3 |
Day 15
Program: Can you stop the ball close from a tight lie?
Up to 5 players hit flop shot two buckets of balls (avg. bucket is 40 balls) from the sloped deep rough and other extreme grass types; one bucket with balls above feet level, and one bucket with balls below feet level.
Prepare two sets of 18 balls: one set for above-feet shots, one set for below-feet shots.
Mark three target zones on the green: left, center, and right.
Divide 36 shots into three groups of 12: each group has 6 above-feet and 6 below-feet shots. Each group aims 2 shots at each zone.
From deep rough and sloped lies, hit two flop shots at each target zone: first above-feet, then below-feet, for all zones.
Keep the ball setup the same for all shots. Only change the target zone.
Count a ball as a success if it lands and stops in the intended zone.
Add up total successes out of 36 attempts and enter the score in the app.
| Handicap | +9 | +5 | +1 | 5 | 12 | 19 | 27 | 36 | 54 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Score | 30 | 28 | 25 | 22 | 18 | 14 | 10 | 7 | 4 |
Day 16
Program: Can you stop the ball close from a tight lie?
Align a bucket of balls (avg. bucket is 40 balls) into 2 perpendicular lines 20 balls per line and stop flop shots close to multiple targets. Count the number of successes.
Set up two lines of 18 balls each. The lines should cross at a right angle. Each ball is 1 foot apart.
Put two targets on the green, 5 to 10 yards apart. The targets are set 5 to 20 yards away from the ball lines.
Hit 36 flop shots: 18 shots from the first line, 18 shots from the second line.
For each line, split the 18 shots into 3 groups of 6 balls.
For each set of 6 balls, aim at one target. Try to land the ball within 10 feet of the target.
Take turns aiming each set at a different target.
Count each ball that lands within 10 feet of the target as a success.
After all 36 shots, add up successes and enter score in the app, out of 36 attempts.
| Handicap | +9 | +5 | +1 | 5 | 12 | 19 | 27 | 36 | 54 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Score | 31 | 29 | 26 | 22 | 18 | 14 | 10 | 7 | 4 |
4 days scheduled
Can you stop the ball close from a tight lie?. Stop close from tight lie and feel the distance. Focus on Distance Control, Accuracy, Alignment. This module is for Short Game, specifically working on Flop.
Day 17
Program: Can you stop the ball close from a tight lie?
Up to 5 players hit flop shot two buckets of balls (avg. bucket is 40 balls) from the sloped fairway; one bucket from the uphill slope and one bucket from the downhill slope.
Make 2 target areas on the green: one uphill, one downhill, about 6 feet apart.
Use markers to show the edges of each target area.
Choose a spot 20 yards from the hole and set up golf balls for uphill shots.
Hit 18 flop shots, trying to land each one in the uphill area. Try to keep each ball inside the zone.
Move to the downhill area, same distance from the hole.
Hit 18 flop shots, trying to land each one in the downhill area.
Keep all shots from the same spot on each slope. Do not move the ball for each shot.
Count shots that stop inside the right target area.
Add up the total number of successful shots and enter your score in the app, out of 36 attempts.
| Handicap | +9 | +5 | +1 | 5 | 12 | 19 | 27 | 36 | 54 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Score | 30 | 28 | 26 | 22 | 18 | 14 | 10 | 7 | 4 |
Day 18
Program: Can you stop the ball close from a tight lie?
Align a bucket of balls (avg. bucket is 40 balls) into 10 equal perpendicular piles of 4 balls and stop flop shots inside quadrants. Count the number of successes.
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.
| Handicap | +9 | +5 | +1 | 5 | 12 | 19 | 27 | 36 | 54 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Score | 30 | 28 | 25 | 22 | 18 | 14 | 10 | 7 | 4 |
Day 19
Program: Can you stop the ball close from a tight lie?
Scatter a bucket of balls (avg. bucket is 40 balls) into 8 equal lines of 5 balls and stop flop shots inside quadrants. Count the number of successes.
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.
| Handicap | +9 | +5 | +1 | 5 | 12 | 19 | 27 | 36 | 54 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Score | 30 | 28 | 25 | 21 | 16 | 12 | 8 | 5 | 3 |
Day 20
Program: Can you stop the ball close from a tight lie?
Up to 5 players hit flop shot two buckets of balls (avg. bucket is 40 balls) from the flat fairway.
Set up 3 target zones on the green at 5, 12, and 20 yards from where the balls will be hit. Mark each zone with cones.
Place 36 balls in 3 groups of 12 balls each.
Hit 12 balls to try to land them in the 5 yard zone.
Hit 12 balls to try to land them in the 12 yard zone.
Hit 12 balls to try to land them in the 20 yard zone. Enter your score in the app, out of 36 attempts.
Do not change your ball position or stance during the test.
Count each ball that lands and stays inside the right target zone as a success.
| Handicap | +9 | +5 | +1 | 5 | 12 | 19 | 27 | 36 | 54 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Score | 30 | 28 | 24 | 20 | 16 | 12 | 9 | 6 | 4 |
4 days scheduled
Land Ball 2–3 Feet From Pin. Control the rollout distance and save par consistently. Focus on Scoring, Accuracy, Green Reading. This module is for Short Game, specifically working on Bump'n'Run.
Day 21
Program: Land Ball 2–3 Feet From Pin
Up to 5 players hit bump-n-run shot two buckets of balls (avg. bucket is 40 balls) from the sloped rough grass; one bucket with balls above feet level, and one bucket with balls below feet level.
Make two piles of 18 golf balls each (36 balls total). Keep the balls in the same spot for every shot.
Put three markers on the green to make three target zones. Space them about 5 feet apart, in a straight line.
Hit 36 shots in total—12 shots to each target zone.
First, hit 12 shots at Zone 1, then 12 at Zone 2, then 12 at Zone
Switch between piles (above feet and below feet shots) for each group if possible, or finish one slope for all zones, then switch to the other.
Count every shot that stops inside the correct zone as a success.
After all shots, enter total successful shots in the app, out of 36 attempts.
| Handicap | +9 | +5 | +1 | 5 | 12 | 19 | 27 | 36 | 54 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Score | 31 | 29 | 26 | 23 | 18 | 14 | 10 | 7 | 4 |
Day 22
Program: Land Ball 2–3 Feet From Pin
Hit bump-n-run two buckets of balls (avg. bucket is 40 balls) from the flat fairway.
Put 2 rows of 20 golf balls each on flat grass near the green, 5 yards apart.
Make sure both rows are between 5 and 30 yards from the hole, and keep all balls on the fairway, not on the green.
Split the 36 shots into 3 groups of
First 12 shots, try to land the ball within 5 feet left of the hole.
Next 12 shots, try to land the ball within 5 feet right of the hole.
Last 12 shots, aim to land the ball in a 5-foot circle around the hole.
Hit every third ball from each row: start with one row (balls 1, 4, 7, etc.), then switch to the other row, and keep going until all 36 shots are done.
Count each ball that stops in the right target area as a success for that group.
When all 36 tries are finished, add the successful shots and enter your score in the app, out of 36.
| Handicap | +9 | +5 | +1 | 5 | 12 | 19 | 27 | 36 | 54 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Score | 30 | 28 | 26 | 22 | 18 | 14 | 10 | 7 | 4 |
Day 23
Program: Land Ball 2–3 Feet From Pin
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.
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.
Place 9 stop zones on the green using markers. Space them so each is easy to aim at.
Divide 36 shots into 9 groups of 4 shots.
Hit 4 shots at each stop zone. Hit from any pile, but keep ball setup the same.
After 4 shots to one zone, move to the next zone. Keep going until all 9 zones are done.
Count how many shots stop inside the target zone for each group.
Add up total successful shots. Enter score in the app, out of 36 attempts.
| Handicap | +9 | +5 | +1 | 5 | 12 | 19 | 27 | 36 | 54 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Score | 32 | 30 | 28 | 25 | 20 | 16 | 12 | 8 | 5 |
Day 24
Program: Land Ball 2–3 Feet From Pin
Up to 5 players hit bump-n-run shot 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.
Make two piles of 18 balls: one on an uphill slope, one on a downhill slope, both between 0 and 5 yards from the green.
Mark three target zones on the green’s edge at 3 feet, 6 feet, and 9 feet from where the ball should land.
Split the 36 shots into 3 groups of 12 shots: 12 at the closest zone, 12 at the middle zone, and 12 at the farthest zone.
From the uphill pile, hit 6 shots to the closest zone, then 6 shots to the middle zone.
From the downhill pile, hit 6 shots to the farthest zone, then 6 shots to the closest zone.
Repeat as needed until all 36 shots are done: 12 to each zone using both piles.
Count the shots that stop inside the correct zone.
After all 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 | 30 | 28 | 25 | 21 | 16 | 12 | 9 | 6 | 3 |
4 days scheduled
Land Ball 2–3 Feet From Pin. Control the rollout distance and save par consistently. Focus on Scoring, Accuracy, Green Reading. This module is for Short Game, specifically working on Bump'n'Run.
Day 25
Program: Land Ball 2–3 Feet From Pin
Up to 5 players hit bump-n-run shot two buckets of balls (avg. bucket is 40 balls) from the flat deep rough and other extreme grass types.
Divide 36 golf balls into 3 groups of 12 balls. Put each group in the rough near the green.
On the green, mark 3 target zones about 15 feet from the rough.
Hit bump-and-run shots, aiming for each of the 3 zones in order. Hit 12 shots at zone 1, 12 at zone 2, and 12 at zone
Each ball that lands and stops inside its target zone counts as a success.
Keep your stance and ball position the same for every shot.
After all 36 shots, count how many landed in the correct zones and enter the total score out of 36 in the app.
| Handicap | +9 | +5 | +1 | 5 | 12 | 19 | 27 | 36 | 54 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Score | 31 | 29 | 27 | 24 | 20 | 15 | 11 | 7 | 4 |
Day 26
Program: Save Par From Fringe
Up to 5 players compete to stop a bump-n-run shot inside the landing zone(s). The player with the most points at the end wins the challenge. One bucket of balls per player is needed.
Set up 10 piles of balls in 2 lines, each line 3 yards/meters apart. Piles are 4 yards/meters apart in each line.
Put the piles at distances between 1 and 10 yards/meters from the green, and 5 to 30 yards/meters from the hole.
On the green, make 3 landing zones with sticks or clubs, each zone 6 feet (2 meters) apart in a line.
Do 36 bump-and-run shots, aiming for each landing zone 12 times.
Hit 12 shots at the first zone, then 12 at the second, then 12 at the third. Switch piles as needed.
Count each shot that lands and stays in the correct zone as a success.
Add up successes and enter score in the app out of 36 attempts.
| Handicap | +9 | +5 | +1 | 5 | 12 | 19 | 27 | 36 | 54 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Score | 31 | 29 | 26 | 23 | 18 | 14 | 10 | 7 | 4 |
Day 27
Program: Save Par From Fringe
Hit bump-n-run two buckets of balls (avg. bucket is 40 balls) from the flat deep rough and other extreme grass types.
Place two straight lines of 18 golf balls each on flat ground near the green.
Space the lines 5 yards apart and put them 5 to 30 yards from the hole.
Hit 36 bump-and-run shots.
In the first line, hit every third ball, skipping the two in between.
At the end of the first line, switch to the second line and do the same. Alternate lines until all 36 shots are hit.
Place three target zones on the green in a line.
For the first 12 shots, aim for the closest target zone.
For the next 12 shots, aim for the middle zone.
For the last 12 shots, aim for the farthest zone.
Count each shot that lands and stops in the correct zone as a success.
After 36 shots, total your number of successful shots out of 36 and enter your score in the app.
| Handicap | +9 | +5 | +1 | 5 | 12 | 19 | 27 | 36 | 54 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Score | 30 | 28 | 26 | 22 | 18 | 14 | 10 | 7 | 4 |
Day 28
Program: Save Par From Fringe
Hit bump-n-run two buckets of balls (avg. bucket is 40 balls) from the flat fairway.
Put 2 rows of 20 golf balls each on flat grass near the green, 5 yards apart.
Make sure both rows are between 5 and 30 yards from the hole, and keep all balls on the fairway, not on the green.
Split the 36 shots into 3 groups of
First 12 shots, try to land the ball within 5 feet left of the hole.
Next 12 shots, try to land the ball within 5 feet right of the hole.
Last 12 shots, aim to land the ball in a 5-foot circle around the hole.
Hit every third ball from each row: start with one row (balls 1, 4, 7, etc.), then switch to the other row, and keep going until all 36 shots are done.
Count each ball that stops in the right target area as a success for that group.
When all 36 tries are finished, add the successful shots and enter your score in the app, out of 36.
| Handicap | +9 | +5 | +1 | 5 | 12 | 19 | 27 | 36 | 54 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Score | 30 | 28 | 26 | 22 | 18 | 14 | 10 | 7 | 4 |
4 days scheduled
Save Par From Fringe. Control the rollout distance and land near the pin. Focus on Scoring, Accuracy, Precision. This module is for Short Game, specifically working on Bump'n'Run.
Day 29
Program: Save Par From Fringe
Up to 5 players hit bump-n-run shot two buckets of balls (avg. bucket is 40 balls) from the flat rough grass.
Put 36 golf balls into 2 piles of 18 balls each. One pile goes next to the edge of the green, and the other pile goes 5 yards/meters from the edge.
Mark 3 target zones on the green in a line. Each zone is about 4 feet wide, and the zones are 4 feet apart.
Hit 36 bump-and-run shots total. Aim 12 shots for each target zone, one zone at a time.
Start with the pile closest to the green. Hit 12 shots at Zone 1, then 6 shots at Zone
Go to the pile 5 yards/meters away. Hit 6 more shots at Zone 2, then 12 shots at Zone
Count each ball that lands and stops inside the correct zone as a success.
Add up the number of successful shots out of 36 attempts and enter the score in the app.
| Handicap | +9 | +5 | +1 | 5 | 12 | 19 | 27 | 36 | 54 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Score | 30 | 28 | 25 | 21 | 17 | 13 | 9 | 6 | 3 |
Day 30
Program: Save Par From Fringe
Up to 5 players compete to stop a bump-n-run 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.
Set up 9 piles of 4 balls each, spread between 1 and 10 yards from the green and 5 to 30 yards from the hole.
Mark 9 stop zones on the green using tees, string, or small buckets.
Do 36 bump-and-run shots, 4 shots at each of the 9 stop zones.
From any pile, hit 4 shots to the first stop zone.
Do the same for the other stop zones, always 4 shots per zone, using the original ball setup.
Count shots that stop inside the right stop zone.
Add up how many shots were successful, and enter this number out of 36 attempts.
| Handicap | +9 | +5 | +1 | 5 | 12 | 19 | 27 | 36 | 54 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Score | 31 | 29 | 26 | 22 | 18 | 14 | 10 | 6 | 3 |
Day 31
Program: Save Par From Fringe
Up to 5 players compete to stop a bump-n-run 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.
Set up 10 piles of balls in two lines. The lines are 3 yards/meters apart. Each pile in a line is 4 yards/meters apart.
Place the piles on grass 1 to 10 yards/meters from the green and 5 to 30 yards/meters from the hole.
Make 9 stop zones on the green with buckets, string, or tees. Number the zones 1 to
Divide 36 tries into 9 groups of 4 shots. Each group tries for a different stop zone.
For each set of 4 shots, choose any pile and hit shots to the chosen stop zone.
After 4 shots at one zone, go to the next stop zone and do the same. Do this for all 9 zones.
Count every shot that stops in the right zone as a success.
Add up successes out of 36 tries 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 |
Day 32
Program: Save Par From Fringe
Scatter a bucket of balls (avg. bucket is 40 balls) next to the green. Scatter into 8 equal piles of 5 balls and stop bump-n-run shots inside Bullseye. Count the number of balls in the inner and outer Bullseye.
Put 36 balls into 6 piles of 6 balls. Place the piles on grass or slopes 1 to 10 yards from the green and 5 to 30 yards from the hole.
Mark two circles on the green: one small (6-foot radius), one big (15-foot radius).
Hit 36 shots in total. For the first 18 shots, aim for the small circle. For the next 18 shots, aim for the area between the small and big circle.
Start at any pile and hit 3 shots at a time toward the target, moving from pile to pile until you finish 18 shots.
Do the same for the bigger circle with the next 18 shots, 3 from each pile.
Count how many balls stay in the target circle for each set of 18 shots.
Add your 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 | 26 | 22 | 17 | 13 | 9 | 6 | 3 |
4 days scheduled
Save Par From Fringe. Control the rollout distance and land near the pin. Focus on Scoring, Accuracy, Precision. This module is for Short Game, specifically working on Bump'n'Run.
Day 33
Program: Save Par From Fringe
Up to 5 players hit bump-n-run shot two buckets of balls (avg. bucket is 40 balls) from the flat deep rough and other extreme grass types.
Divide 36 golf balls into 3 groups of 12 balls. Put each group in the rough near the green.
On the green, mark 3 target zones about 15 feet from the rough.
Hit bump-and-run shots, aiming for each of the 3 zones in order. Hit 12 shots at zone 1, 12 at zone 2, and 12 at zone
Each ball that lands and stops inside its target zone counts as a success.
Keep your stance and ball position the same for every shot.
After all 36 shots, count how many landed in the correct zones and enter the total score out of 36 in the app.
| Handicap | +9 | +5 | +1 | 5 | 12 | 19 | 27 | 36 | 54 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Score | 31 | 29 | 27 | 24 | 20 | 15 | 11 | 7 | 4 |
Day 34
Program: Pitch 20–35 Yds From Fairway Or Rough
Up to 5 players hit two buckets of balls (avg. bucket is 40 balls) from the flat rough grass.
Make 3 piles of 12 balls each (36 balls total) between 30 and 60 yards from the hole on flat rough grass.
On the green, set up 3 target areas at different distances around the hole.
Hit 12 balls toward each target area (36 shots total, 12 for each zone).
Hit the first 12 balls to Zone 1, the next 12 to Zone 2, and the last 12 to Zone
Leave the balls in the same position; only change which target zone you aim at.
Count each ball that lands and stops inside the target zone as a success.
When all 36 shots are finished, count the number of successes and enter your score in the app, out of 36 attempts.
| Handicap | +9 | +5 | +1 | 5 | 12 | 19 | 27 | 36 | 54 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Score | 31 | 29 | 26 | 22 | 17 | 13 | 9 | 6 | 3 |
Day 35
Program: Pitch 20–35 Yds From Fairway Or Rough
Align a bucket of balls (avg. bucket is 40 balls) into 2 parallel lines 20 balls per line and hit-and-land pitch shots inside landing zones. Count the number of successes.
Arrange 36 balls in 2 lines of 18 balls each. Keep the lines 5-10 yards apart. Each ball in a line should be about 1 foot apart.
On the green, use markers to make 3 landing zones in a straight line. Each zone should be about 9 feet apart.
Divide the 36 shots so there are 12 shots for each landing zone.
Hit 6 balls from the first line to the first landing zone, then hit 6 balls from the second line to the same zone.
Do the same for the second and third landing zones. Hit 6 balls from each line to each zone.
Count every ball that stops in the landing zone as a successful shot.
Add up all successful shots and enter your score in the app out of 36 attempts.
| Handicap | +9 | +5 | +1 | 5 | 12 | 19 | 27 | 36 | 54 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Score | 31 | 29 | 26 | 22 | 18 | 14 | 10 | 7 | 4 |
Day 36
Program: Pitch 20–35 Yds From Fairway Or Rough
Hit 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.
Make 4 piles of 9 balls each, with 2 piles uphill and 2 piles downhill, all 25–40 yards from the hole in the rough.
Mark 3 target zones on the green: Zone A (6 feet left), Zone B (6 feet behind), Zone C (6 feet right) of the hole.
Hit 36 total shots: 18 from uphill piles, 18 from downhill piles.
For each slope (uphill and downhill), split 18 shots into 3 groups of
Aim 6 shots at each zone (A, B, C) from the two piles on the same slope.
Alternate shots between the two piles on the same slope.
Count a shot as a success if it stops in the target zone.
Add up total successes out of 36 tries and enter score in the app.
| Handicap | +9 | +5 | +1 | 5 | 12 | 19 | 27 | 36 | 54 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Score | 30 | 28 | 25 | 20 | 15 | 12 | 8 | 5 | 3 |
4 days scheduled
Pitch 20–35 Yds From Fairway Or Rough. Save par on approaches and land 3-4 feet away. Focus on Accuracy, Distance Control, Scoring. This module is for Short Game, specifically working on Pitch.
Day 37
Program: Pitch 20–35 Yds From Fairway Or Rough
Up to 5 players compete to land a pitch shot inside the landing zone(s). The player with the most points wins the challenge. One bucket of balls per player is needed.
Set up 3 target zones on the green in a straight line, 6 feet apart.
Make 6 piles of balls between 30 and 60 yards from the hole.
Split 36 balls into 3 groups of
Hit 12 shots to target zone 1 from any pile.
Hit 12 shots to target zone 2 from any pile.
Hit 12 shots to target zone 3 from any pile.
Count how many shots stop inside the correct zone.
Enter the number of successes out of 36 attempts in the app.
| Handicap | +9 | +5 | +1 | 5 | 12 | 19 | 27 | 36 | 54 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Score | 30 | 28 | 26 | 22 | 17 | 13 | 9 | 6 | 3 |
Day 38
Program: Pitch 20–35 Yds From Fairway Or Rough
Up to 5 players hit 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.
Make 3 piles of 6 balls each on sloped ground above your feet, 20 to 40 yards from the hole.
Make 3 piles of 6 balls each on sloped ground below your feet, same distance, opposite slope.
Hit 18 shots from above your feet and 18 shots from below your feet.
Mark 3 target zones on the green (left, center, right).
Hit 6 shots from above your feet at each zone.
Hit 6 shots from below your feet at each zone.
Score one point for each ball that lands and stops in the right zone.
Count successes and enter the total 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 39
Program: Pitch 20–35 Yds From Fairway Or Rough
Up to 5 players compete to stop a pitch shot in the bullseye. The best final score relative to PAR wins the challenge. One bucket of balls per player is needed.
Make two circles on the green: a small one with a 6-foot (2-meter) radius, and a bigger one with a 15-foot (5-meter) radius.
Put 3 piles of 12 balls each on the short game area, in random spots 30 to 60 yards/meters from the hole.
Hit 36 pitch shots total: 12 from each pile.
From the first pile, hit 12 shots and try to stop the ball inside the circles.
Move to the next pile and repeat, until all 36 shots are done.
Count balls in the small circle as birdies, balls in the big circle as pars, balls outside as bogeys.
Count how many balls are in the circles after all 36 shots. Enter your total score out of 36 attempts.
| Handicap | +9 | +5 | +1 | 5 | 12 | 19 | 27 | 36 | 54 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Score | 31 | 29 | 26 | 22 | 18 | 14 | 10 | 6 | 3 |
Day 40
Program: Pitch 20–35 Yds From Fairway Or 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.
Prepare 36 balls in 6 groups of
Set up 2 target zones on the green: one uphill and one downhill, with markers 6 feet apart.
Hit 18 balls to the uphill zone and 18 to the downhill zone.
Hit 6 balls from the tough uphill spot to the uphill zone.
Hit 6 balls from the tough downhill spot to the downhill zone.
Do steps 4 and 5 two more times for all 36 shots.
Count each ball that stays in the right zone.
After 36 shots, enter your number of successes out of 36 in the app.
| Handicap | +9 | +5 | +1 | 5 | 12 | 19 | 27 | 36 | 54 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Score | 30 | 28 | 26 | 22 | 18 | 14 | 10 | 7 | 4 |
4 days scheduled
Pitch 20–35 Yds From Fairway Or Rough. Save par on approaches and land 3-4 feet away. Focus on Accuracy, Distance Control, Scoring. This module is for Short Game, specifically working on Pitch.
Day 41
Program: Pitch 20–35 Yds From Fairway Or Rough
Align a bucket of balls (avg. bucket is 40 balls) into 2 parallel lines 20 balls per line and stop pitch shots inside the Bullseye. Count the number of balls in the inner and outer Bullseye.
Put two lines of 18 balls on the ground, with lines 5-10 yards/meters apart, and balls 1 foot/30 cm apart in each line.
Mark two circles around the hole: an inner circle with a 6 ft/2 m radius, and an outer circle with a 15 ft/5 m radius.
Hit 36 shots, 18 from each line.
Hit 3 shots from the first line, then 3 from the second line, and keep switching every 3 shots until all 36 are done.
Count balls that stop in the inner or outer circle. Balls outside both circles are misses.
Enter the number of balls inside either circle in the app, out of 36 attempts.
| Handicap | +9 | +5 | +1 | 5 | 12 | 19 | 27 | 36 | 54 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Score | 28 | 26 | 24 | 20 | 16 | 12 | 8 | 5 | 3 |
Day 42
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 43
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 |
Day 44
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 |
4 days scheduled
3-Wood Dispersion Control For Beginners. Control 3-wood dispersion and stay on fairways. Focus on Precision, Aim, Scoring. This module is for Driving Range, specifically working on Woods (Hy,5W,3W).
Day 45
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 46
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 47
Program: 3-Wood Distance Accuracy
Discover tendencies by hitting various ball flights to various distances, using woods only. Hit one bucket of ~50 balls.
Set up 5 cones in a line, each 10 yards/meters apart, to mark distances between 220 and 300 yards/meters.
Hit 7 shots at each cone for a total of 35 shots.
Use only woods (5-wood, hybrid, or 3-wood), but can switch clubs between shots.
For each shot, try to land the ball near the cone you aim at.
Count and record how many balls land within 15 yards/meters of each cone.
Make sure to hit both the right distance and direction.
After all 35 shots, count how many landed close to the cones and enter your 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 |
Day 48
Program: 3-Wood Distance Accuracy
Discover weaknesses amongst woods shots and clubs to avoid in critical situations. Hit one bucket of ~50 balls.
Pick two targets: one to aim at, and one cone on the other side as something to avoid.
Put four cones around the main target in a small circle, making a 'precision zone'.
Take 36 shots, using 3 woods clubs (Hy, 5W, Driver), 12 shots with each club.
For each club, try to hit the ball into the 'precision zone' and avoid the obstacle cone.
Change clubs after every 12 shots. Keep your setup and stance the same each time.
Count a shot as a success if it lands inside the precision zone and avoids the obstacle cone.
After 36 shots, add up how many successes you had 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 | 15 | 12 | 8 | 5 | 3 |
4 days scheduled
3-Wood Distance Accuracy. Reduce spread and improve 3-wood accuracy. Focus on Precision, Dispersion, Scoring. This module is for Driving Range, specifically working on Woods (Hy,5W,3W).
Day 49
Program: 3-Wood Distance Accuracy
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 |
Day 50
Program: 3-Wood Distance Accuracy
Discover opportunities amongst woods undiscovered shots and clubs worth putting to action more often. Hit one bucket of ~50 balls.
Set up 3 targets in a straight line: a cone to aim at, a flag 10 yards past the cone, and a flag 15 yards past the cone.
Pick 3 different woods: Hybrid, 5 Wood, and Driver.
Hit 12 shots with each club, for 36 shots total, from the same spot each time.
Aim at the cone and try to land the ball between the cone and the far flag.
A shot is successful if it stops between the cone and the far flag.
Count the number of successful shots out of 36 and enter your score in the app.
| Handicap | +9 | +5 | +1 | 5 | 12 | 19 | 27 | 36 | 54 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Score | 32 | 30 | 28 | 25 | 20 | 16 | 12 | 8 | 5 |
Day 51
Program: 3-Wood Distance Accuracy
Produce left-to-right and right-to-left shots using woods only. Hit one bucket of ~50 balls.
Pick a target flag or marker at a good distance for woods (using a hybrid, 5-wood, or 3-wood).
Hit 36 shots in total: 18 shots curving left-to-right and 18 shots curving right-to-left toward the same target.
Keep your setup consistent for all shots and focus on controlling the ball flight direction and curve.
Count every shot that finishes at or near the target as a success.
Add up your successful shots out of 36 and enter your score in the app.
| Handicap | +9 | +5 | +1 | 5 | 12 | 19 | 27 | 36 | 54 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Score | 30 | 28 | 25 | 22 | 18 | 14 | 10 | 7 | 4 |
Day 52
Program: 3-Wood Distance Accuracy
Discover strengths amongst woods a go-to shots and clubs worth utilizing. Hit one bucket of ~50 balls.
Set up 3 flags far apart in a field (at least 30 yards between them).
Hit 36 shots, split into 3 groups of 12 shots.
Use 4 clubs: Hybrid, 5-Wood, 3-Wood, and Driver. Each group uses the same club, aimed at one target.
Assign one club for each target. Hit 12 shots per club, trying to get close to its flag.
Start with Hybrid at Target 1, then 5-Wood at Target 2, then 3-Wood or Driver at Target
Count a shot as “success” if it is within 15 yards of the flag.
Add the total successful shots out of 36 and enter the score in the app.
| Handicap | +9 | +5 | +1 | 5 | 12 | 19 | 27 | 36 | 54 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Score | 33 | 31 | 28 | 24 | 20 | 15 | 12 | 8 | 5 |
3 days scheduled
Control Driver Flight Path. Improve driver accuracy and achieve distance consistency. Focus on Scoring, Dispersion, Precision. This module is for Driving Range, specifically working on Driver.
Day 53
Program: Control Driver Flight Path
Complete the Ladder Challenge using driver only. Hit one bucket of ~50 balls.
Pick a flag or target to aim for with your driver.
Put three markers on the ground to make landing zones. Put each zone 15 yards/meters apart in a line.
Hit 36 driver shots, divided into three sets of 12 shots.
Try to get all 12 shots in the same zone for each set. First set, aim for zone
Second set, zone
Third set, zone
Hit the balls one at a time, keep each ball inside the current zone.
Finish when 12 balls have landed in each zone (zone 1, then zone 2, then zone 3).
Count every shot that finishes inside the right zone as a success.
At the end, add up successful shots and enter score in the app, out of 36 attempts.
| Handicap | +9 | +5 | +1 | 5 | 12 | 19 | 27 | 36 | 54 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Score | 32 | 30 | 28 | 25 | 20 | 16 | 12 | 8 | 5 |
Day 54
Program: Control Driver Flight Path
Hit 15 balls to each dispersion corridor using driver only. Hit one bucket of ~50 balls. Count total number of successful shots.
Pick one target to aim for with your driver.
Make three zones around the target, each zone 25 feet apart, using cones or markers.
Hit 36 drives in total, split into 3 groups of 12 shots.
For the first 12 shots, aim for the first zone.
For the next 12 shots, aim for the second zone.
For the last 12 shots, aim for the third zone and enter your score in the app, out of 36 attempts.
Use any spot to hit from, but keep your ball setup the same.
Count each shot that lands and stays in the correct zone as a success.
| Handicap | +9 | +5 | +1 | 5 | 12 | 19 | 27 | 36 | 54 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Score | 32 | 30 | 27 | 23 | 18 | 14 | 10 | 7 | 4 |
Day 55
Program: Control Driver Flight Path
Produce left-to-right and right-to-left shots using driver only. Hit one bucket of ~50 balls.
Pick a flag or marker at a good distance for your driver.
Use the same ball setup and stance every time.
Hit 18 shots using a left-to-right ball flight to the flag.
Hit 18 shots using a right-to-left ball flight to the flag.
Count each ball that lands close to the target as a success.
Add up your successful shots out of 36 and enter your score in the app.
| Handicap | +9 | +5 | +1 | 5 | 12 | 19 | 27 | 36 | 54 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Score | 30 | 28 | 26 | 22 | 18 | 14 | 10 | 6 | 3 |