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Course Flagship Program

11 Week Flagship Program for Lake Whitney

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

44

Modules

9

Frequency

4 days/week

Week 13 days

Putting·9 ft (3m) only

Control 9 Ft Putts

Difficulty: Intermediate · Module HCP 17.5

Weeks 1–37 days

Short Game·Bump'n'Run

Bump'n'Run From 5–10 Yds

Difficulty: Beginner · Module HCP 35.0

Weeks 4–56 days

Driving Range·Driver

Stop Missing Fairways with Driver

Difficulty: Beginner · Module HCP 35.0

Weeks 5–65 days

Putting·3 ft (1m) only

Line Every Short Putt Precisely

Difficulty: Intermediate · Module HCP 11.1

Weeks 6–73 days

Short Game·Chip

Chip 5–15 Yds From Fringe

Difficulty: Beginner · Module HCP 35.0

Weeks 7–97 days

Driving Range·Wedges (LW,SW,GW,PW)

Land it softly with the perfect trajectory

Difficulty: Beginner · Module HCP 25.0

Weeks 9–104 days

Putting·9 ft (3m) only

Make Every Mid-Distance Putt

Difficulty: Expert · Module HCP 3.0

Week 103 days

Short Game·Flop

Hit Flop & Avoid Big Numbers

Difficulty: Beginner · Module HCP 35.0

Week 114 days

Driving Range·Wedges (LW,SW,GW,PW)

Center of the green: reduce spread on wedges

Difficulty: Intermediate · Module HCP 17.5

Flagship curriculum

How the 11-week plan unfolds

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

Week 13 daysDay 13

Control 9 Ft Putts

Focus on ball roll and finish position, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes. Working on distance: 9 ft (3m) only.

PuttingDifficulty · IntermediateModule HCP 17.5

Module skill breakdown

Aim
38%
Alignment
23%
Stroke
22%
Weeks 1–37 daysDay 412

Bump'n'Run From 5–10 Yds

Focus on clean contact, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes. Working on shot: bump'n'run.

Short GameDifficulty · BeginnerModule HCP 35.0

Module skill breakdown

Scoring
24%
Aim
19%
Distance Control
18%
Weeks 4–56 daysDay 1318

Stop Missing Fairways with Driver

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

Driving RangeDifficulty · BeginnerModule HCP 35.0

Module skill breakdown

Precision
29%
Mechanics
22%
Trajectory
19%
Weeks 5–65 daysDay 1923

Line Every Short Putt Precisely

Focus on the target line, for a 11-handicap player, ~15 minutes. Working on distance: 3 ft (1m) only.

PuttingDifficulty · IntermediateModule HCP 11.1

Module skill breakdown

Aim
36%
Stroke
17%
Alignment
14%
Weeks 6–73 daysDay 2426

Chip 5–15 Yds From Fringe

Chip to the green, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes. Working on shot: chip.

Short GameDifficulty · BeginnerModule HCP 35.0

Module skill breakdown

Aim
26%
Distance Control
25%
Alignment
22%
Weeks 7–97 daysDay 2733

Land it softly with the perfect trajectory

Fade or draw wedges, for a 25-handicap player, ~20 minutes. Working on club: wedges (lw,sw,gw,pw).

Driving RangeDifficulty · BeginnerModule HCP 25.0

Module skill breakdown

Trajectory
26%
Precision
19%
Mechanics
19%
Weeks 9–104 daysDay 3437

Make Every Mid-Distance Putt

Practice line and speed, for a 3-handicap player, ~10 minutes. Working on distance: 9 ft (3m) only.

PuttingDifficulty · ExpertModule HCP 3.0

Module skill breakdown

Scoring
36%
Precision
28%
Green Reading
11%
Week 103 daysDay 3840

Hit Flop & Avoid Big Numbers

Avoid big numbers, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes. Working on shot: flop.

Short GameDifficulty · BeginnerModule HCP 35.0

Module skill breakdown

Distance Control
21%
Precision
18%
Alignment
15%
Week 114 daysDay 4144

Center of the green: reduce spread on wedges

Eliminate off-target wedges, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes. Working on club: wedges (lw,sw,gw,pw).

Driving RangeDifficulty · IntermediateModule HCP 17.5

Module skill breakdown

Scoring
34%
Dispersion
33%
Precision
17%

Program snapshot

Avg HCP focus

17.5

Intermediate

Skill pillars

Aim · Alignment · Stroke · Visualization · Scoring · Distance Control

Host course

Lake Whitney

Weekly Plan

Flagship breakdown by week and day

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

Week 1 – Module

4 days scheduled

Control 9 Ft Putts. Hit putts with both left and right breaks and focus on ball roll and finish position. Focus on Aim, Alignment, Stroke. This module is for Putting, specifically working on 9 ft (3m) only.

D1

Day 1

Putting Aid: Chalk Line, 10/20

Program: Control 9 Ft Putts

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

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

Hit 30 putts from 9 ft over a chalk line.

2

Draw a straight line to show start line.

3

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

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

Day 2

Putting Aid: String Line, 10/20

Program: Control 9 Ft Putts

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

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

Hit 30 putts from 9 feet under a hanging string.

2

Enter score in the app, out of 30 attempts.

Scoring benchmarks
Repetitions30
Handicap+9+5+151219273654
Score241916141210863
D3

Day 3

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

Program: Control 9 Ft Putts

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

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

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

2

Enter the number of putts made out of 30.

Scoring benchmarks
Repetitions30
Handicap+9+5+151219273654
Score241916141210864
D4

Day 4

Bump-n-Run | Parallel Ball Lines | 9 Stop Zones

Program: Bump'n'Run From 5–10 Yds

Align a bucket of balls next to the green (avg. bucket is 40 balls) into 2 parallel lines 20 balls per line and stop bump-n-run shots inside 9 Stop Zones. Count the number of successful stops.

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

Place two parallel lines of balls beside the green. Each line has 18 balls spaced 1 foot apart. The lines are 5 to 10 yards apart.

2

On the green, mark 9 stop zones using tees, string, or buckets. Arrange the zones in 3 rows of 3, spaced evenly.

3

Hit 36 bump-n-run shots. Divide them into 9 groups of 4 shots.

4

Hit 4 shots from one ball line toward Stop Zone

1

Try to stop each ball in that zone.

5

Switch to the other ball line and hit 4 shots toward Stop Zone

6

Keep switching ball lines and hit 4 shots at each stop zone in order (Zone 1 to Zone 9).

7

Count every ball that stops in the right stop zone as a success.

8

Add total successful stops and enter the score in the app, out of 36 attempts.

Scoring benchmarks
Repetitions36
Handicap+9+5+151219273654
Score3230282520161285

Week 2 – Module

4 days scheduled

Bump'n'Run From 5–10 Yds. Roll the ball low and straight and use a short swing. Focus on Scoring, Aim, Distance Control. This module is for Short Game, specifically working on Bump'n'Run.

D1

Day 5

Bump-n-Run | Scattered Ball Lines | Bullseye 2x

Program: Bump'n'Run From 5–10 Yds

Scatter a bucket of balls next to the green (avg. bucket is 40 balls) into 8 equal lines of 5 balls and stop bump-n-run shots inside Bullseye. Count the number of balls in the inner and outer Bullseye.

Short Game26 min
Diagram for Bump-n-Run | Scattered Ball Lines | Bullseye 2x
1

Put 40 balls in 8 lines of 5 balls each around the green. Lines should be about 1 yard/meter apart and placed 1 to 10 yards/meters from the green and 5 to 30 yards/meters from the hole.

2

On the green, mark two circle zones around the hole: one with a 6-foot (2 meter) radius and another with a 15-foot (5 meter) radius.

3

Hit 36 bump-and-run shots—first 18 shots aiming for the small inner circle, then 18 shots aiming for the bigger outer circle.

4

Use any line of balls. Hit shots for the inner circle for 18 attempts, then switch to hitting shots for the outer circle for another 18 attempts. Change lines as wanted.

5

Count each ball that stops in the circle aimed for as a success.

6

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

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

Day 6

Bump-n-Run | Parallel Piles | 3 Landing Zones

Program: Bump'n'Run From 5–10 Yds

Align a bucket of balls (avg. bucket is 40 balls) into 10 equal parallel piles of 4 balls next to the green and hit-and-land bump-n-run shots inside landing zones. Count the number of successes.

Short Game26 min
Diagram for Bump-n-Run | Parallel Piles | 3 Landing Zones
1

Set up 9 piles of 4 balls each (36 balls total) near the green. Put the piles on different grass areas between 1 and 10 yards/meters from the green and 5 to 30 yards/meters from the hole.

2

Use sticks, clubs, or string to mark 3 landing zones (6 feet or 2 meters apart) in a straight line at the edge of the green.

3

Hit 36 bump-and-run shots: 12 to each landing zone (Zone 1, Zone 2, Zone 3).

4

Hit from any pile and switch piles for variety. Hit 12 balls to Zone 1, then 12 to Zone 2, then 12 to Zone

5

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

6

After all 36 shots, enter total successful shots (out of 36 attempts) in the app.

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

Day 7

Bump-n-Run | Scattered Piles | 3 Landing Zones

Program: Bump'n'Run From 5–10 Yds

Scatter a bucket of balls (avg. bucket is 40 balls) next to the green. Scatter into 8 equal piles of 5 balls and hit-and-land bump-n-run shots inside landing zones. Count the number of successes.

Short Game26 min
Diagram for Bump-n-Run | Scattered Piles | 3 Landing Zones
1

Put 36 golf balls into 3 groups of 12 balls. Spread the groups around the green between 1 and 10 yards from the edge and 5 to 30 yards from the hole.

2

Mark 3 landing zones in a straight line at the edge of the green, each 6 feet (2 meters) apart.

3

Hit 36 bump-and-run shots: 12 to zone 1, 12 to zone 2, 12 to zone

4

Use the first set of 12 balls for zone 1, the second set for zone 2, and the last set for zone

5

Keep ball positions and distances the same for the whole test.

6

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

7

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

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

Day 8

Bump-n-Run | Parallel Piles | Bullseye 2x

Program: Bump'n'Run From 5–10 Yds

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

Short Game26 min
Diagram for Bump-n-Run | Parallel Piles | Bullseye 2x
1

Arrange 40 balls into 10 piles of 4 balls each. Place the piles in two parallel lines, 5 to 10 yards apart, with each pile in a line about 2 yards apart.

2

On the green, mark two target zones: an inner circle with a 6-foot radius and an outer circle with a 15-foot radius.

3

Hit 36 shots: 18 to the inner circle, 18 to the outer circle.

4

Hit shots from any pile, switch between piles and lines.

5

Count a shot as a success if it stops in the target zone.

6

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

Scoring benchmarks
Repetitions36
Handicap+9+5+151219273654
Score3230282520161285

Week 3 – Module

4 days scheduled

Bump'n'Run From 5–10 Yds. Roll the ball low and straight and use a short swing. Focus on Scoring, Aim, Distance Control. This module is for Short Game, specifically working on Bump'n'Run.

D1

Day 9

Bump-n-Run | Deep Rough and Other | Uphill/Downhill

Program: Bump'n'Run From 5–10 Yds

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

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

Prepare 36 balls in two sets of

2

Pick one uphill spot, 5-20 yards from the hole, for 18 tries.

3

Make three target zones on the green around the hole: left, center, right.

4

Hit 6 balls at each target zone in order: left, center, right.

5

Move to a downhill spot, 5-20 yards from the hole, and do the same.

6

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

7

After 36 tries (18 uphill, 18 downhill), add up your successful shots and enter your score in the app, out of 36.

Scoring benchmarks
Repetitions36
Handicap+9+5+151219273654
Score3129262318141063
D2

Day 10

Bump-n-Run | Perpendicular Piles | Bullseye 2x

Program: Bump'n'Run From 5–10 Yds

Up to 5 players compete to stop a bump-n-run shot in the bullseye. The best final score relative to PAR wins the challenge. One bucket of balls per player is needed.

Short Game26 min
Diagram for Bump-n-Run | Perpendicular Piles | Bullseye 2x
1

Set up 10 piles of balls in two lines that cross each other. Put 5 piles in each line. Leave space between all piles and lines.

2

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

3

On the green, mark two big circles around the hole. Make the first circle 6 feet (2 meters) out from the hole, and the second circle 15 feet (5 meters) out from the hole.

4

There are 36 shots total. Split them into 3 groups of 12 shots.

5

First 12 shots: try to stop the ball inside the small (inner) circle. Next 12: try to stop the ball inside the big (outer) circle but outside the small circle. Last 12: try to keep the ball anywhere on the green.

6

Hit one ball from each pile. Keep moving around the piles any way until all 36 shots are done using the right target for each group.

7

Count how many balls land in the right place for each group: inside the small circle for the first 12, in the big circle but outside the small one for the next 12, and anywhere on the green for the last

2

Enter score in the app, out of 36 attempts.

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

Day 11

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

Program: Bump'n'Run From 5–10 Yds

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

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

Place 36 balls into 6 groups of 6 balls.

2

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

3

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

4

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

5

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

6

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

7

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

Scoring benchmarks
Repetitions36
Handicap+9+5+151219273654
Score3230282420161285
D4

Day 12

Bump-n-Run | Rough | Uphill/Downhill

Program: Bump'n'Run From 5–10 Yds

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.

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

Put two markers on the green about 6 feet apart as targets.

2

Place the balls in the downhill rough, 5 to 30 yards from the hole.

3

Hit 18 bump-and-run shots from downhill, aiming for Target 1 for 9 shots, then Target 2 for 9 shots.

4

Move to the uphill rough on the opposite side, same distance from the hole.

5

Hit 18 bump-and-run shots from uphill, aiming for Target 1 for 9 shots, then Target 2 for 9 shots.

6

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

7

Count total successful shots out of 36 and enter that number in the app.

Scoring benchmarks
Repetitions36
Handicap+9+5+151219273654
Score3129272318141074

Week 4 – Module

4 days scheduled

Stop Missing Fairways with Driver. Hit fairways consistently and stop missing fairways. Focus on Precision, Mechanics, Trajectory. This module is for Driving Range, specifically working on Driver.

D1

Day 13

Driver | Low/Mid/High Shot

Program: Stop Missing Fairways with Driver

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

Driving Range31 min
Diagram for Driver | Low/Mid/High Shot
1

Pick a clear, far target suitable for driver shots.

2

Get 36 balls: 12 for low, 12 for mid, 12 for high shots.

3

Keep your setup the same; only change ball flight height.

4

Hit all 36 driver shots—12 low, 12 mid, and 12 high—aiming at the same target.

5

After completing the shots, record how many were good out of 36 in the app.

Scoring benchmarks
Repetitions36
Handicap+9+5+151219273654
Score3129262218141074
D2

Day 14

Driver | Impact and Follow Through

Program: Stop Missing Fairways with Driver

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

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

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

2

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

3

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

4

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

Scoring benchmarks
Repetitions36
Handicap+9+5+151219273654
Score3129262318141063
D3

Day 15

Driver | Backswing

Program: Stop Missing Fairways with Driver

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

Driving Range31 min
Diagram for Driver | Backswing
1

Pick a target about 200 yards away to aim at.

2

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

3

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

4

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

5

Count how many shots feel controlled and on target.

6

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

Scoring benchmarks
Repetitions36
Handicap+9+5+151219273654
Score3028252218141063
D4

Day 16

Driver | Takeaway

Program: Stop Missing Fairways with Driver

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

Driving Range31 min
Diagram for Driver | Takeaway
1

Set up a single target flag at a distance where the ball can be seen easily.

2

Hit 36 shots using a driver, focusing solely on your takeaway.

3

Concentrate on at most two takeaway thoughts or tasks to produce a consistent ball flight toward the target.

4

Watch each shot carefully and observe the ball flight.

5

Count how many shots land and stop near the target.

6

After all 36 shots, record your total successes out of 36 in the app.

Scoring benchmarks
Repetitions36
Handicap+9+5+151219273654
Score3330282418141074

Week 5 – Module

4 days scheduled

Stop Missing Fairways with Driver. Hit fairways consistently and stop missing fairways. Focus on Precision, Mechanics, Trajectory. This module is for Driving Range, specifically working on Driver.

D1

Day 17

Driver | Straight Shot

Program: Stop Missing Fairways with Driver

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

Driving Range31 min
Diagram for Driver | Straight Shot
1

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

2

Hit 36 balls, all aiming at the same target.

3

Focus on hitting a straight shot with your driver only.

4

Count how many balls land close to the target area.

5

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

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

Day 18

Driver | Around the Stick

Program: Stop Missing Fairways with Driver

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

Driving Range31 min
Diagram for Driver | Around the Stick
1

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

2

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

3

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

4

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

5

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

6

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

7

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

Scoring benchmarks
Repetitions36
Handicap+9+5+151219273654
Score3028262218141063
D3

Day 19

Putting Aid: Chalk Line, 50 in Row

Program: Line Every Short Putt Precisely

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

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

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

2

Draw a straight line on the putting surface.

3

Enter score in the app, out of 50 attempts.

Scoring benchmarks
Repetitions50
Handicap+9+5+151219273654
Score5049474340363126
D4

Day 20

Putting Aid: Plane Board, Ball Gate, 50 in a Row

Program: Line Every Short Putt Precisely

Make 50 putts in a row through the ball gate, using plane board.

Putting30 min
Diagram for Putting Aid: Plane Board, Ball Gate, 50 in a Row
1

Hit 50 putts from 3 ft through the ball gate using the plane board.

2

Enter score in the app, out of 50 attempts.

Scoring benchmarks
Repetitions50
Handicap+9+5+151219273654
Score5049474542383429

Week 6 – Module

4 days scheduled

Line Every Short Putt Precisely. Visualize the path to the hole and align eyes over the ball. Focus on Aim, Stroke, Alignment. This module is for Putting, specifically working on 3 ft (1m) only.

D1

Day 21

Putting Aid: Alignment Mirror, 50 in a Row

Program: Line Every Short Putt Precisely

Make 50 putts in a row using an alignment mirror.

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

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

2

Enter score in the app, out of 50 attempts.

Scoring benchmarks
Repetitions50
Handicap+9+5+151219273654
Score5048464238343026
D2

Day 22

Putting Aid: String Line, 50 in a Row

Program: Line Every Short Putt Precisely

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

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

Hit 30 putts from 3 ft under a hanging string.

2

Enter score, out of 30 attempts.

Scoring benchmarks
Repetitions30
Handicap+9+5+151219273654
Score3029272522191613
D3

Day 23

One Handed, Ball Gate, 25 in a Row

Program: Line Every Short Putt Precisely

Make 25 putts in a row, one-handed through the ball gate.

Putting15 min
Diagram for One Handed, Ball Gate, 25 in a Row
1

Hit 25 putts from 3 ft through the ball gate.

2

Enter score in the app, out of 25 attempts.

Scoring benchmarks
Repetitions25
Handicap+9+5+151219273654
Score2523222018161296
D4

Day 24

Chip | Parallel Ball Lines | Multiple Targets

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.

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

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

2

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

3

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

4

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

5

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

6

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

7

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

8

Repeat for the third flag.

9

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

0

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

Scoring benchmarks
Repetitions36
Handicap+9+5+151219273654
Score282624201612964

Week 7 – Module

4 days scheduled

Chip 5–15 Yds From Fringe. Avoid three-putts and stop near the hole. Focus on Aim, Distance Control, Alignment. This module is for Short Game, specifically working on Chip.

D1

Day 25

Chip | Deep Rough and Other | Flat

Program: Chip 5–15 Yds From Fringe

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

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

Find a flat spot in deep rough or thick grass, 5 to 30 yards from the hole.

2

Place three targets on the green in a line, about 4 feet apart.

3

Hit 36 chip shots in total, split into 3 groups of 12 shots.

4

For the first 12 shots, aim for Target

5

For the next 12 shots, aim for Target

6

For the last 12 shots, aim for Target

7

Use the same setup for every shot.

8

Count a success if the ball stops within 2 feet of the target.

9

Add up how many successes were made out of 36 and enter the score in the app.

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

Day 26

Chip | Perpendicular Piles | Quadrants

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 stop chip shots inside quadrants. Count the number of successes.

Short Game26 min
Diagram for Chip | Perpendicular Piles | Quadrants
1

Set up 2 lines with 5 piles of 4 balls each. There are 10 piles in total.

2

Space the 2 lines 5 to 10 yards apart. Space each pile 2 yards apart along each line.

3

On the green, use string or markers to make a circle 6 feet wide around the hole. Divide the circle into 4 equal parts.

4

Hit 36 chip shots, split into 4 groups of

5

For each group, try to stop the balls in one part of the circle. Move to the next part after each group.

6

Alternate where you chip from to practice different spots, but aim for the chosen part of the circle.

7

Count how many balls land in the right part of the circle.

8

Add all your successful chips out of 36 and enter the score in the app.

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

Day 27

All Wedges (LW to PW) | Strengths Discovery

Program: Land it softly with the perfect trajectory

Discover strengths amongst wedges a go-to shots and clubs worth utilizing. Hit one bucket of ~50 balls.

Driving Range31 min
Diagram for All Wedges (LW to PW) | Strengths Discovery
1

Place 3 flags or targets about 10 yards apart, all within wedge range.

2

Hit 36 wedge shots total: 12 at each target.

3

Use the same ball setup for all shots.

4

Hit 12 shots at the first target.

5

Hit 12 shots at the second target.

6

Hit 12 shots at the third target.

7

Count shots that land on or very close to the target as a success.

8

Add up successful shots out of

6

Enter score in the app out of 36 attempts.

Scoring benchmarks
Repetitions36
Handicap+9+5+151219273654
Score3129262318141074
D4

Day 28

Wedges (LW to PW) | Downswing

Program: Land it softly with the perfect trajectory

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

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

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

2

Hit 36 wedge shots aiming at the same single target.

3

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

4

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

5

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

Scoring benchmarks
Repetitions36
Handicap+9+5+151219273654
Score3230282520161285

Week 8 – Module

4 days scheduled

Land it softly with the perfect trajectory. Control wedge loft and fade or draw wedges. Focus on Trajectory, Precision, Mechanics. This module is for Driving Range, specifically working on Wedges (LW,SW,GW,PW).

D1

Day 29

Wedges (LW to PW) | Impact and Follow Through

Program: Land it softly with the perfect trajectory

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

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

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

2

Set up the ball the same way for all shots.

3

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

4

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

5

Switch between wedges throughout the exercise.

6

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

7

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

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

Day 30

Wedges (LW to PW) | 3 Landing Zones

Program: Land it softly with the perfect trajectory

Hit 15 balls to each landing zone using wedges only. Hit one bucket of ~50 balls. Count total number of successful shots.

Driving Range31 min
Diagram for Wedges (LW to PW) | 3 Landing Zones
1

Set up 3 landing zones on the green, 5 yards apart, near a flag or target. Mark each zone with cones or buckets.

2

Put 36 balls in one bucket. Hit all shots from the same spot.

3

Split 36 shots into 3 groups of

2

First aim for Zone 1, then Zone 2, then Zone

4

Hit with any wedge (LW, SW, GW, PW), and change clubs if wanted.

5

Try to land each ball in the zone you are aiming at before moving to the next zone.

6

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

7

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

Scoring benchmarks
Repetitions36
Handicap+9+5+151219273654
Score3129262217141063
D3

Day 31

Wedges (LW to PW) | Takeaway

Program: Land it softly with the perfect trajectory

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

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

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

2

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

3

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

4

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

5

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

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

Day 32

Wedges (LW to PW) | Alternate Targets Challenge

Program: Land it softly with the perfect trajectory

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

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

Pick 4 different targets at different distances.

2

Make a landing zone around each target that is 5% of the distance to the target.

3

Hit 36 wedge shots in total, in 4 groups of 9 shots.

4

For each group of 9 shots, use one wedge and aim at 3 targets in turn (3 shots per target).

5

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

6

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

Scoring benchmarks
Repetitions36
Handicap+9+5+151219273654
Score302825211612853

Week 9 – Module

4 days scheduled

Land it softly with the perfect trajectory. Control wedge loft and fade or draw wedges. Focus on Trajectory, Precision, Mechanics. This module is for Driving Range, specifically working on Wedges (LW,SW,GW,PW).

D1

Day 33

Wedges (LW to PW) | Ladder Challenge

Program: Land it softly with the perfect trajectory

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

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

Set up three zones (Ladder 1, Ladder 2, Ladder 3) in a line, 4 yards/meters apart, before the flag.

2

Try to land and stop the ball in each zone, within 4 yards/meters of the flag.

3

Hit 36 wedge shots, 12 for each zone.

4

For each set of 12, land one ball in Ladder 1, then Ladder 2, then Ladder 3, in order.

5

Use any wedge (LW, SW, GW, PW) but keep setup the same for every shot.

6

Count a shot as a success if it lands and stops in the right zone.

7

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

Scoring benchmarks
Repetitions36
Handicap+9+5+151219273654
Score3129272318141074
D2

Day 34

Around the Hole: 4 Ball Circle, 2/4

Program: Make Every Mid-Distance Putt

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

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

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

2

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

3

Hit 40 putts.

4

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

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

Day 35

Around the Hole: 8 Ball Circle, 3/8

Program: Make Every Mid-Distance Putt

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

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

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

2

After making a putt, move to the next tee.

3

Hit 40 putts.

4

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

Scoring benchmarks
Repetitions40
Handicap+9+5+151219273654
Score2823211917151296
D4

Day 36

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

Program: Make Every Mid-Distance Putt

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

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

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

2

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

Scoring benchmarks
Repetitions30
Handicap+9+5+151219273654
Score241816141210864

Week 10 – Module

4 days scheduled

Make Every Mid-Distance Putt. Practice line and speed and repeat putts until consistent. Focus on Scoring, Precision, Green Reading. This module is for Putting, specifically working on 9 ft (3m) only.

D1

Day 37

One Handed, Ball Gate, 5 in a Row

Program: Make Every Mid-Distance Putt

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

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

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

2

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

3

Enter score in the app, out of 25 attempts.

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

Day 38

Flop | Perpendicular Piles | Multiple Targets

Program: Hit Flop & Avoid Big Numbers

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

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

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

2

Put these piles on grass, 5 to 20 yards or meters from the hole, but not on the green.

3

Mark 3 targets near the green, spaced around the hole (left, center, right).

4

Hit 36 flop shots in total. Make 3 groups of 12 shots.

5

For the first group, aim at the left target. For the second group, aim at the center target. For the third group, aim at the right target.

6

Pick any pile to start each group. Hit each ball at the assigned target.

7

A successful shot is when the ball stops closest to the right target area.

8

After all 36 shots, count the shots that stopped closest to each target.

9

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

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

Day 39

Flop | Perpendicular Ball Lines | Bullseye 2x

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

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

Place 40 balls in two lines with 20 balls in each line, spaced 1 foot apart.

2

Set the two lines so they cross each other, about 5 to 10 yards apart, on grass away from the green but 5 to 40 yards from the hole.

3

Mark two circles around the hole on the green. The small circle is 6 feet from the hole. The big circle is 15 feet from the hole.

4

Hit 36 flop shots, 18 from each line.

5

Hit 3 to 5 shots at a time from one line, then switch lines and keep going until finished.

6

Try to land each ball inside the circles. Shots inside the small circle are birdie, inside the big one are par.

7

Count all balls that land inside either circle.

8

Enter the total successful shots out of 36 in the app.

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

Day 40

Flop | Rough | Flat

Program: Hit Flop & Avoid Big Numbers

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

Short Game26 min
Diagram for Flop | Rough | Flat
1

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

2

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

3

Hit 36 flop shots; 12 shots at each target.

4

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

5

Try to land the ball softly in the target zone.

6

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

7

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

Scoring benchmarks
Repetitions36
Handicap+9+5+151219273654
Score302825201612853

Week 11 – Module

4 days scheduled

Center of the green: reduce spread on wedges. Keep within 2 yards and center green hits. Focus on Scoring, Dispersion, Precision. This module is for Driving Range, specifically working on Wedges (LW,SW,GW,PW).

D1

Day 41

Wedges (LW to PW) | Quadrants

Program: Center of the green: reduce spread on wedges

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

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

Set up four cones to make four equal areas around the target flag.

2

Place each cone so it marks about 5% of the way from your ball to the flag.

3

Use only wedges (LW, SW, GW, or PW) to hit 36 shots.

4

Hit 9 shots at each area (quadrant).

5

Use any wedge or area order, but finish 9 shots in each area.

6

Count every shot that stops in the correct area.

7

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

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

Day 42

Wedges (LW to PW) | Birdie-Par-Bogey Radius

Program: Center of the green: reduce spread on wedges

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

Driving Range31 min
Diagram for Wedges (LW to PW) | Birdie-Par-Bogey Radius
1

Put a flag on the green as a target.

2

Make two circles around the flag: the first circle is 3 yards (birdie zone), the second circle is 6 yards (par zone).

3

Get 36 balls and use the same setup for every shot.

4

Split the 36 balls into 3 groups of

5

For the first 12 shots, try to land the ball inside the small (3-yard) circle.

6

For the next 12 shots, try to land the ball inside the big circle but outside the small circle.

7

For the last 12 shots, try to land the ball anywhere inside the big circle.

8

Use any wedge club and change clubs whenever you want.

9

Count a shot as a success if it stops in the correct zone for that group.

0

After all shots, count how many were successful out of 36 and enter the score in the app.

Scoring benchmarks
Repetitions36
Handicap+9+5+151219273654
Score302825211612853
D3

Day 43

All Wedges (LW to PW) | Weaknesses Discovery

Program: Center of the green: reduce spread on wedges

Discover weaknesses amongst wedges shots and clubs to avoid in critical situations. Hit one bucket of ~50 balls.

Driving Range43 min
Diagram for All Wedges (LW to PW) | Weaknesses Discovery

Pick flags/targets (one or more) suitable for wedges (LW,SW,GW and/or PW). Create a perimeter around the flag at [5% of the total distance to the flag] using four cones or buckets (or use imagination). Pick one flag/target to hit to and one cone on the opposite side to avoid. Hit 15 balls with each wedge (one bucket of ~50 balls). Goal is to hit as close as possible to the target while avoiding the opposing cone (opposing can represents an obstacle: water hazard, sand trap or similar). The type of shot/club that finds the obstacle is a weakness. Switch between flags/targets. Switch between wedges throughout the exercise. Work on any ball flight.

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

Day 44

All Wedges (LW to PW) | Tendencies Discovery

Program: Center of the green: reduce spread on wedges

Discover tendencies amongst wedges raise awareness, what is likely to happen in a given situation. Hit one bucket of ~50 balls.

Driving Range30 min
Diagram for All Wedges (LW to PW) | Tendencies Discovery
1

Pick one flag or target on the green for wedge shots.

2

Set up 5 targets: one at the flag, and four others short, long, left, and right, each about 5% of the distance to the flag.

3

Get 35 balls.

4

Hit 7 balls to each target.

5

Use any wedge and switch clubs randomly between shots.

6

Try to land each ball close to its target.

7

A shot is successful if it lands in the circle around the target (about 5% of the flag distance).

8

Take all 35 shots (7 to each target), then enter your score in the app, out of 35 attempts.

Scoring benchmarks
Repetitions35
Handicap+9+5+151219273654
Score3028262218141074