Hit Center Of Cup From 9 Feet
Check putter angle, for a 12-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 Minamata Kokusai. 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
15
Days
58
Modules
9
Frequency
4 days/week
Putting·9 ft (3m) only
Hit Center Of Cup From 9 Feet
Difficulty: Intermediate · Module HCP 12.3
Putting·Long (20+ ft)
Sink All Long Putts
Difficulty: Expert · Module HCP 0.6
Short Game·Sand
Get Out of Bunker Safely
Difficulty: Beginner · Module HCP 35.0
Short Game·Chip
Chip 5–15 Yds From Fringe
Difficulty: Beginner · Module HCP 34.9
Short Game·Pitch
Land Close To Pin
Difficulty: Beginner · Module HCP 34.9
Short Game·Bump'n'Run
Lag it close: can you control your rollout every time?
Difficulty: Beginner · Module HCP 25.1
Driving Range·Wedges (LW,SW,GW,PW)
Stop Missed Wedge Shots
Difficulty: Beginner · Module HCP 35.0
Driving Range·Mid irons (7,6,5)
Up-and-down contest: how many can you save?
Difficulty: Intermediate · Module HCP 17.6
Driving Range·Wedges (LW,SW,GW,PW)
Improve Wedge 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.
Check putter angle, for a 12-handicap player, ~15 minutes. Working on distance: 9 ft (3m) only.
Module skill breakdown
Focus on ball roll and finish position, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes. Working on distance: long (20+ ft).
Module skill breakdown
Land close to pin, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes. Working on shot: sand.
Module skill breakdown
Avoid three-putts, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes. Working on shot: chip.
Module skill breakdown
Pitch to the green, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes. Working on shot: pitch.
Module skill breakdown
Master touch, for a 25-handicap player, ~20 minutes. Working on shot: bump'n'run.
Module skill breakdown
Stop missed shots, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes. Working on club: wedges (lw,sw,gw,pw).
Module skill breakdown
Set up par or better, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes. Working on club: mid irons (7,6,5).
Module skill breakdown
Reduce misses, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes. Working on club: wedges (lw,sw,gw,pw).
Module skill breakdown
Program snapshot
Avg HCP focus
12.3
Intermediate
Skill pillars
Alignment · Aim · Precision · Stroke · Visualization · Scoring
Host course
Minamata Kokusai
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 Center Of Cup From 9 Feet. Maintain posture and square feet to the line. Focus on Alignment, Aim, Precision. This module is for Putting, specifically working on 9 ft (3m) only.
Day 1
Program: Hit Center Of Cup From 9 Feet
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 2
Program: Hit Center Of Cup From 9 Feet
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 3
Program: Hit Center Of Cup From 9 Feet
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 4
Program: Sink All Long Putts
Stop the ball inside all five fields - with your eyes closed - to complete the challenge.
Hit 6 putts into each field, with eyes closed.
Start at the closest field and move to farther ones.
Enter total putts that stopped inside all fields, out of 30 attempts, in the app.
| Handicap | +9 | +5 | +1 | 5 | 12 | 19 | 27 | 36 | 54 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Score | 26 | 24 | 22 | 19 | 17 | 15 | 12 | 9 | 6 |
4 days scheduled
Sink All Long Putts. Practice uphill and downhill putts and focus on ball roll and finish position. Focus on Visualization, Distance Control, Dispersion. This module is for Putting, specifically working on Long (20+ ft).
Day 5
Program: Sink All Long Putts
Stop 5 balls in a row - one inside each field - to complete the challenge. If miss, fall back two fields.
Hit 6 putts to each field (30 putts total).
Start at the nearest field, then move to farther fields.
Enter total putts that stopped in all fields, out of 30 attempts.
| Handicap | +9 | +5 | +1 | 5 | 12 | 19 | 27 | 36 | 54 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Score | 29 | 27 | 25 | 22 | 20 | 18 | 15 | 12 | 8 |
Day 6
Program: Sink All Long Putts
Eliminate long distance misses by stopping 5 balls inside the circle, in a row.
Stand 30 ft (10 m) from the hole.
Draw a circle around the hole with a 3 ft (1 m) radius using chalk or string. After putting, check with putter—any ball outside the putter length is a miss.
Hit 30 putts in sets of
Holed putts count as inside the circle.
Enter score in the app, out of 30 attempts.
| Handicap | +9 | +5 | +1 | 5 | 12 | 19 | 27 | 36 | 54 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Score | 30 | 28 | 27 | 25 | 22 | 19 | 15 | 12 | 9 |
Day 7
Program: Sink All Long Putts
Stop the ball between the hole and an alignment stick with your eyes closed.
Hit 10 putts from 25 ft.
Hit 10 putts from 35 ft.
Hit 10 putts from 45 ft.
Count how many putts stopped between the hole and the alignment stick with eyes closed. Enter this score in the app, out of 30 attempts.
| Handicap | +9 | +5 | +1 | 5 | 12 | 19 | 27 | 36 | 54 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Score | 26 | 22 | 20 | 17 | 14 | 11 | 8 | 5 | 2 |
Day 8
Program: Sink All Long Putts
Stop the ball inside the circle with your eyes closed.
Hit 10 balls from 25 ft (8 m), circle radius is 2.5 ft (0.8 m)
Move to 35 ft (12 m), use a 3.5 ft (1.2 m) circle, hit 10 balls
Move to 45 ft (15 m), use a 4.5 ft (1.5 m) circle, hit 10 balls
Hit 10 putts per distance, total 30 putts
Stop the ball inside the circle, eyes closed
Count how many balls stopped inside the circle
Enter the number of balls that stopped inside the circle, out of 30 attempts, in the app
| Handicap | +9 | +5 | +1 | 5 | 12 | 19 | 27 | 36 | 54 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Score | 24 | 18 | 15 | 13 | 11 | 9 | 7 | 5 | 2 |
4 days scheduled
Sink All Long Putts. Practice uphill and downhill putts and focus on ball roll and finish position. Focus on Visualization, Distance Control, Dispersion. This module is for Putting, specifically working on Long (20+ ft).
Day 9
Program: Sink All Long Putts
Stop 5 balls in a row past the hole and short of an alignment stick.
Stand 30 ft (10 m) from the hole. Try to stop the ball past the hole but before the alignment stick, inside a 3 ft (1 m) zone.
Hit 30 putts.
Enter how many putts stopped in the zone, out of 30 attempts.
| Handicap | +9 | +5 | +1 | 5 | 12 | 19 | 27 | 36 | 54 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Score | 30 | 27 | 25 | 23 | 21 | 18 | 17 | 10 | 6 |
Day 10
Program: Get Out of Bunker Safely
Hit two buckets of balls (avg. bucket is 40 balls) from the sand.
Pick two different bunker spots, each 20 to 40 yards from the hole.
Put Target A on the left and Target B on the right on the green, about 10 feet apart.
Hit 36 shots total: 18 from one spot, 18 from the other spot.
From each spot, hit 9 shots to Target A and 9 shots to Target B. Alternate every 3 shots.
Use the same setup and swing for all shots. Only change where you aim.
Count a shot as good if it stops within 3 feet of the target you aimed for.
Add up your good shots out of 36 and enter the score in the app.
| Handicap | +9 | +5 | +1 | 5 | 12 | 19 | 27 | 36 | 54 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Score | 28 | 26 | 23 | 19 | 15 | 12 | 9 | 6 | 3 |
Day 11
Program: Get Out of Bunker Safely
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 12
Program: Get Out of Bunker Safely
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 close to multiple targets. Count the number of successes.
Set up 40 balls in 10 piles of 4 balls each. Arrange 5 piles in one line, spaced 5 yards apart. Arrange another 5 piles in a line crossing the first line, spaced 2 yards apart.
Place 3 flags on the green, 10 yards apart, as targets named Target 1, Target 2, and Target
Hit 36 sand shots in total, with 12 shots at each target.
Take 4 shots from each pile, moving to the next pile after 4 shots. Change which target you aim at for each pile in order (Target 1, then Target 2, then Target 3, then repeat).
Count shots that stop within 10 feet of the intended target as successful.
Add up your 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 | 17 | 13 | 9 | 6 | 3 |
4 days scheduled
Get Out of Bunker Safely. Land close to pin and hit from sand. Focus on Distance Control, Aim, Alignment. This module is for Short Game, specifically working on Sand.
Day 13
Program: Get Out of Bunker Safely
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 14
Program: Get Out of Bunker Safely
Hit two buckets of balls (avg. bucket is 40 balls) from the sand.
Find two spots in the bunker, each 5–20 yards from the hole.
Put a target on the green for the first spot.
Hit 18 shots from the first bunker spot, changing the target every 3 shots (pick 6 spots).
Move to the second bunker spot and do the same: 18 shots, change target every 3 shots (6 targets).
Try to get the ball as close as possible to each target.
Count a shot as success if it stops within 3 feet of the target.
Add your total successful shots out of 36 and enter score in the app.
| Handicap | +9 | +5 | +1 | 5 | 12 | 19 | 27 | 36 | 54 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Score | 30 | 28 | 25 | 20 | 15 | 12 | 8 | 5 | 3 |
Day 15
Program: Get Out of Bunker Safely
Scatter a bucket of balls in the sand (avg. bucket is 40 balls) into 8 equal lines of 5 balls and stop sand shots close to multiple targets. Count the number of successes.
Put 35 balls in 7 straight lines, 5 balls per line, 2 feet apart, on grass or a slope, 20–40 yards from the hole, outside the green.
Put 7 flags or markers on the green, one for each line of balls.
For each line, hit the 5 balls from the sand, trying to make each ball stop within 10 feet of the flag for that line.
Do this for all 7 lines and hit a total of 35 shots.
Count each ball that ends up inside the 10-foot circle as a success.
Write down the number of successful shots out of 35 attempts in the app.
| Handicap | +9 | +5 | +1 | 5 | 12 | 19 | 27 | 36 | 54 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Score | 30 | 28 | 25 | 21 | 17 | 13 | 10 | 7 | 4 |
Day 16
Program: Get Out of Bunker Safely
Hit two buckets of balls (avg. bucket is 40 balls) from the sand.
Pick two different spots in the bunker, 40 to 60 yards from the hole.
Put 3 markers in a straight line on the green, about 6 feet apart near the hole.
Hit 36 shots in total: 18 from the first spot and 18 from the second spot.
From the first spot, hit 6 balls at each target, any order.
Do the same from the second spot: 6 balls at each target.
A shot is good if the ball stops near the target.
Count how many balls land close to the targets.
Add up your good 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 | 7 | 4 |
4 days scheduled
Get Out of Bunker Safely. Land close to pin and hit from sand. Focus on Distance Control, Aim, Alignment. This module is for Short Game, specifically working on Sand.
Day 17
Program: Get Out of Bunker Safely
Up to 5 players compete to stop a sand 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, 5 piles in each line. Lines are 3 yards/meters apart and piles in each line are 4 yards/meters apart.
Place these piles on sand between 5 and 60 yards/meters from the hole. All piles must be on sand, not the green.
Mark 3 targets on the green, spaced at least 4 feet (about 1.2 meters) apart.
There are 36 shots total, split into 3 groups of 12 shots.
Aim first 12 shots at Target 1, next 12 at Target 2, last 12 at Target
Hit each shot from a sand pile, change pile each time. Ball position and setup stay the same.
A shot is a success if it stops inside the circle or area around the target.
Do all 36 shots, 12 at each target, then count successful shots. Enter 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 18
Program: Get Out of Bunker Safely
Up to 5 players compete to stop a sand shot in the bullseye. The best final score relative to PAR wins the challenge. Up to 80 balls are needed.
Make 4 straight lines of 9 balls each in the sand bunker, with 1 foot between each ball.
Place the lines 3 yards apart from each other, and make sure all balls are between 20 and 40 yards from the hole.
On the green, make two circles: a small circle around the hole (6-foot radius) and a bigger circle (15-foot radius).
Hit 36 balls in total: 12 try for the small circle, 12 try for the big circle but outside the small, 12 can land anywhere on the green.
Hit the first 12 balls aiming for the small circle.
Hit the next 12 balls aiming for the big circle but outside the small one.
Hit the last 12 balls onto the green without worrying where they end up.
Count each ball that stops where it is supposed to for that round.
Add up how many balls landed in the right spots out of 36 tries and enter your score in the app.
| Handicap | +9 | +5 | +1 | 5 | 12 | 19 | 27 | 36 | 54 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Score | 33 | 31 | 28 | 24 | 19 | 15 | 11 | 7 | 4 |
Day 19
Program: Chip 5–15 Yds From Fringe
Align a bucket of balls (avg. bucket is 40 balls) into 2 parallel lines 20 balls per line and stop chip shots close to multiple targets. Count the number of successes.
Place 36 balls in 2 straight lines of 18 balls, 6 yards apart. Balls in each line are 1 foot apart.
Put 3 flags on the green, each 10 feet apart.
Hit 36 chip shots, aiming 12 shots at each flag.
From the first line, hit 4 balls to the first flag.
From the second line, hit 4 balls to the first flag.
Repeat steps 4 and 5 until 12 balls are hit to the first flag.
Do the same method for the second flag: 4 shots from each line, until 12 shots are made.
Repeat for the third flag.
A shot is good if it stops within 10 feet of the target.
Add up your good shots and enter the score in the app, out of 36 tries.
| Handicap | +9 | +5 | +1 | 5 | 12 | 19 | 27 | 36 | 54 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Score | 28 | 26 | 24 | 20 | 16 | 12 | 9 | 6 | 4 |
Day 20
Program: Chip 5–15 Yds From Fringe
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
Chip 5–15 Yds From Fringe. Chip to the green and stop near the hole. Focus on Aim, Distance Control, Alignment. This module is for Short Game, specifically working on Chip.
Day 21
Program: Chip 5–15 Yds From Fringe
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 22
Program: Chip 5–15 Yds From Fringe
Scatter a bucket of balls (avg. bucket is 40 balls) into 8 equal piles of 5 balls and stop chip shots inside the Bullseye. Count the number of balls in the inner and outer Bullseye.
Scatter 36 balls into 8 piles of about 4 or 5 balls each on grass between 5 and 30 yards or meters from the hole.
Mark two circles on the green around the hole: a small one with a 6-foot (2-meter) radius and a bigger one with a 15-foot (5-meter) radius.
Hit 36 chip shots, split into two groups of
For the first 18 shots, try to land the ball inside the small circle (6-foot radius).
For the last 18 shots, try to land the ball inside the area between the small and big circle (6- to 15-foot radius).
Take turns hitting shots from different piles for variety.
Count how many balls stop in the right circle for each group.
After all 36 shots, enter 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 | 25 | 21 | 16 | 12 | 8 | 5 | 2 |
Day 23
Program: Chip 5–15 Yds From Fringe
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 24
Program: Chip 5–15 Yds From Fringe
Hit two buckets of balls (avg. bucket is 40 balls) from the sloped fairway; one bucket with balls above feet level, one bucket with balls below feet level.
Place 3 target zones on the green, 6 feet apart, in a line from the hole.
Use 36 balls, split into two groups of
Chip 18 balls from above feet level, 6 balls to each zone.
Chip 18 balls from below feet level, 6 balls to each zone.
Count balls that stop inside the correct zone.
Add up total 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 |
4 days scheduled
Chip 5–15 Yds From Fringe. Chip to the green and stop near the hole. Focus on Aim, Distance Control, Alignment. This module is for Short Game, specifically working on Chip.
Day 25
Program: Chip 5–15 Yds From Fringe
Align a bucket of balls (avg. bucket is 40 balls) into 2 perpendicular lines 20 balls per line and hit-and-land chip shots inside landing zones. Count the number of successes.
Set up two lines of 18 balls each so they cross each other. Place balls 1 foot apart.
On the green, mark 3 landing zones spaced 6 feet apart in a row using sticks or string.
Hit 36 chip shots total: 18 from each ball line.
From the first line, hit 6 shots to each landing zone (18 shots).
From the second line, hit 6 shots to each landing zone (18 shots).
Count each ball that lands and stays inside the right landing zone.
Add up all successful shots, enter 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 | 11 | 7 | 4 |
Day 26
Program: Chip 5–15 Yds From Fringe
Align a bucket of balls (avg. bucket is 40 balls) into 10 equal parallel piles of 4 balls and stop chip shots close to multiple targets. Count the number of successes.
Arrange 40 balls into 10 piles with 4 balls each in two lines of 5 piles.
Set the two lines 6 yards apart and each pile 3 yards apart.
Place the piles anywhere on grass or slope, 5 to 30 yards from the hole, not on the green.
Place 3 target flags 8 feet apart on the green to make 3 target zones.
Hit 36 chip shots in 3 groups of 12 shots.
For the first 12 shots, aim to land the ball within 10 feet of the first flag.
For the next 12 shots, aim for the second flag’s zone.
For the final 12 shots, aim for the third flag’s zone.
Alternate which pile you shoot from, but always start from the same ball spot for each shot.
Count each ball stopping within 10 feet of the target as a success and 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 | 11 | 7 | 4 |
Day 27
Program: Land Close To Pin
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 28
Program: Land Close To Pin
Hit two buckets of balls (avg. bucket is 40 balls) from the sloped deep rough and other extreme grass types; one bucket from the uphill slope and one bucket from the downhill slope.
Find a place on the uphill slope, 30 to 40 yards from the hole, to hit all shots.
Put a target (like a pin or club) at the hole or a visible spot on the green.
Split 36 shots into 2 groups of
Hit 18 balls from the uphill slope, trying to stop them close to the target.
Move to a similar place on the downhill slope at the same distance.
Hit 18 balls from the downhill slope at the same target.
Count how many balls stop in the chosen scoring area around the target (example: within 3 feet).
Add up successful shots out of 36 attempts and enter the score in the app.
| Handicap | +9 | +5 | +1 | 5 | 12 | 19 | 27 | 36 | 54 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Score | 31 | 29 | 26 | 22 | 18 | 14 | 10 | 6 | 3 |
4 days scheduled
Land Close To Pin. Keep par safe and land close to pin. Focus on Aim, Alignment, Scoring. This module is for Short Game, specifically working on Pitch.
Day 29
Program: Land Close To Pin
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 30
Program: Land Close To Pin
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 31
Program: Land Close To Pin
Align a bucket of balls (avg. bucket is 40 balls) into 2 perpendicular lines 20 balls per line and stop pitch shots inside quadrants. Count the number of successes.
Set up 2 lines of 18 balls each, making 36 balls total, spaced about 1 foot apart, 30 to 60 yards from the green.
On the green, make 4 areas using string or markers inside a circle about 15 feet wide.
Plan to hit 9 balls into each of the 4 areas.
From one ball line, hit 3 balls at the first area.
Switch to the other ball line and hit 3 balls at the second area.
Keep switching lines, hitting 3 balls at a time, until each area has 9 balls aimed at it.
Count how many balls stop in the right area.
After all 36 balls are hit, record the number that landed in the correct spot out of 36 in the app.
| Handicap | +9 | +5 | +1 | 5 | 12 | 19 | 27 | 36 | 54 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Score | 31 | 29 | 26 | 22 | 18 | 13 | 10 | 7 | 4 |
Day 32
Program: Land Close To Pin
Hit two buckets of balls (avg. bucket is 40 balls) from the sloped fairway; one bucket from the uphill slope and one bucket from the downhill slope.
Pick a spot on an uphill slope 30 to 40 yards from the hole.
Put three targets around the hole, about 5 feet apart: left (A), center (B), right (C).
Hit 18 pitch shots from the uphill slope, 6 at each target.
Move to a downhill slope 30 to 40 yards from the hole.
Hit 18 pitch shots from the downhill slope, 6 at each target.
Count every shot that stops within 3 feet of the target as a success.
Add up your total successful shots and enter your score in the app, out of 36 attempts.
| Handicap | +9 | +5 | +1 | 5 | 12 | 19 | 27 | 36 | 54 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Score | 29 | 28 | 26 | 22 | 18 | 14 | 10 | 7 | 4 |
4 days scheduled
Land Close To Pin. Keep par safe and land close to pin. Focus on Aim, Alignment, Scoring. This module is for Short Game, specifically working on Pitch.
Day 33
Program: Land Close To Pin
Hit 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.
Find two places in the rough: one uphill, one downhill, both 30 to 40 yards from the hole.
Put three markers at the edge of the green, each about 6 feet apart, to make three target zones (left, center, right).
Hit 36 pitch shots: 18 from uphill, 18 from downhill.
Split shots into six sets of
For each set, aim two shots at each target zone before moving to the next.
Keep ball setup the same. Only change aim for the next target zone.
After each shot, count it as a success if the ball stops in the correct target zone on the green.
After all 36 shots, count how many 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 | 18 | 14 | 10 | 7 | 4 |
Day 34
Program: Lag it close: can you control your rollout every time?
Align a bucket of balls next to the green (avg. bucket is 40 balls) into 10 equal perpendicular piles of 4 balls and hit-and-land bump-n-run shots inside landing zones. Count the number of successes.
Set up 10 piles of balls with 4 balls in each pile.
Make 3 landing zones on the green, 6 feet apart in a straight line.
Hit 36 shots, with 12 shots at each landing zone.
Start from any pile and try to land 12 balls in the first landing zone.
After 12 shots, aim 12 shots at the second zone, then 12 at the third zone.
Count each ball that stays in the correct zone as a success.
Add your total successful shots and enter your score in the app, out of 36 attempts.
| Handicap | +9 | +5 | +1 | 5 | 12 | 19 | 27 | 36 | 54 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Score | 31 | 29 | 26 | 23 | 18 | 14 | 10 | 7 | 4 |
Day 35
Program: Lag it close: can you control your rollout every time?
Up to 5 players compete to stop a bump-n-run shot in the stop zone(s). The player with the most points at the end wins the challenge. One bucket of balls per player is needed.
Set up 9 piles of 4 balls each, spread between 1 and 10 yards from the green and 5 to 30 yards from the hole.
Mark 9 stop zones on the green using tees, string, or small buckets.
Do 36 bump-and-run shots, 4 shots at each of the 9 stop zones.
From any pile, hit 4 shots to the first stop zone.
Do the same for the other stop zones, always 4 shots per zone, using the original ball setup.
Count shots that stop inside the right stop zone.
Add up how many shots were successful, and enter this number out of 36 attempts.
| Handicap | +9 | +5 | +1 | 5 | 12 | 19 | 27 | 36 | 54 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Score | 31 | 29 | 26 | 22 | 18 | 14 | 10 | 6 | 3 |
Day 36
Program: Lag it close: can you control your rollout every time?
Align a bucket of balls next to the green (avg. bucket is 40 balls) into 2 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
Lag it close: can you control your rollout every time?. Master touch and feel the green. Focus on Distance Control, Precision, Scoring. This module is for Short Game, specifically working on Bump'n'Run.
Day 37
Program: Lag it close: can you control your rollout every time?
Up to 5 players compete to stop a bump-n-run shot in the stop zone(s). The player with the most points at the end wins the challenge. One bucket of balls per player is needed.
Place 10 piles of balls in two lines that cross like a plus sign. Each line has 5 piles, 3 yards/meters apart.
The piles should be 1 to 10 yards/meters from the green and 5 to 30 yards/meters from the hole.
Mark 9 stop zones on the green in a 3x3 grid, spaced to cover different parts.
Hit 36 bump-and-run shots, divided into 9 groups of 4 shots.
For each group, pick a stop zone and hit 4 shots from any piles.
A shot is successful if it stops in the target stop zone.
Repeat until 4 shots have been aimed at each stop zone.
Count how many shots stopped inside their target zones. Enter your total out of 36 attempts.
| Handicap | +9 | +5 | +1 | 5 | 12 | 19 | 27 | 36 | 54 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Score | 30 | 28 | 26 | 22 | 17 | 13 | 9 | 6 | 4 |
Day 38
Program: Lag it close: can you control your rollout every time?
Scatter a bucket of balls (avg. bucket is 40 balls) next to the green. Scatter into 8 equal piles of 5 balls and stop bump-n-run shots close to multiple targets. Count the number of successes.
Scatter 40 balls into 8 piles of 5 balls each, between 1 and 10 yards from the green and 5 to 30 yards from the hole.
Mark 3 targets on the green, about 6 feet apart in a line.
Hit 36 bump-and-run shots.
Aim 12 shots at each of the 3 targets.
Hit 12 shots at the first target, then 12 at the second, then 12 at the third.
Count shots that stop inside 10 feet of the target as successful.
Add successful shots out of 36 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 39
Program: Lag it close: can you control your rollout every time?
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Score | 30 | 28 | 26 | 22 | 18 | 14 | 10 | 6 | 4 |
Day 40
Program: Lag it close: can you control your rollout every time?
Align a bucket of balls next to the green (avg. bucket is 40 balls) into 2 perpendicular lines 20 balls per line and stop bump-n-run shots inside Bullseye. Count the number of balls in the inner and outer Bullseye.
Place a bucket of balls next to the green with 2 straight lines of 20 balls arranged perpendicular to each other.
Space the lines 5 to 10 yards/meters apart, with each ball about 1 foot (30 cm) apart in each line.
Mark two circles on the green: an inner circle with a 6-foot (2 m) radius and an outer circle with a 15-foot (5 m) radius around the hole.
Hit 36 bump-and-run shots in 2 sets of 18 shots, switching between the two lines.
Hit 3 to 5 shots from one line, then switch to the other line, until all 36 balls are played.
Try to land balls in the circles: inside the inner circle is best, inside the outer circle is okay.
Count how many balls stopped inside the outer circle (including the inner circle), 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 | 15 | 12 | 9 | 6 | 4 |
4 days scheduled
Lag it close: can you control your rollout every time?. Master touch and feel the green. Focus on Distance Control, Precision, Scoring. This module is for Short Game, specifically working on Bump'n'Run.
Day 41
Program: Lag it close: can you control your rollout every time?
Align a bucket of balls next to the green (avg. bucket is 40 balls) into 2 parallel lines 20 balls per line and stop bump-n-run shots inside quadrants. Count the number of successes.
Place two lines of 18 balls each near the green. Balls are 1 foot apart. Lines are 5 to 10 yards apart.
On the green, make a circle around the hole (6 feet radius) and divide it into 4 equal quadrants with string or markers.
Hit 36 bump-and-run shots total, 9 shots at each quadrant.
For each set of 9 shots, aim to stop the ball inside one chosen quadrant.
Hit 4 or 5 shots in a row from one line, then switch to the other line and finish the 9 shots for that quadrant.
After 9 shots to one quadrant, move to the next quadrant and repeat the routine until all 4 quadrants have been used.
Count each ball that stops in the right quadrant as a success.
After all 36 shots, add up successful shots in the intended quadrants and 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 | 6 | 3 |
Day 42
Program: Lag it close: can you control your rollout every time?
Scatter a bucket of balls next to the green (avg. bucket is 40 balls) into 8 equal lines of 5 balls and stop bump-n-run shots close to multiple targets. Count the number of successes.
Scatter 36 balls into 6 lines of 6 balls each on grass near the green. Put each line 1 to 10 yards or meters from the green and 5 to 30 yards or meters from the hole.
At the edge of the green, set up 3 targets spaced about 6 feet (2 meters) apart in a straight line. Name them Target 1, Target 2, and Target
Hit 36 bump-and-run shots. Aim 12 shots at Target 1, 12 at Target 2, and 12 at Target
From each line, hit all 6 balls at the chosen target for that group of 12 shots. Switch targets after every 12 shots.
A shot is a success if the ball stops within 10 feet (3 meters) of the target.
Record how many shots land inside the 10-foot zone, out of 36 attempts, and enter the score in the app.
| Handicap | +9 | +5 | +1 | 5 | 12 | 19 | 27 | 36 | 54 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Score | 31 | 29 | 26 | 22 | 17 | 13 | 9 | 6 | 3 |
Day 43
Program: Stop Missed Wedge Shots
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 44
Program: Stop Missed Wedge Shots
Complete the Progressive Targets Challenge using wedges only. Hit one bucket of ~50 balls.
Set up 3 targets for wedge shots: one at 30 yards, one at 45 yards, and one at 60 yards.
Hit 12 shots to each target, for a total of 36 shots.
Start by hitting 12 shots to the short target using any wedge.
Hit 12 shots to the medium target.
Hit 12 shots to the long target and enter score in the app, out of 36 attempts.
Keep stance and ball position the same for every shot; only change your aim for each target.
Count a shot as a success if the ball stops within 5 feet of the target.
| Handicap | +9 | +5 | +1 | 5 | 12 | 19 | 27 | 36 | 54 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Score | 31 | 29 | 26 | 22 | 18 | 14 | 10 | 6 | 3 |
4 days scheduled
Stop Missed Wedge Shots. Stop missed shots and control distance inside 100. Focus on Precision, Mechanics, Trajectory. This module is for Driving Range, specifically working on Wedges (LW,SW,GW,PW).
Day 45
Program: Stop Missed Wedge Shots
Work only on takeaway using wedges only. Hit one bucket of ~50 balls.
Pick a flag or marker suitable for wedge shots (use any wedge).
Hit 36 wedge shots, all aimed at the same target.
Focus on takeaway throughout all shots, using at most two takeaway thoughts or tasks.
Count each ball that lands close to the target as a success.
Enter your score in the app, out of 36 attempts.
| Handicap | +9 | +5 | +1 | 5 | 12 | 19 | 27 | 36 | 54 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Score | 30 | 28 | 26 | 22 | 18 | 14 | 10 | 7 | 4 |
Day 46
Program: Stop Missed Wedge Shots
Work only on impact and follow through using wedges only. Hit one bucket of ~50 balls.
Pick one target on the range suitable for wedge shots (LW, SW, GW, and/or PW).
Set up the ball the same way for all shots.
Hit 36 shots total, focusing solely on solid contact and follow through.
Work on at most two impact and follow through thoughts or tasks to produce consistent ball flight.
Switch between wedges throughout the exercise.
Count every shot that lands close to the target (within a clubface length) as a success.
Add up total successes and enter score in the app, out of 36 attempts.
| Handicap | +9 | +5 | +1 | 5 | 12 | 19 | 27 | 36 | 54 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Score | 33 | 31 | 29 | 26 | 21 | 16 | 12 | 8 | 5 |
Day 47
Program: Stop Missed Wedge Shots
Produce straight shots using wedges only. Hit one bucket of ~50 balls.
Pick a flag or target on the range suitable for wedge shots (LW, SW, GW, or PW). Use the same target for all 36 shots.
Use any wedge, switching clubs throughout the exercise.
Set up the ball the same way for every shot and focus on hitting a straight shot towards the target.
Hit 36 wedge shots, aiming all shots at the single chosen target.
Count a shot as successful if it lands and stops near the target.
After 36 shots, add your total successful shots out of 36 and enter your score in the app.
| Handicap | +9 | +5 | +1 | 5 | 12 | 19 | 27 | 36 | 54 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Score | 31 | 29 | 26 | 22 | 18 | 14 | 10 | 6 | 3 |
Day 48
Program: Stop Missed Wedge Shots
Work only on downswing using wedges only. Hit one bucket of ~50 balls.
Pick a flag or target suitable for wedges (LW, SW, GW, or PW).
Hit 36 wedge shots aiming at the same single target.
Use any wedges; keep the ball setup the same, and focus on your downswing.
Count each shot that lands on or near the target as a success.
Record how many shots were successful out of 36 in the app.
| Handicap | +9 | +5 | +1 | 5 | 12 | 19 | 27 | 36 | 54 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Score | 32 | 30 | 28 | 25 | 20 | 16 | 12 | 8 | 5 |
4 days scheduled
Up-and-down contest: how many can you save?. Save with mid irons and set up par or better. Focus on Scoring, Precision, Aim. This module is for Driving Range, specifically working on Mid irons (7,6,5).
Day 49
Program: Up-and-down contest: how many can you save?
Simulate X number of GIR (Green in Regulations) using mid irons only. Hit one bucket of ~50 balls. Count total number of greens hit.
Pick a flag for 7, 6, or 5 iron.
Mark an area around the flag like a green, about 5% of the distance to the flag.
Get 36 balls to hit into this green area.
Split the green into 3 equal parts: Left, Center, Right.
Hit 12 balls at the Left part.
Hit 12 balls at the Center part.
Hit 12 balls at the Right part.
Use just 7, 6, or 5 irons, set up the same way every time.
Count only the balls that land and stay in the zone you aimed at.
Add up all your successes from 36 shots and 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 50
Program: Up-and-down contest: how many can you save?
Complete the PAR 3 Challenge using mid irons only. Hit one bucket of ~50 balls.
Pick 3 different flags or markers at different distances on the range, each as a PAR 3 hole.
Draw two circles around each flag: one 5 yards from the flag (birdie zone), another up to 9 yards (par zone).
Hit 36 shots total with mid irons (7, 6, or 5 iron): 12 shots to each flag.
Switch clubs (7, 6, 5 iron) randomly within each set of 12 shots.
Score each shot: inside 5 yards is birdie, 5–9 yards is par, outside 9 yards is bogey.
Add up total score against par (aim for 36 or better).
Count how many shots landed inside 9 yards. Enter your total successful shots 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 51
Program: Up-and-down contest: how many can you save?
Hit 15 balls to each landing zone using mid irons only. Hit one bucket of ~50 balls. Count total number of successful shots.
Place a flag or target for your mid irons (7, 6, or 5 irons).
Make 3 landing zones around the flag. Space the zones 8 yards/meters apart with cones, buckets, or markers.
Hit 36 shots in total. Do 12 shots for each landing zone.
Only use 7, 6, or 5 irons for all shots. Switch clubs if you want, but keep ball setup the same.
Hit 12 shots to one zone, then 12 to another, then 12 to the last zone. You can go in any order.
A shot counts as successful if it lands and stops in the right zone.
Add up how many shots landed in the right zone, out of 36 attempts, and enter the score in the app.
| Handicap | +9 | +5 | +1 | 5 | 12 | 19 | 27 | 36 | 54 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Score | 29 | 27 | 24 | 20 | 16 | 12 | 9 | 6 | 3 |
Day 52
Program: Up-and-down contest: how many can you save?
Discover weaknesses amongst irons shots and clubs to avoid in critical situations. Hit one bucket of ~50 balls.
Choose 3 flags at medium distances for your irons (9 to 2).
Put 4 cones around each flag to make a small square or circle, with about 5% of the distance to the flag as the circle's radius.
Pick one cone at each flag as the "danger side" to avoid.
Hit 36 balls total, 12 at each flag, and use different irons if you want.
Try to land each ball inside the cone circle and not on the danger side.
Mark a shot as successful if it stays in the circle and not on or past the danger side.
Count how many good shots you got out of 36 and enter the score in the app.
| Handicap | +9 | +5 | +1 | 5 | 12 | 19 | 27 | 36 | 54 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Score | 30 | 28 | 26 | 22 | 18 | 14 | 10 | 7 | 4 |
4 days scheduled
Up-and-down contest: how many can you save?. Save with mid irons and set up par or better. Focus on Scoring, Precision, Aim. This module is for Driving Range, specifically working on Mid irons (7,6,5).
Day 53
Program: Up-and-down contest: how many can you save?
Complete the Ladder Challenge using mid irons only. Hit one bucket of ~50 balls.
Set up three ladder zones on the range, each 6 yards/meters apart, short of the target flag.
Each ladder zone is a target area. The ball must land and stop within 6 yards/meters of the flag.
Hit 36 mid iron shots (using 7-, 6-, or 5-iron) towards the three ladder zones.
Split the 36 shots into 3 sets of
For each set, hit shots in order: first into zone 1, then zone 2, then zone 3, and repeat the ladder sequence three times.
All shots go to the same flag. You can switch clubs (7-, 6-, or 5-iron) any time.
A shot counts as a success only if it lands and stops in the right ladder zone for that shot.
After 36 shots, add up how many were successful and enter your score in the app, out of 36 attempts.
| Handicap | +9 | +5 | +1 | 5 | 12 | 19 | 27 | 36 | 54 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Score | 32 | 30 | 28 | 25 | 20 | 16 | 12 | 8 | 5 |
Day 54
Program: Up-and-down contest: how many can you save?
Hit 12 balls to each quadrant using mid irons only. Hit one bucket of ~50 balls. Count total number of successful shots.
Pick a 5, 6, or 7 iron for the drill.
Choose a flag or mark at a medium distance.
Make a square around the target using four markers, each marker about 5% of the distance to the flag away from it.
Hit 36 shots, divided into 4 groups of 9 shots each.
For each group, aim to land the ball in one specific quadrant.
Start with one quadrant and hit 9 shots, then do the same for each of the other 3 quadrants.
Switch between the 5, 6, or 7 iron any time.
Count each ball that lands and stops in the target quadrant as successful.
Add up your total successful shots and enter your score out of 36 in the app.
| Handicap | +9 | +5 | +1 | 5 | 12 | 19 | 27 | 36 | 54 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Score | 30 | 28 | 26 | 22 | 18 | 14 | 10 | 7 | 4 |
Day 55
Program: Improve Wedge Accuracy
Complete the Alternate Targets Challenge using wedges only. Hit one bucket of ~50 balls.
Pick 4 different targets at different distances.
Make a landing zone around each target that is 5% of the distance to the target.
Hit 36 wedge shots in total, in 4 groups of 9 shots.
For each group of 9 shots, use one wedge and aim at 3 targets in turn (3 shots per target).
Count every shot that lands and stops in the zone as a success.
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 | 25 | 21 | 16 | 12 | 8 | 5 | 3 |
Day 56
Program: Improve Wedge Accuracy
Complete the Ladder Challenge using wedges only. Hit one bucket of ~50 balls.
Set up three zones (Ladder 1, Ladder 2, Ladder 3) in a line, 4 yards/meters apart, before the flag.
Try to land and stop the ball in each zone, within 4 yards/meters of the flag.
Hit 36 wedge shots, 12 for each zone.
For each set of 12, land one ball in Ladder 1, then Ladder 2, then Ladder 3, in order.
Use any wedge (LW, SW, GW, PW) but keep setup the same for every shot.
Count a shot as a success if it lands and stops in the right zone.
Add up all successful shots 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 |
2 days scheduled
Improve Wedge Accuracy. Reduce misses and control distance. Focus on Distance Control, Scoring, Trajectory. This module is for Driving Range, specifically working on Wedges (LW,SW,GW,PW).
Day 57
Program: Improve Wedge Accuracy
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 58
Program: Improve Wedge Accuracy
Discover tendencies amongst wedges raise awareness, what is likely to happen in a given situation. Hit one bucket of ~50 balls.
Pick one flag or target on the green for wedge shots.
Set up 5 targets: one at the flag, and four others short, long, left, and right, each about 5% of the distance to the flag.
Get 35 balls.
Hit 7 balls to each target.
Use any wedge and switch clubs randomly between shots.
Try to land each ball close to its target.
A shot is successful if it lands in the circle around the target (about 5% of the flag distance).
Take all 35 shots (7 to each target), then enter your score in the app, out of 35 attempts.
| Handicap | +9 | +5 | +1 | 5 | 12 | 19 | 27 | 36 | 54 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Score | 30 | 28 | 26 | 22 | 18 | 14 | 10 | 7 | 4 |