Stop 3-Foot Misses On All Shots
Commit to the stroke, for a 3-handicap player, ~10 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 Lionel's Golf. 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·3 ft (1m) only
Stop 3-Foot Misses On All Shots
Difficulty: Expert · Module HCP 2.7
Putting·9 ft (3m) only
Make Every Mid-Distance Putt
Difficulty: Expert · Module HCP 2.5
Short Game·Mixed
Keep Ball Near Hole
Difficulty: Beginner · Module HCP 35.0
Short Game·Flop
Visualize the perfect flop, then make it happen
Difficulty: Intermediate · Module HCP 15.0
Short Game·Sand
Escape Every Bunker Successfully
Difficulty: Expert · Module HCP 4.7
Driving Range·Woods (Hy,5W,3W)
Check your setup: does your swing match the shot?
Difficulty: Beginner · Module HCP 35.0
Driving Range·Driver
Control Driver Ball Flight
Difficulty: Beginner · Module HCP 35.0
Driving Range·Short irons (9,8)
Stop Missing Greens With Short Irons
Difficulty: Beginner · Module HCP 35.0
Driving Range·Short irons (9,8)
Hit the green with the perfect arc
Difficulty: Beginner · Module HCP 31.5
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.
Commit to the stroke, for a 3-handicap player, ~10 minutes. Working on distance: 3 ft (1m) only.
Module skill breakdown
Practice line and speed, for a 3-handicap player, ~10 minutes. Working on distance: 9 ft (3m) only.
Module skill breakdown
Mix short game shots, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes. Working on shot: mixed.
Module skill breakdown
See landing and roll, for a 15-handicap player, ~15 minutes. Working on shot: flop.
Module skill breakdown
Escape successfully, for a 5-handicap player, ~10 minutes. Working on shot: sand.
Module skill breakdown
Perfect woods swing, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes. Working on club: woods (hy,5w,3w).
Module skill breakdown
Control ball flight basics, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes. Working on club: driver.
Module skill breakdown
Control flight, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes. Working on club: short irons (9,8).
Module skill breakdown
Control short iron height, for a 32-handicap player, ~30 minutes. Working on club: short irons (9,8).
Module skill breakdown
Program snapshot
Avg HCP focus
2.7
Expert
Skill pillars
Scoring · Precision · Green Reading · Alignment · Aim · Accuracy
Host course
Lionel's Golf
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
Stop 3-Foot Misses On All Shots. Commit to the stroke and read the break accurately. Focus on Scoring, Precision, Green Reading. This module is for Putting, specifically working on 3 ft (1m) only.
Day 1
Program: Stop 3-Foot Misses On All Shots
Make 50 putts in a Row from [3 ft | 1 m].
Place eight tees around the hole at 3 ft or 1 m.
After making a putt, go to the next tee.
Hit 50 putts. Enter the number of putts made out of 50 attempts.
| Handicap | +9 | +5 | +1 | 5 | 12 | 19 | 27 | 36 | 54 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Score | 50 | 49 | 47 | 45 | 43 | 41 | 38 | 35 | 30 |
Day 2
Program: Stop 3-Foot Misses On All Shots
Make 50 putts in a row from in between two alignment sticks and through the ball gate.
Hit 50 putts from 3 ft using two alignment sticks and a ball gate.
Enter score in the app, out of 50 attempts.
| Handicap | +9 | +5 | +1 | 5 | 12 | 19 | 27 | 36 | 54 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Score | 50 | 48 | 45 | 42 | 39 | 35 | 31 | 26 |
Day 3
Program: Stop 3-Foot Misses On All Shots
Make 50 putts in a Row from [3 ft | 1 m].

Place four tees around the hole at 3 ft (1 m).
After each putt goes in, move to the next tee.
Hit 50 putts.
Enter the number made out of 50 in the app.
| Handicap | +9 | +5 | +1 | 5 | 12 | 19 | 27 | 36 | 54 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Score | 50 | 49 | 47 | 45 | 43 | 41 | 38 | 35 | 30 |
Day 4
Program: Stop 3-Foot Misses On All Shots
Make 50 putts in a row.
Hit 30 putts from 3 ft (1 m).
Enter score in the app, out of 30 attempts.
| Handicap | +9 | +5 | +1 | 5 | 12 | 19 | 27 | 36 | 54 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Score | 30 | 29 | 28 | 26 | 24 | 22 | 19 | 16 | 12 |
4 days scheduled
Stop 3-Foot Misses On All Shots. Commit to the stroke and read the break accurately. Focus on Scoring, Precision, Green Reading. This module is for Putting, specifically working on 3 ft (1m) only.
Day 5
Program: Stop 3-Foot Misses On All Shots
Make 50 putts in a row using an alignment mirror.
Hit 50 putts from 3 ft or 1 m using an alignment mirror.
Enter score in the app, out of 50 attempts.
| Handicap | +9 | +5 | +1 | 5 | 12 | 19 | 27 | 36 | 54 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Score | 50 | 48 | 46 | 42 | 38 | 34 | 30 | 26 |
Day 6
Program: Make Every Mid-Distance Putt
Make 10 out of 20 putts.
Hit 30 putts from 9 ft (3 m).
Enter score in the app, out of 30 attempts.
| Handicap | +9 | +5 | +1 | 5 | 12 | 19 | 27 | 36 | 54 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Score | 25 | 19 | 15 | 13 | 11 | 9 | 7 | 5 | 3 |
Day 7
Program: Make Every Mid-Distance Putt
Make 2 out of 4 putts from [9 ft | 3 m], 5 times in total.
Position four tees around the hole at 9 ft or 3 m.
After each holed putt, move to the next tee in front.
Hit 40 putts.
Enter the total number of holed putts in the app, out of 40 attempts.
| Handicap | +9 | +5 | +1 | 5 | 12 | 19 | 27 | 36 | 54 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Score | 30 | 25 | 21 | 19 | 17 | 15 | 13 | 10 | 7 |
Day 8
Program: Make Every Mid-Distance Putt
Make 3 out of 8 putts from [9 ft | 3 m], 5 times in total.
Place eight tees around the hole at 9 ft or 3 m.
After making a putt, move to the next tee.
Hit 40 putts.
Enter the total number of made putts in the app, out of 40 attempts.
| Handicap | +9 | +5 | +1 | 5 | 12 | 19 | 27 | 36 | 54 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Score | 28 | 23 | 21 | 19 | 17 | 15 | 12 | 9 | 6 |
4 days scheduled
Make Every Mid-Distance Putt. Practice line and speed and roll putts from varying distances. Focus on Scoring, Precision, Aim. This module is for Putting, specifically working on 9 ft (3m) only.
Day 9
Program: Make Every Mid-Distance 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 10
Program: Make Every Mid-Distance 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 11
Program: Make Every Mid-Distance Putt
Make 10 out of 20 putts from in between two alignment sticks and through the ball gate.
Hit 30 putts from 9 ft (3 m) using two alignment sticks and through the ball gate.
Enter score. Total number of putts holed, out of 30 attempts.
| Handicap | +9 | +5 | +1 | 5 | 12 | 19 | 27 | 36 | 54 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Score | 24 | 18 | 16 | 14 | 12 | 10 | 8 | 6 | 4 |
Day 12
Program: Keep Ball Near Hole
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
Keep Ball Near Hole. Mix short game shots and keep near hole. Focus on Scoring, Distance Control, Visualization. This module is for Short Game, specifically working on Mixed.
Day 13
Program: Keep Ball Near Hole
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 14
Program: Keep Ball Near Hole
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 15
Program: Keep Ball Near Hole
Up to 5 players play easy-difficulty 9 hole ‘PAR 2’ DIY course. Best final score wins.
Set up 9 holes around the chipping area in different spots like sand, sloped rough, or deep rough.
Put 4 balls at each hole.
At each hole, chip or pitch the ball onto the green, then putt the ball into the hole.
Finish one hole before going to the next.
Count how many shots it takes to finish each hole. Each hole should take 2 shots or less.
Add up how many holes were finished in 2 shots or less.
Enter your total for holes finished in 2 shots or less out of 36 tries in the app.
| Handicap | +9 | +5 | +1 | 5 | 12 | 19 | 27 | 36 | 54 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Score | 23 | 21 | 19 | 17 | 14 | 11 | 8 | 5 | 3 |
Day 16
Program: Keep Ball Near Hole
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 |
4 days scheduled
Keep Ball Near Hole. Mix short game shots and keep near hole. Focus on Scoring, Distance Control, Visualization. This module is for Short Game, specifically working on Mixed.
Day 17
Program: Keep Ball Near Hole
Up to 5 players play easy-difficulty 9 hole ‘PAR 2’ DIY course. Best final score wins.
Set up 9 short holes around the practice area. Put one ball per player on different lies like sand, rough, and slopes.
Each hole is a PAR 2 challenge.
Play the 9 holes two times. Take 2 shots per hole each time. This means 36 shots total.
At each hole, hit your wedge or short shot to the green, then putt until you finish the hole.
Go to the next hole when you finish. Do this for all 9 holes, two times.
Count each hole finished in 2 shots or fewer as a success.
Add the number of successful holes. Enter your score in the app out of 36 attempts.
| Handicap | +9 | +5 | +1 | 5 | 12 | 19 | 27 | 36 | 54 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Score | 30 | 28 | 26 | 22 | 18 | 14 | 10 | 7 | 4 |
Day 18
Program: Keep Ball Near Hole
Up to 5 players play easy-difficulty 9 hole ‘PAR 2’ DIY course. Best final score wins.
Set up 9 holes in different easy spots like sand or rough.
Hit 4 shots at each hole (total 36 shots).
Keep the ball setup the same for each shot.
At each hole, use one wedge shot onto the green and finish with putts if needed.
Try to finish each hole in 2 shots or less.
Count each hole finished in 2 shots or less as a success.
After 36 shots, count total successful holes and enter the total out of 36 attempts.
| Handicap | +9 | +5 | +1 | 5 | 12 | 19 | 27 | 36 | 54 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Score | 30 | 29 | 27 | 24 | 20 | 16 | 12 | 8 | 5 |
Day 19
Program: Keep Ball Near Hole
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 green like sand, sloped rough, and deep rough. Each ball is a hole. Par is
Hit your chip or pitch shot, then putt to finish each hole.
Play all 9 holes once (18 shots total).
Do the 9 holes two more times, change ball spots each round (36 shots total).
Count the strokes for each hole. Try to stay at or below 18 strokes per round.
Count how many holes you did at par 2 or better.
Enter the number of successful holes (par or better) out of 36 attempts in the app.
| Handicap | +9 | +5 | +1 | 5 | 12 | 19 | 27 | 36 | 54 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Score | 31 | 29 | 27 | 23 | 18 | 14 | 10 | 7 | 4 |
Day 20
Program: Visualize the perfect flop, then make it happen
Hit flop shot two buckets of balls (avg. bucket is 40 balls) from the sloped deep rough and other extreme grass types; one bucket with balls above feet level, and one bucket with balls below feet level.
Make two target zones on the green, Zone A (front) and Zone B (back), both about the same size, using cones or markers.
Place 18 balls in 3 piles of 6 balls each in deep rough above your feet, at different distances between 5 and 20 yards from the hole.
Place another 18 balls the same way in deep rough below your feet.
Hit 18 flop shots from above feet towards Zone A, in any order, until finished.
Hit 18 flop shots from below feet towards Zone B, in any order, until finished.
Count each ball that lands and stops in the target zone as a success.
Add up total successful shots out of 36 attempts and enter score in the app.
| Handicap | +9 | +5 | +1 | 5 | 12 | 19 | 27 | 36 | 54 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Score | 29 | 27 | 25 | 21 | 16 | 12 | 8 | 5 | 3 |
4 days scheduled
Visualize the perfect flop, then make it happen. See landing and roll and visualize perfect flop. Focus on Scoring, Accuracy, Visualization. This module is for Short Game, specifically working on Flop.
Day 21
Program: Visualize the perfect flop, then make it happen
Hit flop shot two buckets of balls (avg. bucket is 40 balls) from the sloped deep rough and other extreme grass types; one bucket from the uphill slope and one bucket from the downhill slope.
Make 4 piles of 9 balls: 2 piles uphill in deep rough, 2 piles downhill in deep rough, all 5 to 20 yards from the hole.
Mark 3 landing zones on the green in a line, each 6 feet apart: Zone A (closest), Zone B (middle), Zone C (farthest).
Hit 36 flop shots: 3 groups of 12 shots.
For first 12 shots, hit from uphill piles aiming for Zone A, switching between the two piles after each shot.
For next 12 shots, hit from uphill piles aiming for Zone B, switch piles after each shot.
For last 12 shots, hit from downhill piles aiming for Zone C, switch piles after each shot.
A shot counts if it lands and stops in the target zone.
Use same ball position every time. Only change aim for zone and slope.
Count how many landed in the target zone out of 36 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 22
Program: Visualize the perfect flop, then make it happen
Hit flop shot two buckets of balls (avg. bucket is 40 balls) from the sloped fairway; one bucket with balls above feet level, and one bucket with balls below feet level.
Place two piles of 18 balls on a sloped fairway: one pile above feet level, one pile below. Each pile should be 5-20 yards from the hole.
Mark three target zones on the green at different distances (Zone 1 at 5 feet, Zone 2 at 10 feet, Zone 3 at 15 feet).
Hit 18 shots from above and 18 shots from below feet, making 36 flop shots in total.
Split each 18-shot pile into 3 groups of 6 shots.
Aim each group of 6 shots at one zone. First 6 shots at Zone 1, next 6 at Zone 2, last 6 at Zone
Alternate shots between above feet and below feet piles as you go through zones.
Count each shot that stops in the correct zone as a success.
When done, add up successes. Enter 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 23
Program: Visualize the perfect flop, then make it happen
Hit flop shot two buckets of balls (avg. bucket is 40 balls) from the sloped rough grass; one bucket with balls above feet level, and one bucket with balls below feet level.
Make two piles of 18 balls each: one pile with the ball above your feet on a slope, and another pile with the ball below your feet on a slope. Place both piles 5–40 yards/meters from the hole.
Set up three target zones on the green at different distances. Make sure each zone is marked and separated by about 5 feet (1.5 meters).
Hit 18 shots from the above-feet pile and 18 shots from the below-feet pile, for a total of 36 shots.
From the above-feet pile, hit 6 shots to each of the three zones.
From the below-feet pile, hit 6 shots to each of the three zones.
Count each shot that stops in the correct zone.
After all 36 shots, record the number of successful shots out of 36 attempts in the app.
| Handicap | +9 | +5 | +1 | 5 | 12 | 19 | 27 | 36 | 54 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Score | 30 | 28 | 24 | 20 | 16 | 12 | 9 | 6 | 3 |
Day 24
Program: Escape Every Bunker Successfully
Align a bucket of balls (avg. bucket is 40 balls) in the sand into 10 equal parallel piles of 4 balls and stop sand shots inside 9 Stop Zones. Count the number of successful stops.
Set up 9 stop zones on the green in a 3 by 3 grid using buckets, string, or tees.
In the sand bunker, make 9 piles of 4 balls each. Keep piles in straight lines, 2 yards apart, and lines 5-10 yards apart.
Hit 4 shots from each pile, one pile for each stop zone, for a total of 36 shots.
Move to a new pile for each new stop zone.
Keep your setup the same, only change the target stop zone on the green.
Count each ball that stops in the right zone.
Add up the number of successful stops out of 36 attempts and enter the score in the app.
| Handicap | +9 | +5 | +1 | 5 | 12 | 19 | 27 | 36 | 54 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Score | 30 | 28 | 25 | 21 | 17 | 13 | 9 | 6 | 3 |
4 days scheduled
Escape Every Bunker Successfully. Escape successfully and land 2 feet away. Focus on Dispersion, Precision, Aim. This module is for Short Game, specifically working on Sand.
Day 25
Program: Escape Every Bunker Successfully
Align a bucket of balls in the sand (avg. bucket is 40 balls) into 2 parallel lines 20 balls per line and stop sand shots inside Bullseye. Count the number of balls in the inner and outer Bullseye.
In a sand bunker, make two straight lines of golf balls. Put 18 balls in each line, spaced 1 foot apart. Lines should be 5 to 10 yards apart.
On the green, mark two circles around the hole: one with a 6-foot radius and another with a 15-foot radius.
Stand in the bunker 20 to 40 yards from the hole.
Hit 9 shots from the first line, trying to land balls inside the 6-foot circle.
Hit 9 shots from the second line, trying to land balls inside the 15-foot circle but outside the 6-foot circle.
Do steps 4 and 5 two more times, switching lines and targets, until you hit 36 shots total.
Count how many balls stopped inside the 6-foot circle and the 15-foot circle. Enter the total number of successful shots out of 36 attempts in the app.
| Handicap | +9 | +5 | +1 | 5 | 12 | 19 | 27 | 36 | 54 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Score | 30 | 28 | 25 | 20 | 16 | 12 | 9 | 6 | 3 |
Day 26
Program: Escape Every Bunker Successfully
Up to 5 players compete to stop a sand shot in the stop zone(s). The player with the most points at the end wins the challenge. Up to 80 balls are needed.
Set up 4 lines of balls in the bunker. Each line has 9 balls. Balls are 1 foot apart.
Mark 9 stop zones on the green. Space them out so there is 1 zone for each shot.
Hit 36 sand shots: 4 balls for each zone.
For each shot, aim to stop the ball inside the zone on the green.
Hit 4 balls for the first zone, then 4 for the second, and keep going until all 9 zones are done.
Count balls that stop inside the right zone as successful.
After all 36 shots, enter your number of successful shots out of 36 attempts in the app.
| Handicap | +9 | +5 | +1 | 5 | 12 | 19 | 27 | 36 | 54 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Score | 32 | 30 | 28 | 25 | 20 | 16 | 12 | 8 | 5 |
Day 27
Program: Escape Every Bunker Successfully
Up to 5 players compete to stop a sand 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 rows with 5 piles in each row. Leave 3 yards (2 meters) between the rows, and 4 yards (4 meters) between piles in each row.
Put these piles in the sand area, 20 to 40 yards from the hole.
On the green, mark 4 equal circles using string or tees. Each circle has a 6-foot (2 meter) radius.
Hit 36 sand shots. Hit 9 shots at each of the 4 circles.
Start from any pile. Hit one ball at a time, aiming for the first circle.
After 9 shots at the first circle, move to the next circle and repeat until all 4 circles are used.
Count how many balls stop inside the correct circle.
When done, add the number of balls inside the circles, out of 36 attempts, and enter the score in the app.
| Handicap | +9 | +5 | +1 | 5 | 12 | 19 | 27 | 36 | 54 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Score | 30 | 28 | 25 | 21 | 16 | 12 | 9 | 6 | 3 |
Day 28
Program: Escape Every Bunker Successfully
Align a bucket of balls in the sand (avg. bucket is 40 balls) into 2 perpendicular lines 20 balls per line and stop sand shots inside 9 Stop Zones. Count the number of successful stops.
Place two lines of 18 balls each in the sand bunker. Lines are 1 foot apart per ball, perpendicular to each other, and 5-10 yards apart.
On the green, mark 9 stop zones in groups of 3 per row (front, middle, back) using buckets or tees or string.
Hit 36 sand shots, divided into 9 groups of 4 shots.
For each group, try to land the ball in the correct stop zone, starting with the front 3, then middle 3, then back
Switch between the two lines of balls each time.
Count a success when the ball stops in the correct zone.
Add up successful shots and enter your total out of 36 attempts.
| Handicap | +9 | +5 | +1 | 5 | 12 | 19 | 27 | 36 | 54 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Score | 30 | 28 | 25 | 22 | 18 | 14 | 10 | 7 | 4 |
4 days scheduled
Escape Every Bunker Successfully. Escape successfully and land 2 feet away. Focus on Dispersion, Precision, Aim. This module is for Short Game, specifically working on Sand.
Day 29
Program: Escape Every Bunker Successfully
Align a bucket of balls in the sand (avg. bucket is 40 balls) into 10 equal perpendicular piles of 4 balls and stop sand shots inside 9 Stop Zones. Count the number of successful stops.
Place 36 balls into 9 piles of 4 balls each. Space the piles in two crossing lines about 5 to 10 yards apart. Keep piles in each line about 2 yards apart. Make sure the piles are 20 to 40 yards from the hole.
On the green, make 9 stop zones with buckets, tees, or string. Keep zones clear and not overlapping.
Hit 36 sand shots, trying to stop 4 balls in each stop zone.
Hit 4 shots from the first pile to the first stop zone. Move to the next pile and aim at the next zone.
Keep going until you finish 36 shots, 4 to each zone.
Count each shot that stops in the right zone as one success.
Add the total number of successes out of 36 attempts and enter the score in the app.
| Handicap | +9 | +5 | +1 | 5 | 12 | 19 | 27 | 36 | 54 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Score | 32 | 30 | 28 | 25 | 21 | 16 | 12 | 8 | 5 |
Day 30
Program: Escape Every Bunker Successfully
Up to 5 players compete to stop a sand 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 36 golf balls in 9 piles, each with 4 balls, in a sand bunker 20–40 yards from the hole.
Make 9 stop zones on the green in a 3 by 3 grid using tees, string, or markers.
Hit 4 sand shots to each stop zone, for 36 shots total.
Start from any pile and aim for the first stop zone.
After 4 shots to one zone, move to the next zone and keep going until all 9 zones are done.
Count each shot that stops inside the correct stop zone as a success.
Add your successful shots out of 36 and enter your score in the app.
| Handicap | +9 | +5 | +1 | 5 | 12 | 19 | 27 | 36 | 54 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Score | 28 | 26 | 23 | 19 | 15 | 11 | 8 | 5 | 3 |
Day 31
Program: Escape Every Bunker Successfully
Align a bucket of balls in the sand (avg. bucket is 40 balls) into 2 parallel lines 20 balls per line and stop sand shots inside 9 Stop Zones. Count the number of successful stops.
Make two straight lines with 20 balls in each line. Each ball is about 1 foot apart. The two lines are 5 to 10 yards apart.
On the green, mark 9 stop zones using buckets, string, or tees. Keep the zones apart.
Hit 36 sand shots from the bunker. Try to stop the ball inside the zones.
Split the 36 shots into 9 groups. Each group has 4 shots.
For each group, hit 4 shots from one ball line at one stop zone.
After 4 shots, switch to the other ball line. Aim 4 shots at the next zone. Keep going back and forth until you finish all 9 zones.
Count how many balls stay in the zone they were aimed at.
Add your total successes out of 36 and enter score in the app.
| Handicap | +9 | +5 | +1 | 5 | 12 | 19 | 27 | 36 | 54 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Score | 31 | 29 | 27 | 23 | 18 | 14 | 10 | 7 | 4 |
Day 32
Program: Escape Every Bunker Successfully
Align a bucket of balls (avg. bucket is 40 balls) in the sand into 10 equal parallel piles of 4 balls and stop sand shots inside Bullseye. Count the number of balls in the inner and outer Bullseye.
Put 40 balls into 2 straight lines. Each line has 5 piles of 4 balls.
Make the lines 6-10 yards apart. Piles in each line should be 2 yards apart.
On the green, mark 2 circles around the hole: one small (6 feet from the hole), one big (15 feet from the hole).
Make 36 sand shots in total. Split them into 3 groups of 12 shots.
In the first group, try to land balls in the small circle.
In the second group, try to land balls in the big circle but not in the small one.
In the third group, try to land balls anywhere in the big circle (small or big both count).
Switch to the next pile every shot, changing between the two lines.
Each time a ball stops in the right circle for that group, count it as a success.
After all shots, add up 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 | 30 | 28 | 24 | 20 | 15 | 12 | 8 | 5 | 3 |
4 days scheduled
Check your setup: does your swing match the shot?. Match swing to shot and consistent woods contact. Focus on Mechanics, Trajectory, Precision. This module is for Driving Range, specifically working on Woods (Hy,5W,3W).
Day 33
Program: Check your setup: does your swing match the shot?
Work only on backswing using woods only. Hit one bucket of ~50 balls.
Pick a target flag suitable for your wood club at the driving range.
Hit 36 shots with your wood club, focusing solely on your backswing.
Concentrate on at most two backswing thoughts or tasks to produce your desired ball flight.
Try to do your backswing as planned for each shot.
Count each shot as a success if the ball lands within 5 yards of the target.
Add up your successes 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 | 8 | 5 | 3 |
Day 34
Program: Check your setup: does your swing match the shot?
Work only on downswing using woods only. Hit one bucket of ~50 balls.
Pick one flag or target at a good distance for woods (hybrid, 5-wood, or 3-wood).
Put your ball on the tee as you usually do for woods shots.
Hit 36 shots with your woods, focusing solely on your downswing. Work on at most two downswing thoughts or tasks to influence the ball flight.
Switch between woods (hybrid, 5-wood, 3-wood) throughout the exercise.
Count a shot as a success if it lands and stops near the selected target.
Enter your number of successes in the app, out of 36 attempts.
| Handicap | +9 | +5 | +1 | 5 | 12 | 19 | 27 | 36 | 54 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Score | 32 | 30 | 28 | 25 | 20 | 16 | 12 | 8 | 5 |
Day 35
Program: Check your setup: does your swing match the shot?
Work only on 'impact and follow through' using woods only. Hit one bucket of ~50 balls.
Pick one target or flag on the range to aim at for all your shots with woods.
Set up the ball the same way for every shot.
Hit 36 shots using woods only, focusing on impact and follow through.
Work on at most two impact and follow through thoughts or tasks throughout the drill to produce the desired ball flight.
You may switch between woods (Hybrid, 5-wood, 3-wood) during the drill as you focus on your impact and follow through.
Count shots that land close to your target line and inside a 10-yard-wide imaginary zone as successful.
After 36 shots, total your successful shots and enter your score in the app, out of 36 attempts.
| Handicap | +9 | +5 | +1 | 5 | 12 | 19 | 27 | 36 | 54 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Score | 32 | 30 | 28 | 25 | 20 | 16 | 12 | 8 | 5 |
Day 36
Program: Control Driver Ball Flight
Curve the ball around the alignment stick using using driver only. Hit one bucket of ~50 balls.
Choose a flag or target to aim at with the driver.
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.
Take 36 shots: 18 curve the ball left to right, 18 curve the ball right to left around the cone.
Hit 18 shots curving around the left cone to the flag and 18 shots curving around the right cone to the flag.
Set up the ball the same way each time. Try to make the ball curve around the cone and finish near the flag.
A shot counts if it curves around the cone and ends near the flag.
Count how many successful shots 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 | 6 | 3 |
4 days scheduled
Control Driver Ball Flight. Control ball flight basics and stop missing fairways. Focus on Precision, Mechanics, Trajectory. This module is for Driving Range, specifically working on Driver.
Day 37
Program: Control Driver Ball Flight
Work only on takeaway using driver only. Hit one bucket of ~50 balls.
Set up a single target flag at a distance where the ball can be seen easily.
Hit 36 shots using a driver, focusing solely on your takeaway.
Concentrate on at most two takeaway thoughts or tasks to produce a consistent ball flight toward the target.
Watch each shot carefully and observe the ball flight.
Count how many shots land and stop near the target.
After all 36 shots, record your total successes out of 36 in the app.
| Handicap | +9 | +5 | +1 | 5 | 12 | 19 | 27 | 36 | 54 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Score | 33 | 30 | 28 | 24 | 18 | 14 | 10 | 7 | 4 |
Day 38
Program: Control Driver Ball Flight
Work only on backswing using driver only. Hit one bucket of ~50 balls.
Pick a target about 200 yards away to aim at.
Put the ball on the tee and get ready with your normal driver setup.
Hit 36 driver shots at the target, focusing on at most two backswing thoughts or tasks.
After each shot, assess the ball flight and your control based on your backswing focus.
Count how many shots feel controlled and on target.
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 | 30 | 28 | 25 | 22 | 18 | 14 | 10 | 6 | 3 |
Day 39
Program: Control Driver Ball Flight
Work only on 'impact and follow through' using driver only. Hit one bucket of ~50 balls.
Pick a flag or target far away to aim driver shots.
Hit 36 driver shots to the same target, focusing on hitting the ball well with proper impact and follow through.
Count every shot that lands near the target as a success.
After all 36 shots, record how many were successful 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 | 6 | 3 |
Day 40
Program: Control Driver Ball Flight
Produce low/mid/high shots using driver only. Hit one bucket of ~50 balls.
Pick a clear, far target suitable for driver shots.
Get 36 balls: 12 for low, 12 for mid, 12 for high shots.
Keep your setup the same; only change ball flight height.
Hit all 36 driver shots—12 low, 12 mid, and 12 high—aiming at the same target.
After completing the shots, record how many were good out of 36 in the app.
| Handicap | +9 | +5 | +1 | 5 | 12 | 19 | 27 | 36 | 54 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Score | 31 | 29 | 26 | 22 | 18 | 14 | 10 | 7 | 4 |
4 days scheduled
Control Driver Ball Flight. Control ball flight basics and stop missing fairways. Focus on Precision, Mechanics, Trajectory. This module is for Driving Range, specifically working on Driver.
Day 41
Program: Control Driver Ball Flight
Produce straight shots using driver only. Hit one bucket of ~50 balls.
Pick an easy-to-see flag or mark to aim at down the range.
Hit 36 balls, all aiming at the same target.
Focus on hitting a straight shot with your driver only.
Count how many balls land close to the target area.
Add up 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 | 32 | 30 | 28 | 25 | 20 | 16 | 12 | 8 | 5 |
Day 42
Program: Stop Missing Greens With Short Irons
Work only on takeaway using short irons only. Hit one bucket of ~50 balls.
Set up a single target suitable for your 8 or 9 iron.
Hit 36 shots aiming exclusively at this target.
Focus on your takeaway, working on at most two takeaway thoughts or tasks to influence the ball flight.
Keep your setup and stance consistent throughout the drill.
After each shot, check if the ball lands near the target.
Count the shots that land near the target as successes.
After 36 shots, enter your number of successes in the app out of 36 attempts.
| Handicap | +9 | +5 | +1 | 5 | 12 | 19 | 27 | 36 | 54 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Score | 30 | 28 | 25 | 22 | 18 | 14 | 11 | 7 | 4 |
Day 43
Program: Stop Missing Greens With Short Irons
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 |
Day 44
Program: Stop Missing Greens With Short Irons
Produce low/mid/high shots using short irons only. Hit one bucket of ~50 balls.
Pick one target suitable for short irons (9 or 8 iron).
Use the same ball setup and position for all shots.
Hit 36 shots in 3 groups of 12: 12 low shots, 12 mid shots, and 12 high shots, all aimed at the same target.
Try to make each shot fly at the correct height: low, mid, or high.
Count shots that land close and stop near the target as successes.
After all 36 shots, total your successful shots and enter your score in the app, out of 36 attempts.
| Handicap | +9 | +5 | +1 | 5 | 12 | 19 | 27 | 36 | 54 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Score | 32 | 30 | 28 | 25 | 20 | 15 | 12 | 8 | 5 |
4 days scheduled
Stop Missing Greens With Short Irons. Stop missing greens and hit close to flag. Focus on Precision, Aim, Trajectory. This module is for Driving Range, specifically working on Short irons (9,8).
Day 45
Program: Stop Missing Greens With Short Irons
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 46
Program: Hit the green with the perfect arc
Work only on downswing using short irons only. Hit one bucket of ~50 balls.
Pick a flag or target on the driving range suitable for short irons (9 or 8).
Take 36 shots using only the 9 or 8 iron.
Focus solely on your downswing, using at most two swing thoughts or tasks to control the ball flight.
Aim at the same single target for all 36 shots.
Count each ball that lands and stays near the target as a success.
Add up the number of successful shots out of 36 and enter the score in the app.
| Handicap | +9 | +5 | +1 | 5 | 12 | 19 | 27 | 36 | 54 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Score | 31 | 29 | 27 | 24 | 19 | 15 | 11 | 7 | 4 |
Day 47
Program: Hit the green with the perfect arc
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 48
Program: Hit the green with the perfect arc
Work only on takeaway using short irons only. Hit one bucket of ~50 balls.
Set up a single target suitable for your 8 or 9 iron.
Hit 36 shots aiming exclusively at this target.
Focus on your takeaway, working on at most two takeaway thoughts or tasks to influence the ball flight.
Keep your setup and stance consistent throughout the drill.
After each shot, check if the ball lands near the target.
Count the shots that land near the target as successes.
After 36 shots, enter your number of successes in the app out of 36 attempts.
| Handicap | +9 | +5 | +1 | 5 | 12 | 19 | 27 | 36 | 54 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Score | 30 | 28 | 25 | 22 | 18 | 14 | 11 | 7 | 4 |
3 days scheduled
Hit the green with the perfect arc. Perfect short iron arc and control short iron height. Focus on Mechanics, Trajectory, Precision. This module is for Driving Range, specifically working on Short irons (9,8).
Day 49
Program: Hit the green with the perfect arc
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 50
Program: Hit the green with the perfect arc
Work only on impact and follow through using short irons only. Hit one bucket of ~50 balls.
Pick a flag or marker on the range suitable for your 8- or 9-iron shots.
Hit 36 shots, all aiming at the same target.
Focus on good contact and smooth swings with your 8- or 9-iron.
Set up the ball the same way every time.
After completing all 36 shots, count how many balls landed within a 5-foot area around the target.
Enter your score out of 36 attempts.
| Handicap | +9 | +5 | +1 | 5 | 12 | 19 | 27 | 36 | 54 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Score | 29 | 27 | 25 | 22 | 18 | 14 | 10 | 7 | 4 |
Day 51
Program: Hit the green with the perfect arc
Complete the Opposite Shots Challenge using short irons only. Hit one bucket of ~50 balls.
Pick one target on the driving range for short irons (9 or 8 iron).
Break the test into 4 groups of 9 shots (36 total shots).
In each group, hit alternating pairs of opposite shot types: fade/draw, high/low, pull/fade, push/draw.
Hit 5 pairs, but drop 1 shot from the last pair so each group is 9 shots.
Use only 9 or 8 irons with the same ball setup for every shot.
Try to make each shot land near the target and curve the right way.
Count as a success if the shot matches the shape and lands near the target.
Do all 4 groups for a total of 36 shots.
Add up your successful shots out of 36 attempts and enter the total in the app.
| Handicap | +9 | +5 | +1 | 5 | 12 | 19 | 27 | 36 | 54 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Score | 30 | 28 | 25 | 21 | 16 | 12 | 8 | 5 | 3 |