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Course Flagship Program

12 Week Flagship Program for River Trace

We studied the course and made a flagship practice program specifically for River Trace. 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

Weeks 1–25 days

Putting·3 ft (1m) only

Focus Aim For 3 Foot Putts

Difficulty: Intermediate · Module HCP 11.1

Week 23 days

Short Game·Bump'n'Run

Make Par Around the Green

Difficulty: Beginner · Module HCP 35.0

Weeks 3–46 days

Driving Range·Wedges (LW,SW,GW,PW)

Control Wedge Roll

Difficulty: Beginner · Module HCP 35.0

Weeks 4–54 days

Putting·3 ft (1m) only

Place Every 3 Foot Putt With Maximum Precision

Difficulty: Expert · Module HCP 2.9

Weeks 5–77 days

Short Game·Sand

Pinpoint your sand shots: leave yourself a tap-in every time

Difficulty: Beginner · Module HCP 23.3

Weeks 7–84 days

Driving Range·Mid irons (7,6,5)

Feet, hips, shoulders—consistent contact

Difficulty: Beginner · Module HCP 35.0

Weeks 8–96 days

Putting·Long (20+ ft)

Make Every 20+ Ft Putt

Difficulty: Expert · Module HCP 0.6

Weeks 10–127 days

Short Game·Pitch

Thread the gap: pitch through a narrow landing zone

Difficulty: Beginner · Module HCP 20.0

Week 123 days

Driving Range·Long irons (4,3,2)

Improve Long Iron Accuracy

Difficulty: Intermediate · Module HCP 17.5

Flagship curriculum

How the 12-week plan unfolds

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.

Weeks 1–25 daysDay 15

Focus Aim For 3 Foot Putts

Visualize the path to the hole, for a 11-handicap player, ~15 minutes. Working on distance: 3 ft (1m) only.

PuttingDifficulty · IntermediateModule HCP 11.1

Module skill breakdown

Aim
36%
Stroke
17%
Scoring
14%
Week 23 daysDay 68

Make Par Around the Green

Roll the ball low and straight, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes. Working on shot: bump'n'run.

Short GameDifficulty · BeginnerModule HCP 35.0

Module skill breakdown

Scoring
30%
Distance Control
25%
Dispersion
13%
Weeks 3–46 daysDay 914

Control Wedge Roll

Control roll, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes. Working on club: wedges (lw,sw,gw,pw).

Driving RangeDifficulty · BeginnerModule HCP 35.0

Module skill breakdown

Precision
26%
Mechanics
23%
Trajectory
18%
Weeks 4–54 daysDay 1518

Place Every 3 Foot Putt With Maximum Precision

Read the break accurately, for a 3-handicap player, ~10 minutes. Working on distance: 3 ft (1m) only.

PuttingDifficulty · ExpertModule HCP 2.9

Module skill breakdown

Scoring
41%
Precision
35%
Green Reading
14%
Weeks 5–77 daysDay 1926

Pinpoint your sand shots: leave yourself a tap-in every time

Thread the gap, for a 23-handicap player, ~20 minutes. Working on shot: sand.

Short GameDifficulty · BeginnerModule HCP 23.3

Module skill breakdown

Distance Control
32%
Precision
24%
Aim
15%
Weeks 7–84 daysDay 2730

Feet, hips, shoulders—consistent contact

Perfect mid iron swing, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes. Working on club: mid irons (7,6,5).

Driving RangeDifficulty · BeginnerModule HCP 35.0

Module skill breakdown

Mechanics
45%
Precision
30%
Trajectory
25%
Weeks 8–96 daysDay 3136

Make Every 20+ Ft Putt

Hit putts with both left and right breaks, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes. Working on distance: long (20+ ft).

PuttingDifficulty · ExpertModule HCP 0.6

Module skill breakdown

Distance Control
31%
Visualization
31%
Dispersion
22%
Weeks 10–127 daysDay 3745

Thread the gap: pitch through a narrow landing zone

Precision from tough lie, for a 20-handicap player, ~20 minutes. Working on shot: pitch.

Short GameDifficulty · BeginnerModule HCP 20.0

Module skill breakdown

Distance Control
29%
Precision
28%
Aim
14%
Week 123 daysDay 4648

Improve Long Iron Accuracy

Control distance, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes. Working on club: long irons (4,3,2).

Driving RangeDifficulty · IntermediateModule HCP 17.5

Module skill breakdown

Distance Control
25%
Trajectory
22%
Scoring
20%

Program snapshot

Avg HCP focus

11.1

Intermediate

Skill pillars

Aim · Stroke · Scoring · Alignment · Accuracy · Precision

Host course

River Trace

Weekly Plan

Flagship breakdown by week and day

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.

Week 1 – Module

4 days scheduled

Focus Aim For 3 Foot Putts. Align eyes over the ball and visualize the path to the hole. Focus on Aim, Stroke, Scoring. This module is for Putting, specifically working on 3 ft (1m) only.

D1

Day 1

One Handed, Ball Gate, 25 in a Row

Program: Focus Aim For 3 Foot Putts

Make 25 putts in a row, one-handed through the ball gate.

Putting15 min
Diagram for One Handed, Ball Gate, 25 in a Row
1

Hit 25 putts from 3 ft through the ball gate.

2

Enter score in the app, out of 25 attempts.

Scoring benchmarks
Repetitions25
Handicap+9+5+151219273654
Score2523222018161296
D2

Day 2

Putting Aid: String Line, 50 in a Row

Program: Focus Aim For 3 Foot Putts

Make 50 putts in a row, underneath the hanging string line.

Putting18 min
Diagram for Putting Aid: String Line, 50 in a Row
1

Hit 30 putts from 3 ft under a hanging string.

2

Enter score, out of 30 attempts.

Scoring benchmarks
Repetitions30
Handicap+9+5+151219273654
Score3029272522191613
D3

Day 3

Putting Aid: Plane Board, Ball Gate, 50 in a Row

Program: Focus Aim For 3 Foot Putts

Make 50 putts in a row through the ball gate, using plane board.

Putting30 min
Diagram for Putting Aid: Plane Board, Ball Gate, 50 in a Row
1

Hit 50 putts from 3 ft through the ball gate using the plane board.

2

Enter score in the app, out of 50 attempts.

Scoring benchmarks
Repetitions50
Handicap+9+5+151219273654
Score5049474542383429
D4

Day 4

Putting Aid: Chalk Line, 50 in Row

Program: Focus Aim For 3 Foot Putts

Make 50 putts in a row over the chalk starting line.

Putting30 min
Diagram for Putting Aid: Chalk Line, 50 in Row
1

Hit 50 putts from 3 ft over a chalk starting line.

2

Draw a straight line on the putting surface.

3

Enter score in the app, out of 50 attempts.

Scoring benchmarks
Repetitions50
Handicap+9+5+151219273654
Score5049474340363126

Week 2 – Module

4 days scheduled

Focus Aim For 3 Foot Putts. Align eyes over the ball and visualize the path to the hole. Focus on Aim, Stroke, Scoring. This module is for Putting, specifically working on 3 ft (1m) only.

D1

Day 5

Putting Aid: Alignment Mirror, 50 in a Row

Program: Focus Aim For 3 Foot Putts

Make 50 putts in a row using an alignment mirror.

Putting30 min
Diagram for Putting Aid: Alignment Mirror, 50 in a Row
1

Hit 50 putts from 3 ft or 1 m using an alignment mirror.

2

Enter score in the app, out of 50 attempts.

Scoring benchmarks
Repetitions50
Handicap+9+5+151219273654
Score5048464238343026
D2

Day 6

Bump-n-Run | Scattered Piles | Multiple Targets

Program: Make Par Around the Green

Up to 5 players compete to stop a bump-n-run shot closest to the multiple target(s). The player with the most points wins the challenge. One bucket of balls per player is needed.

Short Game26 min
Diagram for Bump-n-Run | Scattered Piles | Multiple Targets
1

Put 36 balls in 6 piles, each pile has 6 balls. Scatter them around chipping area between 1 to 10 yards from green and 5 to 30 yards from hole.

2

Place 3 targets in a line at the edge of the green, spaced 6 feet apart.

3

Split the 36 shots into 3 groups of 12 shots.

4

Hit first 12 balls as bump-and-run, try to stop them in the first target zone.

5

Hit next 12 balls at the second target zone, try to stop them there.

6

Hit the last 12 balls at the third target zone, try to stop them there.

7

Pick any pile before each group and keep setup simple for every shot.

8

Count balls in the right target zone. Each one is a point. Enter score in the app, out of 36 attempts.

Scoring benchmarks
Repetitions36
Handicap+9+5+151219273654
Score3028262218141074
D3

Day 7

Bump-n-Run | Fairway | Uphill/Downhill

Program: Make Par Around the Green

Hit bump-n-run shot 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.

Short Game26 min
Diagram for Bump-n-Run | Fairway | Uphill/Downhill
1

Place 18 balls on the uphill slope and 18 balls on the downhill slope between 5 and 30 yards from the hole.

2

Set up 3 targets on the green, spaced evenly in a 10-foot wide area, labeled Target A, Target B, and Target C.

3

Hit 18 shots from the uphill slope and 18 shots from the downhill slope, for a total of 36 shots.

4

For each slope, hit 6 shots at Target A, then 6 shots at Target B, then 6 shots at Target C.

5

Keep the ball setup the same and do not move from your spot on the slope while hitting each group of shots.

6

Count each shot that lands and stops in the target zone as a success.

7

After all 36 shots, count and enter the number of successful shots in the app, out of 36 attempts.

Scoring benchmarks
Repetitions36
Handicap+9+5+151219273654
Score3129272318141074
D4

Day 8

Bump-n-Run | Perpendicular Ball Lines | Multiple Targets

Program: Make Par Around the Green

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.

Short Game26 min
Diagram for Bump-n-Run | Perpendicular Ball Lines | Multiple Targets
1

Put 36 balls in 2 lines near the green. Each line has 18 balls about 1 foot apart.

2

Place the 2 lines so they cross each other like a plus sign, 5 to 10 yards apart.

3

Put 3 targets about 6 feet apart on the green.

4

Hit 12 shots at each target, for a total of 36 shots.

5

Start with one line and hit 12 shots trying to stop the ball within 10 feet of the first target.

6

Use the other line and hit 12 shots at the second target, same goal.

7

Hit 12 shots at the third target from either line, trying to keep within 10 feet.

8

Count each shot that stops within 10 feet of the target.

9

After 36 shots, write down your number of successful shots out of 36 attempts in the app.

Scoring benchmarks
Repetitions36
Handicap+9+5+151219273654
Score3028262218141074

Week 3 – Module

4 days scheduled

Control Wedge Roll. Control roll and stop missed shots. Focus on Precision, Mechanics, Trajectory. This module is for Driving Range, specifically working on Wedges (LW,SW,GW,PW).

D1

Day 9

Wedges (LW to PW) | Downswing

Program: Control Wedge Roll

Work only on downswing using wedges only. Hit one bucket of ~50 balls.

Driving Range31 min
Diagram for Wedges (LW to PW) | Downswing
1

Pick a flag or target suitable for wedges (LW, SW, GW, or PW).

2

Hit 36 wedge shots aiming at the same single target.

3

Use any wedges; keep the ball setup the same, and focus on your downswing.

4

Count each shot that lands on or near the target as a success.

5

Record how many shots were successful out of 36 in the app.

Scoring benchmarks
Repetitions36
Handicap+9+5+151219273654
Score3230282520161285
D2

Day 10

Wedges (LW to PW) | Impact and Follow Through

Program: Control Wedge Roll

Work only on impact and follow through using wedges only. Hit one bucket of ~50 balls.

Driving Range31 min
Diagram for Wedges (LW to PW) | Impact and Follow Through
1

Pick one target on the range suitable for wedge shots (LW, SW, GW, and/or PW).

2

Set up the ball the same way for all shots.

3

Hit 36 shots total, focusing solely on solid contact and follow through.

4

Work on at most two impact and follow through thoughts or tasks to produce consistent ball flight.

5

Switch between wedges throughout the exercise.

6

Count every shot that lands close to the target (within a clubface length) as a success.

7

Add up total successes and enter score in the app, out of 36 attempts.

Scoring benchmarks
Repetitions36
Handicap+9+5+151219273654
Score3331292621161285
D3

Day 11

Wedges (LW to PW) | GIRs Simulation

Program: Control Wedge Roll

Simulate X number of GIR (Green in Regulations) using wedges only. Hit one bucket of ~50 balls. Count total number of greens hit.

Driving Range31 min
Diagram for Wedges (LW to PW) | GIRs Simulation
1

Choose a flag or marker for the center of the green.

2

Use cones or markers to make a small green area, equal to 5% of the distance to the flag. This is the target zone.

3

Divide the green into 3 zones from left to right using markers: left, center, and right.

4

Hit 36 wedge shots: 12 at the left zone, 12 at the center, 12 at the right.

5

Use any wedge between LW and PW. Keep ball placement the same each time.

6

After each shot, check if the ball landed and stopped in the correct zone. Count if it did.

7

Finish all 36 shots, switching zones each time.

8

Add up the number of good shots in the zones out of 36 and enter your score in the app.

Scoring benchmarks
Repetitions36
Handicap+9+5+151219273654
Score3230282520161285
D4

Day 12

Wedges (LW to PW) | Progressive Targets Challenge

Program: Control Wedge Roll

Complete the Progressive Targets Challenge using wedges only. Hit one bucket of ~50 balls.

Driving Range31 min
Diagram for Wedges (LW to PW) | Progressive Targets Challenge
1

Set up 3 targets for wedge shots: one at 30 yards, one at 45 yards, and one at 60 yards.

2

Hit 12 shots to each target, for a total of 36 shots.

3

Start by hitting 12 shots to the short target using any wedge.

4

Hit 12 shots to the medium target.

5

Hit 12 shots to the long target and enter score in the app, out of 36 attempts.

6

Keep stance and ball position the same for every shot; only change your aim for each target.

7

Count a shot as a success if the ball stops within 5 feet of the target.

Scoring benchmarks
Repetitions36
Handicap+9+5+151219273654
Score3129262218141063

Week 4 – Module

4 days scheduled

Control Wedge Roll. Control roll and stop missed shots. Focus on Precision, Mechanics, Trajectory. This module is for Driving Range, specifically working on Wedges (LW,SW,GW,PW).

D1

Day 13

Wedges (LW to PW) | Takeaway

Program: Control Wedge Roll

Work only on takeaway using wedges only. Hit one bucket of ~50 balls.

Driving Range31 min
Diagram for Wedges (LW to PW) | Takeaway
1

Pick a flag or marker suitable for wedge shots (use any wedge).

2

Hit 36 wedge shots, all aimed at the same target.

3

Focus on takeaway throughout all shots, using at most two takeaway thoughts or tasks.

4

Count each ball that lands close to the target as a success.

5

Enter your score in the app, out of 36 attempts.

Scoring benchmarks
Repetitions36
Handicap+9+5+151219273654
Score3028262218141074
D2

Day 14

Wedges (LW to PW) | Straight Shot

Program: Control Wedge Roll

Produce straight shots using wedges only. Hit one bucket of ~50 balls.

Driving Range31 min
Diagram for Wedges (LW to PW) | Straight Shot
1

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.

2

Use any wedge, switching clubs throughout the exercise.

3

Set up the ball the same way for every shot and focus on hitting a straight shot towards the target.

4

Hit 36 wedge shots, aiming all shots at the single chosen target.

5

Count a shot as successful if it lands and stops near the target.

6

After 36 shots, add your total successful shots out of 36 and enter your score in the app.

Scoring benchmarks
Repetitions36
Handicap+9+5+151219273654
Score3129262218141063
D3

Day 15

Single Tee, 50 in a Row

Program: Place Every 3 Foot Putt With Maximum Precision

Make 50 putts in a row.

Putting18 min
Diagram for Single Tee, 50 in a Row
1

Hit 30 putts from 3 ft (1 m).

2

Enter score in the app, out of 30 attempts.

Scoring benchmarks
Repetitions30
Handicap+9+5+151219273654
Score302928262422191612
D4

Day 16

Around the Hole: 4 Ball Circle, 50 in a Row

Program: Place Every 3 Foot Putt With Maximum Precision

Make 50 putts in a Row from [3 ft | 1 m].

Putting30 min
Diagram for Around the Hole: 4 Ball Circle, 50 in a Row
1

Place four tees around the hole at 3 ft (1 m).

2

After each putt goes in, move to the next tee.

3

Hit 50 putts.

4

Enter the number made out of 50 in the app.

Scoring benchmarks
Repetitions50
Handicap+9+5+151219273654
Score504947454341383530

Week 5 – Module

4 days scheduled

Place Every 3 Foot Putt With Maximum Precision. Commit to the stroke and read the break accurately. Focus on Scoring, Precision, Green Reading. This module is for Putting, specifically working on 3 ft (1m) only.

D1

Day 17

Around the Hole: 8 Ball Circle, 50 in a Row

Program: Place Every 3 Foot Putt With Maximum Precision

Make 50 putts in a Row from [3 ft | 1 m].

Putting30 min
Diagram for Around the Hole: 8 Ball Circle, 50 in a Row
1

Place eight tees around the hole at 3 ft or 1 m.

2

After making a putt, go to the next tee.

3

Hit 50 putts. Enter the number of putts made out of 50 attempts.

Scoring benchmarks
Repetitions50
Handicap+9+5+151219273654
Score504947454341383530
D2

Day 18

Putting Aid: Alignment Mirror, 50 in a Row

Program: Place Every 3 Foot Putt With Maximum Precision

Make 50 putts in a row using an alignment mirror.

Putting30 min
Diagram for Putting Aid: Alignment Mirror, 50 in a Row
1

Hit 50 putts from 3 ft or 1 m using an alignment mirror.

2

Enter score in the app, out of 50 attempts.

Scoring benchmarks
Repetitions50
Handicap+9+5+151219273654
Score5048464238343026
D3

Day 19

Sand | Perpendicular Piles | Multiple Targets

Program: Pinpoint your sand shots: leave yourself a tap-in every time

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.

Short Game26 min
Diagram for Sand | Perpendicular Piles | Multiple Targets
1

Arrange 10 piles of balls in two lines to make a plus sign, with 5 piles in each line, and piles 3 yards/meters apart.

2

Put the piles in the sand, between 20 and 40 yards/meters from the hole, but not on the green.

3

Set up 3 target flags in different spots around the hole.

4

Split 36 shots into 3 groups of 12, with each group aiming at a different flag.

5

Start at any pile and hit 12 shots trying to get the ball close to the first target.

6

For the next 12 shots, choose any pile and aim at the second target.

7

For the last 12 shots, choose any pile and aim at the third target.

8

Count a shot as a success if the ball stops within 3 yards/meters of the flag.

9

Count how many successes out of 36 shots and enter the score in the app.

Scoring benchmarks
Repetitions36
Handicap+9+5+151219273654
Score3028262218141064
D4

Day 20

Sand | Perpendicular Ball Lines | Bullseye 2x

Program: Pinpoint your sand shots: leave yourself a tap-in every time

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.

Short Game26 min
Diagram for Sand | Perpendicular Ball Lines | Bullseye 2x
1

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.

2

Mark two circle targets on the green: inner Bullseye 6-foot radius, outer Bullseye 15-foot radius around the hole.

3

Hit all 36 balls from the sand aiming for the target circles on the green.

4

Hit 3 balls from one line, then 3 from the other line, repeat until all 36 are hit.

5

Balls inside the inner Bullseye count as 'birdie', balls inside the outer (but outside inner) count as 'par'.

6

Count total balls in the Bullseye circles as your score, enter the number out of 36 attempts.

Scoring benchmarks
Repetitions36
Handicap+9+5+151219273654
Score3230282520161285

Week 6 – Module

4 days scheduled

Pinpoint your sand shots: leave yourself a tap-in every time. Precision from tough lie and thread the gap. Focus on Distance Control, Precision, Aim. This module is for Short Game, specifically working on Sand.

D1

Day 21

Sand | Scattered Ball Lines | 9 Stop Zones

Program: Pinpoint your sand shots: leave yourself a tap-in every time

Scatter a bucket of balls in the sand (avg. bucket is 40 balls) into 8 equal lines of 5 balls and stop sand shots inside 9 Stop Zones. Count the number of successful stops.

Short Game26 min
Diagram for Sand | Scattered Ball Lines | 9 Stop Zones
1

Put 40 golf balls in 8 lines of 5 balls each in the sand, about 2 feet apart and between 20 and 40 yards from the hole.

2

Make 9 stop zones on the green using tees, string, or buckets. Number them 1 to

3

Split the 36 sand shots into 9 groups of 4 shots.

4

Pick one stop zone as the target for each group.

5

Hit 4 balls in a line toward the chosen stop zone, trying to stop them inside that zone.

6

Move to the next stop zone and repeat until all zones are used for 4 shots each.

7

Count how many balls stopped in the correct stop zone.

8

Enter the number of successful stops out of 36 in the app.

Scoring benchmarks
Repetitions36
Handicap+9+5+151219273654
Score3129262218141063
D2

Day 22

Sand | Perpendicular Piles | 9 Stop Zones

Program: Pinpoint your sand shots: leave yourself a tap-in every time

Up to 5 players compete to stop a sand shot in the stop zone(s). The player with the most points at the end wins the challenge. One bucket of balls per player is needed.

Short Game26 min
Diagram for Sand | Perpendicular Piles | 9 Stop Zones
1

Set up 10 piles of 4 balls each in two crossing lines of 5 piles each, spaced 3 yards/meters apart, and 20-40 yards from the hole.

2

On the green, mark 9 target zones with buckets, tees, or string in a clear grid or pattern.

3

Split 36 shots into 9 groups of

4

Each group only aims for one target zone.

4

For each group, pick a pile and hit 4 sand shots, trying to stop each ball in the zone.

5

Move to the next zone and repeat until each of the 9 zones has had 4 shots (36 total shots).

6

Each ball that stops in the right zone counts as one success.

7

After all shots, count how many were successful and enter your score in the app out of 36 attempts.

Scoring benchmarks
Repetitions36
Handicap+9+5+151219273654
Score3028252218141074
D3

Day 23

Sand | Perpendicular Ball Lines | Multiple Targets

Program: Pinpoint your sand shots: leave yourself a tap-in every time

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.

Short Game26 min
Diagram for Sand | Perpendicular Ball Lines | Multiple Targets
1

Place 40 balls in a sand bunker. Make 2 lines with 18 balls each, 1 foot apart, crossing each other.

2

Pick 4 targets 20-40 yards from the bunker.

3

Assign 9 shots to each target, switching between the 2 ball lines for each target.

4

For the first target, hit 9 balls from the first line. Try to get each ball within 10 feet of the target.

5

Switch to the second line. Hit 9 balls to the second target, aiming within 10 feet again.

6

Keep switching lines and targets until all 36 shots are done.

7

Count all successful shots that end up within 10 feet of the target.

8

Enter your total number of successful shots out of 36 attempts in the app.

Scoring benchmarks
Repetitions36
Handicap+9+5+151219273654
Score3028252218141074
D4

Day 24

Sand | Parallel Piles | 3 Landing Zones

Program: Pinpoint your sand shots: leave yourself a tap-in every time

Align a bucket of balls (avg. bucket is 40 balls) in the sand into 10 equal parallel piles of 4 balls and hit-and-land sand shots inside landing zones. Count the number of successes.

Short Game26 min
Diagram for Sand | Parallel Piles | 3 Landing Zones
1

Put 36 golf balls into 9 piles of 4 balls each in the sand bunker. Make two lines, each pile 2 yards apart, lines 5 to 10 yards apart.

2

On the green, make three landing zones in a straight line, each zone 6 feet apart.

3

Hit 36 sand shots from the bunker to the green.

4

Divide the 36 shots into three groups of

2

Aim the first 12 at the first zone, next 12 at the second zone, last 12 at the third zone.

5

Hit shots from any pile, same setup for all shots.

6

Count successful shots that land and stop in the right zone.

7

After all 36 shots, write down how many went in the intended zones out of 36 in the app.

Scoring benchmarks
Repetitions36
Handicap+9+5+151219273654
Score302825211612963

Week 7 – Module

4 days scheduled

Pinpoint your sand shots: leave yourself a tap-in every time. Precision from tough lie and thread the gap. Focus on Distance Control, Precision, Aim. This module is for Short Game, specifically working on Sand.

D1

Day 25

Sand | Perpendicular Piles | Multiple Targets

Program: Pinpoint your sand shots: leave yourself a tap-in every time

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.

Short Game26 min
Diagram for Sand | Perpendicular Piles | Multiple Targets
1

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.

2

Place 3 flags on the green, 10 yards apart, as targets named Target 1, Target 2, and Target

3

Hit 36 sand shots in total, with 12 shots at each target.

4

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).

5

Count shots that stop within 10 feet of the intended target as successful.

6

Add up your successful shots out of 36 and enter the score in the app.

Scoring benchmarks
Repetitions36
Handicap+9+5+151219273654
Score302826221713963
D2

Day 26

Sand | Parallel Ball Lines | 9 Stop Zones

Program: Pinpoint your sand shots: leave yourself a tap-in every time

Align a bucket of balls in the sand (avg. bucket is 40 balls) into 2 parallel lines 20 balls per line and stop sand shots inside 9 Stop Zones. Count the number of successful stops.

Short Game26 min
Diagram for Sand | Parallel Ball Lines | 9 Stop Zones
1

Make two straight lines with 20 balls in each line. Each ball is about 1 foot apart. The two lines are 5 to 10 yards apart.

2

On the green, mark 9 stop zones using buckets, string, or tees. Keep the zones apart.

3

Hit 36 sand shots from the bunker. Try to stop the ball inside the zones.

4

Split the 36 shots into 9 groups. Each group has 4 shots.

5

For each group, hit 4 shots from one ball line at one stop zone.

6

After 4 shots, switch to the other ball line. Aim 4 shots at the next zone. Keep going back and forth until you finish all 9 zones.

7

Count how many balls stay in the zone they were aimed at.

8

Add your total successes out of 36 and enter score in the app.

Scoring benchmarks
Repetitions36
Handicap+9+5+151219273654
Score3129272318141074
D3

Day 27

Mid irons (7,6,5) | Backswing

Program: Feet, hips, shoulders—consistent contact

Work only on backswing using mid irons only. Hit one bucket of ~50 balls.

Driving Range31 min
Diagram for Mid irons (7,6,5) | Backswing
1

Pick a flag or target at a medium distance suitable for hitting mid irons (7, 6, or 5).

2

Use one mid iron and hit 36 shots aiming at the same target.

3

For each shot, focus only on your backswing, working with 1 or 2 simple backswing thoughts.

4

Set up the ball the same way each time and maintain your backswing focus.

5

Hit all 36 shots and count how many have straight, good ball flight that matches your backswing.

6

After all shots, count how many were good out of 36 and enter the number in the app.

Scoring benchmarks
Repetitions36
Handicap+9+5+151219273654
Score3230282520161285
D4

Day 28

Mid irons (7,6,5) | Downswing

Program: Feet, hips, shoulders—consistent contact

Work only on downswing using mid irons only. Hit one bucket of ~50 balls.

Driving Range31 min
Diagram for Mid irons (7,6,5) | Downswing
1

Pick a flag or target suitable for hitting mid irons (7, 6, or 5 iron).

2

Hit 36 balls in total, in 3 sets of 12 balls each using mid irons only.

3

Focus solely on your downswing throughout the drill. Work on at most two downswing thoughts or tasks to produce your desired ball flight.

4

Switch between different mid irons throughout the exercise.

5

Set up the same way for every shot, aiming all shots at the single target.

6

Count only the shots that land and stay in the target area.

7

Add up your successful shots out of 36 and enter your score in the app.

Scoring benchmarks
Repetitions36
Handicap+9+5+151219273654
Score3028262218141174

Week 8 – Module

4 days scheduled

Feet, hips, shoulders—consistent contact. Consistent mid iron contact and perfect mid iron swing. Focus on Mechanics, Precision, Trajectory. This module is for Driving Range, specifically working on Mid irons (7,6,5).

D1

Day 29

Mid irons (7,6,5) | Impact and Follow Through

Program: Feet, hips, shoulders—consistent contact

Work only on 'impact and follow through' using mid irons only. Hit one bucket of ~50 balls.

Driving Range31 min
Diagram for Mid irons (7,6,5) | Impact and Follow Through
1

Pick a flag on the range about 120 to 150 yards away for mid irons (7, 6, or 5 iron).

2

Hit 36 shots total using only mid irons, focusing solely on impact and follow through.

3

Use one consistent target (the chosen flag) for all shots.

4

Work on at most two impact and follow through thoughts or tasks to produce your desired ball flight.

5

Count each shot that lands and stays near the target as a success.

6

Add the total successful shots out of 36 attempts and enter score in the app.

Scoring benchmarks
Repetitions36
Handicap+9+5+151219273654
Score3028262218141064
D2

Day 30

Mid irons (7,6,5) | Takeaway

Program: Feet, hips, shoulders—consistent contact

Work only on takeaway using mid irons only. Hit one bucket of ~50 balls.

Driving Range31 min
Diagram for Mid irons (7,6,5) | Takeaway
1

Set up one target area 130-160 yards away suitable for 7, 6, or 5 iron.

2

Hit 36 balls in total using only 7, 6, or 5 iron, focusing solely on the takeaway.

3

Work on at most two takeaway thoughts or tasks to produce the desired ball flight.

4

Switch between 7, 6, and 5 irons throughout the exercise.

5

Mark a success if the ball lands in or near the target zone (within 3 yards).

6

Count how many successful shots out of 36 and enter the score in the app.

Scoring benchmarks
Repetitions36
Handicap+9+5+151219273654
Score3331282419151174
D3

Day 31

Stop the Ball: to the Stick, in a Row [Long]

Program: Make Every 20+ Ft Putt

Stop 5 balls in a row past the hole and short of an alignment stick.

Putting18 min
Diagram for Stop the Ball: to the Stick, in a Row [Long]
1

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.

2

Hit 30 putts.

3

Enter how many putts stopped in the zone, out of 30 attempts.

Scoring benchmarks
Repetitions30
Handicap+9+5+151219273654
Score30272523211817106
D4

Day 32

Stop the Ball: Circle, Eyes Closed [Long]

Program: Make Every 20+ Ft Putt

Stop the ball inside the circle with your eyes closed.

Putting18 min
Diagram for Stop the Ball: Circle, Eyes Closed [Long]
1

Hit 10 balls from 25 ft (8 m), circle radius is 2.5 ft (0.8 m)

2

Move to 35 ft (12 m), use a 3.5 ft (1.2 m) circle, hit 10 balls

3

Move to 45 ft (15 m), use a 4.5 ft (1.5 m) circle, hit 10 balls

4

Hit 10 putts per distance, total 30 putts

5

Stop the ball inside the circle, eyes closed

6

Count how many balls stopped inside the circle

7

Enter the number of balls that stopped inside the circle, out of 30 attempts, in the app

Scoring benchmarks
Repetitions30
Handicap+9+5+151219273654
Score24181513119752

Week 9 – Module

4 days scheduled

Make Every 20+ Ft Putt. Hit putts with both left and right breaks and focus on ball roll and finish position. Focus on Distance Control, Visualization, Dispersion. This module is for Putting, specifically working on Long (20+ ft).

D1

Day 33

Stop the Ball: Inside the Field, in a Row [Long]

Program: Make Every 20+ Ft Putt

Stop 5 balls in a row - one inside each field - to complete the challenge. If miss, fall back two fields.

Putting18 min
Diagram for Stop the Ball: Inside the Field, in a Row [Long]
1

Hit 6 putts to each field (30 putts total).

2

Start at the nearest field, then move to farther fields.

3

Enter total putts that stopped in all fields, out of 30 attempts.

Scoring benchmarks
Repetitions30
Handicap+9+5+151219273654
Score29272522201815128
D2

Day 34

Stop the Ball: Circle, in a Row [Long]

Program: Make Every 20+ Ft Putt

Eliminate long distance misses by stopping 5 balls inside the circle, in a row.

Putting18 min
Diagram for Stop the Ball: Circle, in a Row [Long]
1

Stand 30 ft (10 m) from the hole.

2

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.

3

Hit 30 putts in sets of

4

Holed putts count as inside the circle.

5

Enter score in the app, out of 30 attempts.

Scoring benchmarks
Repetitions30
Handicap+9+5+151219273654
Score30282725221915129
D3

Day 35

Stop the Ball: Inside the Field, Eyes Closed [Long]

Program: Make Every 20+ Ft Putt

Stop the ball inside all five fields - with your eyes closed - to complete the challenge.

Putting18 min
Diagram for Stop the Ball: Inside the Field, Eyes Closed [Long]
1

Hit 6 putts into each field, with eyes closed.

2

Start at the closest field and move to farther ones.

3

Enter total putts that stopped inside all fields, out of 30 attempts, in the app.

Scoring benchmarks
Repetitions30
Handicap+9+5+151219273654
Score2624221917151296
D4

Day 36

Stop the Ball: to the Stick, Eyes Closed [Long]

Program: Make Every 20+ Ft Putt

Stop the ball between the hole and an alignment stick with your eyes closed.

Putting18 min
Diagram for Stop the Ball: to the Stick, Eyes Closed [Long]
1

Hit 10 putts from 25 ft.

2

Hit 10 putts from 35 ft.

3

Hit 10 putts from 45 ft.

4

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.

Scoring benchmarks
Repetitions30
Handicap+9+5+151219273654
Score262220171411852

Week 10 – Module

4 days scheduled

Thread the gap: pitch through a narrow landing zone. Thread the gap and precision from tough lie. Focus on Distance Control, Precision, Aim. This module is for Short Game, specifically working on Pitch.

D1

Day 37

Pitch | Perpendicular Piles | Multiple Targets

Program: Thread the gap: pitch through a narrow landing zone

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.

Short Game26 min
Diagram for Pitch | Perpendicular Piles | Multiple Targets
1

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.

2

Place the piles on grass, 30 to 60 meters from the hole.

3

Set 5 different targets around the green, spaced apart.

4

Make 36 pitch shots, in 6 rounds of 6 shots each.

5

For each round, pick one pile and one target. Hit 6 shots from that pile to that target.

6

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.

7

Count each shot that lands closest to the target as a success.

8

Add up the number of successful shots from all 36 shots and enter this score in the app, out of 36 attempts.

Scoring benchmarks
Repetitions36
Handicap+9+5+151219273654
Score302825211713963
D2

Day 38

Pitch | Parallel Piles | 3 Landing Zones

Program: Thread the gap: pitch through a narrow landing zone

Up to 5 players compete to stop a pitch 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.

Short Game26 min
Diagram for Pitch | Parallel Piles | 3 Landing Zones
1

Set up 10 piles of balls on the grass, in 2 lines with 5 piles each. Each pile is 4 yards apart, and the 2 lines are 5 to 10 yards apart.

2

On the green, mark 3 landing zones in a straight line. Each zone is 6 feet apart.

3

Take 36 pitch shots in total, divided into 3 groups of 12 shots. Aim 12 shots at each landing zone.

4

Choose any pile for each group of 12 shots. Hit 12 shots at zone 1, then 12 at zone 2, then 12 at zone

5

Count a shot as a success if it lands and stays in the correct zone.

6

Count how many successful shots were made in the target zones and enter the total out of 36 attempts.

Scoring benchmarks
Repetitions36
Handicap+9+5+151219273654
Score302826211713964
D3

Day 39

Pitch | Perpendicular Ball Lines | Multiple Targets

Program: Thread the gap: pitch 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 pitch shots close to multiple targets. Count the number of successes.</p>

Short Game26 min
Diagram for Pitch | Perpendicular Ball Lines | Multiple Targets
1

Arrange 40 golf balls in 2 lines that cross at right angles. Each line should have 20 balls, about 1 foot apart.

2

Put this setup on grass 30–60 yards from the hole.

3

Pick 3 targets on the green or near the hole, at least 10 feet apart.

4

Split 36 shots into 3 groups of

5

Stand behind one line and hit 12 pitch shots at the first target, trying to land within 10 feet of it.

6

Move to the other line and hit 12 shots at the second target.

7

Go back to the first line and hit 12 shots at the third target.

8

Count how many balls stop inside 10 feet of the target.

9

After all 36 shots, record the number of successes in the app, out of 36 attempts.

Scoring benchmarks
Repetitions36
Handicap+9+5+151219273654
Score3028262218141074
D4

Day 40

Pitch | Scattered Ball Lines | 3 Landing Zones

Program: Thread the gap: pitch through a narrow landing zone

Scatter a bucket of balls (avg. bucket is 40 balls) into 8 equal lines of 5 balls and hit-and-land pitch shots inside landing zones. Count the number of successes.

Short Game26 min
Diagram for Pitch | Scattered Ball Lines | 3 Landing Zones
1

Put 36 balls on the grass in 6 lines. Each line has 6 balls. Keep balls 1 yard apart.

2

Make 3 landing zones on the green using sticks, clubs, or string. Each zone should be 9 feet from the others in a straight line.

3

Split your shots into 3 groups of

2

Each group is for one landing zone.

4

Hit 6 balls from one line to the first zone. Move to another line and hit 6 balls to the same zone. Now you have 12 shots for the first zone.

5

Do the same for the second and third zones, using 2 lines for each (6 shots per line).

6

Count each ball that lands and stays in the zone as a success.

7

Add up your successful shots after all 36 tries and enter your score in the app, out of 36 attempts.

Scoring benchmarks
Repetitions36
Handicap+9+5+151219273654
Score3129272318141074

Week 11 – Module

4 days scheduled

Thread the gap: pitch through a narrow landing zone. Thread the gap and precision from tough lie. Focus on Distance Control, Precision, Aim. This module is for Short Game, specifically working on Pitch.

D1

Day 41

Pitch| Scattered Piles | Multiple Targets

Program: Thread the gap: pitch through a narrow landing zone

Scatter a bucket of balls (avg. bucket is 40 balls) into 8 equal piles of 5 balls and stop pitch shots close to multiple targets. Count the number of successes.

Short Game26 min
Diagram for Pitch| Scattered Piles | Multiple Targets
1

Put 36 balls into 6 piles with 6 balls in each pile between 30 and 60 yards from the hole.

2

Place 3 flags on the green far apart and label them A, B, and C.

3

Hit 36 pitch shots, in 3 sets of 12 shots.

4

Hit 12 balls so they stop within 10 feet of flag A.

5

Hit 12 balls so they stop within 10 feet of flag B. Use any pile.

6

Hit 12 balls so they stop within 10 feet of flag C.

7

Hit from any pile and change piles or targets as needed.

8

Count each shot that stops within 10 feet of the target as a success.

9

Count the total successful shots and enter the score in the app, out of 36 attempts.

Scoring benchmarks
Repetitions36
Handicap+9+5+151219273654
Score302825201612963
D2

Day 42

Pitch | Parallel Ball Lines | Quadrants

Program: Thread the gap: pitch through a narrow landing zone

Up to 5 players compete to stop a pitch shot inside the quadrant(s). The player with the most points at the end wins the challenge. 25 balls per player are needed.

Short Game26 min
Diagram for Pitch | Parallel Ball Lines | Quadrants
1

Set up 4 lines of balls on the grass, 30 to 60 yards from the hole, with 5 yards between each line.

2

Put 9 balls in each line, spaced 1 foot apart, for 36 balls total.

3

On the green, mark 4 circles (quadrants) with string or tees. Each circle should be about 9 feet wide and not overlap.

4

Start at the first line. Hit each ball, aiming to land about the same number (2 or 3) in each circle.

5

After one line, move to the next. Keep aiming to put about the same number of balls in each circle. Do this for all 4 lines.

6

Count how many balls end up fully inside the target circle after each shot.

7

At the end, enter the number of balls in the circles out of 36 attempts in the app.

Scoring benchmarks
Repetitions36
Handicap+9+5+151219273654
Score282623191512963
D3

Day 43

Pitch | Perpendicular Piles | Quadrants

Program: Thread the gap: pitch through a narrow landing zone

Up to 5 players compete to stop a pitch shot inside the quadrant(s). The player with the most points wins the challenge. One bucket of balls per player is needed.

Short Game26 min
Diagram for Pitch | Perpendicular Piles | Quadrants
1

Set up 10 piles of balls in two lines. Each line has 5 piles, and the piles are 3 yards apart. Piles are between 30 and 60 yards from the hole.

2

On the green, mark 4 circular target zones. Each is 9 feet in radius.

3

Make 36 pitch shots. For each target zone, make 9 shots.

4

For each shot, aim to land and stop the ball in the correct target zone.

5

After 9 shots in one zone, switch zones and repeat until all 4 are done.

6

Count each shot that stops in the right zone as a success.

7

Total successful shots out of 36 attempts and enter score in the app.

Scoring benchmarks
Repetitions36
Handicap+9+5+151219273654
Score3028262218141064
D4

Day 44

Pitch | Parallel Ball Lines | 9 Stop Zones

Program: Thread the gap: pitch through a narrow landing zone

Align a bucket of balls (avg. bucket is 40 balls) into 2 parallel lines 20 balls per line and stop pitch shots inside 9 Stop Zones. Count the number of successful stops.

Short Game26 min
Diagram for Pitch | Parallel Ball Lines | 9 Stop Zones
1

Place 36 balls in 2 lines of 18 balls each, about 1 foot apart.

2

Set up 9 stop zones on the green using markers, arranged in 3 groups of 3 zones.

3

Hit 4 pitch shots into each stop zone, for a total of 36 shots.

4

Start at the first stop zone and hit 4 shots from the first ball line, aiming for that zone.

5

Switch to the second ball line and hit 4 shots at the next stop zone.

6

Keep switching lines and zones until all 36 shots are done.

7

A shot is a success if the ball stops in the target zone.

8

Count successful shots and enter score in the app, out of 36 attempts.

Scoring benchmarks
Repetitions36
Handicap+9+5+151219273654
Score312926221713963

Week 12 – Module

4 days scheduled

Thread the gap: pitch through a narrow landing zone. Thread the gap and precision from tough lie. Focus on Distance Control, Precision, Aim. This module is for Short Game, specifically working on Pitch.

D1

Day 45

Pitch | Parallel Ball Lines | 9 Stop Zones

Program: Thread the gap: pitch through a narrow landing zone

Up to 5 players compete to stop a pitch shot in the stop zone(s). The player with the most points at the end wins the challenge. Up to 80 balls are needed.

Short Game26 min
Diagram for Pitch | Parallel Ball Lines | 9 Stop Zones
1

Set up 9 stop zones on the green using markers, buckets, tees, or string.

2

Place 4 lines of 9 balls off the green, with each ball 1 foot apart. Keep each line 5 yards apart and between 30 and 60 yards from the hole.

3

Hit 36 pitch shots total, 4 shots for each of the 9 stop zones.

4

Start at any ball line. Hit 4 balls toward the first stop zone. Repeat for each stop zone, hitting 4 balls per zone.

5

After each shot, see if the ball stopped in the right zone. Count balls that stopped inside the correct zone.

6

Keep ball positions and distance the same. Only change your target zone after every 4 shots.

7

After all 36 shots, count the number of successful shots out of 36 and enter your score in the app.

Scoring benchmarks
Repetitions36
Handicap+9+5+151219273654
Score3129262218141063
D2

Day 46

Long irons (4,3,2) | Left-to-R and Right-to-L Shot

Program: Improve Long Iron Accuracy

Produce left-to-right and right-to-left shots using long irons only. Hit one bucket of ~50 balls.

Driving Range31 min
Diagram for Long irons (4,3,2) | Left-to-R and Right-to-L Shot
1

Pick one target suitable for long irons (4, 3, 2).

2

Hit 36 shots using your long irons (4, 3, and 2 irons).

3

Hit 18 shots curving left-to-right and 18 shots curving right-to-left, all towards the same target.

4

Keep the same stance and setup for every shot.

5

Try to make the ball land close to the target.

6

Count each shot that lands and stays near the target as a success.

7

Add up your total successful shots and enter your score in the app, out of 36 attempts.

Scoring benchmarks
Repetitions36
Handicap+9+5+151219273654
Score3129272318141074
D3

Day 47

Long irons (4,3,2) | 3 Landing Zones

Program: Improve Long Iron Accuracy

Hit 15 balls to each landing zone using long irons only. Hit one bucket of ~50 balls. Count total number of successful shots.

Driving Range31 min
Diagram for Long irons (4,3,2) | 3 Landing Zones
1

Pick one flag or target for long irons (4, 3, or 2 iron).

2

Mark three landing zones about 10 yards/meters apart around the flag using cones, buckets, or markers.

3

Hit 36 shots, split into three groups of 12 shots.

4

For the first 12 shots, aim for Landing Zone

5

For the next 12 shots, aim for Landing Zone

6

For the last 12 shots, aim for Landing Zone

7

Switch between 4, 3, and 2 irons if wanted, but set up the ball the same way each time.

8

Count shots that land and stop in the right landing zone as a success.

9

When finished, add up the successful shots and enter your score in the app, out of 36 attempts.

Scoring benchmarks
Repetitions36
Handicap+9+5+151219273654
Score3129272318141063
D4

Day 48

Long irons (4,3,2) | Ladder Challenge

Program: Improve Long Iron Accuracy

Complete the Ladder Challenge using long irons only. Hit one bucket of ~50 balls.

Driving Range31 min
Diagram for Long irons (4,3,2) | Ladder Challenge
1

Set up one flag target.

2

Place three landing zones in a line, each 8 yards/meters apart, going toward the flag.

3

Hit 36 long iron shots in 3 sets of

4

In each set, aim for the first, then second, then third landing zone in order.

5

The ball must stop within 8 yards/meters of the flag.

6

Use long irons only (4, 3, or 2). Switch clubs during the drill if wanted.

7

Count each shot that lands in the right zone and stops within 8 yards/meters of the flag as a success.

8

After 36 shots, enter the number of successful shots in the app, out of 36 attempts.

Scoring benchmarks
Repetitions36
Handicap+9+5+151219273654
Score3230282520161285