Hit Cup From Long Distance
Control extended rolls, for a 12-handicap player, ~15 minutes. Working on distance: long (20+ ft).
Module skill breakdown
Course Flagship Program
We studied the course and made a flagship practice program specifically for Marion Military Institute Gc. 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
10
Days
40
Modules
9
Frequency
4 days/week
Putting·Long (20+ ft)
Hit Cup From Long Distance
Difficulty: Intermediate · Module HCP 12.0
Short Game·Sand
Land Bunker Shots Close To Pin
Difficulty: Beginner · Module HCP 34.9
Short Game·Bump'n'Run
Save Par From Fringe
Difficulty: Intermediate · Module HCP 17.2
Short Game·Flop
Flop 20–30 Yds Over Hazard
Difficulty: Intermediate · Module HCP 16.9
Short Game·Flop
Feel the distance: flop to different targets and control your rollout
Difficulty: Intermediate · Module HCP 16.5
Short Game·Mixed
Land 3–4 Feet From Pin
Difficulty: Intermediate · Module HCP 16.5
Driving Range·Short irons (9,8)
Check your setup: avoid slices and hooks
Difficulty: Beginner · Module HCP 35.0
Driving Range·Wedges (LW,SW,GW,PW)
How close can you get? Challenge your short game
Difficulty: Beginner · Module HCP 28.0
Driving Range·Woods (Hy,5W,3W)
3-Wood Accuracy Advanced
Difficulty: Expert · Module HCP 0.5
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.
Control extended rolls, for a 12-handicap player, ~15 minutes. Working on distance: long (20+ ft).
Module skill breakdown
Hit from sand, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes. Working on shot: sand.
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Land near the pin, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes. Working on shot: bump'n'run.
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Land 3-4 feet away, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes. Working on shot: flop.
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Stop close from tight lie, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes. Working on shot: flop.
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Approach from hazards, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes. Working on shot: mixed.
Module skill breakdown
Consistent short iron contact, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes. Working on club: short irons (9,8).
Module skill breakdown
Get close to pin, for a 28-handicap player, ~20 minutes. Working on club: wedges (lw,sw,gw,pw).
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Advanced accuracy, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes. Working on club: woods (hy,5w,3w).
Module skill breakdown
Program snapshot
Avg HCP focus
12.0
Intermediate
Skill pillars
Dispersion · Accuracy · Visualization · Distance Control · Precision · Aim
Host course
Marion Military Institute Gc
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
Hit Cup From Long Distance. Achieve long-range accuracy and hit cups from afar. Focus on Dispersion, Accuracy, Visualization. This module is for Putting, specifically working on Long (20+ ft).
Day 1
Program: Hit Cup From Long Distance
Stop the ball inside the circle.
Hit 10 putts from 25 ft (8 m). The circle radius is 2.5 ft (0.8 m), about one putter length.
Move to 35 ft (12 m). Circle radius is 3.5 ft (1.2 m). Hit 10 putts.
Move to 45 ft (15 m). Circle radius is 4.5 ft (1.5 m). Hit 10 putts.
Count how many putts stopped inside the circle and enter the total out of 30 attempts in the app.
| Handicap | +9 | +5 | +1 | 5 | 12 | 19 | 27 | 36 | 54 |
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| Score | 28 | 24 | 21 | 19 | 16 | 13 | 10 | 7 | 4 |
Day 2
Program: Hit Cup From Long Distance
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 |
Day 3
Program: Hit Cup From Long Distance
Stop the ball inside the circle.
Pick a side of the hole and hit 5 putts from the shortest tee at 20 ft (6 m).
Move to the other two tees in line and hit 5 putts from each.
Repeat for the other sides of the hole.
Enter number of putts that stopped inside the circle, out of 45 attempts.
| Handicap | +9 | +5 | +1 | 5 | 12 | 19 | 27 | 36 | 54 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Score | 43 | 41 | 39 | 36 | 32 | 28 | 24 | 20 | 15 |
Day 4
Program: Land Bunker Shots Close To Pin
Up to 5 players compete to stop a sand 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 6 piles of 6 balls each around the sand, with each pile 20 to 40 yards from the hole.
Place 3 markers or flags on the green, each spaced 6 to 8 feet apart, to create Target 1, Target 2, and Target
There are 36 shots total: 12 shots aimed at each target.
Hit 12 shots from any pile aiming at Target
Hit 12 shots at Target 2, then 12 shots at Target
Count a shot as a success if the ball stops within 3 feet of the target marker.
Add up the number of successful shots after all 36 are hit, and enter the total score out of 36 attempts.
| Handicap | +9 | +5 | +1 | 5 | 12 | 19 | 27 | 36 | 54 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Score | 30 | 28 | 25 | 21 | 17 | 13 | 10 | 7 | 4 |
4 days scheduled
Land Bunker Shots Close To Pin. Escape safely and land close to pin. Focus on Distance Control, Dispersion, Precision. This module is for Short Game, specifically working on Sand.
Day 5
Program: Land Bunker Shots Close To Pin
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 Bullseye. Count the number of balls in the inner and outer Bullseye.
Arrange 36 balls in 2 straight lines in the sand, 18 balls in each line, balls 1 foot apart, lines 5 to 10 yards apart.
Mark two circle targets on the green: inner Bullseye 6-foot radius, outer Bullseye 15-foot radius around the hole.
Hit all 36 balls from the sand aiming for the target circles on the green.
Hit 3 balls from one line, then 3 from the other line, repeat until all 36 are hit.
Balls inside the inner Bullseye count as 'birdie', balls inside the outer (but outside inner) count as 'par'.
Count total balls in the Bullseye circles as your score, enter the number 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 6
Program: Land Bunker Shots Close To Pin
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 close to multiple targets. Count the number of successes.
Make 2 lines in the sand with 5 piles of balls in each line. Each pile has 4 balls and is about 2 meters apart.
Put 3 flags on or near the green. Space them about 3 meters apart.
Hit 36 sand shots in total. Split them into 3 sets of 12 shots.
For the first 12 shots, try to land the ball within 3 meters of the first flag. Use any pile.
For the next 12 shots, try to land the ball within 3 meters of the second flag. Switch piles if you want.
For the last 12 shots, try to land the ball within 3 meters of the third flag. Use any pile.
Count only the shots that stop within 3 meters of the target.
After all 36 shots, enter the number of successes out of 36 attempts in the app.
| Handicap | +9 | +5 | +1 | 5 | 12 | 19 | 27 | 36 | 54 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Score | 28 | 26 | 23 | 19 | 15 | 11 | 8 | 5 | 3 |
Day 7
Program: Land Bunker Shots Close To Pin
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 close to multiple targets. Count the number of successes.
Place 40 balls in a sand bunker. Make 2 lines with 18 balls each, 1 foot apart, crossing each other.
Pick 4 targets 20-40 yards from the bunker.
Assign 9 shots to each target, switching between the 2 ball lines for each target.
For the first target, hit 9 balls from the first line. Try to get each ball within 10 feet of the target.
Switch to the second line. Hit 9 balls to the second target, aiming within 10 feet again.
Keep switching lines and targets until all 36 shots are done.
Count all successful shots that end up within 10 feet of the target.
Enter your 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 | 22 | 18 | 14 | 10 | 7 | 4 |
Day 8
Program: Save Par From Fringe
Align a bucket of balls next to the green (avg. bucket is 40 balls) into 2 perpendicular lines 20 balls per line and stop bump-n-run shots inside 9 Stop Zones. Count the number of successful stops.
Place two lines of 18 balls each next to the green, 1 foot apart. Lines are at right angles, 5 to 10 yards apart.
Mark 9 stop zones on the green using buckets, tees, or string. Make 3 groups with 3 zones each, spaced evenly.
Hit 36 bump-and-run shots: 12 at each group of 3 zones (4 shots per zone).
From the first line, hit 12 shots at the first group of 3 zones (4 shots per zone).
Move to the second line, hit 12 shots at the second group of 3 zones (4 shots per zone).
Go back to the first line and hit 12 shots at the third group of 3 zones (4 shots per zone). Enter score in the app, out of 36 attempts.
Count each success where the ball stops in the target zone. Add all successes for your score.
| Handicap | +9 | +5 | +1 | 5 | 12 | 19 | 27 | 36 | 54 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Score | 29 | 27 | 25 | 22 | 18 | 14 | 10 | 7 | 4 |
4 days scheduled
Save Par From Fringe. Control the rollout distance and land near the pin. Focus on Scoring, Accuracy, Distance Control. This module is for Short Game, specifically working on Bump'n'Run.
Day 9
Program: Save Par From Fringe
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 inside 9 Stop Zones. Count the number of successful stops.
Set up 36 balls in 9 piles of 4 balls each, in lines 5 to 10 yards apart next to the green.
Mark 9 stop zones on the green with buckets, string, or tees, in a line or grid.
Hit 36 bump-and-run shots, 4 shots to each stop zone.
Keep piles in place and take turns hitting from different piles to each stop zone in order.
Count a success each time the ball stops in the right zone.
When all 36 shots are done, add up successful shots and enter the score in the app out of 36 attempts.
| Handicap | +9 | +5 | +1 | 5 | 12 | 19 | 27 | 36 | 54 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Score | 31 | 29 | 27 | 23 | 18 | 14 | 10 | 7 | 4 |
Day 10
Program: Save Par From Fringe
Hit bump-n-run two buckets of balls (avg. bucket is 40 balls) from the flat fairway.
Put 2 rows of 20 golf balls each on flat grass near the green, 5 yards apart.
Make sure both rows are between 5 and 30 yards from the hole, and keep all balls on the fairway, not on the green.
Split the 36 shots into 3 groups of
First 12 shots, try to land the ball within 5 feet left of the hole.
Next 12 shots, try to land the ball within 5 feet right of the hole.
Last 12 shots, aim to land the ball in a 5-foot circle around the hole.
Hit every third ball from each row: start with one row (balls 1, 4, 7, etc.), then switch to the other row, and keep going until all 36 shots are done.
Count each ball that stops in the right target area as a success for that group.
When all 36 tries are finished, add the successful shots and enter your score in the app, out of 36.
| Handicap | +9 | +5 | +1 | 5 | 12 | 19 | 27 | 36 | 54 |
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| Score | 30 | 28 | 26 | 22 | 18 | 14 | 10 | 7 | 4 |
Day 11
Program: Save Par From Fringe
Hit bump-n-run two buckets of balls (avg. bucket is 40 balls) from the flat rough grass.
Put two rows of 18 balls each on grass near the green. Keep the rows 5 yards apart.
Put both rows about 10 yards from the hole.
Make three target zones on the green: Left, Center, and Right. Each is about 4 feet wide.
There will be 36 bump-and-run shots: 12 for each zone.
From the first row, hit every third ball to the Left zone (12 shots).
From the second row, hit every third ball to the Center zone (12 shots).
Go back to the first row. Hit every third ball to the Right zone (12 shots).
Count the shots that stop inside the target zone.
Add successes and enter score in the app, out of 36 attempts.
| Handicap | +9 | +5 | +1 | 5 | 12 | 19 | 27 | 36 | 54 |
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| Score | 32 | 30 | 28 | 25 | 20 | 16 | 12 | 8 | 5 |
Day 12
Program: Save Par From Fringe
Up to 5 players hit bump-n-run shot two buckets of balls (avg. bucket is 40 balls) from the 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 piles of 18 golf balls at the edge of the green: one pile for above the feet, one for below the feet.
Mark three landing zones on the green, each 4 feet wide and 5 feet apart in a straight line.
Hit 36 bump-and-run shots: 18 from above feet, 18 from below feet.
For each lie (above and below feet), hit 6 shots to each landing zone (6 per zone × 3 zones = 18 shots per lie).
Keep the same ball setup and distance for all shots. Only change where you are aiming.
Count any shot that lands and stops in the correct zone as a success.
After 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 | 31 | 29 | 26 | 22 | 17 | 13 | 9 | 6 | 3 |
4 days scheduled
Save Par From Fringe. Control the rollout distance and land near the pin. Focus on Scoring, Accuracy, Distance Control. This module is for Short Game, specifically working on Bump'n'Run.
Day 13
Program: Save Par From Fringe
Scatter a bucket of balls next to the green (avg. bucket is 40 balls) into 8 equal lines of 5 balls and hit-and-land bump-n-run shots inside landing zones. Count the number of successes.
Put 40 balls into 8 lines with 5 balls in each line. Lines should be on grass, 1 to 10 yards/meters from the green and 5 to 30 yards/meters from the hole. Balls in each line should be about 1 yard/meter apart.
Make 3 landing zones on the edge of the green. Use sticks or string to mark each zone. Zones should be in a straight line and 6 feet (2 meters) apart.
Hit 36 bump-and-run shots using the balls. Split these into 3 groups of 12 shots.
For the first 12 shots, aim at the first landing zone. Use any of the 8 lines, hitting all 5 balls in a line, then go to another line until 12 shots are done.
For the next 12 shots, aim at the second landing zone. Hit full lines of 5 balls until you have 12 shots.
For the last 12 shots, aim at the third landing zone. Hit full lines of 5 balls until 12 shots are done. Count each ball that lands and stays in the chosen landing zone as a success, and add up total successful shots out of 36 attempts in the app.
| Handicap | +9 | +5 | +1 | 5 | 12 | 19 | 27 | 36 | 54 |
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| Score | 30 | 28 | 26 | 22 | 18 | 14 | 10 | 6 | 4 |
Day 14
Program: Save Par From Fringe
Up to 5 players hit bump-n-run shot two buckets of balls (avg. bucket is 40 balls) from the sloped rough grass; one bucket from the uphill slope and one bucket from the downhill slope.
Make two piles of 18 balls: one on an uphill slope, one on a downhill slope, both between 0 and 5 yards from the green.
Mark three target zones on the green’s edge at 3 feet, 6 feet, and 9 feet from where the ball should land.
Split the 36 shots into 3 groups of 12 shots: 12 at the closest zone, 12 at the middle zone, and 12 at the farthest zone.
From the uphill pile, hit 6 shots to the closest zone, then 6 shots to the middle zone.
From the downhill pile, hit 6 shots to the farthest zone, then 6 shots to the closest zone.
Repeat as needed until all 36 shots are done: 12 to each zone using both piles.
Count the shots that stop inside the correct zone.
After all 36 shots, enter the number of successful shots in the app out of 36 attempts.
| Handicap | +9 | +5 | +1 | 5 | 12 | 19 | 27 | 36 | 54 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Score | 30 | 28 | 25 | 21 | 16 | 12 | 9 | 6 | 3 |
Day 15
Program: Save Par From Fringe
Hit bump-n-run 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.
Set up two lines of balls next to the green on a slope. Each line has 18 balls, 5 yards apart, between 5 and 30 yards from the hole.
One line has balls above foot level, the other line has balls below foot level.
There are two groups: 18 shots from balls above feet, and 18 shots from balls below feet.
For each group, hit every third ball in the line until you hit all
Aim each shot to land and stop in a target zone on the green, 5 to 10 yards from the hole.
First, hit all 18 balls from above feet, then all 18 from below feet.
Count each ball that stops in the target zone as a success.
Add all successful shots out of 36 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 |
Day 16
Program: Save Par From Fringe
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 |
4 days scheduled
Flop 20–30 Yds Over Hazard. Flop over hazards and land 3-4 feet away. Focus on Accuracy, Scoring, Distance Control. This module is for Short Game, specifically working on Flop.
Day 17
Program: Flop 20–30 Yds Over Hazard
Up to 5 players hit flop shot two buckets of balls (avg. bucket is 40 balls) from the sloped deep rough and other extreme grass types; one bucket with balls above feet level, and one bucket with balls below feet level.
Prepare two sets of 18 balls: one set for above-feet shots, one set for below-feet shots.
Mark three target zones on the green: left, center, and right.
Divide 36 shots into three groups of 12: each group has 6 above-feet and 6 below-feet shots. Each group aims 2 shots at each zone.
From deep rough and sloped lies, hit two flop shots at each target zone: first above-feet, then below-feet, for all zones.
Keep the ball setup the same for all shots. Only change the target zone.
Count a ball as a success if it lands and stops in the intended zone.
Add up total successes out of 36 attempts and enter the score in the app.
| Handicap | +9 | +5 | +1 | 5 | 12 | 19 | 27 | 36 | 54 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Score | 30 | 28 | 25 | 22 | 18 | 14 | 10 | 7 | 4 |
Day 18
Program: Flop 20–30 Yds Over Hazard
Up to 5 players compete to stop a flop shot in the bullseye. The best final score relative to PAR wins the challenge. One bucket of balls per player is needed.
Set up 10 piles of balls in two lines that cross at a right angle. Each pile has enough balls for 3 shots. Place piles 5-40 yards from the hole on grass.
On the green, mark two circles around the hole: a 6-foot circle (bullseye) and a 15-foot circle.
Hit 36 flop shots total. From each pile, hit 3 shots trying to land near the hole.
Split the 36 shots into 2 rounds of
In each round, hit 1 shot from each of the 10 piles, then hit 1 more shot from the first 8 piles.
Score: inside 6 feet = birdie, inside 15 feet = par, outside 15 feet = bogey.
Count how many shots land inside each circle.
Add up your total birdies and pars after 36 shots. Enter your score in the app, out of 36 attempts.
| Handicap | +9 | +5 | +1 | 5 | 12 | 19 | 27 | 36 | 54 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Score | 30 | 28 | 26 | 22 | 18 | 14 | 10 | 7 | 4 |
Day 19
Program: Flop 20–30 Yds Over Hazard
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 |
Day 20
Program: Flop 20–30 Yds Over Hazard
Align a bucket of balls (avg. bucket is 40 balls) into 10 equal perpendicular piles of 4 balls and stop flop shots inside 9 Stop Zones. Count the number of successful stops.
Place 40 balls into 10 piles of 4 balls each, with the piles in two lines of 5 piles. Lines are about 7 yards apart, and piles are about 2 yards apart within each line.
Mark 9 stop zones as a 3-by-3 grid using tees, string, or markers. Zones are about 3 feet apart.
Hit 36 balls in total, aiming to land 4 balls in each of the 9 stop zones.
Hit 4 balls at the first stop zone from any pile, then move to the next zone and hit 4 balls there. Repeat until all 9 zones are done.
Each time a ball stops in the correct zone, count a point.
After 36 shots, add up how many balls landed in the correct zones and enter your score in the app, out of 36 attempts.
| Handicap | +9 | +5 | +1 | 5 | 12 | 19 | 27 | 36 | 54 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Score | 31 | 29 | 26 | 22 | 17 | 13 | 9 | 6 | 3 |
4 days scheduled
Flop 20–30 Yds Over Hazard. Flop over hazards and land 3-4 feet away. Focus on Accuracy, Scoring, Distance Control. This module is for Short Game, specifically working on Flop.
Day 21
Program: Flop 20–30 Yds Over Hazard
Up to 5 players compete to stop a flop shot in the bullseye. The best final score relative to PAR wins the challenge. One bucket of balls per player is needed.
Arrange 10 piles of balls in two lines, with 5 piles in each line. Each pile is 4 yards or meters apart. The two lines are 5 to 10 yards or meters apart.
Put the piles between 5 and 40 yards or meters from the hole. Do not put them on the green.
On the green, use string or tees to make two circles around the hole: one small circle with a 6-foot (2-meter) radius and one big circle with a 15-foot (5-meter) radius.
Hit flop shots from each pile. Try to land the ball in the circles. Balls in the small circle are best, in the big circle are medium, and outside both circles are misses.
Hit 36 total flop shots. This means 3 sets of 12 shots.
For the first 12 shots, aim for the small circle. For the next 12, aim for the area between the two circles. For the last 12, aim anywhere inside the big circle.
Pick any pile to start. Hit one flop shot from each pile. Cover all piles evenly.
Count each ball that lands where you aimed.
Add up your successful shots out of 36 attempts and enter your score in the app.
| Handicap | +9 | +5 | +1 | 5 | 12 | 19 | 27 | 36 | 54 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Score | 30 | 28 | 25 | 20 | 16 | 12 | 8 | 5 | 3 |
Day 22
Program: Feel the distance: flop to different targets and control your rollout
Align a bucket of balls (avg. bucket is 40 balls) into 2 parallel lines 20 balls per line and hit-and-land flop shots inside landing zones. Count the number of successes.
Place 40 balls in two lines of 20 balls. The balls in each line are 1 foot apart. The two lines are 5 to 10 yards apart.
On the green use sticks or string to make 3 landing zones in a straight line. Each zone is 6 feet apart.
Hit 36 flop shots from the ball lines to the landing zones.
Make 3 groups of 12 shots.
For each group aim for only one landing zone.
After each group of 12 shots, switch to the other ball line.
Count every shot that stops in the right landing zone.
When all 36 shots are done, add up your successful shots out of 36 attempts and enter your score in the app.
| Handicap | +9 | +5 | +1 | 5 | 12 | 19 | 27 | 36 | 54 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Score | 30 | 28 | 25 | 22 | 18 | 14 | 10 | 7 | 4 |
Day 23
Program: Feel the distance: flop to different targets and control your rollout
Up to 5 players compete to stop a flop shot closest to the multiple target(s). The player with the most points at the end wins the challenge. Up to 80 balls are needed.
Make 4 straight lines of 9 balls each on the grass. Keep each line 5 yards or meters apart.
Put the balls in each line about 1 foot apart.
Pick 3 targets (like flags or markers) in different spots around the green.
Hit 36 shots, in 3 groups of 12 shots.
Hit all balls in the first group to Target 1, then switch to Target 2 for the next group, and Target 3 for the last group.
Hit each ball trying to stop it close to the target for that group.
Count every ball that stops within 3 feet of the target as a success.
Add up the number of successful shots, out of 36 attempts, and enter score in the app.
| Handicap | +9 | +5 | +1 | 5 | 12 | 19 | 27 | 36 | 54 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Score | 32 | 30 | 28 | 25 | 20 | 16 | 12 | 8 | 5 |
Day 24
Program: Feel the distance: flop to different targets and control your rollout
Align a bucket of balls (avg. bucket is 40 balls) into 10 equal perpendicular piles of 4 balls and stop flop shots inside 9 Stop Zones. Count the number of successful stops.
Place 40 balls into 10 piles of 4 balls each, with the piles in two lines of 5 piles. Lines are about 7 yards apart, and piles are about 2 yards apart within each line.
Mark 9 stop zones as a 3-by-3 grid using tees, string, or markers. Zones are about 3 feet apart.
Hit 36 balls in total, aiming to land 4 balls in each of the 9 stop zones.
Hit 4 balls at the first stop zone from any pile, then move to the next zone and hit 4 balls there. Repeat until all 9 zones are done.
Each time a ball stops in the correct zone, count a point.
After 36 shots, add up how many balls landed in the correct zones and enter your score in the app, out of 36 attempts.
| Handicap | +9 | +5 | +1 | 5 | 12 | 19 | 27 | 36 | 54 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Score | 31 | 29 | 26 | 22 | 17 | 13 | 9 | 6 | 3 |
4 days scheduled
Land 3–4 Feet From Pin. Stick approaches and land 3-4 feet away. Focus on Scoring, Distance Control, Visualization. This module is for Short Game, specifically working on Mixed.
Day 25
Program: Land 3–4 Feet From Pin
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 26
Program: Land 3–4 Feet From Pin
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 |
Day 27
Program: Land 3–4 Feet From Pin
Up to 5 players play medium-difficulty 9 hole ‘PAR 2’ DIY course. Best final score wins.
Set up 9 holes in the chipping area, using different lies, 20-40 yards from the green.
Put 4 balls at each hole, for 36 shots total.
For each shot, hit to the green and finish the hole with putting.
Do this for each hole 4 times.
Count strokes for each hole. Mark if hole is completed in 2 shots or less.
Add up how many times par was made in 36 shots.
Enter the total successful shots out of 36 attempts as your test score.
| Handicap | +9 | +5 | +1 | 5 | 12 | 19 | 27 | 36 | 54 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Score | 12 | 14 | 16 | 18 | 22 | 26 | 30 | 32 | 34 |
Day 28
Program: Land 3–4 Feet From Pin
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 |
4 days scheduled
Check your setup: avoid slices and hooks. Perfect short iron swing and consistent short iron contact. Focus on Mechanics, Precision, Trajectory. This module is for Driving Range, specifically working on Short irons (9,8).
Day 29
Program: Check your setup: avoid slices and hooks
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 30
Program: Check your setup: avoid slices and hooks
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 31
Program: Check your setup: avoid slices and hooks
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 32
Program: How close can you get? Challenge your short game
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 |
4 days scheduled
How close can you get? Challenge your short game. Thread the needle and get close to pin. Focus on Precision, Scoring, Mechanics. This module is for Driving Range, specifically working on Wedges (LW,SW,GW,PW).
Day 33
Program: How close can you get? Challenge your short game
Hit 12 balls to each quadrant using wedges only. Hit one bucket of ~50 balls. Count total number of successful shots.
Set up four cones to make four equal areas around the target flag.
Place each cone so it marks about 5% of the way from your ball to the flag.
Use only wedges (LW, SW, GW, or PW) to hit 36 shots.
Hit 9 shots at each area (quadrant).
Use any wedge or area order, but finish 9 shots in each area.
Count every shot that stops in the correct area.
Add up successful shots and enter score in the app, out of 36 attempts.
| Handicap | +9 | +5 | +1 | 5 | 12 | 19 | 27 | 36 | 54 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Score | 32 | 30 | 28 | 25 | 20 | 16 | 12 | 8 | 5 |
Day 34
Program: How close can you get? Challenge your short game
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 |
Day 35
Program: How close can you get? Challenge your short game
Discover strengths amongst wedges a go-to shots and clubs worth utilizing. Hit one bucket of ~50 balls.
Place 3 flags or targets about 10 yards apart, all within wedge range.
Hit 36 wedge shots total: 12 at each target.
Use the same ball setup for all shots.
Hit 12 shots at the first target.
Hit 12 shots at the second target.
Hit 12 shots at the third target.
Count shots that land on or very close to the target as a success.
Add up successful shots out of
Enter score in the app out of 36 attempts.
| Handicap | +9 | +5 | +1 | 5 | 12 | 19 | 27 | 36 | 54 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Score | 31 | 29 | 26 | 23 | 18 | 14 | 10 | 7 | 4 |
Day 36
Program: How close can you get? Challenge your short game
Discover weaknesses amongst wedges shots and clubs to avoid in critical situations. Hit one bucket of ~50 balls.
Pick flags/targets (one or more) suitable for wedges (LW,SW,GW and/or PW). Create a perimeter around the flag at [5% of the total distance to the flag] using four cones or buckets (or use imagination). Pick one flag/target to hit to and one cone on the opposite side to avoid. Hit 15 balls with each wedge (one bucket of ~50 balls). Goal is to hit as close as possible to the target while avoiding the opposing cone (opposing can represents an obstacle: water hazard, sand trap or similar). The type of shot/club that finds the obstacle is a weakness. Switch between flags/targets. Switch between wedges throughout the exercise. Work on any ball flight.
| Handicap | +9 | +5 | +1 | 5 | 12 | 19 | 27 | 36 | 54 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Score |
4 days scheduled
How close can you get? Challenge your short game. Thread the needle and get close to pin. Focus on Precision, Scoring, Mechanics. This module is for Driving Range, specifically working on Wedges (LW,SW,GW,PW).
Day 37
Program: How close can you get? Challenge your short game
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 38
Program: 3-Wood Accuracy Advanced
Complete the Club Swapping Challenge using woods only. Hit one bucket of ~50 balls.
Pick 3 different flags on the range at different distances (like 150, 200, and 250 yards).
Hit 36 shots in total, split into 3 groups of 12 shots, one group per flag.
Use only woods clubs (Hy, 5W, 3W, or Driver) for each group, switch clubs any time.
Try to land each shot within 5% of the distance to the flag (for a 200-yard flag, land within 10 yards).
A shot counts as a success if it lands inside this 5% zone at the right flag.
Do all 36 shots (12 at each flag), then count your successful shots and enter your score 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 39
Program: 3-Wood Accuracy Advanced
Hit 15 balls to each landing zone using woods only. Hit one bucket of ~50 balls. Count total number of successful shots.
Pick any wood club, like a Hybrid, 5-wood, or 3-wood, for this drill.
Set up 3 landing zones on the green with cones or markers, about 12 yards apart.
Hit 36 shots in total, split into 3 groups of 12 shots.
Aim each group of 12 shots at one landing zone.
Change to the next landing zone after each set of 12 shots (Zone 1, then Zone 2, then Zone 3).
Keep your setup the same for every shot; only change which zone you are aiming at.
Count each shot that lands and stays in the correct zone as a success.
After all 36 shots, total up how many successes 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 | 7 | 4 |
Day 40
Program: 3-Wood Accuracy Advanced
Complete the 5 Ball Flights Challenge using woods only. Hit one bucket of ~50 balls.
Pick one flag that is a good distance away to aim at.
Hit 35 shots, split into 5 groups of 7 shots.
Group 1: Hit 7 straight shots at the flag with any wood club.
Group 2: Hit 7 draw shots at the flag.
Group 3: Hit 7 fade shots at the flag.
Group 4: Hit 7 pull-fade shots at the flag.
Group 5: Hit 7 push-draw shots at the flag.
Change wood clubs between shots if needed.
Count each shot that flies the right way and lands close to the flag as a success.
Add up all successful shots out of 35 and enter your score in the app.
| Handicap | +9 | +5 | +1 | 5 | 12 | 19 | 27 | 36 | 54 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Score | 30 | 28 | 26 | 22 | 18 | 14 | 10 | 7 | 4 |