Focus Aim For Every 9 Foot Putt
Commit to the aim, for a 11-handicap player, ~15 minutes. Working on distance: 9 ft (3m) only.
Module skill breakdown
Course Flagship Program
We studied the course and made a flagship practice program specifically for Shirakaba. 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
12
Days
45
Modules
9
Frequency
4 days/week
Putting·9 ft (3m) only
Focus Aim For Every 9 Foot Putt
Difficulty: Intermediate · Module HCP 11.1
Putting·6 ft (2m) only
Sink More Putts Accurately
Difficulty: Expert · Module HCP 2.2
Short Game·Mixed
Short Game 5–20 Yds From Fringe Or Rough
Difficulty: Beginner · Module HCP 35.0
Short Game·Pitch
Keep Par Safe
Difficulty: Beginner · Module HCP 34.8
Short Game·Chip
Get Square for Success
Difficulty: Beginner · Module HCP 28.0
Short Game·Chip
Pinpoint Chips for Tap-Ins
Difficulty: Beginner · Module HCP 25.2
Driving Range·Driver
Driver Fairway Accuracy For Beginners
Difficulty: Beginner · Module HCP 35.0
Driving Range·Driver
Control Driver Flight Path
Difficulty: Intermediate · Module HCP 17.5
Driving Range·Driver
Improve Driver Accuracy
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.
Commit to the aim, for a 11-handicap player, ~15 minutes. Working on distance: 9 ft (3m) only.
Module skill breakdown
Follow through fully, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes. Working on distance: 6 ft (2m) only.
Module skill breakdown
Mix short game shots, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes. Working on shot: mixed.
Module skill breakdown
Land close to pin, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes. Working on shot: pitch.
Module skill breakdown
Check setup, for a 28-handicap player, ~20 minutes. Working on shot: chip.
Module skill breakdown
Thread the needle, for a 25-handicap player, ~20 minutes. Working on shot: chip.
Module skill breakdown
Hit fairways consistently, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes. Working on club: driver.
Module skill breakdown
Achieve distance consistency, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes. Working on club: driver.
Module skill breakdown
Improve driver accuracy, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes. Working on club: driver.
Module skill breakdown
Program snapshot
Avg HCP focus
11.1
Intermediate
Skill pillars
Aim · Scoring · Alignment · Stroke · Precision · Visualization
Host course
Shirakaba
Weekly Plan
1 day, 1 drill. Follow the drills and progress through the program. Each drill has instructions and scoring benchmarks to help you track your progress. The drills are designed to build on each other week by week, so try to follow the schedule as closely as possible for the best results.
4 days scheduled
Focus Aim For Every 9 Foot Putt. Commit to the aim and align stance properly. Focus on Aim, Scoring, Alignment. This module is for Putting, specifically working on 9 ft (3m) only.
Day 1
Program: Focus Aim For Every 9 Foot Putt
Make 10 out of 20 putts through the ball gate, using plane board.
Hit 30 putts from 9 ft (3 m) through the ball gate using the plane board.
Enter the number of putts made out of 30.
| Handicap | +9 | +5 | +1 | 5 | 12 | 19 | 27 | 36 | 54 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Score | 24 | 19 | 16 | 14 | 12 | 10 | 8 | 6 | 4 |
Day 2
Program: Focus Aim For Every 9 Foot Putt
Make 10 out of 20 putts, underneath the hanging string line.
Hit 30 putts from 9 feet under a hanging string.
Enter score in the app, out of 30 attempts.
| Handicap | +9 | +5 | +1 | 5 | 12 | 19 | 27 | 36 | 54 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Score | 24 | 19 | 16 | 14 | 12 | 10 | 8 | 6 | 3 |
Day 3
Program: Focus Aim For Every 9 Foot Putt
Make 10 out of 20 putts over the chalk starting line.
Hit 30 putts from 9 ft over a chalk line.
Draw a straight line to show start line.
Enter number of putts holed out of 30 attempts in the app.
| Handicap | +9 | +5 | +1 | 5 | 12 | 19 | 27 | 36 | 54 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Score | 23 | 18 | 15 | 13 | 11 | 9 | 7 | 5 | 3 |
Day 4
Program: Focus Aim For Every 9 Foot Putt
Make 10 out of 20 putts using an alignment mirror.
Hit 30 putts from 9 ft using an alignment mirror.
Enter score in the app, out of 30 attempts.
| Handicap | +9 | +5 | +1 | 5 | 12 | 19 | 27 | 36 | 54 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Score | 22 | 18 | 15 | 13 | 11 | 9 | 7 | 5 | 3 |
4 days scheduled
Focus Aim For Every 9 Foot Putt. Commit to the aim and align stance properly. Focus on Aim, Scoring, Alignment. This module is for Putting, specifically working on 9 ft (3m) only.
Day 5
Program: Focus Aim For Every 9 Foot Putt
Make 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 6
Program: Sink More Putts Accurately
Make 15 out of 25 putts
Hit 30 putts from 6 ft (2 m).
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 7
Program: Sink More Putts Accurately
Make 4 out of 8 putts from [6 ft | 2 m], 5 times in total.
Place eight tees around the hole at 6 ft or 2 m.
After each putt is made, move to the next tee in front.
Hit 40 putts.
Enter the total number of putts made in the app, out of 40 attempts.
| Handicap | +9 | +5 | +1 | 5 | 12 | 19 | 27 | 36 | 54 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Score | 35 | 31 | 28 | 26 | 24 | 22 | 19 | 16 | 12 |
Day 8
Program: Sink More Putts Accurately
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 |
4 days scheduled
Short Game 5–20 Yds From Fringe Or Rough. 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 9
Program: Short Game 5–20 Yds From Fringe Or Rough
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 10
Program: Short Game 5–20 Yds From Fringe Or Rough
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 11
Program: Short Game 5–20 Yds From Fringe Or Rough
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 12
Program: Short Game 5–20 Yds From Fringe Or Rough
Make a DIY 9 hole easy-difficulty course. Every hole is PAR 2. Count the score.
Set up a 9-hole short game course around the green. Each hole is PAR
Put 9 balls in easy spots around the green, like in sand or rough.
For each hole, hit a wedge onto the green and then putt the ball in.
Finish each hole (chip and putt) before going to the next ball spot.
Do the whole 9-hole course 4 times, moving balls for variety if possible.
This gives 36 total tries (9 holes × 4 rounds).
After all 36 tries, count your total strokes and compare to PAR 72 (36 holes × PAR 2).
See how many strokes over or under par you got.
Write down how many holes you finished at or under par, out of 36 tries, in the app.
| Handicap | +9 | +5 | +1 | 5 | 12 | 19 | 27 | 36 | 54 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Score | 14 | 15 | 16 | 18 | 20 | 22 | 24 | 26 | 28 |
4 days scheduled
Short Game 5–20 Yds From Fringe Or Rough. 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: Short Game 5–20 Yds From Fringe Or Rough
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 14
Program: Short Game 5–20 Yds From Fringe Or Rough
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 15
Program: Short Game 5–20 Yds From Fringe Or Rough
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 |
Day 16
Program: Short Game 5–20 Yds From Fringe Or Rough
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 |
4 days scheduled
Keep Par Safe. Pitch to the green and land close to pin. Focus on Aim, Scoring, Alignment. This module is for Short Game, specifically working on Pitch.
Day 17
Program: Keep Par Safe
Align a bucket of balls (avg. bucket is 40 balls) into 10 equal parallel piles of 4 balls and stop pitch shots close to multiple targets. Count the number of successes.
Make 10 piles of balls in two lines, 5 piles in each line. Each pile has 4 balls.
The lines should be 7 yards apart. Each pile in a line is 3 yards apart from the next.
Put 3 flags on the green, at different spots, 20 to 40 yards away.
Hit 36 pitch shots in total, 12 shots at each flag.
Pick any pile to start. Hit shots from any pile to the first flag until you finish 12 shots.
Do the same thing for the second flag and then the third flag, 12 shots at each.
Count how many balls end within 10 feet (3 meters) from the flag.
After all 36 shots, add up the number of shots that were successful 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 18
Program: Keep Par Safe
Scatter a bucket of balls (avg. bucket is 40 balls) into 8 equal lines of 5 balls and stop pitch shots inside quadrants. Count the number of successes.
Scatter 40 balls in 8 lines of 5 balls each, spaced 1 yard/meter apart, between 30 and 60 yards/meters from the hole.
Divide a 15-foot (5-meter) circle around the hole into 4 equal quadrants using string or tees.
Hit 36 pitch shots, in 8 groups of 5 balls each, aiming at a specific quadrant for each group.
For each group of 5 shots, pick one quadrant as the target and try to stop all 5 balls inside it.
Change target quadrant after every group, using all 4 quadrants at least once. The last group can target any quadrant.
Count every ball that stops in the chosen quadrant as a success.
Add up successful shots out of 36 attempts and enter score in the app.
| Handicap | +9 | +5 | +1 | 5 | 12 | 19 | 27 | 36 | 54 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Score | 31 | 29 | 26 | 22 | 18 | 14 | 10 | 7 | 4 |
Day 19
Program: Keep Par Safe
Hit two buckets of balls (avg. bucket is 40 balls) from the sloped deep rough and other extreme grass types; one bucket with balls above feet level, one bucket with balls below feet level.
Set up 3 targets on the green, each about 6 feet apart in a line or curve.
Stand in the deep rough, 30 to 40 yards away, where the ground is sloped above or below your feet.
Hit 36 pitch shots: 18 with the ball above your feet, 18 with the ball below your feet.
Divide each set of 18 shots into 3 groups of 6 shots.
For each group, aim all 6 shots at one target, then switch to the next target.
Start with shots when the ball is above your feet: hit 6 shots at Target 1, 6 at Target 2, 6 at Target
Then hit from where the ball is below your feet: 6 shots at Target 1, 6 at Target 2, 6 at Target
Count each shot that lands and stays near the target as a success.
Enter your number of successful shots in the app out of 36 attempts.
| Handicap | +9 | +5 | +1 | 5 | 12 | 19 | 27 | 36 | 54 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Score | 28 | 26 | 23 | 18 | 14 | 11 | 8 | 5 | 3 |
Day 20
Program: Get Square for Success
Up to 5 players compete to stop a chip shot closest to the multiple target(s). The player with the most points at the end wins the challenge. One bucket of balls per player is needed.
Arrange 10 piles of balls in two lines that cross each other. Each line has 5 piles. Each pile has the same number of balls.
Put the piles 5 to 30 yards from the hole. Leave 3 yards between piles in a line. Make lines 5 to 10 yards apart.
Set up 3 targets around the green. Each target is about 6 feet apart from the others.
There are 36 chip shots total, with 12 shots for each target.
Always use the same stance and ball position for every shot.
For each set of 12 shots, chip to the target from any pile. Try to get close to the target.
A shot is a success if the ball stops within 3 feet of the target.
After all 36 shots, add up how many balls stopped within 3 feet of the target and enter the score out of 36 attempts in the app.
| Handicap | +9 | +5 | +1 | 5 | 12 | 19 | 27 | 36 | 54 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Score | 30 | 28 | 25 | 22 | 17 | 14 | 11 | 7 | 4 |
4 days scheduled
Get Square for Success. Get square and check setup. Focus on Alignment, Distance Control, Precision. This module is for Short Game, specifically working on Chip.
Day 21
Program: Get Square for Success
Up to 5 players hit two buckets of balls (avg. bucket is 40 balls) from the sloped deep rough and other extreme grass types; one bucket with balls above feet level, and one bucket with balls below feet level.
Make two target zones on the green, Zone A on the left and Zone B on the right, 8 feet apart.
Put 18 balls in the deep rough above feet, at distances from 5 to 20 yards, in a straight line.
Chip the 18 balls to land and stop in Zone A from the uphill position.
Move to deep rough below feet, set up 18 balls the same way.
Chip these balls to land and stop in Zone B from the downhill position.
Count each ball that lands and stays in the right zone as a success.
When finished, enter the total number of successes out of 36 attempts in the app.
| Handicap | +9 | +5 | +1 | 5 | 12 | 19 | 27 | 36 | 54 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Score | 29 | 27 | 25 | 22 | 18 | 14 | 11 | 7 | 4 |
Day 22
Program: Get Square for Success
Align a bucket of balls (avg. bucket is 40 balls) into 2 perpendicular lines 20 balls per line and stop chip shots inside quadrants. Count the number of successes.
Place 36 balls in two lines that cross, with 18 balls in each line.
Keep the balls about 1 foot apart, with lines set up 5 to 30 yards from the hole.
On the green, divide a 6-foot circle around the hole into 4 equal parts.
Split the 36 chip shots into 4 groups of 9 balls.
Aim the first 9 shots at the first part of the circle.
Switch to the other line and aim the next 9 balls at the second part. Keep switching lines and aim at the next parts until all 36 balls are chipped.
Count how many balls land in the right part each time.
Enter the number of successful chips out of 36 attempts in the app.
| Handicap | +9 | +5 | +1 | 5 | 12 | 19 | 27 | 36 | 54 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Score | 31 | 29 | 26 | 22 | 18 | 14 | 11 | 7 | 4 |
Day 23
Program: Get Square for Success
Hit two buckets of balls (avg. bucket is 40 balls) from the sloped deep rough and other extreme grass types; one bucket with balls above feet level, one bucket with balls below feet level.
Make two groups of 18 balls; one for balls above feet, one for balls below feet.
Put 3 targets in a straight line on the green, about 6 feet apart.
Hit 36 chip shots total: 18 with balls above feet, 18 with balls below feet.
Split each set of 18 shots into three groups of
Each group of 6 goes to a different target.
With balls above feet, hit 6 shots to each target, keeping ball position the same.
With balls below feet, do the same: 6 shots to each target.
Count any shot that stops within 3 feet of the target as a success.
Count how many successful shots you had. Enter your score out of 36.
| Handicap | +9 | +5 | +1 | 5 | 12 | 19 | 27 | 36 | 54 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Score | 30 | 28 | 25 | 20 | 15 | 12 | 9 | 6 | 4 |
Day 24
Program: Get Square for Success
Align a bucket of balls (avg. bucket is 40 balls) into 10 equal perpendicular piles of 4 balls and stop chip shots inside quadrants. Count the number of successes.
Set up 2 lines with 5 piles of 4 balls each. There are 10 piles in total.
Space the 2 lines 5 to 10 yards apart. Space each pile 2 yards apart along each line.
On the green, use string or markers to make a circle 6 feet wide around the hole. Divide the circle into 4 equal parts.
Hit 36 chip shots, split into 4 groups of
For each group, try to stop the balls in one part of the circle. Move to the next part after each group.
Alternate where you chip from to practice different spots, but aim for the chosen part of the circle.
Count how many balls land in the right part of the circle.
Add all your successful chips 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
Pinpoint Chips for Tap-Ins. Pinpoint chips and precision from tough lie. Focus on Precision, Aim, Distance Control. This module is for Short Game, specifically working on Chip.
Day 25
Program: Pinpoint Chips for Tap-Ins
Align a bucket of balls (avg. bucket is 40 balls) into 2 parallel lines 20 balls per line and stop chip shots inside 9 Stop Zones. Count the number of successful stops.
Set up 36 balls in 2 lines of 18 balls each, 5 to 10 yards apart, on grass 5 to 20 yards from the hole.
Mark 9 stop zones in a 3 x 3 grid on the green, spaced apart so the zones are clear.
Chip 4 balls to each stop zone, alternating between the two lines. For each zone, hit 2 balls from one line, then 2 from the other.
Keep doing this until you have hit 4 balls for each zone, for a total of 36 shots.
Count a shot as a success only if the ball stops in the right zone.
Add up the 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 | 31 | 29 | 26 | 23 | 18 | 14 | 10 | 7 | 4 |
Day 26
Program: Pinpoint Chips for Tap-Ins
Align a bucket of balls (avg. bucket is 40 balls) into 10 equal parallel piles of 4 balls and stop chip shots inside quadrants. Count the number of successes.
Put 40 balls into 10 piles with 4 balls in each pile. Arrange in two lines, 5 piles per line.
Space piles 2 yards or meters apart side to side. Space the two lines 5 to 10 yards or meters apart front to back.
Mark 4 sections (quadrants) in a circle of 6 feet or 2 meters radius around the hole on the green using string or tees.
Hit 36 chip shots total, 9 shots into each quadrant.
Start at any pile and chip balls to land in the first quadrant. After 9 shots, switch to the next quadrant.
Switch piles after each shot for variety, but always keep the same chipping setup and distance.
Count each ball that stops inside the correct quadrant as a success.
After all 36 shots, enter number of successful shots made 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 27
Program: Pinpoint Chips for Tap-Ins
Up to 5 players compete to stop a chip shot inside the landing zone(s). The player with the most points at the end wins the challenge. One bucket of balls per player is needed.
Put 10 piles of balls in two straight lines that cross. Each pile has 3 or 4 balls. Keep each pile between 5 and 30 yards from the hole.
Mark 3 landing zones on the green in a row. Make them 6 feet apart using sticks or string.
Hit 36 chip shots total. Aim for each landing zone 12 times.
Pick any pile to start. Hit 12 chips to the first zone, then 12 to the second zone, then 12 to the third zone.
Count how many balls land and stop inside the target zone for each shot.
Add up the number of successful shots and enter your score in the app, out of 36 attempts.
| Handicap | +9 | +5 | +1 | 5 | 12 | 19 | 27 | 36 | 54 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Score | 31 | 29 | 26 | 22 | 17 | 13 | 9 | 6 | 3 |
Day 28
Program: Pinpoint Chips for Tap-Ins
Up to 5 players compete to stop a chip shot in the stop zone(s). The player with the most points at the end wins the challenge. One bucket of balls per player is needed.
Make 10 piles of balls, in 2 lines with 5 piles in each line. Space the lines 5 to 10 yards or meters apart, and piles in each line about 4 yards or meters apart.
Place piles between 5 and 30 yards or meters from the hole, but not on the green.
On the green, mark 9 stop zones using buckets, string, or tees. Put them in a clear 3 by 3 layout.
Hit 36 chip shots, in 9 groups of 4 shots each.
For each group of 4 shots, pick one stop zone to aim at and chip 4 balls towards it from any pile.
Repeat until 4 shots have been aimed at each of the 9 stop zones, making 36 shots in all.
Count only shots that stop inside their chosen stop zone.
Enter the number of successful shots out of 36 in the app.
| Handicap | +9 | +5 | +1 | 5 | 12 | 19 | 27 | 36 | 54 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Score | 32 | 30 | 28 | 25 | 20 | 16 | 12 | 8 | 5 |
4 days scheduled
Pinpoint Chips for Tap-Ins. Pinpoint chips and precision from tough lie. Focus on Precision, Aim, Distance Control. This module is for Short Game, specifically working on Chip.
Day 29
Program: Pinpoint Chips for Tap-Ins
Scatter a bucket of balls (avg. bucket is 40 balls) into 8 equal piles of 5 balls and stop chip shots close to multiple targets. Count the number of successes.
Put 36 balls into 6 piles of 6 balls on the grass, between 5 and 30 yards from the hole.
Place 3 flags or targets on the green, 6 feet apart in a line.
Split the 36 balls into 3 groups of 12 shots.
Hit the first 12 balls to the first flag and try to stop each ball within 10 feet of it.
Hit the next 12 balls to the second flag, trying to stop them within 10 feet.
Hit the last 12 balls to the third flag, again aiming to stop within 10 feet.
Switch which pile you use each time to practice different distances and grass.
Count every ball that stops within 10 feet of its flag as a successful shot.
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 | 28 | 24 | 20 | 16 | 12 | 9 | 6 | 4 |
Day 30
Program: Pinpoint Chips for Tap-Ins
Up to 5 players compete to stop a chip shot in the stop zone(s). The player with the most points at the end wins the challenge. One bucket of balls per player is needed.
Set up 10 piles of balls in two lines. Each line has 5 piles. Lines are 8 yards apart. Piles in each line are 3 yards apart.
Place the piles on grass between 5 and 30 yards from the hole. Keep the same setup.
On the green, mark 9 stop zones using buckets, string, or tees. Zones cover different short chip targets.
Take 36 chip shots in total. Chip 4 balls to each of the 9 zones.
For each shot, chip from any pile. Try to stop the ball in the assigned zone. Chip 4 balls to one zone before moving to the next.
Count each ball that stops in the correct zone as a success.
After 36 shots, count how many were successful. Enter your score out of 36 in the app.
| Handicap | +9 | +5 | +1 | 5 | 12 | 19 | 27 | 36 | 54 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Score | 31 | 29 | 26 | 22 | 17 | 13 | 9 | 6 | 4 |
Day 31
Program: Pinpoint Chips for Tap-Ins
Up to 5 players compete to stop a chip shot closest to the multiple target(s). The player with the most points at the end wins the challenge. One bucket of balls per player is needed.
Set up 10 piles of balls in two lines of 5 piles, 6 yards/meters between lines, 4 yards/meters between piles.
Put the piles on grass, not on the green, between 5 and 30 yards/meters from the hole.
Mark 3 clear target zones around the hole, spaced evenly.
Hit 36 chip shots: 12 to Target Zone 1, 12 to Target Zone 2, and 12 to Target Zone
Always chip from the piles; for each set of 12 shots, pick any piles but only aim at the assigned zone.
After each shot, check if the ball stops inside the right target zone; count as success if it does.
Finish all 36 shots, then count total successes inside the right zones out of 36 attempts and enter this score in the app.
| Handicap | +9 | +5 | +1 | 5 | 12 | 19 | 27 | 36 | 54 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Score | 31 | 29 | 26 | 22 | 18 | 14 | 10 | 7 | 4 |
Day 32
Program: Pinpoint Chips for Tap-Ins
Up to 5 players compete to stop a chip shot closest to the multiple target(s). The player with the most points at the end wins the challenge. Up to 80 balls are needed.
Set up 4 rows of balls. Each row has 9 balls, 1 foot apart.
Space the rows 5 yards apart on grass, between 5 and 30 yards from the hole.
Put 3 targets by the hole: A at 12 o'clock, B at 4 o'clock, C at 8 o'clock, each 3 feet from the hole.
Split the 36 shots into 3 groups of
First 12 shots go to Target A, next 12 to Target B, last 12 to Target C.
From each row, chip the ball to try to stop it close to the chosen target. Ball setup does not change.
After 12 shots at one target, switch to the next target. Repeat until all 36 shots are finished.
Each ball that stops within 2 feet of the target is a success.
Count how many successes you had 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 |
4 days scheduled
Pinpoint Chips for Tap-Ins. Pinpoint chips and precision from tough lie. Focus on Precision, Aim, Distance Control. This module is for Short Game, specifically working on Chip.
Day 33
Program: Pinpoint Chips for Tap-Ins
Align a bucket of balls (avg. bucket is 40 balls) into 10 equal parallel piles of 4 balls and stop chip shots inside the Bullseye. Count the number of balls in the inner and outer Bullseye.
Set up 10 piles of 4 balls each in two rows. Each row has 5 piles.
Keep piles about 2 meters apart, rows 5–10 meters apart.
Place piles 5–30 meters from the hole, not on the green.
Mark two circles around the hole on the green: a small one (2 meters out) and a big one (5 meters out).
Take turns hitting balls from different piles, trying to stop balls in the circles.
Hit 36 balls total: 18 try for the small circle, 18 for the big circle.
Count how many balls finished in each circle.
Add these for a score and enter your total out of 36 tries.
| Handicap | +9 | +5 | +1 | 5 | 12 | 19 | 27 | 36 | 54 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Score | 28 | 26 | 23 | 20 | 16 | 12 | 8 | 5 | 3 |
Day 34
Program: Driver Fairway Accuracy For Beginners
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 35
Program: Driver Fairway Accuracy For Beginners
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 |
Day 36
Program: Driver Fairway Accuracy For Beginners
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 |
4 days scheduled
Driver Fairway Accuracy For Beginners. Hit fairways consistently and stop missing fairways. Focus on Precision, Mechanics, Trajectory. This module is for Driving Range, specifically working on Driver.
Day 37
Program: Driver Fairway Accuracy For Beginners
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 38
Program: Driver Fairway Accuracy For Beginners
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: Driver Fairway Accuracy For Beginners
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 |
Day 40
Program: Control Driver Flight Path
Hit 15 balls to each dispersion corridor using driver only. Hit one bucket of ~50 balls. Count total number of successful shots.
Pick one target to aim for with your driver.
Make three zones around the target, each zone 25 feet apart, using cones or markers.
Hit 36 drives in total, split into 3 groups of 12 shots.
For the first 12 shots, aim for the first zone.
For the next 12 shots, aim for the second zone.
For the last 12 shots, aim for the third zone and enter your score in the app, out of 36 attempts.
Use any spot to hit from, but keep your ball setup the same.
Count each shot that lands and stays in the correct zone as a success.
| Handicap | +9 | +5 | +1 | 5 | 12 | 19 | 27 | 36 | 54 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Score | 32 | 30 | 27 | 23 | 18 | 14 | 10 | 7 | 4 |
4 days scheduled
Control Driver Flight Path. Control flight path and improve driver accuracy. Focus on Scoring, Dispersion, Precision. This module is for Driving Range, specifically working on Driver.
Day 41
Program: Control Driver Flight Path
Complete the Ladder Challenge using driver only. Hit one bucket of ~50 balls.
Pick a flag or target to aim for with your driver.
Put three markers on the ground to make landing zones. Put each zone 15 yards/meters apart in a line.
Hit 36 driver shots, divided into three sets of 12 shots.
Try to get all 12 shots in the same zone for each set. First set, aim for zone
Second set, zone
Third set, zone
Hit the balls one at a time, keep each ball inside the current zone.
Finish when 12 balls have landed in each zone (zone 1, then zone 2, then zone 3).
Count every shot that finishes inside the right zone as a success.
At the end, 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 42
Program: Control Driver Flight Path
Produce left-to-right and right-to-left shots using driver only. Hit one bucket of ~50 balls.
Pick a flag or marker at a good distance for your driver.
Use the same ball setup and stance every time.
Hit 18 shots using a left-to-right ball flight to the flag.
Hit 18 shots using a right-to-left ball flight to the flag.
Count each ball that lands close to the target as a success.
Add up your successful shots out of 36 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 | 6 | 3 |
Day 43
Program: Improve Driver Accuracy
Complete the Ladder Challenge using driver only. Hit one bucket of ~50 balls.
Pick a flag or target to aim for with your driver.
Put three markers on the ground to make landing zones. Put each zone 15 yards/meters apart in a line.
Hit 36 driver shots, divided into three sets of 12 shots.
Try to get all 12 shots in the same zone for each set. First set, aim for zone
Second set, zone
Third set, zone
Hit the balls one at a time, keep each ball inside the current zone.
Finish when 12 balls have landed in each zone (zone 1, then zone 2, then zone 3).
Count every shot that finishes inside the right zone as a success.
At the end, 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 44
Program: Improve Driver Accuracy
Hit 15 balls to each dispersion corridor using driver only. Hit one bucket of ~50 balls. Count total number of successful shots.
Pick one target to aim for with your driver.
Make three zones around the target, each zone 25 feet apart, using cones or markers.
Hit 36 drives in total, split into 3 groups of 12 shots.
For the first 12 shots, aim for the first zone.
For the next 12 shots, aim for the second zone.
For the last 12 shots, aim for the third zone and enter your score in the app, out of 36 attempts.
Use any spot to hit from, but keep your ball setup the same.
Count each shot that lands and stays in the correct zone as a success.
| Handicap | +9 | +5 | +1 | 5 | 12 | 19 | 27 | 36 | 54 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Score | 32 | 30 | 27 | 23 | 18 | 14 | 10 | 7 | 4 |
1 day scheduled
Improve Driver Accuracy. Achieve distance consistency and improve driver accuracy. Focus on Scoring, Dispersion, Precision. This module is for Driving Range, specifically working on Driver.
Day 45
Program: Improve Driver Accuracy
Produce left-to-right and right-to-left shots using driver only. Hit one bucket of ~50 balls.
Pick a flag or marker at a good distance for your driver.
Use the same ball setup and stance every time.
Hit 18 shots using a left-to-right ball flight to the flag.
Hit 18 shots using a right-to-left ball flight to the flag.
Count each ball that lands close to the target as a success.
Add up your successful shots out of 36 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 | 6 | 3 |