Control 9 Ft Putts
Hit putts with both left and right breaks, for a 18-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 Birch. 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
48
Modules
9
Frequency
4 days/week
Putting·9 ft (3m) only
Control 9 Ft Putts
Difficulty: Intermediate · Module HCP 17.5
Putting·9 ft (3m) only
Sink Mid-Distance Putts
Difficulty: Intermediate · Module HCP 17.5
Short Game·Pitch
Pitch 15–25 Yds From Fringe
Difficulty: Beginner · Module HCP 34.9
Short Game·Bump'n'Run
Get your feet, hips, and clubface working together for pure contact
Difficulty: Beginner · Module HCP 33.0
Short Game·Flop
Open up and let it fly: alignment for flop shots
Difficulty: Beginner · Module HCP 27.8
Short Game·Flop
Thread the gap: flop through a narrow landing zone
Difficulty: Beginner · Module HCP 21.1
Driving Range·Short irons (9,8)
How close can you get? Challenge your limits
Difficulty: Beginner · Module HCP 35.0
Driving Range·Woods (Hy,5W,3W)
Feel the distance: control your woods rollout
Difficulty: Intermediate · Module HCP 11.9
Driving Range·Mid irons (7,6,5)
Can you avoid the fringe from 140-180 yards?
Difficulty: Intermediate · Module HCP 10.8
Flagship curriculum
Each module focuses on specific area of the game (Putting, Short Game, Driving Range) for up to two weeks at a time. Follow the curriculum in a given order for best results.
Hit putts with both left and right breaks, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes. Working on distance: 9 ft (3m) only.
Module skill breakdown
Practice uphill and downhill putts, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes. Working on distance: 9 ft (3m) only.
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Keep par safe, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes. Working on shot: pitch.
Module skill breakdown
Square up, for a 33-handicap player, ~30 minutes. Working on shot: bump'n'run.
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Set up for high shot, for a 28-handicap player, ~20 minutes. Working on shot: flop.
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Pinpoint flops, for a 21-handicap player, ~20 minutes. Working on shot: flop.
Module skill breakdown
Get close to pin, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes. Working on club: short irons (9,8).
Module skill breakdown
Consistent woods length, for a 12-handicap player, ~15 minutes. Working on club: woods (hy,5w,3w).
Module skill breakdown
Avoid fringe with mid irons, for a 11-handicap player, ~15 minutes. Working on club: mid irons (7,6,5).
Module skill breakdown
Program snapshot
Avg HCP focus
17.5
Intermediate
Skill pillars
Aim · Alignment · Stroke · Scoring · Visualization · Distance Control
Host course
Birch
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
Control 9 Ft Putts. Focus on ball roll and finish position and hit putts with both left and right breaks. Focus on Aim, Alignment, Stroke. This module is for Putting, specifically working on 9 ft (3m) only.
Day 1
Program: Control 9 Ft Putts
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 2
Program: Control 9 Ft Putts
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 3
Program: Control 9 Ft Putts
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: Sink Mid-Distance Putts
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 |
4 days scheduled
Sink Mid-Distance Putts. Hit putts with both left and right breaks and practice uphill and downhill putts. Focus on Aim, Alignment, Stroke. This module is for Putting, specifically working on 9 ft (3m) only.
Day 5
Program: Sink Mid-Distance Putts
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 6
Program: Sink Mid-Distance Putts
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 7
Program: Pitch 15–25 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.
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 8
Program: Pitch 15–25 Yds From Fringe
Hit two buckets of balls (avg. bucket is 40 balls) from the flat fairway.
Pick two spots on the fairway that are 30 to 60 yards from the hole.
Put three targets on the green, spaced at least 6 feet apart.
Hit 18 pitch shots from the first spot and 18 pitch shots from the second spot.
From each spot, hit 6 shots to each target.
Line up and aim at each target before hitting.
Count every shot that lands close to the target and stops there as a success.
After all 36 shots, record how many were successful out of 36 in the app.
| Handicap | +9 | +5 | +1 | 5 | 12 | 19 | 27 | 36 | 54 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Score | 30 | 28 | 25 | 22 | 18 | 14 | 10 | 7 | 4 |
4 days scheduled
Pitch 15–25 Yds From Fringe. Keep par safe and land close to pin. Focus on Aim, Distance Control, Alignment. This module is for Short Game, specifically working on Pitch.
Day 9
Program: Pitch 15–25 Yds From Fringe
Align a bucket of balls (avg. bucket is 40 balls) into 2 parallel lines 20 balls per line and stop pitch shots close to multiple targets. Count the number of successes.
Line up 36 balls in two lines of 18 balls each. Keep each line 5 to 10 yards apart. Each ball should be about 1 foot apart in the line.
Set up three targets on the green, at least 10 yards apart from each other.
From the first line, pitch 6 balls to each target (18 shots total).
From the second line, pitch 6 balls to each target (18 shots total).
A shot counts as a success if it stops within 10 feet (3 meters) of the target.
Count how many balls stopped within 10 feet of each target, and add all successes together.
Record your total 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 | 6 | 3 |
Day 10
Program: Pitch 15–25 Yds From Fringe
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 11
Program: Pitch 15–25 Yds From Fringe
Up to 5 players compete to stop a pitch 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 at a right angle. Each line has 5 piles, spaced about 3 meters apart.
Place the piles on grass, 30 to 60 meters from the hole.
Set 5 different targets around the green, spaced apart.
Make 36 pitch shots, in 6 rounds of 6 shots each.
For each round, pick one pile and one target. Hit 6 shots from that pile to that target.
After 6 shots, move to a different pile and a different target for the next round. Keep going until all 36 shots are done and each target has 6 shots.
Count each shot that lands closest to the target as a success.
Add up the number of successful shots from all 36 shots and enter this score in the app, out of 36 attempts.
| Handicap | +9 | +5 | +1 | 5 | 12 | 19 | 27 | 36 | 54 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Score | 30 | 28 | 25 | 21 | 17 | 13 | 9 | 6 | 3 |
Day 12
Program: Pitch 15–25 Yds From Fringe
Scatter a bucket of balls (avg. bucket is 40 balls) into 8 equal lines of 5 balls and stop pitch shots close to multiple targets. Count the number of successes.
Make 8 lines with 5 balls in each line, spread out the lines on grass about 30 to 60 meters from the hole.
Put 6 flags around the green, each at least 3 meters apart.
Use 36 balls, split into 6 groups of 6 balls.
For each group, pick one flag and hit all 6 balls to land near that flag.
Move to the next flag and hit the next group, until using all 6 flags.
Count each ball that stops within 3 meters of the flag.
Add up 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 | 26 | 22 | 18 | 14 | 10 | 7 | 4 |
4 days scheduled
Get your feet, hips, and clubface working together for pure contact. Square up and test your setup. Focus on Alignment, Scoring, Distance Control. This module is for Short Game, specifically working on Bump'n'Run.
Day 13
Program: Get your feet, hips, and clubface working together for pure contact
Hit bump-n-run shot 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.
Gather 36 balls and split them into 2 groups of
Stand on a slope where the ball is above your feet for the first 18 shots.
Choose one target on the green to aim at.
Hit 18 bump-and-run shots, trying to get close to the target from this lie.
Move to a slope where the ball is below your feet for the next 18 shots.
Hit 18 bump-and-run shots at the same target from this lie.
Count how many balls stop close to the pin. Record that number as your score out of 36 in the app.
| Handicap | +9 | +5 | +1 | 5 | 12 | 19 | 27 | 36 | 54 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Score | 31 | 29 | 26 | 22 | 18 | 14 | 10 | 6 | 3 |
Day 14
Program: Get your feet, hips, and clubface working together for pure contact
Hit bump-n-run shot two buckets of balls (avg. bucket is 40 balls) from the sloped deep rough and other extreme grass types; one bucket from the uphill slope and one bucket from the downhill slope.
Prepare 36 balls in two sets of
Pick one uphill spot, 5-20 yards from the hole, for 18 tries.
Make three target zones on the green around the hole: left, center, right.
Hit 6 balls at each target zone in order: left, center, right.
Move to a downhill spot, 5-20 yards from the hole, and do the same.
Count every ball that stops in the right target zone as a success.
After 36 tries (18 uphill, 18 downhill), add up your successful shots and enter your score in the app, out of 36.
| Handicap | +9 | +5 | +1 | 5 | 12 | 19 | 27 | 36 | 54 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Score | 31 | 29 | 26 | 23 | 18 | 14 | 10 | 6 | 3 |
Day 15
Program: Get your feet, hips, and clubface working together for pure contact
Hit bump-n-run shot two buckets of balls (avg. bucket is 40 balls) from the sloped rough grass; one bucket from the uphill slope and one bucket from the downhill slope.
Put two markers on the green about 6 feet apart as targets.
Place the balls in the downhill rough, 5 to 30 yards from the hole.
Hit 18 bump-and-run shots from downhill, aiming for Target 1 for 9 shots, then Target 2 for 9 shots.
Move to the uphill rough on the opposite side, same distance from the hole.
Hit 18 bump-and-run shots from uphill, aiming for Target 1 for 9 shots, then Target 2 for 9 shots.
A shot is successful if the ball stops within 3 feet of the target.
Count total successful shots out of 36 and enter that number in the app.
| Handicap | +9 | +5 | +1 | 5 | 12 | 19 | 27 | 36 | 54 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Score | 31 | 29 | 27 | 23 | 18 | 14 | 10 | 7 | 4 |
Day 16
Program: Get your feet, hips, and clubface working together for pure contact
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
Get your feet, hips, and clubface working together for pure contact. Square up and test your setup. Focus on Alignment, Scoring, Distance Control. This module is for Short Game, specifically working on Bump'n'Run.
Day 17
Program: Get your feet, hips, and clubface working together for pure contact
Align a bucket of balls next to the green (avg. bucket is 40 balls) into 2 perpendicular lines 20 balls per line and hit-and-land bump-n-run shots inside landing zones. Count the number of successes.
Make two lines of 18 balls each, one foot apart, next to the green, in an L-shape.
Put 3 markers at the edge of the green, 6 feet apart, to make 3 landing zones in a row.
Hit 36 bump-and-run shots: 12 shots at each landing zone.
Switch between ball lines. For each zone, hit 3 shots from one line, then 3 shots from the other, until all 12 shots per zone are done.
Each time a ball stops in the right zone, count it as a successful shot.
After all 36 shots, add up your successful shots and enter your score in the app out of 36 attempts.
| Handicap | +9 | +5 | +1 | 5 | 12 | 19 | 27 | 36 | 54 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Score | 31 | 29 | 27 | 23 | 18 | 14 | 10 | 7 | 4 |
Day 18
Program: Get your feet, hips, and clubface working together for pure contact
Hit bump-n-run shot two buckets of balls (avg. bucket is 40 balls) from the sloped rough grass; one bucket with balls above feet level, one bucket with balls below feet level.
Put the ball in the sloped rough, 5 to 30 yards from the hole, with the ball above your feet.
Place three targets evenly spaced left, center, and right of the hole, all about the same distance from your ball.
Hit 36 bump-and-run shots: 18 with the ball above your feet and 18 with the ball below your feet.
For each lie, split the 18 shots into 3 groups of 6, one group for each target.
With the ball above your feet, hit 6 shots to the left target, 6 to center, and 6 to right, in any order.
Move the ball below your feet and repeat: 6 shots to left, 6 to center, 6 to right.
Count each shot that stops inside the target area 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 | 30 | 28 | 26 | 22 | 18 | 14 | 10 | 7 | 4 |
Day 19
Program: Get your feet, hips, and clubface working together for pure contact
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 20
Program: Get your feet, hips, and clubface working together for pure contact
Hit bump-n-run shot two buckets of balls (avg. bucket is 40 balls) from the flat deep rough and other extreme grass types.
Set up 3 targets on the green in a straight line, about 6 feet apart.
Hit 36 bump-and-run shots, 12 to each target.
Place the ball in thick grass, 5 to 20 yards from the hole, and keep setup the same for every shot.
Hit 12 shots at Target
Hit 12 shots at Target
Hit 12 shots at Target
Count a successful shot if it stops within 3 feet of the target.
After all 36 shots, record the number of successful shots out of 36 attempts in the app.
| Handicap | +9 | +5 | +1 | 5 | 12 | 19 | 27 | 36 | 54 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Score | 30 | 28 | 25 | 22 | 18 | 14 | 10 | 7 | 4 |
4 days scheduled
Get your feet, hips, and clubface working together for pure contact. Square up and test your setup. Focus on Alignment, Scoring, Distance Control. This module is for Short Game, specifically working on Bump'n'Run.
Day 21
Program: Get your feet, hips, and clubface working together for pure contact
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 close to multiple targets. Count the number of successes.
Put 36 balls in 2 lines near the green. Each line has 18 balls about 1 foot apart.
Place the 2 lines so they cross each other like a plus sign, 5 to 10 yards apart.
Put 3 targets about 6 feet apart on the green.
Hit 12 shots at each target, for a total of 36 shots.
Start with one line and hit 12 shots trying to stop the ball within 10 feet of the first target.
Use the other line and hit 12 shots at the second target, same goal.
Hit 12 shots at the third target from either line, trying to keep within 10 feet.
Count each shot that stops within 10 feet of the target.
After 36 shots, write down your number of 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 | 7 | 4 |
Day 22
Program: Open up and let it fly: alignment for flop shots
Align a bucket of balls (avg. bucket is 40 balls) into 10 equal perpendicular piles of 4 balls and stop flop shots close to multiple targets. Count the number of successes.
Place 40 balls into 10 piles of 4 balls each. Arrange them in two lines of 5 piles each, lines must cross each other.
Make sure the lines are 7 yards apart. In a line, make sure each pile is 2 yards apart.
Set up 3 flags in a row, 10 feet apart. Each flag is a target for hitting the balls.
Hit 36 balls in total. Hit 12 balls at each target.
Hit the balls by switching between piles in the two lines.
If a ball lands within 10 feet of the target, count it as a success.
Count your successful shots out of 36 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 23
Program: Open up and let it fly: alignment for flop shots
Up to 5 players hit flop shot two buckets of balls (avg. bucket is 40 balls) from the sloped deep rough and other extreme grass types; one bucket with balls above feet level, and one bucket with balls below feet level.
Prepare two sets of 18 balls: one set for above-feet shots, one set for below-feet shots.
Mark three target zones on the green: left, center, and right.
Divide 36 shots into three groups of 12: each group has 6 above-feet and 6 below-feet shots. Each group aims 2 shots at each zone.
From deep rough and sloped lies, hit two flop shots at each target zone: first above-feet, then below-feet, for all zones.
Keep the ball setup the same for all shots. Only change the target zone.
Count a ball as a success if it lands and stops in the intended zone.
Add up total successes out of 36 attempts and enter the score in the app.
| Handicap | +9 | +5 | +1 | 5 | 12 | 19 | 27 | 36 | 54 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Score | 30 | 28 | 25 | 22 | 18 | 14 | 10 | 7 | 4 |
Day 24
Program: Open up and let it fly: alignment for flop shots
Hit flop shot two buckets of balls (avg. bucket is 40 balls) from the sloped deep rough and other extreme grass types; one bucket from the uphill slope and one bucket from the downhill slope.
Split 36 balls into two groups of
Put one group at the uphill slope, and one group at the downhill slope, both in deep rough 5 to 20 yards from the hole.
On the green, make three target zones side by side, each about 3 feet wide and within 10 feet of the hole. Label them Zone 1 (left), Zone 2 (center), Zone 3 (right).
From the uphill position, hit 18 flop shots. Aim 6 balls in Zone 1, 6 in Zone 2, and 6 in Zone
From the downhill position, hit 18 flop shots. Aim 6 balls in Zone 1, 6 in Zone 2, and 6 in Zone
Count each shot that stops in the right zone as a success.
Enter the number of successes in the app, out of 36 attempts.
| Handicap | +9 | +5 | +1 | 5 | 12 | 19 | 27 | 36 | 54 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Score | 30 | 28 | 25 | 21 | 17 | 13 | 9 | 6 | 3 |
4 days scheduled
Open up and let it fly: alignment for flop shots. Check clubface and set up for high shot. Focus on Alignment, Distance Control, Scoring. This module is for Short Game, specifically working on Flop.
Day 25
Program: Open up and let it fly: alignment for flop shots
Hit flop shot two buckets of balls (avg. bucket is 40 balls) from the sloped rough grass; one bucket with balls above feet level, one bucket with balls below feet level.
Place 18 balls on a slope above the feet, and 18 balls on a slope below the feet, on opposite sides near the green.
Set one target on the green at a short distance between 10 and 20 yards.
Hit 36 flop shots: 18 from above the feet, 18 from below the feet.
Every 3 shots, change aim to left, center, or right of the target. Hit 6 shots at each aim for both slopes.
Try to land each ball close to the target.
Count a shot as successful if the ball lands within 3 feet of the target.
Count total successful shots and enter the 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 26
Program: Open up and let it fly: alignment for flop shots
Align a bucket of balls (avg. bucket is 40 balls) into 10 equal perpendicular piles of 4 balls and stop flop shots inside 9 Stop Zones. Count the number of successful stops.
Place 40 balls into 10 piles of 4 balls each, with the piles in two lines of 5 piles. Lines are about 7 yards apart, and piles are about 2 yards apart within each line.
Mark 9 stop zones as a 3-by-3 grid using tees, string, or markers. Zones are about 3 feet apart.
Hit 36 balls in total, aiming to land 4 balls in each of the 9 stop zones.
Hit 4 balls at the first stop zone from any pile, then move to the next zone and hit 4 balls there. Repeat until all 9 zones are done.
Each time a ball stops in the correct zone, count a point.
After 36 shots, add up how many balls landed in the correct zones and enter your score in the app, out of 36 attempts.
| Handicap | +9 | +5 | +1 | 5 | 12 | 19 | 27 | 36 | 54 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Score | 31 | 29 | 26 | 22 | 17 | 13 | 9 | 6 | 3 |
Day 27
Program: Thread the gap: flop through a narrow landing zone
Align a bucket of balls (avg. bucket is 40 balls) into 2 perpendicular lines 20 balls per line and stop flop shots inside quadrants. Count the number of successes.
Pick a spot 5 to 20 yards from the hole near the green to practice flop shots.
Place 36 balls in two lines so they cross in the middle. Each line has 18 balls, 1 foot apart.
Use string or tees to mark 4 equal zones inside a 10-foot circle around the hole.
Split the 36 balls into 4 groups of 9 balls. Each group aims for a different zone.
From the first line, hit 9 balls to the first zone.
From the second line, hit 9 balls to the second zone.
Go back to the first line and hit 9 balls to the third zone.
From the second line, hit 9 balls to the fourth zone. Count the number of balls that land in the right zone each time. After all shots, enter your total number of successes out of 36 in the app.
| Handicap | +9 | +5 | +1 | 5 | 12 | 19 | 27 | 36 | 54 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Score | 31 | 29 | 26 | 22 | 18 | 13 | 9 | 6 | 4 |
Day 28
Program: Thread the gap: flop through a narrow landing zone
Up to 5 players compete to stop a flop shot closest to the multiple target(s). The player with the most points at the end wins the challenge. One bucket of balls per player is needed.
Make 2 lines of 5 ball piles each (10 piles total). Keep lines 6 yards apart and piles 4 yards apart.
Put all piles on short grass 5-20 yards from the hole, not on the green.
Place 3 target markers in a line on the green. Space them 6 feet apart. Call them Target A, Target B, and Target C.
Hit 36 flop shots in total, in 3 sets of 12 shots.
First 12 shots go to Target A. Next 12 to Target B. Last 12 to Target C.
Pick any pile for each shot. Hit the ball at the current target.
Count each shot that stops closest to or inside the target area. This is a "success."
Add up all successful shots for each target.
Record the score out of 36 attempts in the app.
| Handicap | +9 | +5 | +1 | 5 | 12 | 19 | 27 | 36 | 54 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Score | 30 | 28 | 25 | 22 | 18 | 14 | 11 | 7 | 4 |
4 days scheduled
Thread the gap: flop through a narrow landing zone. Pinpoint flops and precision from tough lie. Focus on Precision, Distance Control, Dispersion. This module is for Short Game, specifically working on Flop.
Day 29
Program: Thread the gap: flop through a narrow landing zone
Up to 5 players compete to stop a flop shot closest to the multiple target(s). The player with the most points at the end wins the challenge. Up to 80 balls are needed.
Make 4 straight lines of 9 balls each on the grass. Keep each line 5 yards or meters apart.
Put the balls in each line about 1 foot apart.
Pick 3 targets (like flags or markers) in different spots around the green.
Hit 36 shots, in 3 groups of 12 shots.
Hit all balls in the first group to Target 1, then switch to Target 2 for the next group, and Target 3 for the last group.
Hit each ball trying to stop it close to the target for that group.
Count every ball that stops within 3 feet of the target as a success.
Add up the number of successful shots, out of 36 attempts, and enter score in the app.
| Handicap | +9 | +5 | +1 | 5 | 12 | 19 | 27 | 36 | 54 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Score | 32 | 30 | 28 | 25 | 20 | 16 | 12 | 8 | 5 |
Day 30
Program: Thread the gap: flop through a narrow landing zone
Scatter a bucket of balls (avg. bucket is 40 balls) into 8 equal piles of 5 balls and stop flop shots close to multiple targets. Count the number of successes.
Put 40 balls into 8 piles of 5 balls, spaced between 5 and 40 yards from the hole on the grass or slope.
Place 3 flags as targets around the green at different distances, each with a 10-foot circle marked.
Hit 36 flop shots; make 3 groups of 12 shots for the 3 target zones.
First 12 shots go at the first target, next 12 at the second, last 12 at the third.
Hit 2-5 shots from each pile, switching piles each time, keep ball setup the same.
Count any shot that stops inside the 10-foot circle as a success.
After 36 shots, add up how many stopped in the circle and enter score in the app, out of 36 attempts.
| Handicap | +9 | +5 | +1 | 5 | 12 | 19 | 27 | 36 | 54 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Score | 28 | 26 | 22 | 18 | 14 | 10 | 7 | 4 | 2 |
Day 31
Program: How close can you get? Challenge your limits
Complete the 5 Ball Flights Challenge using short irons only. Hit one bucket of ~50 balls.
Pick a flag or target for short irons (8 or 9 iron) on the range.
Hit 35 shots total, in 5 groups of 7 shots.
Each group uses a different ball flight: straight, draw, fade, pull-fade, push-draw.
For each group, hit 7 shots in a row with that flight shape, aiming at the target.
Switch between 8 and 9 irons if needed.
A shot is successful if the shape matches the goal and lands near the target.
Do all 5 flight types for 35 shots total, then enter your score in the app, out of 35 attempts.
| Handicap | +9 | +5 | +1 | 5 | 12 | 19 | 27 | 36 | 54 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Score | 30 | 28 | 25 | 22 | 17 | 13 | 9 | 6 | 4 |
Day 32
Program: How close can you get? Challenge your limits
Simulate X number of GIR (Green in Regulations) using short irons only. Hit one bucket of ~50 balls. Count total number of greens hit.
Pick a flag for your 9 or 8 iron on the range.
Make a green zone around the flag with cones, buckets, or imagine a small circle (5% of the distance to the flag).
Split 36 shots into 3 groups of
Try to land each shot in the green zone.
Change between 9 and 8 iron, but keep ball setup the same.
Count how many balls landed in the green zone when all 36 are done. Enter your score in the app, out of 36 attempts.
| Handicap | +9 | +5 | +1 | 5 | 12 | 19 | 27 | 36 | 54 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Score | 31 | 29 | 26 | 22 | 17 | 13 | 9 | 6 | 3 |
4 days scheduled
How close can you get? Challenge your limits. Thread the gap and get close to pin. Focus on Precision, Aim, Scoring. This module is for Driving Range, specifically working on Short irons (9,8).
Day 33
Program: How close can you get? Challenge your limits
Curve the ball around the alignment stick using using short irons only. Hit one bucket of ~50 balls.
Pick a target for your 9 or 8 iron.
Place two markers, one left and one right of the target, about 5% of the distance from your ball to the flag.
Hit 18 shots curving left to right around the left marker, and 18 shots curving right to left around the right marker.
Use the same setup for every shot.
Try to curve the ball around the marker and get close to the target.
A shot is successful if the ball curves around the marker and lands near the flag.
When finished, count your successful shots 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 34
Program: How close can you get? Challenge your limits
Produce straight shots using short irons only. Hit one bucket of ~50 balls.
Pick a target straight ahead suitable for short irons (8 or 9 iron).
Hit 36 shots total, using short irons only. Focus on producing a straight shot with each attempt and aim all shots at the same target.
After all shots, count each shot that lands and stops near the target as a success and enter your score in the app, out of 36 attempts.
| Handicap | +9 | +5 | +1 | 5 | 12 | 19 | 27 | 36 | 54 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Score | 32 | 30 | 28 | 25 | 20 | 16 | 12 | 8 | 5 |
Day 35
Program: How close can you get? Challenge your limits
Hit 12 balls to each quadrant using short irons only. Hit one bucket of ~50 balls. Count total number of successful shots.
Pick a flag or target to aim at with your 8 or 9 iron.
Place four cones or markers around the flag to create four equal areas. Put them about 5% of the distance to the flag in four directions.
Hit 36 shots total: 9 to each area.
Use your 8-iron or 9-iron as you want, but hit 9 shots to each area.
Switch between areas in any order. Try to land each ball in the correct area.
Count each ball that lands and stays in the right area as a success.
Add up your successful shots out of 36 and record your score in the app.
| Handicap | +9 | +5 | +1 | 5 | 12 | 19 | 27 | 36 | 54 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Score | 30 | 28 | 26 | 22 | 18 | 14 | 10 | 7 | 4 |
Day 36
Program: How close can you get? Challenge your limits
Work only on backswing using short irons only. Hit one bucket of ~50 balls.
Pick one flag or target on the range suitable for short irons (9 or 8).
Hit 36 shots using only short irons (9 or 8), focusing solely on backswing.
Use at most two backswing thoughts or tasks to produce any ball flight pattern.
Set up the same for each shot, using the same swing thoughts.
After each shot, observe the ball flight relative to the target.
Finish all 36 shots, switching irons if desired. At the end, total the number of successful shots and enter your score in the app.
| Handicap | +9 | +5 | +1 | 5 | 12 | 19 | 27 | 36 | 54 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Score | 31 | 29 | 27 | 23 | 19 | 15 | 11 | 7 | 4 |
4 days scheduled
Feel the distance: control your woods rollout. Control woods rollout and hit varying targets. Focus on Distance Control, Scoring, Accuracy. This module is for Driving Range, specifically working on Woods (Hy,5W,3W).
Day 37
Program: Feel the distance: control your woods rollout
Hit 5 balls to each randomly selected target while producing left-to-right and right-to-left shots, using woods only. Hit one bucket of ~50 balls.
Place 9 targets in a circle near the main flag using cones or buckets.
Hit 4 shots at each target (9 targets, 36 shots total).
Hit 2 shots curving left-to-right and 2 shots right-to-left at each target with any wood club.
Ball must land between the two cones at each target to count.
Change clubs often while hitting at targets.
After 36 shots, count how many landed between the cones and enter this 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 38
Program: Feel the distance: control your woods rollout
Complete the Club Swapping Challenge using woods only. Hit one bucket of ~50 balls.
Pick 3 different flags on the range at different distances (like 150, 200, and 250 yards).
Hit 36 shots in total, split into 3 groups of 12 shots, one group per flag.
Use only woods clubs (Hy, 5W, 3W, or Driver) for each group, switch clubs any time.
Try to land each shot within 5% of the distance to the flag (for a 200-yard flag, land within 10 yards).
A shot counts as a success if it lands inside this 5% zone at the right flag.
Do all 36 shots (12 at each flag), then count your successful shots and enter your score out of 36 attempts.
| Handicap | +9 | +5 | +1 | 5 | 12 | 19 | 27 | 36 | 54 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Score | 30 | 28 | 25 | 20 | 16 | 12 | 9 | 6 | 3 |
Day 39
Program: Feel the distance: control your woods rollout
Complete the Progressive Targets Challenge using woods only. Hit one bucket of ~50 balls.
Pick 3 targets on the driving range: Target 1 (short), Target 2 (medium), Target 3 (long).
Get 36 balls ready.
Hit 12 balls at Target 1, then 12 at Target 2, then 12 at Target
Use any wood club (hybrid, 5-wood, 3-wood, driver); switch clubs if wanted.
Try to hit each ball close to the target.
Count each shot that lands near the flag 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 | 30 | 28 | 26 | 22 | 18 | 14 | 10 | 7 | 4 |
Day 40
Program: Feel the distance: control your woods rollout
Discover tendencies by hitting various ball flights to various distances, using woods only. Hit one bucket of ~50 balls.
Set up 5 cones in a line, each 10 yards/meters apart, to mark distances between 220 and 300 yards/meters.
Hit 7 shots at each cone for a total of 35 shots.
Use only woods (5-wood, hybrid, or 3-wood), but can switch clubs between shots.
For each shot, try to land the ball near the cone you aim at.
Count and record how many balls land within 15 yards/meters of each cone.
Make sure to hit both the right distance and direction.
After all 35 shots, count how many landed close to the cones and enter your score in the app, out of 35 attempts.
| Handicap | +9 | +5 | +1 | 5 | 12 | 19 | 27 | 36 | 54 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Score | 30 | 28 | 25 | 22 | 18 | 14 | 10 | 7 | 4 |
4 days scheduled
Feel the distance: control your woods rollout. Control woods rollout and hit varying targets. Focus on Distance Control, Scoring, Accuracy. This module is for Driving Range, specifically working on Woods (Hy,5W,3W).
Day 41
Program: Feel the distance: control your woods rollout
Hit 15 balls to each landing zone using woods only. Hit one bucket of ~50 balls. Count total number of successful shots.
Pick any wood club, like a Hybrid, 5-wood, or 3-wood, for this drill.
Set up 3 landing zones on the green with cones or markers, about 12 yards apart.
Hit 36 shots in total, split into 3 groups of 12 shots.
Aim each group of 12 shots at one landing zone.
Change to the next landing zone after each set of 12 shots (Zone 1, then Zone 2, then Zone 3).
Keep your setup the same for every shot; only change which zone you are aiming at.
Count each shot that lands and stays in the correct zone as a success.
After all 36 shots, total up how many successes out of 36 and enter the score in the app.
| Handicap | +9 | +5 | +1 | 5 | 12 | 19 | 27 | 36 | 54 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Score | 30 | 28 | 25 | 22 | 18 | 14 | 10 | 7 | 4 |
Day 42
Program: Feel the distance: control your woods rollout
Complete the Alternate Targets Challenge using woods only. Hit one bucket of ~50 balls.
Choose 3 far targets for woods clubs (Hybrid, 5-wood, 3-wood, Driver).
Mark each target so 5% of the distance can be measured.
Hit 36 shots total, divided into 3 groups of 12 shots.
In each group, switch between all 4 woods in the 12 shots to one target.
For the first target, hit 12 shots, using all 4 woods until you have 3 shots close (inside 5% distance) with each wood.
Move to the second target, repeat: 12 shots, 3 close shots per wood.
Hit 12 shots at the third target, aim for 3 close shots per wood. Count each shot inside the 5% zone as a success.
Add up all successes out of 36 tries 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 43
Program: Can you avoid the fringe from 140-180 yards?
Use mid irons only to land the ball inside the radius. Hit one bucket of ~50 balls. Keep the score relative to PAR.
Choose a target flag on the driving range for mid irons (7, 6, or 5 iron).
Mark two circles on the ground: an inner circle with a 5-yard radius, and an outer circle with an 8-yard radius.
Prepare 36 balls.
For the first 12 shots, try to land the ball inside the 5-yard circle.
For the next 12 shots, try to land the ball inside the area between the 5-yard and 8-yard circles.
For the final 12 shots, try to land the ball anywhere inside the 8-yard circle.
Use any 7, 6, or 5 iron, but keep the ball setup the same.
Count how many balls land and stop in the correct circle for that group. Balls outside the 8-yard circle are misses.
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 | 24 | 20 | 16 | 12 | 8 | 5 |
Day 44
Program: Can you avoid the fringe from 140-180 yards?
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 |
4 days scheduled
Can you avoid the fringe from 140-180 yards?. Avoid fringe with mid irons and stick to mid iron line. Focus on Distance Control, Accuracy, Scoring. This module is for Driving Range, specifically working on Mid irons (7,6,5).
Day 45
Program: Can you avoid the fringe from 140-180 yards?
Complete the Progressive Targets Challenge using irons only. Hit one bucket of ~50 balls.
Pick 3 flags at the range for your 9, 7, and 5 irons: close, medium, far.
Hit 36 shots total: 12 at each flag.
Hit 12 shots at the close flag.
Hit 12 shots at the medium flag, change irons if wanted.
Hit 12 shots at the far flag, change irons if wanted.
Count shots that land within a club-length of each flag.
Add up successful shots out of 36 and enter 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 46
Program: Can you avoid the fringe from 140-180 yards?
Complete the Club Swapping Challenge using irons only. Hit one bucket of ~50 balls.
Choose 6 targets at different distances for irons 9 through
Assign each iron (9, 8, 7, 6, 5, 4, 3, 2) to hit 4 shots each, for 32 shots total.
Add 4 extra shots using any club and target, for a total of 36 shots.
Try to land each shot within 5% of the distance to the target.
Keep the setup the same for every shot, only aim at different targets.
Count each shot that lands within 5% of the target distance as a success.
After 36 shots, add up your successful shots and enter your score in the app out of 36 attempts.
| Handicap | +9 | +5 | +1 | 5 | 12 | 19 | 27 | 36 | 54 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Score | 30 | 28 | 26 | 22 | 18 | 14 | 10 | 6 | 4 |
Day 47
Program: Can you avoid the fringe from 140-180 yards?
Complete the Alternate Targets Challenge using irons only. Hit one bucket of ~50 balls.
Choose 6 different targets at medium distance for irons 9, 8, 7, 6, 5, and
Match each target with the correct iron, from 9 to
Hit 36 shots in total, 6 shots at each target.
Try to land shots within 5% of the flag distance.
Aim to get at least 2 shots in the 5% zone for each target.
Switch between targets and irons as you go. Any order is fine.
Count each shot that lands inside the 5% zone.
At the end, 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 48
Program: Can you avoid the fringe from 140-180 yards?
Hit 5 balls to each randomly selected target while producing left-to-right and right-to-left shots, using mid irons only. Hit one bucket of ~50 balls.
Set up 9 targets around the flag, spaced evenly about 5% of the distance to the flag.
Use cones or buckets to mark the edges so each target has a small gate to aim through.
Hit 4 shots at each target, for a total of 36 shots.
For each target, hit 2 shots left-to-right and 2 shots right-to-left using a 5, 6, or 7 iron.
A shot is successful if the ball goes between the cones.
Switch clubs if desired, but hit all 4 shots at each target before moving on.
When finished, count how many shots went between the cones.
Enter your score in the app, out of 36 attempts.
| Handicap | +9 | +5 | +1 | 5 | 12 | 19 | 27 | 36 | 54 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Score | 31 | 29 | 25 | 21 | 16 | 12 | 8 | 5 | 3 |