12 Week Flagship Program for Pentland

Find a rough area with a slope where the ball is above your feet, 30 to 40 yards from the hole.

Place three targets in a line on the green, about 5 feet apart.

Hit 36 pitch shots: 18 with the ball above your feet, 18 with it below your feet.

For each slope, hit 6 shots at each target.

Hit 6 balls at the first target, 6 at the second, 6 at the third, with the ball above your feet.

Switch to the slope where the ball is below your feet and do the same.

Try to land each ball close and stopped near each target for a success.

Count how many balls stopped inside the target zones and enter the number out of 36 attempts.

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.

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.

Find a place on the uphill slope, 30 to 40 yards from the hole, to hit all shots.

Put a target (like a pin or club) at the hole or a visible spot on the green.

Split 36 shots into 2 groups of

Hit 18 balls from the uphill slope, trying to stop them close to the target.

Move to a similar place on the downhill slope at the same distance.

Hit 18 balls from the downhill slope at the same target.

Count how many balls stop in the chosen scoring area around the target (example: within 3 feet).

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

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.

Pick a place on the fairway where the ball is above your feet and about 30 to 40 yards from the hole.

Put 18 balls in a pile on your side at this spot.

Pick a target on the green and keep it the same for the first 6 shots.

Hit 6 pitch shots trying to get close to the target from the above-feet slope.

Change the target after every 6 shots. Do this 3 times for a total of 18 shots from this spot.

Move to a place where the ball is below your feet, again 30 to 40 yards from the hole.

Put 18 more balls in a pile at this new spot.

Do exactly the same as before: 6 shots per target, 3 targets, 18 shots total.

Count a shot as a success if the ball stops very close to the target.

After 36 shots, add up the number of successful shots and enter the score in the app out of 36 attempts.

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.

Set up 3 target zones on the green at 5, 12, and 20 yards from where the balls will be hit. Mark each zone with cones.

Place 36 balls in 3 groups of 12 balls each.

Hit 12 balls to try to land them in the 5 yard zone.

Hit 12 balls to try to land them in the 12 yard zone.

Hit 12 balls to try to land them in the 20 yard zone. Enter your score in the app, out of 36 attempts.

Do not change your ball position or stance during the test.

Count each ball that lands and stays inside the right target zone as a success.

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.

Set up 10 piles of balls in two lines, making a cross. Each line has 5 piles. Piles are 3 yards or meters apart and are between 5 and 40 yards or meters from the hole on grass.

On the green, use sticks, clubs, or string to mark 3 landing zones in a straight line, spaced 3 feet or 1 meter apart.

There are 36 flop shots in total. Divide them into 3 groups of 12 shots, aiming each group at a different landing zone.

Pick any pile to start. Hit each shot, trying to land the ball in the right zone.

After 12 shots to the first zone, do 12 shots to the next zone, then finish with 12 shots to the last zone.

Count the number of balls that land and stop in the correct zone.

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

Make 3 target areas on the green: Left, Center, and Right. Each should be about 4 feet wide.

Put 3 piles of balls on a flat fairway, 15 to 20 yards from the hole. Space them so shots come from different angles.

Hit 36 flop shots: 12 at the Left zone, 12 at the Center zone, 12 at the Right zone.

Take shots from different piles, but set up the ball the same way each time.

Check if the ball stops inside the zone aimed for.

Count how many balls stop inside the correct zone.

When done, add up the number of balls in the zones and enter your score in the app, out of 36 attempts.

Put 18 balls in one bucket for shots above your feet, and 18 balls in another bucket for shots below your feet.

On the practice green, set up 3 target zones in a row, about 10 to 15 feet from the hole.

Split the 36 balls into 3 groups of 12 balls.

For the first 12 balls, hit from above feet and aim for Target Zone

For the next 12 balls, hit from below feet and aim for Target Zone

For the last 12 balls, switch between above and below feet every 2 balls and aim for Target Zone

Always keep the ball on the correct slope as needed, only change which target zone you aim at as above.

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

When done, count how many successes out of 36 and enter the score in the app.

Set up 10 piles of balls in two lines. Each line has 5 piles, spaced 3 yards or meters apart.

Put these piles on grass, 5 to 20 yards or meters from the hole, but not on the green.

Mark 3 targets near the green, spaced around the hole (left, center, right).

Hit 36 flop shots in total. Make 3 groups of 12 shots.

For the first group, aim at the left target. For the second group, aim at the center target. For the third group, aim at the right target.

Pick any pile to start each group. Hit each ball at the assigned target.

A successful shot is when the ball stops closest to the right target area.

After all 36 shots, count the shots that stopped closest to each target.

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

Place two ball markers on the green, about 10 feet apart.

Choose a spot on the uphill slope, 5 to 20 yards from the hole. Use this spot every time for the test.

Hit 18 flop shots from this spot. Aim at the targets, switching every 3 shots between them until all 18 shots are done.

Move to a spot on the downhill slope, 5 to 20 yards from the hole. Use this spot every time for these shots.

Hit 18 flop shots from the downhill spot. Switch targets every 3 shots until all 18 are done.

Count shots that stop within 3 feet of the marker as successful.

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

Set up two lines of 18 balls each. The lines should cross at a right angle. Each ball is 1 foot apart.

Put two targets on the green, 5 to 10 yards apart. The targets are set 5 to 20 yards away from the ball lines.

Hit 36 flop shots: 18 shots from the first line, 18 shots from the second line.

For each line, split the 18 shots into 3 groups of 6 balls.

For each set of 6 balls, aim at one target. Try to land the ball within 10 feet of the target.

Take turns aiming each set at a different target.

Count each ball that lands within 10 feet of the target as a success.

After all 36 shots, add up successes and enter score in the app, out of 36 attempts.

Divide balls into 3 groups of

Set up 3 target zones on the green: Zone 1, Zone 2, Zone

Start each shot from the flat fairway 5–20 yards from the hole, same ball setup every time.

Hit 12 shots trying to land in Zone

Hit 12 shots trying to land in Zone

Hit 12 shots trying to land in Zone

Enter score in app, out of 36 attempts.

Gather 36 golf balls. Make 3 piles of 6 balls on an uphill slope and 3 piles of 6 balls on a downhill slope, placing them 5 to 30 yards from the hole.

Mark 3 landing zones on the green in a line, each 6 feet apart; label them Zone 1, Zone 2, and Zone

From each uphill pile, hit 6 chip shots aiming for Zone 1, then Zone 2, then Zone

From each downhill pile, hit 6 chip shots aiming for Zone 1, then Zone 2, then Zone

Count a shot as a success if the ball lands and stops in the intended zone.

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

Pick a spot in the rough, on an uphill slope, 5–30 yards from the hole.

Put a target at the hole.

Hit 18 chip shots uphill, trying to stop the ball close to the hole.

Move to a downhill spot in the rough, also 5–30 yards from the hole.

Hit 18 chip shots downhill at the same target.

Every 4 shots, check the results and adjust if needed.

Count a success for every ball that finishes close to the hole (like within 3 feet).

Use the same setup for every shot.

After 36 shots, add up your total successes. Enter score in the app, out of 36 attempts.

Make 8 piles with 5 balls in each pile. Put them on grass, 5 to 30 yards from the hole.

Use tees, string, or markers to make 9 zones on the green in a simple pattern.

Take 36 chip shots in total.

Aim 4 balls at each of the 9 zones.

Hit each shot from a different pile and aim at the next zone.

Try to stop each ball in the right zone.

Count one success for each ball that stops in the correct zone.

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

Make 6 piles of 6 balls each. Put 3 piles above feet level and 3 piles below feet level, 5 to 30 yards from the hole in tough grass or slopes.

Pick a pile from above feet level. Chip 6 balls at a 3-foot target near the hole.

Repeat with the other two above feet piles. Total 18 shots from above feet.

Do the same with the three below feet piles. Chip 6 balls at the target from each pile. Total 18 shots from below feet.

Count balls that stop in the target as successes. Ignore balls outside the target or off the green.

Add up the number of balls in the target out of 36 shots and enter score in the app, out of 36 attempts.

Put 36 balls into 9 piles. Each pile has 4 balls. Put piles 5 to 30 yards from the hole.

Mark 9 target zones on the green.

Try to hit 4 balls into each zone. Do this for all 9 zones.

Always use the same ball setup. Only change which zone is the target.

Count each ball that stops inside the correct zone.

Add up all the successful shots out of

Enter score in the app, out of 36 attempts.

Make two groups of 18 balls; one for balls above feet, one for balls below feet.

Put 3 targets in a straight line on the green, about 6 feet apart.

Hit 36 chip shots total: 18 with balls above feet, 18 with balls below feet.

Split each set of 18 shots into three groups of

Each group of 6 goes to a different target.

With balls above feet, hit 6 shots to each target, keeping ball position the same.

With balls below feet, do the same: 6 shots to each target.

Count any shot that stops within 3 feet of the target as a success.

Count how many successful shots you had. Enter your score out of 36.

Place 36 balls in two lines of 18 each. Put lines 5 to 10 meters apart. Balls in each line are 30 cm apart.

Mark two circles on the green: a small circle with 2 meter radius and a big circle with 5 meter radius around the hole.

Divide the 36 balls into 2 sets of

First set: chip from first line aiming for the small circle.

Second set: chip from second line aiming for the big circle.

Hit 3 to 5 shots from one line, then switch lines, to keep consistent.

Each ball stopping inside the correct circle for that set is a success.

Count successful balls in the right circles and enter score in the app, out of 36 attempts.

Set up 10 piles of golf balls in two lines in the sand. Each line has 5 piles, 4 yards apart, and the lines are 3 yards apart.

Put the piles 20 to 40 yards from the green.

Draw two circles on the green around the hole: one with a 6-foot radius (birdie zone), one with a 15-foot radius (par zone).

Hit 36 sand shots: 18 shots trying for the small circle, 18 shots trying for the bigger circle.

Start at any pile. Hit one shot at a time, aiming for the zone you need.

After 18 shots at the small circle, switch to aiming at the big circle for the last 18 shots.

Count a shot as good if it stops in the target circle. Shots outside the big circle are misses.

Add up how many good shots out of 36 and enter your score in the app, out of 36 attempts.

Make 9 piles with 4 balls each, for a total of 36 balls. Put the piles in two lines on the sand, lines are 5 to 10 yards/meters apart, and place the setup between 5 and 60 yards/meters from the hole.

On the green, mark out 4 equal areas inside a 10-foot (3-meter) circle using string or tees.

Hit 36 sand shots, dividing them so that 9 shots try to stop in each of the 4 marked areas.

Take shots from each pile, trying to land the ball in the current area.

After 9 shots for one area, change to the next area. Keep going until all 36 shots are done.

Count how many balls stop in the correct area.

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

Make 4 piles of 9 balls each in the bunker, spaced 40–60 yards from the hole.

Place 3 target circles on the green, about 6 feet apart in a line from the hole. Label them Target 1 (closest), Target 2 (middle), and Target 3 (farthest).

There are 36 shots. Do 12 shots at each target.

For 12 shots, aim for Target

Next 12 shots, aim for Target

Last 12 shots, aim for Target

Change piles for each shot to get different lies and angles.

The shot counts as a success if it lands and stays inside the right circle.

Enter how many successful shots out of 36 in the app.

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.

Make two straight lines of 18 balls each in the sand, about 1 foot apart in each line, and place the lines 5 to 10 yards apart.

On the green, mark a 10-foot circle around the hole and divide it into 4 equal parts.

Hit 36 sand shots, split into 4 groups of

For each group, aim all 9 shots at one of the 4 parts.

Switch to the other line of balls every 9 shots.

Try to make each ball stop in the right part on the green; count only balls that do.

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

Set up two sand piles 5 yards apart, 40 to 60 yards from the hole.

Hit 18 shots from the first pile, then 18 shots from the second pile.

Mark three landing zones around the hole, each 3 to 5 feet wide.

Try to land 12 shots in each different zone.

Hit 12 shots at the first zone.

Hit 12 shots at the second zone.

Hit 12 shots at the third zone. After all 36 shots, count how many landed and stopped in the right zone for each stage. Enter your total successful shots out of 36 attempts.

Make 9 stop zones on the green. Mark them with tees, string, or buckets. Line up or put them in a grid.

Put 36 balls in 4 rows. Each row has 9 balls, spaced 1 foot apart. Put the rows about 5 yards apart on the grass, between 5 and 20 yards from the green.

Plan to hit 4 balls at each of the 9 stop zones. That is 36 shots.

Start at any row of balls. Hit balls, trying to stop each one in the first stop zone.

After 4 tries at the first zone, go to the next zone and do the same. Keep going until you try all 9 zones.

Count a shot as a success if the ball stops completely inside the target zone.

When all shots are done, count the number of successful shots and enter the score in the app, out of 36 attempts.

Set up three landing zones on the green in a line, 6 feet apart.

Make three piles of 12 balls each at the edge of the green.

Use the first pile to chip balls into the first landing zone, 12 shots.

Use the second pile to chip balls into the second landing zone, 12 shots.

Use the third pile to chip balls into the third landing zone, 12 shots. Count how many balls land and stay in each zone.

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

Set up 3 landing zones on the green, 6 feet apart in a straight line.

Place 3 piles of balls around the chipping area, each pile randomly 5 to 30 yards from the hole. Keep this setup the same.

Divide 36 chip shots into 3 groups of

For the first 12 shots, aim for the first landing zone from any pile.

For the next 12 shots, aim for the second landing zone from any pile.

For the last 12 shots, aim for the third landing zone from any pile.

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

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

Set up 10 piles of balls in two lines. Each line has 5 piles. Lines are 8 yards apart. Piles in each line are 3 yards apart.

Place the piles on grass between 5 and 30 yards from the hole. Keep the same setup.

On the green, mark 9 stop zones using buckets, string, or tees. Zones cover different short chip targets.

Take 36 chip shots in total. Chip 4 balls to each of the 9 zones.

For each shot, chip from any pile. Try to stop the ball in the assigned zone. Chip 4 balls to one zone before moving to the next.

Count each ball that stops in the correct zone as a success.

After 36 shots, count how many were successful. Enter your score out of 36 in the app.

Put 36 balls in one group where you hit from.

Pick one target suitable for long irons (4, 3, 2) and keep your stance the same for every shot.

Use the 4-iron for the first 12 balls, focusing on takeaway and aiming at the target.

Use the 3-iron for the next 12 balls, keeping the same focus and aiming at the same target.

Use the 2-iron for the last 12 balls, maintaining the same focus and target.

Count the shots where the ball goes where you want with the right ball flight.

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

Choose a flag or target to aim at using a long iron (2, 3, or 4 iron).

Put an alignment stick on the ground in front of the target.

Place a cone on each side of the flag, each cone 5% of the total distance to the flag.

Hit 36 shots: 18 curve left-to-right around the stick, 18 curve right-to-left.

Divide shots into 3 groups of 12 shots: first 12 curve left-to-right past the left cone, next 12 curve right-to-left past the right cone, final 12 alternate between both directions.

Set up the ball the same for all shots.

A shot is successful if it passes outside the correct cone and lands within 3 yards of the flag.

Add up the number of successful shots and enter your total out of 36 attempts.

Pick a target on the range for long irons about 150 to 200 yards away.

Prepare 36 balls. Keep ball placement and setup the same each time.

Use long irons only (4, 3, or 2-iron), switching between clubs throughout the 36 shots.

Aim all shots at the same target with a smooth backswing, focusing on at most two backswing thoughts to produce the desired ball flight.

After each shot, check if the ball flies smoothly and goes toward the target.

Count a shot as a success if it matches your backswing and ball flight goals.

When finished, count how many successful shots you made out of 36 and enter your score in the app.

Pick a clear target or flag on the driving range suitable for long irons (4, 3, or 2 iron).

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

Use only long irons (4, 3, or 2 iron) and switch clubs between shots.

Focus on your downswing, working on at most two downswing thoughts or tasks to produce the desired ball flight.

Count how many shots hit the target area and enter your score in the app, out of 36 attempts.

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

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

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

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

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

Set up 3 landing zones on the green, 5 yards apart, near a flag or target. Mark each zone with cones or buckets.

Put 36 balls in one bucket. Hit all shots from the same spot.

Split 36 shots into 3 groups of

First aim for Zone 1, then Zone 2, then Zone

Hit with any wedge (LW, SW, GW, PW), and change clubs if wanted.

Try to land each ball in the zone you are aiming at before moving to the next zone.

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

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

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

Hit 36 wedge shots aiming at the same single target.

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

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

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

Place three landing zones around the flag, each 15 yards/meters apart.

Hit 36 shots using only a driver.

Aim 12 shots at each landing zone.

Start with any zone and hit 12 shots at it.

Move to the next zone and hit 12 shots, then do the same for the last zone.

Count each shot that lands and stays in its zone as a success.

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

Set up a single target flag at a distance where the ball can be seen easily.

Hit 36 shots using a driver, focusing solely on your takeaway.

Concentrate on at most two takeaway thoughts or tasks to produce a consistent ball flight toward the target.

Watch each shot carefully and observe the ball flight.

Count how many shots land and stop near the target.

After all 36 shots, record your total successes out of 36 in the app.

Pick a target about 200 yards away to aim at.

Put the ball on the tee and get ready with your normal driver setup.

Hit 36 driver shots at the target, focusing on at most two backswing thoughts or tasks.

After each shot, assess the ball flight and your control based on your backswing focus.

Count how many shots feel controlled and on target.

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

Pick one target to aim for with your driver.

Make three zones around the target, each zone 25 feet apart, using cones or markers.

Hit 36 drives in total, split into 3 groups of 12 shots.

For the first 12 shots, aim for the first zone.

For the next 12 shots, aim for the second zone.

For the last 12 shots, aim for the third zone and enter your score in the app, out of 36 attempts.

Use any spot to hit from, but keep your ball setup the same.

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

Pick a flag or target to aim for with your driver.

Put three markers on the ground to make landing zones. Put each zone 15 yards/meters apart in a line.

Hit 36 driver shots, divided into three sets of 12 shots.

Try to get all 12 shots in the same zone for each set. First set, aim for zone

Second set, zone

Third set, zone

Hit the balls one at a time, keep each ball inside the current zone.

Finish when 12 balls have landed in each zone (zone 1, then zone 2, then zone 3).

Count every shot that finishes inside the right zone as a success.

At the end, add up successful shots and enter score in the app, out of 36 attempts.

Pick a flag or marker at a good distance for your driver.

Use the same ball setup and stance every time.

Hit 18 shots using a left-to-right ball flight to the flag.

Hit 18 shots using a right-to-left ball flight to the flag.

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

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