Focus Aim For Every 9 Foot Putt
Choose a clear target, for a 11-handicap player, ~15 minutes. Working on distance: 9 ft (3m) only.
Module skill breakdown
Course Flagship Program
We studied the course and made a flagship practice program specifically for Cierro Grande. The flagship program is made of multiple modules that focus on different aspects of the game. Follow the drills week by week, then day by day.
Program Snapshot
Weeks
13
Days
51
Modules
9
Frequency
4 days/week
Putting·9 ft (3m) only
Focus Aim For Every 9 Foot Putt
Difficulty: Intermediate · Module HCP 11.1
Short Game·Pitch
Set your sights and deliver: aim challenge
Difficulty: Beginner · Module HCP 22.9
Driving Range·Short irons (9,8)
Control Short Iron Flight
Difficulty: Beginner · Module HCP 35.0
Putting·Long (20+ ft)
Sink All Long Putts
Difficulty: Expert · Module HCP 0.6
Short Game·Chip
Thread Needle: Narrow Landing Zone
Difficulty: Beginner · Module HCP 20.6
Driving Range·Wedges (LW,SW,GW,PW)
Wedge Distance Control Inside 100 Yards
Difficulty: Beginner · Module HCP 35.0
Putting·Long (20+ ft)
Sink All Long Putts
Difficulty: Expert · Module HCP 0.5
Short Game·Mixed
Turn mixed shots into birdie chances—score from anywhere
Difficulty: Intermediate · Module HCP 19.8
Driving Range·Mid irons (7,6,5)
Challenge: eliminate off-target mid iron shots
Difficulty: Intermediate · Module HCP 17.6
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.
Choose a clear target, for a 11-handicap player, ~15 minutes. Working on distance: 9 ft (3m) only.
Module skill breakdown
Dial in aim, for a 23-handicap player, ~20 minutes. Working on shot: pitch.
Module skill breakdown
Stop missing greens, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes. Working on club: short irons (9,8).
Module skill breakdown
Focus on ball roll and finish position, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes. Working on distance: long (20+ ft).
Module skill breakdown
Thread the needle, for a 21-handicap player, ~20 minutes. Working on shot: chip.
Module skill breakdown
Control roll, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes. Working on club: wedges (lw,sw,gw,pw).
Module skill breakdown
Hit putts with both left and right breaks, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes. Working on distance: long (20+ ft).
Module skill breakdown
Save par clutch, for a 20-handicap player, ~15 minutes. Working on shot: mixed.
Module skill breakdown
Center green hits, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes. Working on club: mid irons (7,6,5).
Module skill breakdown
Program snapshot
Avg HCP focus
11.1
Intermediate
Skill pillars
Aim · Scoring · Alignment · Stroke · Precision · Accuracy
Host course
Cierro Grande
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
Focus Aim For Every 9 Foot Putt. Commit to the aim and choose a clear target. Focus on Aim, Scoring, Alignment. This module is for Putting, specifically working on 9 ft (3m) only.
Day 1
Program: Focus Aim For Every 9 Foot Putt
Make 5 putts in a row, one-handed through the ball gate.
Hit 25 putts from 9 ft (3m) through the ball gate.
Count putts that go through the gate without touching the tees.
Enter score in the app, out of 25 attempts.
| Handicap | +9 | +5 | +1 | 5 | 12 | 19 | 27 | 36 | 54 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Score | 22 | 19 | 17 | 15 | 13 | 11 | 9 | 6 | 3 |
Day 2
Program: Focus Aim For Every 9 Foot Putt
Make 10 out of 20 putts, underneath the hanging string line.
Hit 30 putts from 9 feet under a hanging string.
Enter score in the app, out of 30 attempts.
| Handicap | +9 | +5 | +1 | 5 | 12 | 19 | 27 | 36 | 54 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Score | 24 | 19 | 16 | 14 | 12 | 10 | 8 | 6 | 3 |
Day 3
Program: Focus Aim For Every 9 Foot Putt
Make 10 out of 20 putts using an alignment mirror.
Hit 30 putts from 9 ft using an alignment mirror.
Enter score in the app, out of 30 attempts.
| Handicap | +9 | +5 | +1 | 5 | 12 | 19 | 27 | 36 | 54 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Score | 22 | 18 | 15 | 13 | 11 | 9 | 7 | 5 | 3 |
Day 4
Program: Focus Aim For Every 9 Foot Putt
Make 10 out of 20 putts over the chalk starting line.
Hit 30 putts from 9 ft over a chalk line.
Draw a straight line to show start line.
Enter number of putts holed out of 30 attempts in the app.
| Handicap | +9 | +5 | +1 | 5 | 12 | 19 | 27 | 36 | 54 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Score | 23 | 18 | 15 | 13 | 11 | 9 | 7 | 5 | 3 |
4 days scheduled
Focus Aim For Every 9 Foot Putt. Commit to the aim and choose a clear target. Focus on Aim, Scoring, Alignment. This module is for Putting, specifically working on 9 ft (3m) only.
Day 5
Program: Focus Aim For Every 9 Foot Putt
Make 10 out of 20 putts through the ball gate, using plane board.
Hit 30 putts from 9 ft (3 m) through the ball gate using the plane board.
Enter the number of putts made out of 30.
| Handicap | +9 | +5 | +1 | 5 | 12 | 19 | 27 | 36 | 54 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Score | 24 | 19 | 16 | 14 | 12 | 10 | 8 | 6 | 4 |
Day 6
Program: Set your sights and deliver: aim challenge
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 place on the uphill slope, 30 to 40 yards from the hole, to hit all shots.
Put a target (like a pin or club) at the hole or a visible spot on the green.
Split 36 shots into 2 groups of
Hit 18 balls from the uphill slope, trying to stop them close to the target.
Move to a similar place on the downhill slope at the same distance.
Hit 18 balls from the downhill slope at the same target.
Count how many balls stop in the chosen scoring area around the target (example: within 3 feet).
Add up successful shots out of 36 attempts and enter the score in the app.
| Handicap | +9 | +5 | +1 | 5 | 12 | 19 | 27 | 36 | 54 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Score | 31 | 29 | 26 | 22 | 18 | 14 | 10 | 6 | 3 |
Day 7
Program: Set your sights and deliver: aim challenge
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 8
Program: Set your sights and deliver: aim challenge
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.
Set up 3 targets on the green, each about 6 feet apart in a line or curve.
Stand in the deep rough, 30 to 40 yards away, where the ground is sloped above or below your feet.
Hit 36 pitch shots: 18 with the ball above your feet, 18 with the ball below your feet.
Divide each set of 18 shots into 3 groups of 6 shots.
For each group, aim all 6 shots at one target, then switch to the next target.
Start with shots when the ball is above your feet: hit 6 shots at Target 1, 6 at Target 2, 6 at Target
Then hit from where the ball is below your feet: 6 shots at Target 1, 6 at Target 2, 6 at Target
Count each shot that lands and stays near the target as a success.
Enter your number of successful shots in the app out of 36 attempts.
| Handicap | +9 | +5 | +1 | 5 | 12 | 19 | 27 | 36 | 54 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Score | 28 | 26 | 23 | 18 | 14 | 11 | 8 | 5 | 3 |
4 days scheduled
Set your sights and deliver: aim challenge. Hit intended line and set sights. Focus on Aim, Alignment, Precision. This module is for Short Game, specifically working on Pitch.
Day 9
Program: Set your sights and deliver: aim challenge
Up to 5 players compete to stop a pitch shot inside the landing zone(s). The player with the most points at the end wins the challenge. One bucket of balls per player is needed.
Put 10 piles of balls in two lines that meet at a right angle, 5 to 10 yards apart, with each pile 3 yards apart.
Place the piles 30 to 60 yards from the hole on grass but not on the green.
Mark 3 landing zones on the green with sticks or string, each 6 feet apart in a line.
Hit 36 pitch shots in total, 12 at each landing zone.
For the first 12 shots aim at Landing Zone 1, for the next 12 aim at Zone 2, for the last 12 aim at Zone
Start from any pile and switch piles between shots.
Count a success if the ball lands and stops in the correct zone.
After all shots, add up your total successes and enter the score in the app, out of 36 attempts.
| Handicap | +9 | +5 | +1 | 5 | 12 | 19 | 27 | 36 | 54 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Score | 29 | 27 | 25 | 22 | 18 | 14 | 11 | 7 | 4 |
Day 10
Program: Set your sights and deliver: aim challenge
Up to 5 players compete to stop a pitch shot inside the quadrant(s). The player with the most points wins the challenge. One bucket of balls per player is needed.
Set up 10 piles of balls in two lines, 5 piles in each line, 4 yards/meters between piles, and 5-10 yards/meters between lines.
Place the piles 30 to 60 yards/meters from the hole on any grass.
On the green near the hole, mark 4 areas using string or tees, each area is a quarter-circle with a 9-foot (3-meter) radius.
Hit 36 pitch shots in total, 9 shots toward each area.
Begin at any pile, hit 9 balls to the first area, then move to the next area until all 4 areas are used.
Count every ball that stops inside the area you aimed for as a success.
After 36 shots, count successes and enter the score in the app, out of 36 attempts.
| Handicap | +9 | +5 | +1 | 5 | 12 | 19 | 27 | 36 | 54 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Score | 30 | 28 | 25 | 22 | 17 | 13 | 9 | 6 | 3 |
Day 11
Program: Set your sights and deliver: aim challenge
Up to 5 players compete to stop a pitch shot inside the landing zone(s). The player with the most points at the end wins the challenge. One bucket of balls per player is needed.
Set up 10 piles of balls on the grass, in 2 lines with 5 piles each. Each pile is 4 yards apart, and the 2 lines are 5 to 10 yards apart.
On the green, mark 3 landing zones in a straight line. Each zone is 6 feet apart.
Take 36 pitch shots in total, divided into 3 groups of 12 shots. Aim 12 shots at each landing zone.
Choose any pile for each group of 12 shots. Hit 12 shots at zone 1, then 12 at zone 2, then 12 at zone
Count a shot as a success if it lands and stays in the correct zone.
Count how many successful shots were made in the target zones and enter the total out of 36 attempts.
| Handicap | +9 | +5 | +1 | 5 | 12 | 19 | 27 | 36 | 54 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Score | 30 | 28 | 26 | 21 | 17 | 13 | 9 | 6 | 4 |
Day 12
Program: Control Short Iron Flight
Produce straight shots using short irons only. Hit one bucket of ~50 balls.
Pick a target straight ahead suitable for short irons (8 or 9 iron).
Hit 36 shots total, using short irons only. Focus on producing a straight shot with each attempt and aim all shots at the same target.
After all shots, count each shot that lands and stops near the target as a success and enter your score in the app, out of 36 attempts.
| Handicap | +9 | +5 | +1 | 5 | 12 | 19 | 27 | 36 | 54 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Score | 32 | 30 | 28 | 25 | 20 | 16 | 12 | 8 | 5 |
4 days scheduled
Control Short Iron Flight. Hit close to flag and stop missing greens. Focus on Precision, Aim, Mechanics. This module is for Driving Range, specifically working on Short irons (9,8).
Day 13
Program: Control Short Iron Flight
Simulate X number of GIR (Green in Regulations) using short irons only. Hit one bucket of ~50 balls. Count total number of greens hit.
Pick a flag for your 9 or 8 iron on the range.
Make a green zone around the flag with cones, buckets, or imagine a small circle (5% of the distance to the flag).
Split 36 shots into 3 groups of
Try to land each shot in the green zone.
Change between 9 and 8 iron, but keep ball setup the same.
Count how many balls landed in the green zone when all 36 are done. 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 14
Program: Control Short Iron Flight
Work only on backswing using short irons only. Hit one bucket of ~50 balls.
Pick one flag or target on the range suitable for short irons (9 or 8).
Hit 36 shots using only short irons (9 or 8), focusing solely on backswing.
Use at most two backswing thoughts or tasks to produce any ball flight pattern.
Set up the same for each shot, using the same swing thoughts.
After each shot, observe the ball flight relative to the target.
Finish all 36 shots, switching irons if desired. At the end, total the number of successful shots and enter your score in the app.
| Handicap | +9 | +5 | +1 | 5 | 12 | 19 | 27 | 36 | 54 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Score | 31 | 29 | 27 | 23 | 19 | 15 | 11 | 7 | 4 |
Day 15
Program: Sink All Long Putts
Stop 5 balls in a row - one inside each field - to complete the challenge. If miss, fall back two fields.
Hit 6 putts to each field (30 putts total).
Start at the nearest field, then move to farther fields.
Enter total putts that stopped in all fields, out of 30 attempts.
| Handicap | +9 | +5 | +1 | 5 | 12 | 19 | 27 | 36 | 54 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Score | 29 | 27 | 25 | 22 | 20 | 18 | 15 | 12 | 8 |
Day 16
Program: Sink All Long Putts
Stop the ball inside the circle with your eyes closed.
Hit 10 balls from 25 ft (8 m), circle radius is 2.5 ft (0.8 m)
Move to 35 ft (12 m), use a 3.5 ft (1.2 m) circle, hit 10 balls
Move to 45 ft (15 m), use a 4.5 ft (1.5 m) circle, hit 10 balls
Hit 10 putts per distance, total 30 putts
Stop the ball inside the circle, eyes closed
Count how many balls stopped inside the circle
Enter the number of balls that stopped inside the circle, out of 30 attempts, in the app
| Handicap | +9 | +5 | +1 | 5 | 12 | 19 | 27 | 36 | 54 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Score | 24 | 18 | 15 | 13 | 11 | 9 | 7 | 5 | 2 |
4 days scheduled
Sink All Long Putts. Practice uphill and downhill putts and hit putts with both left and right breaks. Focus on Distance Control, Visualization, Dispersion. This module is for Putting, specifically working on Long (20+ ft).
Day 17
Program: Sink All Long Putts
Eliminate long distance misses by stopping 5 balls inside the circle, in a row.
Stand 30 ft (10 m) from the hole.
Draw a circle around the hole with a 3 ft (1 m) radius using chalk or string. After putting, check with putter—any ball outside the putter length is a miss.
Hit 30 putts in sets of
Holed putts count as inside the circle.
Enter score in the app, out of 30 attempts.
| Handicap | +9 | +5 | +1 | 5 | 12 | 19 | 27 | 36 | 54 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Score | 30 | 28 | 27 | 25 | 22 | 19 | 15 | 12 | 9 |
Day 18
Program: Sink All Long Putts
Stop 5 balls in a row past the hole and short of an alignment stick.
Stand 30 ft (10 m) from the hole. Try to stop the ball past the hole but before the alignment stick, inside a 3 ft (1 m) zone.
Hit 30 putts.
Enter how many putts stopped in the zone, out of 30 attempts.
| Handicap | +9 | +5 | +1 | 5 | 12 | 19 | 27 | 36 | 54 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Score | 30 | 27 | 25 | 23 | 21 | 18 | 17 | 10 | 6 |
Day 19
Program: Sink All Long Putts
Stop the ball inside all five fields - with your eyes closed - to complete the challenge.
Hit 6 putts into each field, with eyes closed.
Start at the closest field and move to farther ones.
Enter total putts that stopped inside all fields, out of 30 attempts, in the app.
| Handicap | +9 | +5 | +1 | 5 | 12 | 19 | 27 | 36 | 54 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Score | 26 | 24 | 22 | 19 | 17 | 15 | 12 | 9 | 6 |
Day 20
Program: Sink All Long Putts
Stop the ball between the hole and an alignment stick with your eyes closed.
Hit 10 putts from 25 ft.
Hit 10 putts from 35 ft.
Hit 10 putts from 45 ft.
Count how many putts stopped between the hole and the alignment stick with eyes closed. Enter this score in the app, out of 30 attempts.
| Handicap | +9 | +5 | +1 | 5 | 12 | 19 | 27 | 36 | 54 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Score | 26 | 22 | 20 | 17 | 14 | 11 | 8 | 5 | 2 |
4 days scheduled
Thread Needle: Narrow Landing Zone. Thread the needle and precision from tough lie. Focus on Precision, Distance Control, Aim. This module is for Short Game, specifically working on Chip.
Day 21
Program: Thread Needle: Narrow Landing Zone
Align a bucket of balls (avg. bucket is 40 balls) into 2 perpendicular lines 20 balls per line and stop chip shots close to multiple targets. Count the number of successes.
Make two crossing lines with 18 balls in each line.
Put the balls 1 foot (30 cm) apart on grass, 5 to 20 yards/meters from the hole.
Place 2 flags on the green. The flags should be 5 to 10 yards/meters apart.
Hit 18 balls from the first line. Try to land each ball within 10 feet (3 meters) of the first flag.
Move to the second line. Hit 18 balls trying to land each within 10 feet (3 meters) of the second flag.
Count how many balls stop inside the 10-foot (3-meter) circle near each flag. Enter the score in the app out of 36 attempts.
| Handicap | +9 | +5 | +1 | 5 | 12 | 19 | 27 | 36 | 54 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Score | 32 | 30 | 28 | 25 | 20 | 16 | 12 | 8 | 5 |
Day 22
Program: Thread Needle: Narrow Landing Zone
Up to 5 players compete to stop a chip 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 three landing zones on the green in a line, 6 feet apart.
Make three piles of 12 balls each at the edge of the green.
Use the first pile to chip balls into the first landing zone, 12 shots.
Use the second pile to chip balls into the second landing zone, 12 shots.
Use the third pile to chip balls into the third landing zone, 12 shots. Count how many balls land and stay in each zone.
After all 36 shots, enter the number of successes 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 23
Program: Thread Needle: Narrow Landing Zone
Up to 5 players compete to stop a chip shot closest to the multiple target(s). The player with the most points at the end wins the challenge. One bucket of balls per player is needed.
Arrange 10 piles of balls in two lines that cross each other. Each line has 5 piles. Each pile has the same number of balls.
Put the piles 5 to 30 yards from the hole. Leave 3 yards between piles in a line. Make lines 5 to 10 yards apart.
Set up 3 targets around the green. Each target is about 6 feet apart from the others.
There are 36 chip shots total, with 12 shots for each target.
Always use the same stance and ball position for every shot.
For each set of 12 shots, chip to the target from any pile. Try to get close to the target.
A shot is a success if the ball stops within 3 feet of the target.
After all 36 shots, add up how many balls stopped within 3 feet of the target and enter the score out of 36 attempts in the app.
| Handicap | +9 | +5 | +1 | 5 | 12 | 19 | 27 | 36 | 54 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Score | 30 | 28 | 25 | 22 | 17 | 14 | 11 | 7 | 4 |
Day 24
Program: Thread Needle: Narrow Landing Zone
Align a bucket of balls (avg. bucket is 40 balls) into 10 equal parallel piles of 4 balls and stop chip shots inside the Bullseye. Count the number of balls in the inner and outer Bullseye.
Set up 10 piles of 4 balls each in two rows. Each row has 5 piles.
Keep piles about 2 meters apart, rows 5–10 meters apart.
Place piles 5–30 meters from the hole, not on the green.
Mark two circles around the hole on the green: a small one (2 meters out) and a big one (5 meters out).
Take turns hitting balls from different piles, trying to stop balls in the circles.
Hit 36 balls total: 18 try for the small circle, 18 for the big circle.
Count how many balls finished in each circle.
Add these for a score and enter your total out of 36 tries.
| Handicap | +9 | +5 | +1 | 5 | 12 | 19 | 27 | 36 | 54 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Score | 28 | 26 | 23 | 20 | 16 | 12 | 8 | 5 | 3 |
4 days scheduled
Thread Needle: Narrow Landing Zone. Thread the needle and precision from tough lie. Focus on Precision, Distance Control, Aim. This module is for Short Game, specifically working on Chip.
Day 25
Program: Thread Needle: Narrow Landing Zone
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.
Set up 10 piles of balls in two lines. Each line has 5 piles. The lines are 5 to 10 yards apart. Each pile in a line is 4 yards apart.
Put the piles 5 to 30 yards from the hole on any type of grass.
On the green, make 4 quadrants with string or tees. Each quadrant is about 6 feet wide.
Hit 36 chip shots. Hit 9 shots to each of the 4 quadrants.
Choose a pile and chip 9 balls, aiming for one quadrant.
After 9 shots, switch to the next quadrant. Do this for all 4 quadrants.
A chip that stops inside the right quadrant counts as a success.
After 36 shots, count how many balls stopped in the target quadrants and enter your score in the app out of 36 attempts.
| Handicap | +9 | +5 | +1 | 5 | 12 | 19 | 27 | 36 | 54 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Score | 30 | 28 | 25 | 20 | 16 | 12 | 9 | 6 | 3 |
Day 26
Program: Thread Needle: Narrow Landing Zone
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.
Set up 10 piles of balls in two lines. Each line has 5 piles. Lines are 8 yards apart. Piles in each line are 3 yards apart.
Place the piles on grass between 5 and 30 yards from the hole. Keep the same setup.
On the green, mark 9 stop zones using buckets, string, or tees. Zones cover different short chip targets.
Take 36 chip shots in total. Chip 4 balls to each of the 9 zones.
For each shot, chip from any pile. Try to stop the ball in the assigned zone. Chip 4 balls to one zone before moving to the next.
Count each ball that stops in the correct zone as a success.
After 36 shots, count how many were successful. Enter your score out of 36 in the app.
| Handicap | +9 | +5 | +1 | 5 | 12 | 19 | 27 | 36 | 54 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Score | 31 | 29 | 26 | 22 | 17 | 13 | 9 | 6 | 4 |
Day 27
Program: Thread Needle: Narrow Landing Zone
Up to 5 players compete to stop a chip shot inside the quadrant(s). The player with the most points at the end wins the challenge. 25 balls per player are needed.
Set up 4 lines of 9 balls each, 1 foot apart.
Put the lines on grass 5-20 yards/meters from the hole, not on the green.
On the green, make 4 quadrants using string or tees, each about 6 feet in radius.
Hit 36 chip shots in total, 9 to each quadrant.
Start at any ball line and chip 9 balls, aiming for Quadrant
Move to the next line and chip 9 balls to Quadrant
Do the same for Quadrants 3 and 4, 9 balls each.
Count each ball that stops in the target quadrant.
Add up the number of successful shots and enter the total 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 28
Program: Wedge Distance Control Inside 100 Yards
Work only on impact and follow through using wedges only. Hit one bucket of ~50 balls.
Pick one target on the range suitable for wedge shots (LW, SW, GW, and/or PW).
Set up the ball the same way for all shots.
Hit 36 shots total, focusing solely on solid contact and follow through.
Work on at most two impact and follow through thoughts or tasks to produce consistent ball flight.
Switch between wedges throughout the exercise.
Count every shot that lands close to the target (within a clubface length) as a success.
Add up total successes and enter score in the app, out of 36 attempts.
| Handicap | +9 | +5 | +1 | 5 | 12 | 19 | 27 | 36 | 54 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Score | 33 | 31 | 29 | 26 | 21 | 16 | 12 | 8 | 5 |
4 days scheduled
Wedge Distance Control Inside 100 Yards. Control roll and stop missed shots. Focus on Precision, Mechanics, Trajectory. This module is for Driving Range, specifically working on Wedges (LW,SW,GW,PW).
Day 29
Program: Wedge Distance Control Inside 100 Yards
Work only on takeaway using wedges only. Hit one bucket of ~50 balls.
Pick a flag or marker suitable for wedge shots (use any wedge).
Hit 36 wedge shots, all aimed at the same target.
Focus on takeaway throughout all shots, using at most two takeaway thoughts or tasks.
Count each ball that lands close to the target as a success.
Enter your score in the app, out of 36 attempts.
| Handicap | +9 | +5 | +1 | 5 | 12 | 19 | 27 | 36 | 54 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Score | 30 | 28 | 26 | 22 | 18 | 14 | 10 | 7 | 4 |
Day 30
Program: Wedge Distance Control Inside 100 Yards
Complete the Progressive Targets Challenge using wedges only. Hit one bucket of ~50 balls.
Set up 3 targets for wedge shots: one at 30 yards, one at 45 yards, and one at 60 yards.
Hit 12 shots to each target, for a total of 36 shots.
Start by hitting 12 shots to the short target using any wedge.
Hit 12 shots to the medium target.
Hit 12 shots to the long target and enter score in the app, out of 36 attempts.
Keep stance and ball position the same for every shot; only change your aim for each target.
Count a shot as a success if the ball stops within 5 feet of the target.
| Handicap | +9 | +5 | +1 | 5 | 12 | 19 | 27 | 36 | 54 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Score | 31 | 29 | 26 | 22 | 18 | 14 | 10 | 6 | 3 |
Day 31
Program: Wedge Distance Control Inside 100 Yards
Produce straight shots using wedges only. Hit one bucket of ~50 balls.
Pick a flag or target on the range suitable for wedge shots (LW, SW, GW, or PW). Use the same target for all 36 shots.
Use any wedge, switching clubs throughout the exercise.
Set up the ball the same way for every shot and focus on hitting a straight shot towards the target.
Hit 36 wedge shots, aiming all shots at the single chosen target.
Count a shot as successful if it lands and stops near the target.
After 36 shots, add your total successful shots out of 36 and enter your score in the app.
| Handicap | +9 | +5 | +1 | 5 | 12 | 19 | 27 | 36 | 54 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Score | 31 | 29 | 26 | 22 | 18 | 14 | 10 | 6 | 3 |
Day 32
Program: Wedge Distance Control Inside 100 Yards
Work only on downswing using wedges only. Hit one bucket of ~50 balls.
Pick a flag or target suitable for wedges (LW, SW, GW, or PW).
Hit 36 wedge shots aiming at the same single target.
Use any wedges; keep the ball setup the same, and focus on your downswing.
Count each shot that lands on or near the target as a success.
Record how many shots were successful out of 36 in the app.
| Handicap | +9 | +5 | +1 | 5 | 12 | 19 | 27 | 36 | 54 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Score | 32 | 30 | 28 | 25 | 20 | 16 | 12 | 8 | 5 |
4 days scheduled
Wedge Distance Control Inside 100 Yards. Control roll and stop missed shots. Focus on Precision, Mechanics, Trajectory. This module is for Driving Range, specifically working on Wedges (LW,SW,GW,PW).
Day 33
Program: Wedge Distance Control Inside 100 Yards
Simulate X number of GIR (Green in Regulations) using wedges only. Hit one bucket of ~50 balls. Count total number of greens hit.
Choose a flag or marker for the center of the green.
Use cones or markers to make a small green area, equal to 5% of the distance to the flag. This is the target zone.
Divide the green into 3 zones from left to right using markers: left, center, and right.
Hit 36 wedge shots: 12 at the left zone, 12 at the center, 12 at the right.
Use any wedge between LW and PW. Keep ball placement the same each time.
After each shot, check if the ball landed and stopped in the correct zone. Count if it did.
Finish all 36 shots, switching zones each time.
Add up the number of good shots in the zones 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 34
Program: Sink All Long Putts
Stop 5 balls in a row - one inside each field - to complete the challenge. If miss, fall back two fields.
Hit 6 putts to each field (30 putts total).
Start at the nearest field, then move to farther fields.
Enter total putts that stopped in all fields, out of 30 attempts.
| Handicap | +9 | +5 | +1 | 5 | 12 | 19 | 27 | 36 | 54 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Score | 29 | 27 | 25 | 22 | 20 | 18 | 15 | 12 | 8 |
Day 35
Program: Sink All Long Putts
Eliminate long distance misses by stopping 5 balls inside the circle, in a row.
Stand 30 ft (10 m) from the hole.
Draw a circle around the hole with a 3 ft (1 m) radius using chalk or string. After putting, check with putter—any ball outside the putter length is a miss.
Hit 30 putts in sets of
Holed putts count as inside the circle.
Enter score in the app, out of 30 attempts.
| Handicap | +9 | +5 | +1 | 5 | 12 | 19 | 27 | 36 | 54 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Score | 30 | 28 | 27 | 25 | 22 | 19 | 15 | 12 | 9 |
Day 36
Program: Sink All Long Putts
Stop 5 balls in a row past the hole and short of an alignment stick.
Stand 30 ft (10 m) from the hole. Try to stop the ball past the hole but before the alignment stick, inside a 3 ft (1 m) zone.
Hit 30 putts.
Enter how many putts stopped in the zone, out of 30 attempts.
| Handicap | +9 | +5 | +1 | 5 | 12 | 19 | 27 | 36 | 54 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Score | 30 | 27 | 25 | 23 | 21 | 18 | 17 | 10 | 6 |
4 days scheduled
Turn mixed shots into birdie chances—score from anywhere. Up-and-down contest and turn into birdies. Focus on Scoring, Distance Control, Visualization. This module is for Short Game, specifically working on Mixed.
Day 37
Program: Turn mixed shots into birdie chances—score from anywhere
Up to 5 players play medium-difficulty 9 hole ‘PAR 2’ DIY course. Best final score wins.
Set up 9 target holes around the chipping area using different lies like sand, sloped rough, and deep rough.
At each hole, take 4 shots: chip once, then putt until the ball goes in.
You will hit 36 shots total (9 holes x 4 shots each), using the same setup for each hole.
Finish all shots for one hole before moving to the next. Each shot counts as a stroke. Par for each hole is
If the ball is holed out in 2 shots or less, count it as a success.
After all 9 holes, count up your total successes out of 36 and enter your score in the app.
| Handicap | +9 | +5 | +1 | 5 | 12 | 19 | 27 | 36 | 54 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Score | 28 | 26 | 24 | 21 | 18 | 15 | 12 | 8 | 5 |
Day 38
Program: Turn mixed shots into birdie chances—score from anywhere
Make a DIY 9 hole medium-difficulty course. Every hole is PAR 2. Count the score.
Place 9 balls in different spots around the chipping green.
Hit each ball onto the green with one shot.
Putt each ball to finish that hole, counting total strokes (max 2 is PAR).
Do this for all 9 balls to finish 1 round.
Repeat the 9-hole round 4 times, changing ball positions each time, for 36 holes.
Count how many holes you finished in 2 strokes or less. Enter the total out of 36 attempts.
| Handicap | +9 | +5 | +1 | 5 | 12 | 19 | 27 | 36 | 54 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Score | 29 | 28 | 26 | 23 | 19 | 14 | 11 | 8 | 5 |
Day 39
Program: Turn mixed shots into birdie chances—score from anywhere
Make a DIY 9 hole easy-difficulty course. Every hole is PAR 2. Count the score.
Set up 9 balls around the green, each 20–40 yards from the green in easy spots.
Each ball is a separate hole. The goal is 2 shots (par) per hole.
Hit one wedge shot to get the ball on the green.
Putt the ball until it is in the hole, trying to use 2 shots or fewer.
Write down the number of shots for each hole.
Finish all 9 holes in order.
Do the 9 holes 3 times with new ball spots each round, for 27 total tries.
Set up 9 more balls in easy spots and play those, so you have 36 tries total.
Count how many holes you finished in 2 shots or less.
Enter your score in the app: number of successful holes out of 36 attempts.
| Handicap | +9 | +5 | +1 | 5 | 12 | 19 | 27 | 36 | 54 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Score | 18 | 18 | 18 | 19 | 21 | 23 | 25 | 28 | 32 |
Day 40
Program: Turn mixed shots into birdie chances—score from anywhere
Make a DIY 9 hole medium-difficulty course. Every hole is PAR 2. Count the score.
Place 9 balls in tricky spots around the short game area, like sand, sloped rough, and deep rough, 20-40 yards from the green.
Each ball is a mini hole with par 2 shots (chip plus putt).
For each ball, chip onto the green and then putt until it goes in, counting strokes (max 2).
Move to the next ball and do the same until all 9 balls are played.
Play the 9 balls again two more times from different spots for a total of 36 attempts.
After 36 tries, add up all the strokes.
Compare your total strokes to the par (72) to see how you did. Lower scores are better.
Enter the number of holes finished in 2 shots out of 36 tries in the app.
| Handicap | +9 | +5 | +1 | 5 | 12 | 19 | 27 | 36 | 54 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Score | 16 | 17 | 18 | 21 | 24 | 27 | 30 | 33 | 35 |
4 days scheduled
Turn mixed shots into birdie chances—score from anywhere. Up-and-down contest and turn into birdies. Focus on Scoring, Distance Control, Visualization. This module is for Short Game, specifically working on Mixed.
Day 41
Program: Turn mixed shots into birdie chances—score from anywhere
Up to 5 players play easy-difficulty 9 hole ‘PAR 2’ DIY course. Best final score wins.
Set up 9 holes in different places around the chipping area, like sand, sloped ground, rough, or deep rough.
Put 4 balls at each hole, one for each player.
Each ball spot is a PAR 2 hole. Chip or pitch the ball onto the green, then putt until the ball goes in.
Play all 9 holes, hitting one shot to the green and putting until you finish the hole.
Repeat the 9-hole course 4 times for a total of 36 shots.
Count how many shots were used for each hole, compare to PAR 2, and keep score (lower score is better).
When finished, enter how many times you completed holes at or below the expected score out of 36 attempts in the app.
| Handicap | +9 | +5 | +1 | 5 | 12 | 19 | 27 | 36 | 54 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Score | 30 | 28 | 26 | 22 | 18 | 14 | 10 | 6 | 4 |
Day 42
Program: Turn mixed shots into birdie chances—score from anywhere
Make a DIY 9 hole hard-difficulty course. Every hole is PAR 2. Count the score.
Set up 9 balls in tough spots around the chipping green, like sand or deep grass. Each ball is a separate hole with a par of
For each ball, hit a chip onto the green, then putt the ball into the hole.
Finish the hole before going to the next ball.
Do this 9-hole course 4 times, changing ball positions each time. This makes 36 tries in total.
Write down your score for each hole, counting how many shots you took for each one.
Add up your scores. Count how many holes you got a score of 2 or less.
Enter the number of holes you completed in 2 shots or less out of 36 attempts in the app.
| Handicap | +9 | +5 | +1 | 5 | 12 | 19 | 27 | 36 | 54 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Score | 28 | 26 | 24 | 20 | 16 | 12 | 9 | 6 | 3 |
Day 43
Program: Challenge: eliminate off-target mid iron shots
Discover tendencies by hitting various ball flights to various distances, using irons only. Hit one bucket of ~50 balls.
Set up 5 cones 10 yards apart on the driving range.
Mark 3 corridors, each 8 yards wide, between the cones.
Hit 35 iron shots in total.
Split the shots into 5 groups of 7, aiming at each cone in turn.
Try to land each shot inside the 8-yard corridor by the target cone.
Count each shot that lands in the right corridor and distance as a success.
When finished, count your successful shots out of 35 and enter 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 44
Program: Challenge: eliminate off-target mid iron shots
Discover opportunities amongst irons undiscovered shots and clubs worth putting to action more often. Hit one bucket of ~50 balls.
Select 6 irons: 9, 8, 7, 6, 5, and
Place two markers for each iron: one cone and one flag in a line.
Hit 6 shots with each iron, aiming to land the ball between the cone and the flag.
Hit 36 shots in total.
Only count balls that land between the markers.
Count how many balls landed between the markers and enter the score in the app, out of 36 attempts.
| Handicap | +9 | +5 | +1 | 5 | 12 | 19 | 27 | 36 | 54 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Score | 28 | 26 | 23 | 19 | 15 | 12 | 9 | 6 | 3 |
4 days scheduled
Challenge: eliminate off-target mid iron shots. Keep within 6 yards and eliminate off-target mid irons. Focus on Dispersion, Precision, Scoring. This module is for Driving Range, specifically working on Mid irons (7,6,5).
Day 45
Program: Challenge: eliminate off-target mid iron shots
Discover weaknesses amongst irons shots and clubs to avoid in critical situations. Hit one bucket of ~50 balls.
Choose 3 flags at medium distances for your irons (9 to 2).
Put 4 cones around each flag to make a small square or circle, with about 5% of the distance to the flag as the circle's radius.
Pick one cone at each flag as the "danger side" to avoid.
Hit 36 balls total, 12 at each flag, and use different irons if you want.
Try to land each ball inside the cone circle and not on the danger side.
Mark a shot as successful if it stays in the circle and not on or past the danger side.
Count how many good shots you got out of 36 and enter the 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 46
Program: Challenge: eliminate off-target mid iron shots
Discover tendencies amongst irons raise awareness, what is likely to happen in a given situation. Hit one bucket of ~50 balls.
Pick one flag or target on the range for iron shots.
Make five target zones around the flag: center (the flag), short, long, left, right. Use cones, buckets, or imagination.
Hit 35 shots in total.
Hit 7 shots to each target zone: short, long, left, right, center.
Use any iron from 9 to 2, switch clubs each shot if wanted. Ball setup stays the same.
Try to land and stop each ball in the chosen target zone.
Count how many shots stop in the correct zone for each group.
Add up total successful shots out of 35 and enter score in the app.
| Handicap | +9 | +5 | +1 | 5 | 12 | 19 | 27 | 36 | 54 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Score | 30 | 28 | 25 | 22 | 18 | 14 | 11 | 7 | 4 |
Day 47
Program: Challenge: eliminate off-target mid iron shots
Curve the ball around the alignment stick using using mid irons only. Hit one bucket of ~50 balls.
Pick a flag or target for mid irons (7, 6, or 5 iron).
Place two cones or buckets left and right of the flag, each 5% of the total distance away.
Hit 36 shots in total, in 2 sets of 18 shots.
First 18 shots: curve ball left to right, aiming near the left cone, curving back to the flag.
Second 18 shots: curve ball right to left, aiming near the right cone, curving back to the flag.
Switch between 7, 6, or 5 irons during the test.
A shot is a success if it curves correctly around the cone and lands close to the flag (within 10% of the distance).
After 36 shots, count 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 48
Program: Challenge: eliminate off-target mid iron shots
Use mid irons only to land the ball inside the radius. Hit one bucket of ~50 balls. Keep the score relative to PAR.
Choose a target flag on the driving range for mid irons (7, 6, or 5 iron).
Mark two circles on the ground: an inner circle with a 5-yard radius, and an outer circle with an 8-yard radius.
Prepare 36 balls.
For the first 12 shots, try to land the ball inside the 5-yard circle.
For the next 12 shots, try to land the ball inside the area between the 5-yard and 8-yard circles.
For the final 12 shots, try to land the ball anywhere inside the 8-yard circle.
Use any 7, 6, or 5 iron, but keep the ball setup the same.
Count how many balls land and stop in the correct circle for that group. Balls outside the 8-yard circle are misses.
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 | 24 | 20 | 16 | 12 | 8 | 5 |
3 days scheduled
Challenge: eliminate off-target mid iron shots. Keep within 6 yards and eliminate off-target mid irons. Focus on Dispersion, Precision, Scoring. This module is for Driving Range, specifically working on Mid irons (7,6,5).
Day 49
Program: Challenge: eliminate off-target mid iron shots
Hit 12 balls to each quadrant using mid irons only. Hit one bucket of ~50 balls. Count total number of successful shots.
Pick a 5, 6, or 7 iron for the drill.
Choose a flag or mark at a medium distance.
Make a square around the target using four markers, each marker about 5% of the distance to the flag away from it.
Hit 36 shots, divided into 4 groups of 9 shots each.
For each group, aim to land the ball in one specific quadrant.
Start with one quadrant and hit 9 shots, then do the same for each of the other 3 quadrants.
Switch between the 5, 6, or 7 iron any time.
Count each ball that lands and stops in the target quadrant as successful.
Add up your total successful shots and enter your score 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 |
Day 50
Program: Challenge: eliminate off-target mid iron shots
Hit 5 balls to each randomly selected target while producing left-to-right and right-to-left shots, using mid irons only. Hit one bucket of ~50 balls.
Set up 9 targets around the flag, spaced evenly about 5% of the distance to the flag.
Use cones or buckets to mark the edges so each target has a small gate to aim through.
Hit 4 shots at each target, for a total of 36 shots.
For each target, hit 2 shots left-to-right and 2 shots right-to-left using a 5, 6, or 7 iron.
A shot is successful if the ball goes between the cones.
Switch clubs if desired, but hit all 4 shots at each target before moving on.
When finished, count how many shots went between the cones.
Enter your score in the app, out of 36 attempts.
| Handicap | +9 | +5 | +1 | 5 | 12 | 19 | 27 | 36 | 54 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Score | 31 | 29 | 25 | 21 | 16 | 12 | 8 | 5 | 3 |
Day 51
Program: Challenge: eliminate off-target mid iron shots
Produce left-to-right and right-to-left shots using mid irons only. Hit one bucket of ~50 balls.
Pick one flag/target suitable for mid irons (7, 6, or 5 iron).
Hit 36 shots in total at that single target.
Hit half the shots curving left-to-right and half curving right-to-left. Use different irons if you want.
Stand the same way for every shot. Only try to change the way the ball curves.
If a shot lands close to the target (within a range you decide), count it as a success.
When finished, count how many good shots you got 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 |