Aim To Hit Center Every Time
Hit center consistently, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes. Working on distance: 3 ft (1m) only.
Module skill breakdown
Course Flagship Program
We studied the course and made a flagship practice program specifically for Vidauban. 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
Putting·3 ft (1m) only
Aim To Hit Center Every Time
Difficulty: Intermediate · Module HCP 17.5
Short Game·Flop
Land Flop Shots Near Hole
Difficulty: Beginner · Module HCP 35.0
Driving Range·Long irons (4,3,2)
Challenge: eliminate wild misses on long approaches
Difficulty: Intermediate · Module HCP 17.7
Putting·3 ft (1m) only
Aim To Hit Center Every Time
Difficulty: Intermediate · Module HCP 17.5
Short Game·Bump'n'Run
Lag it close: can you control your rollout every time?
Difficulty: Beginner · Module HCP 26.3
Driving Range·Mid irons (7,6,5)
Reduce Mid-Iron Misses
Difficulty: Intermediate · Module HCP 17.5
Putting·6 ft (2m) only
Hit Target Line On All Shots
Difficulty: Intermediate · Module HCP 11.1
Short Game·Mixed
Up-and-down contest: how many can you save in a row?
Difficulty: Beginner · Module HCP 25.8
Driving Range·Short irons (9,8)
Reduce Misses With Short Irons
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.
Hit center consistently, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes. Working on distance: 3 ft (1m) only.
Module skill breakdown
Avoid big numbers, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes. Working on shot: flop.
Module skill breakdown
Eliminate wild misses, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes. Working on club: long irons (4,3,2).
Module skill breakdown
Focus on alignment, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes. Working on distance: 3 ft (1m) only.
Module skill breakdown
Control rollout, for a 26-handicap player, ~20 minutes. Working on shot: bump'n'run.
Module skill breakdown
Control trajectory, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes. Working on club: mid irons (7,6,5).
Module skill breakdown
Align putter head, for a 11-handicap player, ~15 minutes. Working on distance: 6 ft (2m) only.
Module skill breakdown
Turn into birdies, for a 26-handicap player, ~20 minutes. Working on shot: mixed.
Module skill breakdown
Reduce misses, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes. Working on club: short irons (9,8).
Module skill breakdown
Program snapshot
Avg HCP focus
17.5
Intermediate
Skill pillars
Aim · Stroke · Alignment · Scoring · Visualization · Distance Control
Host course
Vidauban
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
Aim To Hit Center Every Time. Control pace on every putt and focus on alignment. Focus on Aim, Stroke, Alignment. This module is for Putting, specifically working on 3 ft (1m) only.
Day 1
Program: Aim To Hit Center Every Time
Make 50 putts in a row through the ball gate, using plane board.
Hit 50 putts from 3 ft through the ball gate using the plane board.
Enter score in the app, out of 50 attempts.
| Handicap | +9 | +5 | +1 | 5 | 12 | 19 | 27 | 36 | 54 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Score | 50 | 49 | 47 | 45 | 42 | 38 | 34 | 29 |
Day 2
Program: Aim To Hit Center Every Time
Make 50 putts in a row over the chalk starting line.
Hit 50 putts from 3 ft over a chalk starting line.
Draw a straight line on the putting surface.
Enter score in the app, out of 50 attempts.
| Handicap | +9 | +5 | +1 | 5 | 12 | 19 | 27 | 36 | 54 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Score | 50 | 49 | 47 | 43 | 40 | 36 | 31 | 26 |
Day 3
Program: Aim To Hit Center Every Time
Make 50 putts in a row, underneath the hanging string line.
Hit 30 putts from 3 ft under a hanging string.
Enter score, out of 30 attempts.
| Handicap | +9 | +5 | +1 | 5 | 12 | 19 | 27 | 36 | 54 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Score | 30 | 29 | 27 | 25 | 22 | 19 | 16 | 13 |
Day 4
Program: Land Flop Shots Near Hole
Align a bucket of balls (avg. bucket is 40 balls) into 10 equal parallel piles of 4 balls and stop flop shots close to multiple targets. Count the number of successes.
Set up 3 flags spaced about 6 feet apart.
Make 9 piles of 4 balls each, with two lines and space between them.
Put the piles 5 to 20 yards away from the flags, but keep the piles the same.
Hit 36 flop shots in 3 groups of
For each group, try to land balls within 10 feet of the right flag, first flag, second flag, then third.
Switch between piles as you want.
Each ball that stays within 10 feet of the right flag counts as a success.
Count the successful shots.
Enter your total successes out of 36 attempts in the app.
| Handicap | +9 | +5 | +1 | 5 | 12 | 19 | 27 | 36 | 54 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Score | 31 | 29 | 26 | 22 | 17 | 13 | 9 | 6 | 3 |
4 days scheduled
Land Flop Shots Near Hole. Flop from sand and land near hole. Focus on Distance Control, Precision, Alignment. This module is for Short Game, specifically working on Flop.
Day 5
Program: Land Flop Shots Near Hole
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 6
Program: Land Flop Shots Near Hole
Align a bucket of balls (avg. bucket is 40 balls) into 2 perpendicular lines 20 balls per line and stop flop shots inside quadrants. Count the number of successes.
Pick a spot 5 to 20 yards from the hole near the green to practice flop shots.
Place 36 balls in two lines so they cross in the middle. Each line has 18 balls, 1 foot apart.
Use string or tees to mark 4 equal zones inside a 10-foot circle around the hole.
Split the 36 balls into 4 groups of 9 balls. Each group aims for a different zone.
From the first line, hit 9 balls to the first zone.
From the second line, hit 9 balls to the second zone.
Go back to the first line and hit 9 balls to the third zone.
From the second line, hit 9 balls to the fourth zone. Count the number of balls that land in the right zone each time. After all shots, enter your total number of successes out of 36 in the app.
| Handicap | +9 | +5 | +1 | 5 | 12 | 19 | 27 | 36 | 54 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Score | 31 | 29 | 26 | 22 | 18 | 13 | 9 | 6 | 4 |
Day 7
Program: Land Flop Shots Near Hole
Up to 5 players compete to stop a flop shot closest to the multiple target(s). The player with the most points wins the challenge. One bucket of balls per player is needed.
Set up 3 target areas on the green, about 6 feet apart.
Make 6 piles of 6 balls each, on the grass 5 to 40 yards from the hole.
Hit 36 flop shots total. Divide them into 3 groups of 12 shots.
Hit the first 12 shots at Target 1, using any piles.
Hit the next 12 shots at Target 2, choosing any piles.
Hit the last 12 shots at Target 3, using any piles.
After each shot, see if your ball stopped very close to the target. Count that shot as a success if it did.
When finished, add up successful shots and enter your score in the app, out of 36 attempts.
| Handicap | +9 | +5 | +1 | 5 | 12 | 19 | 27 | 36 | 54 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Score | 30 | 28 | 25 | 21 | 16 | 12 | 9 | 6 | 3 |
Day 8
Program: Land Flop Shots Near Hole
Hit flop shot two buckets of balls (avg. bucket is 40 balls) from the flat rough grass.
Find a flat spot in the rough, 5 to 20 yards from the hole.
Set up three targets on the green, spaced apart for three landing zones.
Hit 36 flop shots; 12 shots at each target.
Keep ball position the same for all shots, only aim at the next target after 12 shots.
Try to land the ball softly in the target zone.
Count each shot that lands and stops in the correct zone as a success.
After 36 shots (12 per target), add up your total successful shots and enter your score in the app, out of 36 attempts.
| Handicap | +9 | +5 | +1 | 5 | 12 | 19 | 27 | 36 | 54 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Score | 30 | 28 | 25 | 20 | 16 | 12 | 8 | 5 | 3 |
4 days scheduled
Land Flop Shots Near Hole. Flop from sand and land near hole. Focus on Distance Control, Precision, Alignment. This module is for Short Game, specifically working on Flop.
Day 9
Program: Land Flop Shots Near Hole
Align a bucket of balls (avg. bucket is 40 balls) into 10 equal perpendicular piles of 4 balls and hit-and-land flop shots inside landing zones. Count the number of successes.
Set 36 balls into 9 piles of 4 balls each, arranged in two lines, 2 meters apart.
Make 3 landing zones on the green using sticks or string, each 2 meters apart in a straight line.
Hit 36 flop shots total, 12 shots at each landing zone.
Start from any pile and aim for the first zone. Hit 12 shots at this zone.
Then hit 12 shots at the second zone, then 12 shots at the third zone.
Change piles between shots if wanted, but always use the same type of shot.
Any ball landing and stopping inside the target zone is a success.
After 36 shots, enter the number of successful shots 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 10
Program: Land Flop Shots Near Hole
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.
Place 40 balls in two lines with 20 balls in each line, spaced 1 foot apart.
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.
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.
Hit 36 flop shots, 18 from each line.
Hit 3 to 5 shots at a time from one line, then switch lines and keep going until finished.
Try to land each ball inside the circles. Shots inside the small circle are birdie, inside the big one are par.
Count all balls that land inside either circle.
Enter the total successful shots out of 36 in the app.
| Handicap | +9 | +5 | +1 | 5 | 12 | 19 | 27 | 36 | 54 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Score | 30 | 28 | 26 | 22 | 17 | 13 | 9 | 6 | 3 |
Day 11
Program: Land Flop Shots Near Hole
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 |
Day 12
Program: Challenge: eliminate wild misses on long approaches
Produce left-to-right and right-to-left shots using long irons only. Hit one bucket of ~50 balls.
Pick one target suitable for long irons (4, 3, 2).
Hit 36 shots using your long irons (4, 3, and 2 irons).
Hit 18 shots curving left-to-right and 18 shots curving right-to-left, all towards the same target.
Keep the same stance and setup for every shot.
Try to make the ball land close to the target.
Count each shot that lands and stays near the target 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 | 31 | 29 | 27 | 23 | 18 | 14 | 10 | 7 | 4 |
4 days scheduled
Challenge: eliminate wild misses on long approaches. Keep within 8 yards and center green hits. Focus on Dispersion, Precision, Scoring. This module is for Driving Range, specifically working on Long irons (4,3,2).
Day 13
Program: Challenge: eliminate wild misses on long approaches
Curve the ball around the alignment stick using using long irons only. Hit one bucket of ~50 balls.
Choose a flag or target to aim at using a long iron (2, 3, or 4 iron).
Put an alignment stick on the ground in front of the target.
Place a cone on each side of the flag, each cone 5% of the total distance to the flag.
Hit 36 shots: 18 curve left-to-right around the stick, 18 curve right-to-left.
Divide shots into 3 groups of 12 shots: first 12 curve left-to-right past the left cone, next 12 curve right-to-left past the right cone, final 12 alternate between both directions.
Set up the ball the same for all shots.
A shot is successful if it passes outside the correct cone and lands within 3 yards of the flag.
Add up the number of successful shots and enter your total out of 36 attempts.
| Handicap | +9 | +5 | +1 | 5 | 12 | 19 | 27 | 36 | 54 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Score | 28 | 26 | 23 | 19 | 14 | 10 | 7 | 4 | 2 |
Day 14
Program: Challenge: eliminate wild misses on long approaches
Use long irons only to land the ball inside the radius. Hit one bucket of ~50 balls. Keep the score relative to PAR.
Pick a target flag for long irons (4, 3, or 2 iron).
Mark two circles: one 5 yards from the flag (birdie zone), one 10 yards from the flag (par zone). Use cones, buckets, or imagine.
Hit 36 long iron shots in 3 groups of
First 12 shots: aim for the 5-yard circle (birdie zone).
Next 12 shots: aim for the space between 5 and 10 yards (par zone).
Last 12 shots: try to land anywhere within the 10-yard circle.
Switch clubs (4, 3, or 2 iron) as wanted.
Count shots: 5-yard circle is birdie, 10-yard circle is par, outside is no score.
Add your birdies and pars. Enter your total out of 36 attempts.
| Handicap | +9 | +5 | +1 | 5 | 12 | 19 | 27 | 36 | 54 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Score | 28 | 26 | 23 | 19 | 15 | 11 | 8 | 5 | 3 |
Day 15
Program: Challenge: eliminate wild misses on long approaches
Hit 5 balls to each randomly selected target while producing left-to-right and right-to-left shots, using long irons only. Hit one bucket of ~50 balls.
Set up 9 targets around the flag with cones or buckets. Space each target at 5% of the distance to the flag.
For each target, hit 4 shots: 2 curve left-to-right, 2 curve right-to-left, using your long irons (4, 3, or 2).
Do all shots the same way every time.
Only shots landing between the cones count as successes.
After 36 shots, count how many landed between cones 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 16
Program: Challenge: eliminate wild misses on long approaches
Hit 12 balls to each quadrant using long irons only. Hit one bucket of ~50 balls. Count total number of successful shots.
Pick a target to aim at using your long irons (4, 3, or 2).
Mark four sections around the target using cones, buckets, or imaginary lines. The sections should be about 5% of the total distance from where you hit.
Hit 36 shots: 9 to each section.
Use only your long irons (4, 3, or 2). Switch clubs if you want.
Make sure to hit 9 shots to each section. The order does not matter, just finish all shots for each section.
Keep your ball setup the same and try to be precise.
Count every shot that lands and stays in the right section as a success.
When done, count 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 |
4 days scheduled
Aim To Hit Center Every Time. Control pace on every putt and focus on alignment. Focus on Aim, Stroke, Alignment. This module is for Putting, specifically working on 3 ft (1m) only.
Day 17
Program: Aim To Hit Center Every Time
Make 50 putts in a row, underneath the hanging string line.
Hit 30 putts from 3 ft under a hanging string.
Enter score, out of 30 attempts.
| Handicap | +9 | +5 | +1 | 5 | 12 | 19 | 27 | 36 | 54 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Score | 30 | 29 | 27 | 25 | 22 | 19 | 16 | 13 |
Day 18
Program: Aim To Hit Center Every Time
Make 50 putts in a row through the ball gate, using plane board.
Hit 50 putts from 3 ft through the ball gate using the plane board.
Enter score in the app, out of 50 attempts.
| Handicap | +9 | +5 | +1 | 5 | 12 | 19 | 27 | 36 | 54 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Score | 50 | 49 | 47 | 45 | 42 | 38 | 34 | 29 |
Day 19
Program: Aim To Hit Center Every Time
Make 50 putts in a row over the chalk starting line.
Hit 50 putts from 3 ft over a chalk starting line.
Draw a straight line on the putting surface.
Enter score in the app, out of 50 attempts.
| Handicap | +9 | +5 | +1 | 5 | 12 | 19 | 27 | 36 | 54 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Score | 50 | 49 | 47 | 43 | 40 | 36 | 31 | 26 |
Day 20
Program: Lag it close: can you control your rollout every time?
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 |
4 days scheduled
Lag it close: can you control your rollout every time?. Control rollout and feel the green. Focus on Distance Control, Alignment, Precision. This module is for Short Game, specifically working on Bump'n'Run.
Day 21
Program: Lag it close: can you control your rollout every time?
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. Up to 80 balls are needed.
Set up 4 lines of 9 balls each, with balls 1 foot apart.
Place the lines on grass, 1 to 10 yards from the green, 5 yards between lines.
Mark two circles on the green around the hole: one with a 6-foot radius, another with a 15-foot radius.
Hit 36 shots, in two groups of 18 shots.
For the first 18 shots, aim for the small circle. For the next 18 shots, aim for the big circle.
Hit balls in order from any line, switch lines as wanted.
Count each ball that stops in the right circle as a success.
After 36 shots, count how many hit their target circles and enter your score in the app out of 36 attempts.
| Handicap | +9 | +5 | +1 | 5 | 12 | 19 | 27 | 36 | 54 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Score | 33 | 31 | 28 | 25 | 20 | 16 | 12 | 8 | 5 |
Day 22
Program: Lag it close: can you control your rollout every time?
Align a bucket of balls next to the green (avg. bucket is 40 balls) into 2 parallel lines 20 balls per line and hit-and-land bump-n-run shots inside landing zones. Count the number of successes.
Place two lines of 18 balls next to the green, 1 foot apart in each line, and 5 to 10 yards apart from each other.
Mark 3 landing zones at the edge of the green, each zone 6 feet apart in a straight line.
Hit 36 shots total, 12 shots aimed at each landing zone.
For each zone, hit 6 shots from the first line and 6 shots from the second line.
Do this for all three zones, switching lines after every 6 shots; always try to land in the target zone.
Count each shot that lands and stops in the target zone as a success.
After 36 shots, add your total 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 | 18 | 14 | 10 | 6 | 4 |
Day 23
Program: Lag it close: can you control your rollout every time?
Align a bucket of balls next to the green (avg. bucket is 40 balls) into 10 equal perpendicular piles of 4 balls and stop bump-n-run shots close to multiple targets. Count the number of successes.
Arrange 40 balls into 10 piles with 4 balls in each pile. Set the piles in two lines that cross each other near the green. The two lines should be 6 yards apart. Each pile in a line is 2 yards from the next pile.
Pick 3 target flags on the green. Space the targets 6 feet apart in a line or triangle so each one can be aimed at.
Hit 36 bump-and-run shots, in 3 sets of 12 shots. For each set, aim all 12 shots at one of the target flags (Zone 1, Zone 2, Zone 3).
Start at any pile and try to hit the ball so it lands inside a 10-foot circle around the chosen target. Do this for 12 shots, then move to the next target and do it again, until all 36 shots are done.
Use different piles as you like for variety, but always set up the same way for each shot.
Count each shot that stops inside the 10-foot circle as a success.
After all shots, count total 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 | 17 | 13 | 9 | 6 | 3 |
Day 24
Program: Lag it close: can you control your rollout every time?
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.
Place 10 piles of balls in two lines that cross like a plus sign. Each line has 5 piles, 3 yards/meters apart.
The piles should be 1 to 10 yards/meters from the green and 5 to 30 yards/meters from the hole.
Mark 9 stop zones on the green in a 3x3 grid, spaced to cover different parts.
Hit 36 bump-and-run shots, divided into 9 groups of 4 shots.
For each group, pick a stop zone and hit 4 shots from any piles.
A shot is successful if it stops in the target stop zone.
Repeat until 4 shots have been aimed at each stop zone.
Count how many shots stopped inside their target zones. Enter your total out of 36 attempts.
| Handicap | +9 | +5 | +1 | 5 | 12 | 19 | 27 | 36 | 54 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Score | 30 | 28 | 26 | 22 | 17 | 13 | 9 | 6 | 4 |
4 days scheduled
Lag it close: can you control your rollout every time?. Control rollout and feel the green. Focus on Distance Control, Alignment, Precision. This module is for Short Game, specifically working on Bump'n'Run.
Day 25
Program: Lag it close: can you control your rollout every time?
Align a bucket of balls next to the green (avg. bucket is 40 balls) into 10 equal perpendicular piles of 4 balls and hit-and-land bump-n-run shots inside landing zones. Count the number of successes.
Set up 10 piles of balls with 4 balls in each pile.
Make 3 landing zones on the green, 6 feet apart in a straight line.
Hit 36 shots, with 12 shots at each landing zone.
Start from any pile and try to land 12 balls in the first landing zone.
After 12 shots, aim 12 shots at the second zone, then 12 at the third zone.
Count each ball that stays in the correct zone as a success.
Add 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 | 31 | 29 | 26 | 23 | 18 | 14 | 10 | 7 | 4 |
Day 26
Program: Reduce Mid-Iron Misses
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 27
Program: Reduce Mid-Iron Misses
Complete the Ladder Challenge using mid irons only. Hit one bucket of ~50 balls.
Set up three ladder zones on the range, each 6 yards/meters apart, short of the target flag.
Each ladder zone is a target area. The ball must land and stop within 6 yards/meters of the flag.
Hit 36 mid iron shots (using 7-, 6-, or 5-iron) towards the three ladder zones.
Split the 36 shots into 3 sets of
For each set, hit shots in order: first into zone 1, then zone 2, then zone 3, and repeat the ladder sequence three times.
All shots go to the same flag. You can switch clubs (7-, 6-, or 5-iron) any time.
A shot counts as a success only if it lands and stops in the right ladder zone for that shot.
After 36 shots, add up how many were successful 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 28
Program: Reduce Mid-Iron Misses
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 |
4 days scheduled
Reduce Mid-Iron Misses. Reduce misses and achieve distance accuracy. Focus on Dispersion, Precision, Scoring. This module is for Driving Range, specifically working on Mid irons (7,6,5).
Day 29
Program: Reduce Mid-Iron Misses
Discover strengths amongst irons a go-to shots and clubs worth utilizing. Hit one bucket of ~50 balls.
Set up 3 flags or targets in a field, spaced apart for medium iron shots (about 80-150 yards). Label them Target A, Target B, and Target C.
Hit 36 shots total: 12 shots at each target.
Use different irons for each target, like 9-iron for Target A, 6-iron for Target B, 3-iron for Target C.
Hit 12 shots at Target A, then 12 at Target B, then 12 at Target C. Keep setup and routine the same.
Count shots that land within 10 yards of each target. These are successes.
Add up your successful shots. Enter your score in the app, out of 36 attempts.
| Handicap | +9 | +5 | +1 | 5 | 12 | 19 | 27 | 36 | 54 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Score | 28 | 26 | 24 | 20 | 16 | 12 | 9 | 6 | 3 |
Day 30
Program: Reduce Mid-Iron Misses
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 |
Day 31
Program: Reduce Mid-Iron Misses
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 32
Program: Reduce Mid-Iron Misses
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 |
4 days scheduled
Hit Target Line On All Shots. Pick a specific spot and align putter head. Focus on Aim, Scoring, Alignment. This module is for Putting, specifically working on 6 ft (2m) only.
Day 33
Program: Hit Target Line On All Shots
Make 15 out of 25 putts over the chalk starting line.
Hit 30 putts from 6 ft over a chalk starting line.
Draw a straight line on the putting surface.
Enter the total number of putts holed out of 30 attempts in the app.
| Handicap | +9 | +5 | +1 | 5 | 12 | 19 | 27 | 36 | 54 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Score | 28 | 25 | 22 | 20 | 18 | 16 | 12 | 9 | 6 |
Day 34
Program: Hit Target Line On All Shots
Make 15 out of 25 putts using an alignment mirror.
Hit 30 putts from 6 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 | 27 | 23 | 21 | 19 | 17 | 15 | 12 | 9 | 6 |
Day 35
Program: Hit Target Line On All Shots
Make 15 out of 25 putts, underneath the hanging string line.
Hit 30 putts from 6 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 | 29 | 25 | 22 | 20 | 18 | 15 | 12 | 9 | 6 |
Day 36
Program: Hit Target Line On All Shots
Make 12 putts in a row, one-handed through the ball gate.
Hit 25 putts from 6 ft through the ball gate.
Count how many putts went through the gate without touching the tees. Enter the score in the app, out of 25 attempts.
| Handicap | +9 | +5 | +1 | 5 | 12 | 19 | 27 | 36 | 54 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Score | 24 | 22 | 19 | 17 | 14 | 12 | 9 | 6 | 4 |
4 days scheduled
Hit Target Line On All Shots. Pick a specific spot and align putter head. Focus on Aim, Scoring, Alignment. This module is for Putting, specifically working on 6 ft (2m) only.
Day 37
Program: Hit Target Line On All Shots
Make 15 out of 25 putts through the ball gate, using plane board.
Hit 30 putts from 6 ft through the ball gate using plane board.
Enter score in the app, total number of putts holed out of 30 attempts.
| Handicap | +9 | +5 | +1 | 5 | 12 | 19 | 27 | 36 | 54 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Score | 27 | 23 | 21 | 19 | 17 | 14 | 11 | 8 | 6 |
Day 38
Program: Up-and-down contest: how many can you save in a row?
Make a DIY 9 hole easy-difficulty course. Every hole is PAR 2. Count the score.
Place 9 balls in different spots around the chipping green like light rough, sand, or short grass 20 to 40 yards from the hole.
Treat each ball as a PAR 2 hole. Hit one wedge shot to the green, then try to putt the ball into the hole.
Finish each ball before starting the next one.
Repeat this process 4 times for a total of 36 shots.
Count how many strokes it takes for each hole.
Count how many holes you finish in 2 strokes or fewer. After finishing, enter your total successful holes out of 36.
| Handicap | +9 | +5 | +1 | 5 | 12 | 19 | 27 | 36 | 54 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Score | 26 | 24 | 22 | 19 | 16 | 13 | 10 | 7 | 4 |
Day 39
Program: Up-and-down contest: how many can you save in a row?
Up to 5 players play medium-difficulty 9 hole ‘PAR 2’ DIY course. Best final score wins.
Make 9 holes around the chipping area using things like sand, sloped rough, and deep rough to make each hole different.
Put one ball for each player at every hole spot. If there are 5 players, put 5 balls at every hole.
Each ball spot is its own 'PAR 2' hole to finish.
At each hole, players chip or wedge from 20-40 yards onto the green, then putt to finish.
Finish the hole (chip and putts) before going to the next one.
Do this for all 9 holes to make one round of 18 tries (about 2 shots per hole).
To get 36 tries, play two rounds of the 9 holes, using new ball spots each time.
Count how many holes were finished in 2 shots or less.
Enter the total number of successful holes out of 36 tries as your score.
| Handicap | +9 | +5 | +1 | 5 | 12 | 19 | 27 | 36 | 54 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Score | 30 | 28 | 26 | 22 | 18 | 14 | 10 | 6 | 4 |
Day 40
Program: Up-and-down contest: how many can you save in a row?
Make a DIY 9 hole easy-difficulty course. Every hole is PAR 2. Count the score.
Set up 9 balls in easy spots around the short game area like sand traps and rough. Each ball is its own hole with par
For each ball, hit a wedge shot to the green and putt to finish the hole in as few shots as possible.
After each hole, move to the next ball and do the same until all 9 holes are done.
Do the 9-hole course 4 times, changing ball spots a bit each time, so you have 36 tries.
Add up all your shots for the 36 tries. Par total is
Mark a hole as a success if you finish it in 2 shots or less.
At the end, enter your number of successful holes out of 36 in the app.
| Handicap | +9 | +5 | +1 | 5 | 12 | 19 | 27 | 36 | 54 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Score | 30 | 28 | 26 | 23 | 18 | 14 | 10 | 7 | 4 |
4 days scheduled
Up-and-down contest: how many can you save in a row?. Turn into birdies and up-and-down contest. Focus on Scoring, Distance Control, Visualization. This module is for Short Game, specifically working on Mixed.
Day 41
Program: Up-and-down contest: how many can you save in a row?
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, using spots like sand, sloped rough, and deep rough.
Each ball is its own PAR 2 hole. Get the ball on the green and then into the hole in as few shots as possible.
Do the 9-ball course four times, making 36 shots in total (you get 2 shots for each ball).
Play in order, trying to hit good chip or pitch shots onto the green and then putt into the hole.
Count every stroke for each hole. Total par for all 9 holes is
The best score is 36 shots or less for the whole test.
Add up how many times you finished a hole in 2 shots or less. Enter your number of successful holes out of 36 attempts.
| Handicap | +9 | +5 | +1 | 5 | 12 | 19 | 27 | 36 | 54 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Score | 28 | 26 | 24 | 21 | 18 | 15 | 11 | 8 | 5 |
Day 42
Program: Reduce Misses With Short Irons
Produce left-to-right and right-to-left shots using short irons only. Hit one bucket of ~50 balls.
Pick a target suitable for short iron shots (9 or 8 iron).
Hit 36 shots: alternate between producing left-to-right and right-to-left ball flights, all aimed at the same target.
Use the same setup and stance for every shot, focusing on shaping the ball to curve correctly.
Count shots that land and stop near the target as successful.
When all 36 shots are done, add up your total successful shots out of 36 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 43
Program: Reduce Misses With Short Irons
Complete the Ladder Challenge using short irons only. Hit one bucket of ~50 balls.
Pick one flag or target to aim at for all shots.
Make three zones in a row before the flag. Each zone is 5 yards wide and 5 yards apart. Zone 1 is closest to you, Zone 2 is in the middle, Zone 3 is closest to the flag.
Hit 36 shots with short irons (8 or 9 iron), split into 3 sets of
For the first 12 shots, try to land the ball in Zone 1 and stop within 5 yards of the flag.
For the next 12 shots, try to land the ball in Zone 2 and stop within 5 yards of the flag.
For the last 12 shots, try to land the ball in Zone 3 and stop within 5 yards of the flag.
Use the same setup for all shots. Switch between 8 and 9 iron if you want.
Count a shot as a success if it lands and stops in the right zone and within 5 yards of the flag.
After 36 shots, add up the number of 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 | 18 | 14 | 10 | 7 | 4 |
Day 44
Program: Reduce Misses With Short Irons
Hit 15 balls to each landing zone using short irons only. Hit one bucket of ~50 balls. Count total number of successful shots.
Pick a flag or target on the range for 8 or 9 iron shots.
Put three markers 6 yards apart around the flag to make three landing zones.
Use 36 balls for the test.
Split shots into three groups of
Hit 12 shots at Landing Zone
Hit 12 shots at Landing Zone
Hit 12 shots at Landing Zone
Use 8 or 9 iron as preferred but keep setup and distance the same.
Count balls that stop in the right landing zone as a success.
Add up successful shots out of 36 and enter score in the app.
| Handicap | +9 | +5 | +1 | 5 | 12 | 19 | 27 | 36 | 54 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Score | 30 | 27 | 24 | 20 | 16 | 12 | 9 | 6 | 3 |