Read Breaks Correctly On Each Long Putt
Read long breaks, for a 13-handicap player, ~15 minutes. Working on distance: long (20+ ft).
Module skill breakdown
Course Flagship Program
We studied the course and made a flagship practice program specifically for Orchard Golf Center. 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
46
Modules
9
Frequency
4 days/week
Putting·Long (20+ ft)
Read Breaks Correctly On Each Long Putt
Difficulty: Intermediate · Module HCP 13.4
Putting·3 ft (1m) only
Reduce Short Misses Through Alignment
Difficulty: Intermediate · Module HCP 12.3
Short Game·Sand
Get Out of Bunker Safely
Difficulty: Beginner · Module HCP 35.0
Short Game·Mixed
Keep Ball Near Hole
Difficulty: Beginner · Module HCP 35.0
Short Game·Bump'n'Run
Master the art of touch: no more long comeback putts
Difficulty: Beginner · Module HCP 35.0
Short Game·Pitch
Feet, hips, shoulders—are you set up for success?
Difficulty: Beginner · Module HCP 22.7
Driving Range·Short irons (9,8)
Control Short Iron Flight
Difficulty: Beginner · Module HCP 35.0
Driving Range·Woods (Hy,5W,3W)
3-Wood Distance Accuracy
Difficulty: Intermediate · Module HCP 17.5
Driving Range·Long irons (4,3,2)
Long Iron Distance Control
Difficulty: Intermediate · Module HCP 17.5
Flagship curriculum
Each module focuses on specific area of the game (Putting, Short Game, Driving Range) for up to two weeks at a time. Follow the curriculum in a given order for best results.
Read long breaks, for a 13-handicap player, ~15 minutes. Working on distance: long (20+ ft).
Module skill breakdown
Position feet correctly, for a 12-handicap player, ~15 minutes. Working on distance: 3 ft (1m) only.
Module skill breakdown
Escape safely, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes. Working on shot: sand.
Module skill breakdown
Keep near hole, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes. Working on shot: mixed.
Module skill breakdown
Feel the green, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes. Working on shot: bump'n'run.
Module skill breakdown
Check clubface, for a 23-handicap player, ~20 minutes. Working on shot: pitch.
Module skill breakdown
Control flight, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes. Working on club: short irons (9,8).
Module skill breakdown
Improve 3-wood accuracy, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes. Working on club: woods (hy,5w,3w).
Module skill breakdown
Improve accuracy, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes. Working on club: long irons (4,3,2).
Module skill breakdown
Program snapshot
Avg HCP focus
13.4
Intermediate
Skill pillars
Distance Control · Visualization · Dispersion · Alignment · Aim · Stroke
Host course
Orchard Golf Center
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
Read Breaks Correctly On Each Long Putt. Sink long putts and read long breaks. Focus on Distance Control, Visualization, Dispersion. This module is for Putting, specifically working on Long (20+ ft).
Day 1
Program: Read Breaks Correctly On Each Long Putt
Stop 5 balls in a row past the hole and short of an alignment stick.
Stand 30 ft (10 m) from the hole. Try to stop the ball past the hole but before the alignment stick, inside a 3 ft (1 m) zone.
Hit 30 putts.
Enter how many putts stopped in the zone, out of 30 attempts.
| Handicap | +9 | +5 | +1 | 5 | 12 | 19 | 27 | 36 | 54 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Score | 30 | 27 | 25 | 23 | 21 | 18 | 17 | 10 | 6 |
Day 2
Program: Read Breaks Correctly On Each Long Putt
Stop the ball between the hole and an alignment stick with your eyes closed.
Hit 10 putts from 25 ft.
Hit 10 putts from 35 ft.
Hit 10 putts from 45 ft.
Count how many putts stopped between the hole and the alignment stick with eyes closed. Enter this score in the app, out of 30 attempts.
| Handicap | +9 | +5 | +1 | 5 | 12 | 19 | 27 | 36 | 54 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Score | 26 | 22 | 20 | 17 | 14 | 11 | 8 | 5 | 2 |
Day 3
Program: Read Breaks Correctly On Each Long Putt
Stop the ball past the hole and short of an alignment stick.
Hit 10 putts from 25 ft or 8 m.
Hit 10 putts from 35 ft or 12 m.
Hit 10 putts from 45 ft or 15 m.
Enter total number of putts that stopped between the hole and the alignment stick, out of 30 attempts, in the app.
| Handicap | +9 | +5 | +1 | 5 | 12 | 19 | 27 | 36 | 54 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Score | 28 | 25 | 22 | 19 | 16 | 13 | 10 | 7 | 3 |
Day 4
Program: Read Breaks Correctly On Each Long Putt
Stop the ball on the fringe. Hit 20 balls.
Hit 10 putts from 20 ft and try to stop the ball on the fringe.
Hit 10 putts from 30 ft.
Hit 10 putts from 40 ft.
Enter total number of putts that stopped on the fringe, out of 30 attempts.
| Handicap | +9 | +5 | +1 | 5 | 12 | 19 | 27 | 36 | 54 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Score | 25 | 22 | 19 | 17 | 15 | 12 | 9 | 6 | 3 |
4 days scheduled
Reduce Short Misses Through Alignment. Align body parallel to line and position feet correctly. Focus on Alignment, Aim, Stroke. This module is for Putting, specifically working on 3 ft (1m) only.
Day 5
Program: Reduce Short Misses Through Alignment
Make 50 putts in a row from in between two alignment sticks and through the ball gate.
Hit 50 putts from 3 ft using two alignment sticks and a ball gate.
Enter score in the app, out of 50 attempts.
| Handicap | +9 | +5 | +1 | 5 | 12 | 19 | 27 | 36 | 54 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Score | 50 | 48 | 45 | 42 | 39 | 35 | 31 | 26 |
Day 6
Program: Reduce Short Misses Through Alignment
Make 50 putts in a row over the chalk starting line.
Hit 50 putts from 3 ft over a chalk starting line.
Draw a straight line on the putting surface.
Enter score in the app, out of 50 attempts.
| Handicap | +9 | +5 | +1 | 5 | 12 | 19 | 27 | 36 | 54 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Score | 50 | 49 | 47 | 43 | 40 | 36 | 31 | 26 |
Day 7
Program: Reduce Short Misses Through Alignment
Make 50 putts in a row, underneath the hanging string line.
Hit 30 putts from 3 ft under a hanging string.
Enter score, out of 30 attempts.
| Handicap | +9 | +5 | +1 | 5 | 12 | 19 | 27 | 36 | 54 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Score | 30 | 29 | 27 | 25 | 22 | 19 | 16 | 13 |
Day 8
Program: Get Out of Bunker Safely
Hit two buckets of balls (avg. bucket is 40 balls) from the sand.
Pick two different spots in the bunker, 40 to 60 yards from the hole.
Put 3 markers in a straight line on the green, about 6 feet apart near the hole.
Hit 36 shots in total: 18 from the first spot and 18 from the second spot.
From the first spot, hit 6 balls at each target, any order.
Do the same from the second spot: 6 balls at each target.
A shot is good if the ball stops near the target.
Count how many balls land close to the targets.
Add up your good shots out of 36 and enter the score in the app.
| Handicap | +9 | +5 | +1 | 5 | 12 | 19 | 27 | 36 | 54 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Score | 30 | 28 | 25 | 22 | 18 | 14 | 10 | 7 | 4 |
4 days scheduled
Get Out of Bunker Safely. Escape safely and land close to pin. Focus on Alignment, Distance Control, Scoring. This module is for Short Game, specifically working on Sand.
Day 9
Program: Get Out of Bunker Safely
Up to 5 players compete to stop a sand shot in the bullseye. The best final score relative to PAR wins the challenge. Up to 80 balls are needed.
Make 4 straight lines of 9 balls each in the sand bunker, with 1 foot between each ball.
Place the lines 3 yards apart from each other, and make sure all balls are between 20 and 40 yards from the hole.
On the green, make two circles: a small circle around the hole (6-foot radius) and a bigger circle (15-foot radius).
Hit 36 balls in total: 12 try for the small circle, 12 try for the big circle but outside the small, 12 can land anywhere on the green.
Hit the first 12 balls aiming for the small circle.
Hit the next 12 balls aiming for the big circle but outside the small one.
Hit the last 12 balls onto the green without worrying where they end up.
Count each ball that stops where it is supposed to for that round.
Add up how many balls landed in the right spots out of 36 tries and enter your score in the app.
| Handicap | +9 | +5 | +1 | 5 | 12 | 19 | 27 | 36 | 54 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Score | 33 | 31 | 28 | 24 | 19 | 15 | 11 | 7 | 4 |
Day 10
Program: Get Out of Bunker Safely
Up to 5 players compete to stop a sand shot closest to the multiple target(s). The player with the most points at the end wins the challenge. One bucket of balls per player is needed.
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.
Put the piles in the sand, between 20 and 40 yards/meters from the hole, but not on the green.
Set up 3 target flags in different spots around the hole.
Split 36 shots into 3 groups of 12, with each group aiming at a different flag.
Start at any pile and hit 12 shots trying to get the ball close to the first target.
For the next 12 shots, choose any pile and aim at the second target.
For the last 12 shots, choose any pile and aim at the third target.
Count a shot as a success if the ball stops within 3 yards/meters of the flag.
Count how many successes out of 36 shots and enter the score in the app.
| Handicap | +9 | +5 | +1 | 5 | 12 | 19 | 27 | 36 | 54 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Score | 30 | 28 | 26 | 22 | 18 | 14 | 10 | 6 | 4 |
Day 11
Program: Get Out of Bunker Safely
Align a bucket of balls in the sand (avg. bucket is 40 balls) into 2 perpendicular lines 20 balls per line and stop sand shots inside Bullseye. Count the number of balls in the inner and outer Bullseye.
Arrange 36 balls in 2 straight lines in the sand, 18 balls in each line, balls 1 foot apart, lines 5 to 10 yards apart.
Mark two circle targets on the green: inner Bullseye 6-foot radius, outer Bullseye 15-foot radius around the hole.
Hit all 36 balls from the sand aiming for the target circles on the green.
Hit 3 balls from one line, then 3 from the other line, repeat until all 36 are hit.
Balls inside the inner Bullseye count as 'birdie', balls inside the outer (but outside inner) count as 'par'.
Count total balls in the Bullseye circles as your score, enter the number out of 36 attempts.
| Handicap | +9 | +5 | +1 | 5 | 12 | 19 | 27 | 36 | 54 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Score | 32 | 30 | 28 | 25 | 20 | 16 | 12 | 8 | 5 |
Day 12
Program: Get Out of Bunker Safely
Hit two buckets of balls (avg. bucket is 40 balls) from the sand.
Find two spots in the bunker, each 5–20 yards from the hole.
Put a target on the green for the first spot.
Hit 18 shots from the first bunker spot, changing the target every 3 shots (pick 6 spots).
Move to the second bunker spot and do the same: 18 shots, change target every 3 shots (6 targets).
Try to get the ball as close as possible to each target.
Count a shot as success if it stops within 3 feet of the target.
Add your total successful shots out of 36 and enter score in the app.
| Handicap | +9 | +5 | +1 | 5 | 12 | 19 | 27 | 36 | 54 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Score | 30 | 28 | 25 | 20 | 15 | 12 | 8 | 5 | 3 |
4 days scheduled
Keep Ball Near Hole. Make par and keep near hole. Focus on Scoring, Distance Control, Visualization. This module is for Short Game, specifically working on Mixed.
Day 13
Program: Keep Ball Near Hole
Up to 5 players play easy-difficulty 9 hole ‘PAR 2’ DIY course. Best final score wins.
Set up 9 holes in different places around the chipping area, like sand, sloped ground, rough, or deep rough.
Put 4 balls at each hole, one for each player.
Each ball spot is a PAR 2 hole. Chip or pitch the ball onto the green, then putt until the ball goes in.
Play all 9 holes, hitting one shot to the green and putting until you finish the hole.
Repeat the 9-hole course 4 times for a total of 36 shots.
Count how many shots were used for each hole, compare to PAR 2, and keep score (lower score is better).
When finished, enter how many times you completed holes at or below the expected score out of 36 attempts in the app.
| Handicap | +9 | +5 | +1 | 5 | 12 | 19 | 27 | 36 | 54 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Score | 30 | 28 | 26 | 22 | 18 | 14 | 10 | 6 | 4 |
Day 14
Program: Keep Ball Near Hole
Make a DIY 9 hole easy-difficulty course. Every hole is PAR 2. Count the score.
Place 9 balls in different spots around the chipping green like light rough, sand, or short grass 20 to 40 yards from the hole.
Treat each ball as a PAR 2 hole. Hit one wedge shot to the green, then try to putt the ball into the hole.
Finish each ball before starting the next one.
Repeat this process 4 times for a total of 36 shots.
Count how many strokes it takes for each hole.
Count how many holes you finish in 2 strokes or fewer. After finishing, enter your total successful holes out of 36.
| Handicap | +9 | +5 | +1 | 5 | 12 | 19 | 27 | 36 | 54 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Score | 26 | 24 | 22 | 19 | 16 | 13 | 10 | 7 | 4 |
Day 15
Program: Keep Ball Near Hole
Up to 5 players play easy-difficulty 9 hole ‘PAR 2’ DIY course. Best final score wins.
Set up 9 holes in different easy spots like sand or rough.
Hit 4 shots at each hole (total 36 shots).
Keep the ball setup the same for each shot.
At each hole, use one wedge shot onto the green and finish with putts if needed.
Try to finish each hole in 2 shots or less.
Count each hole finished in 2 shots or less as a success.
After 36 shots, count total successful holes and enter the total out of 36 attempts.
| Handicap | +9 | +5 | +1 | 5 | 12 | 19 | 27 | 36 | 54 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Score | 30 | 29 | 27 | 24 | 20 | 16 | 12 | 8 | 5 |
Day 16
Program: Keep Ball Near Hole
Up to 5 players play easy-difficulty 9 hole ‘PAR 2’ DIY course. Best final score wins.
Set up 9 short holes around the practice area. Put one ball per player on different lies like sand, rough, and slopes.
Each hole is a PAR 2 challenge.
Play the 9 holes two times. Take 2 shots per hole each time. This means 36 shots total.
At each hole, hit your wedge or short shot to the green, then putt until you finish the hole.
Go to the next hole when you finish. Do this for all 9 holes, two times.
Count each hole finished in 2 shots or fewer as a success.
Add the number of successful holes. Enter your score in the app out of 36 attempts.
| Handicap | +9 | +5 | +1 | 5 | 12 | 19 | 27 | 36 | 54 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Score | 30 | 28 | 26 | 22 | 18 | 14 | 10 | 7 | 4 |
4 days scheduled
Keep Ball Near Hole. Make par and keep near hole. Focus on Scoring, Distance Control, Visualization. This module is for Short Game, specifically working on Mixed.
Day 17
Program: Keep Ball Near Hole
Make a DIY 9 hole easy-difficulty course. Every hole is PAR 2. Count the score.
Set up 9 balls in easy spots around the short game area like sand traps and rough. Each ball is its own hole with par
For each ball, hit a wedge shot to the green and putt to finish the hole in as few shots as possible.
After each hole, move to the next ball and do the same until all 9 holes are done.
Do the 9-hole course 4 times, changing ball spots a bit each time, so you have 36 tries.
Add up all your shots for the 36 tries. Par total is
Mark a hole as a success if you finish it in 2 shots or less.
At the end, enter your number of successful holes out of 36 in the app.
| Handicap | +9 | +5 | +1 | 5 | 12 | 19 | 27 | 36 | 54 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Score | 30 | 28 | 26 | 23 | 18 | 14 | 10 | 7 | 4 |
Day 18
Program: Keep Ball Near Hole
Make a DIY 9 hole easy-difficulty course. Every hole is PAR 2. Count the score.
Set up 9 balls in easy spots around the green like sand, sloped rough, and deep rough. Each ball is a hole. Par is
Hit your chip or pitch shot, then putt to finish each hole.
Play all 9 holes once (18 shots total).
Do the 9 holes two more times, change ball spots each round (36 shots total).
Count the strokes for each hole. Try to stay at or below 18 strokes per round.
Count how many holes you did at par 2 or better.
Enter the number of successful holes (par or better) out of 36 attempts in the app.
| Handicap | +9 | +5 | +1 | 5 | 12 | 19 | 27 | 36 | 54 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Score | 31 | 29 | 27 | 23 | 18 | 14 | 10 | 7 | 4 |
Day 19
Program: Master the art of touch: no more long comeback putts
Align a bucket of balls next to the green (avg. bucket is 40 balls) into 10 equal perpendicular piles of 4 balls and stop bump-n-run shots close to multiple targets. Count the number of successes.
Arrange 40 balls into 10 piles with 4 balls in each pile. Set the piles in two lines that cross each other near the green. The two lines should be 6 yards apart. Each pile in a line is 2 yards from the next pile.
Pick 3 target flags on the green. Space the targets 6 feet apart in a line or triangle so each one can be aimed at.
Hit 36 bump-and-run shots, in 3 sets of 12 shots. For each set, aim all 12 shots at one of the target flags (Zone 1, Zone 2, Zone 3).
Start at any pile and try to hit the ball so it lands inside a 10-foot circle around the chosen target. Do this for 12 shots, then move to the next target and do it again, until all 36 shots are done.
Use different piles as you like for variety, but always set up the same way for each shot.
Count each shot that stops inside the 10-foot circle as a success.
After all shots, count total successes and enter score in the app, out of 36 attempts.
| Handicap | +9 | +5 | +1 | 5 | 12 | 19 | 27 | 36 | 54 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Score | 31 | 29 | 26 | 22 | 17 | 13 | 9 | 6 | 3 |
Day 20
Program: Master the art of touch: no more long comeback putts
Align a bucket of balls next to the green (avg. bucket is 40 balls) into 2 parallel lines 20 balls per line and stop bump-n-run shots inside 9 Stop Zones. Count the number of successful stops.
Place two parallel lines of balls beside the green. Each line has 18 balls spaced 1 foot apart. The lines are 5 to 10 yards apart.
On the green, mark 9 stop zones using tees, string, or buckets. Arrange the zones in 3 rows of 3, spaced evenly.
Hit 36 bump-n-run shots. Divide them into 9 groups of 4 shots.
Hit 4 shots from one ball line toward Stop Zone
Try to stop each ball in that zone.
Switch to the other ball line and hit 4 shots toward Stop Zone
Keep switching ball lines and hit 4 shots at each stop zone in order (Zone 1 to Zone 9).
Count every ball that stops in the right stop zone as a success.
Add total successful stops and enter the score in the app, out of 36 attempts.
| Handicap | +9 | +5 | +1 | 5 | 12 | 19 | 27 | 36 | 54 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Score | 32 | 30 | 28 | 25 | 20 | 16 | 12 | 8 | 5 |
4 days scheduled
Master the art of touch: no more long comeback putts. Master touch and feel the green. Focus on Distance Control, Dispersion, Precision. This module is for Short Game, specifically working on Bump'n'Run.
Day 21
Program: Master the art of touch: no more long comeback putts
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 22
Program: Master the art of touch: no more long comeback putts
Up to 5 players compete to stop bump-n-run shot inside the quadrant(s). The player with the most points wins the challenge. One bucket of balls per player is needed.
Prepare 36 balls and make 4 piles of 9 balls each.
Put each pile in a different spot, 1 to 10 yards from the green and 5 to 30 yards from the hole.
Mark 4 areas on the green using string or tees, each area should be about 6 feet across.
Hit 36 bump-n-run shots, trying to land 9 balls in each area.
Start from one pile, aim at one area, and hit all 9 balls. Move to the next pile and area.
Keep going until all 36 shots are done, 9 shots per area.
Count how many balls stopped in the target area each time.
After all 36 shots, enter how many successes out of 36 in the app.
| Handicap | +9 | +5 | +1 | 5 | 12 | 19 | 27 | 36 | 54 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Score | 31 | 29 | 27 | 23 | 18 | 14 | 10 | 7 | 4 |
Day 23
Program: Feet, hips, shoulders—are you set up for success?
Hit two buckets of balls (avg. bucket is 40 balls) from the flat rough grass.
Set up 3 targets on the green, 6 feet apart in a straight line. These are Target A (closest), Target B (middle), and Target C (farthest).
From rough ground 30 to 60 yards away, place the ball and get ready to pitch at the targets.
Hit 36 pitch shots in total, split into 3 groups of 12 shots.
Aim the first 12 shots at Target A, trying to land and stop the ball inside that area.
Aim the next 12 shots at Target B, trying to land and stop the ball inside that area.
Aim the last 12 shots at Target C, trying to land and stop the ball inside that area.
Keep everything else the same each time, only change which target you aim at.
Count a shot as a success if the ball lands and stops inside the correct target area.
Enter the number of successful shots in the app, out of 36 attempts.
| Handicap | +9 | +5 | +1 | 5 | 12 | 19 | 27 | 36 | 54 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Score | 30 | 28 | 25 | 21 | 16 | 12 | 9 | 6 | 3 |
Day 24
Program: Feet, hips, shoulders—are you set up for success?
Up to 5 players hit two buckets of balls (avg. bucket is 40 balls) from the sloped fairway; one bucket with balls above feet level, and one bucket with balls below feet level.
Put 36 balls into 3 piles of 12 balls each.
Put 3 target zones on the green in a straight line, about 6 feet apart.
Pick one sloped fairway spot to shoot from (above feet or below feet).
Hit 12 shots to the first target zone.
Hit 12 shots to the second zone.
Hit 12 shots to the third zone. For each shot, count how many balls land and stay in the correct target zone. When done, count successful shots out of 36 and enter the score in the app.
| Handicap | +9 | +5 | +1 | 5 | 12 | 19 | 27 | 36 | 54 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Score | 32 | 30 | 28 | 25 | 20 | 16 | 12 | 8 | 5 |
4 days scheduled
Feet, hips, shoulders—are you set up for success?. Get square for strike and set up for success. Focus on Alignment, Distance Control, Accuracy. This module is for Short Game, specifically working on Pitch.
Day 25
Program: Feet, hips, shoulders—are you set up for success?
Up to 5 players hit two buckets of balls (avg. bucket is 40 balls) from the flat fairway surface.
Make 3 piles with 12 golf balls in each pile.
Mark 3 target zones on the green, each about 6 feet apart and about 2 feet wide.
Pitch all shots from 30 to 40 yards away on flat grass.
Use the first pile and hit balls at the first target zone.
Use the second pile and hit balls at the second target zone.
Use the last pile and hit balls at the third target zone.
Count the balls that land and stop in the target zone.
After all shots, count how many landed in the zones and enter your score in the app out of 36 attempts.
| Handicap | +9 | +5 | +1 | 5 | 12 | 19 | 27 | 36 | 54 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Score | 30 | 28 | 25 | 20 | 16 | 12 | 9 | 6 | 4 |
Day 26
Program: Feet, hips, shoulders—are you set up for success?
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 |
Day 27
Program: Feet, hips, shoulders—are you set up for success?
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. One bucket of balls per player is needed.
Place 10 piles of balls in two lines that cross each other, with 5 piles in each line, spaced 3 yards apart.
Put these piles on grass, 30 to 60 yards from the hole.
On the green, mark 9 clear stop zones using buckets, string, or tees, spaced evenly.
Hit 36 pitch shots, aiming 4 shots at each of the 9 stop zones.
From any pile, hit 4 balls trying to stop them in the first zone.
After 4 shots, aim at the next zone and hit 4 more shots, repeating for each zone.
Keep hitting 4 shots per stop zone until all 9 zones are done (total 36 shots).
Count each ball that stops in the target zone as a success.
After all shots, add the number of 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 | 22 | 18 | 14 | 10 | 7 | 4 |
Day 28
Program: Feet, hips, shoulders—are you set up for success?
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 |
4 days scheduled
Feet, hips, shoulders—are you set up for success?. Get square for strike and set up for success. Focus on Alignment, Distance Control, Accuracy. This module is for Short Game, specifically working on Pitch.
Day 29
Program: Feet, hips, shoulders—are you set up for success?
Align a bucket of balls (avg. bucket is 40 balls) into 10 equal perpendicular piles of 4 balls and stop pitch shots inside 9 Stop Zones. Count the number of successful stops.
Arrange 36 balls into 9 piles with 4 balls in each pile. Put the piles in two straight lines, 5 to 10 yards/meters apart. Keep about 2 yards/meters between each pile. Place all piles about 30 to 40 yards/meters from the hole.
On the green, mark 9 separate stop zones using buckets, string, or tees. Make sure these zones are spread evenly around the hole.
Hit 4 pitch shots to each of the 9 stop zones. This makes 36 shots in total.
Hit shots by switching between piles and zones in order. For example, do 4 shots to zone 1, then 4 shots to zone 2, and continue until each zone has 4 shots.
Count each ball that stops inside the right stop zone as a success.
When finished, total the number of successful stops and enter your score in the app, out of 36 attempts.
| Handicap | +9 | +5 | +1 | 5 | 12 | 19 | 27 | 36 | 54 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Score | 30 | 28 | 25 | 21 | 16 | 12 | 9 | 6 | 4 |
Day 30
Program: Feet, hips, shoulders—are you set up for success?
Align a bucket of balls (avg. bucket is 40 balls) into 10 equal perpendicular piles of 4 balls and stop pitch shots inside the Bullseye. Count the number of balls in the inner and outer Bullseye.
Place two string circles on the green: an inner Bullseye circle with a 6-foot (2-meter) radius and an outer Bullseye circle with a 15-foot (5-meter) radius around the hole.
Set up 10 piles of 4 balls each (total 40 balls) at 30 to 60 yards from the hole in two lines. Each line has 5 piles spaced about 5 to 10 yards apart. Piles in each line are 2 yards apart.
Hit a total of 36 pitch shots, divided into two groups of 18 shots each, alternating between the two lines of piles.
From each pile, hit 2 pitch shots trying to land the ball inside the inner or outer Bullseye on the green.
Each ball that stops inside the inner Bullseye counts as a birdie. Each ball inside the outer Bullseye but outside the inner circle counts as a par. Balls outside the outer circle are misses.
Keep hitting until you finish 36 shots, switching piles for variety. Enter your score in the app out of 36 attempts.
| Handicap | +9 | +5 | +1 | 5 | 12 | 19 | 27 | 36 | 54 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Score | 30 | 28 | 25 | 22 | 18 | 14 | 10 | 7 | 4 |
Day 31
Program: Feet, hips, shoulders—are you set up for success?
Up to 5 players hit two buckets of balls (avg. bucket is 40 balls) from the flat deep rough and other extreme grass types.
Put 3 target zones on the green: left, center, right. Each 5 feet apart.
Put 12 balls in a pile, 30-60 yards from the hole, in deep rough.
Hit 12 shots trying to land in Zone A.
Hit 12 shots trying to land in Zone B.
Hit 12 shots trying to land in Zone C.
Keep balls in the same spot and rough for all shots.
Count each ball that lands and stays in the right zone.
After 36 shots, enter your number of successes into the app, out of 36 attempts.
| Handicap | +9 | +5 | +1 | 5 | 12 | 19 | 27 | 36 | 54 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Score | 30 | 28 | 25 | 22 | 17 | 13 | 9 | 6 | 4 |
Day 32
Program: Control Short Iron Flight
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 |
4 days scheduled
Control Short Iron Flight. Control flight and stop missing greens. Focus on Precision, Mechanics, Trajectory. This module is for Driving Range, specifically working on Short irons (9,8).
Day 33
Program: Control Short Iron Flight
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: Control Short Iron Flight
Produce low/mid/high shots using short irons only. Hit one bucket of ~50 balls.
Pick one target suitable for short irons (9 or 8 iron).
Use the same ball setup and position for all shots.
Hit 36 shots in 3 groups of 12: 12 low shots, 12 mid shots, and 12 high shots, all aimed at the same target.
Try to make each shot fly at the correct height: low, mid, or high.
Count shots that land close and stop near the target as successes.
After all 36 shots, total 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 | 32 | 30 | 28 | 25 | 20 | 15 | 12 | 8 | 5 |
Day 35
Program: Control Short Iron Flight
Work only on backswing using short irons only. Hit one bucket of ~50 balls.
Pick one flag or target on the range suitable for short irons (9 or 8).
Hit 36 shots using only short irons (9 or 8), focusing solely on backswing.
Use at most two backswing thoughts or tasks to produce any ball flight pattern.
Set up the same for each shot, using the same swing thoughts.
After each shot, observe the ball flight relative to the target.
Finish all 36 shots, switching irons if desired. At the end, total the number of successful shots and enter your score in the app.
| Handicap | +9 | +5 | +1 | 5 | 12 | 19 | 27 | 36 | 54 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Score | 31 | 29 | 27 | 23 | 19 | 15 | 11 | 7 | 4 |
Day 36
Program: Control Short Iron Flight
Work only on takeaway using short irons only. Hit one bucket of ~50 balls.
Set up a single target suitable for your 8 or 9 iron.
Hit 36 shots aiming exclusively at this target.
Focus on your takeaway, working on at most two takeaway thoughts or tasks to influence the ball flight.
Keep your setup and stance consistent throughout the drill.
After each shot, check if the ball lands near the target.
Count the shots that land near the target as successes.
After 36 shots, enter your number of successes in the app out of 36 attempts.
| Handicap | +9 | +5 | +1 | 5 | 12 | 19 | 27 | 36 | 54 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Score | 30 | 28 | 25 | 22 | 18 | 14 | 11 | 7 | 4 |
4 days scheduled
Control Short Iron Flight. Control flight and stop missing greens. Focus on Precision, Mechanics, Trajectory. This module is for Driving Range, specifically working on Short irons (9,8).
Day 37
Program: Control Short Iron Flight
Work only on downswing using short irons only. Hit one bucket of ~50 balls.
Pick a flag or target on the driving range suitable for short irons (9 or 8).
Take 36 shots using only the 9 or 8 iron.
Focus solely on your downswing, using at most two swing thoughts or tasks to control the ball flight.
Aim at the same single target for all 36 shots.
Count each ball that lands and stays near the target as a success.
Add up the number of successful shots out of 36 and enter the score in the app.
| Handicap | +9 | +5 | +1 | 5 | 12 | 19 | 27 | 36 | 54 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Score | 31 | 29 | 27 | 24 | 19 | 15 | 11 | 7 | 4 |
Day 38
Program: Control Short Iron Flight
Work only on impact and follow through using short irons only. Hit one bucket of ~50 balls.
Pick a flag or marker on the range suitable for your 8- or 9-iron shots.
Hit 36 shots, all aiming at the same target.
Focus on good contact and smooth swings with your 8- or 9-iron.
Set up the ball the same way every time.
After completing all 36 shots, count how many balls landed within a 5-foot area around the target.
Enter your score out of 36 attempts.
| Handicap | +9 | +5 | +1 | 5 | 12 | 19 | 27 | 36 | 54 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Score | 29 | 27 | 25 | 22 | 18 | 14 | 10 | 7 | 4 |
Day 39
Program: Control Short Iron Flight
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 |
Day 40
Program: 3-Wood Distance Accuracy
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
3-Wood Distance Accuracy. Reduce spread and improve 3-wood accuracy. Focus on Precision, Distance Control, Dispersion. This module is for Driving Range, specifically working on Woods (Hy,5W,3W).
Day 41
Program: 3-Wood Distance Accuracy
Produce left-to-right and right-to-left shots using woods only. Hit one bucket of ~50 balls.
Pick a target flag or marker at a good distance for woods (using a hybrid, 5-wood, or 3-wood).
Hit 36 shots in total: 18 shots curving left-to-right and 18 shots curving right-to-left toward the same target.
Keep your setup consistent for all shots and focus on controlling the ball flight direction and curve.
Count every shot that finishes at or near the target as a success.
Add up your successful shots out of 36 and enter your score in the app.
| Handicap | +9 | +5 | +1 | 5 | 12 | 19 | 27 | 36 | 54 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Score | 30 | 28 | 25 | 22 | 18 | 14 | 10 | 7 | 4 |
Day 42
Program: 3-Wood Distance Accuracy
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: 3-Wood Distance Accuracy
Discover strengths amongst woods a go-to shots and clubs worth utilizing. Hit one bucket of ~50 balls.
Set up 3 flags far apart in a field (at least 30 yards between them).
Hit 36 shots, split into 3 groups of 12 shots.
Use 4 clubs: Hybrid, 5-Wood, 3-Wood, and Driver. Each group uses the same club, aimed at one target.
Assign one club for each target. Hit 12 shots per club, trying to get close to its flag.
Start with Hybrid at Target 1, then 5-Wood at Target 2, then 3-Wood or Driver at Target
Count a shot as “success” if it is within 15 yards of the flag.
Add the total successful shots out of 36 and enter the score in the app.
| Handicap | +9 | +5 | +1 | 5 | 12 | 19 | 27 | 36 | 54 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Score | 33 | 31 | 28 | 24 | 20 | 15 | 12 | 8 | 5 |
Day 44
Program: Long Iron Distance Control
Complete the Ladder Challenge using long irons only. Hit one bucket of ~50 balls.
Set up one flag target.
Place three landing zones in a line, each 8 yards/meters apart, going toward the flag.
Hit 36 long iron shots in 3 sets of
In each set, aim for the first, then second, then third landing zone in order.
The ball must stop within 8 yards/meters of the flag.
Use long irons only (4, 3, or 2). Switch clubs during the drill if wanted.
Count each shot that lands in the right zone and stops within 8 yards/meters of the flag as a success.
After 36 shots, enter the number of successful shots in the app, out of 36 attempts.
| Handicap | +9 | +5 | +1 | 5 | 12 | 19 | 27 | 36 | 54 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Score | 32 | 30 | 28 | 25 | 20 | 16 | 12 | 8 | 5 |
2 days scheduled
Long Iron Distance Control. Reduce misses and control distance. Focus on Distance Control, Trajectory, Scoring. This module is for Driving Range, specifically working on Long irons (4,3,2).
Day 45
Program: Long Iron Distance Control
Produce left-to-right and right-to-left shots using long irons only. Hit one bucket of ~50 balls.
Pick one target suitable for long irons (4, 3, 2).
Hit 36 shots using your long irons (4, 3, and 2 irons).
Hit 18 shots curving left-to-right and 18 shots curving right-to-left, all towards the same target.
Keep the same stance and setup for every shot.
Try to make the ball land close to the target.
Count each shot that lands and stays near the target as a success.
Add up your total successful shots and enter your score in the app, out of 36 attempts.
| Handicap | +9 | +5 | +1 | 5 | 12 | 19 | 27 | 36 | 54 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Score | 31 | 29 | 27 | 23 | 18 | 14 | 10 | 7 | 4 |
Day 46
Program: Long Iron Distance Control
Hit 15 balls to each landing zone using long irons only. Hit one bucket of ~50 balls. Count total number of successful shots.
Pick one flag or target for long irons (4, 3, or 2 iron).
Mark three landing zones about 10 yards/meters apart around the flag using cones, buckets, or markers.
Hit 36 shots, split into three groups of 12 shots.
For the first 12 shots, aim for Landing Zone
For the next 12 shots, aim for Landing Zone
For the last 12 shots, aim for Landing Zone
Switch between 4, 3, and 2 irons if wanted, but set up the ball the same way each time.
Count shots that land and stop in the right landing zone as a success.
When finished, add up the 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 | 6 | 3 |