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Course Flagship Program

15 Week Flagship Program for Port Macquarie

We studied the course and made a flagship practice program specifically for Port Macquarie. The flagship program is made of multiple modules that focus on different aspects of the game. Follow the drills week by week, then day by day.

Program Snapshot

Weeks

15

Days

59

Modules

9

Frequency

4 days/week

Week 13 days

Putting·9 ft (3m) only

Reduce Missed Lines On All Shots

Difficulty: Intermediate · Module HCP 12.3

Weeks 1–37 days

Short Game·Bump'n'Run

Dial in your touch from the fringe—leave yourself a no-stress putt

Difficulty: Beginner · Module HCP 27.2

Weeks 4–57 days

Driving Range·Long irons (4,3,2)

Control Long Iron Flight

Difficulty: Beginner · Module HCP 35.0

Weeks 5–63 days

Putting·3 ft (1m) only

Reduce Short Misses Through Alignment

Difficulty: Intermediate · Module HCP 12.3

Weeks 6–87 days

Short Game·Bump'n'Run

Master the art of touch: no more long comeback putts

Difficulty: Beginner · Module HCP 26.7

Weeks 8–96 days

Driving Range·Short irons (9,8)

Control Short Iron Flight

Difficulty: Beginner · Module HCP 35.0

Weeks 10–115 days

Putting·3 ft (1m) only

Make Putts Inside 3 Feet Precisely

Difficulty: Expert · Module HCP 2.7

Weeks 11–137 days

Short Game·Sand

How close can you get from a tough lie? Precision test

Difficulty: Beginner · Module HCP 23.5

Weeks 13–157 days

Driving Range·Mid irons (7,6,5)

Improve Mid-Iron Accuracy

Difficulty: Beginner · Module HCP 35.0

Flagship curriculum

How the 15-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.

Week 13 daysDay 13

Reduce Missed Lines On All Shots

Check putter angle, for a 12-handicap player, ~15 minutes. Working on distance: 9 ft (3m) only.

PuttingDifficulty · IntermediateModule HCP 12.3

Module skill breakdown

Alignment
37%
Aim
25%
Precision
12%
Weeks 1–37 daysDay 412

Dial in your touch from the fringe—leave yourself a no-stress putt

Roll to tap-in range, for a 27-handicap player, ~20 minutes. Working on shot: bump'n'run.

Short GameDifficulty · BeginnerModule HCP 27.2

Module skill breakdown

Scoring
31%
Accuracy
29%
Aim
11%
Weeks 4–57 daysDay 1319

Control Long Iron Flight

Stop missing greens, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes. Working on club: long irons (4,3,2).

Driving RangeDifficulty · BeginnerModule HCP 35.0

Module skill breakdown

Precision
33%
Mechanics
19%
Aim
16%
Weeks 5–63 daysDay 2022

Reduce Short Misses Through Alignment

Position feet correctly, for a 12-handicap player, ~15 minutes. Working on distance: 3 ft (1m) only.

PuttingDifficulty · IntermediateModule HCP 12.3

Module skill breakdown

Alignment
37%
Aim
22%
Stroke
13%
Weeks 6–87 daysDay 2330

Master the art of touch: no more long comeback putts

Feel the green, for a 27-handicap player, ~20 minutes. Working on shot: bump'n'run.

Short GameDifficulty · BeginnerModule HCP 26.7

Module skill breakdown

Distance Control
32%
Scoring
19%
Aim
13%
Weeks 8–96 daysDay 3136

Control Short Iron Flight

Control flight, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes. Working on club: short irons (9,8).

Driving RangeDifficulty · BeginnerModule HCP 35.0

Module skill breakdown

Precision
32%
Mechanics
30%
Trajectory
23%
Weeks 10–115 daysDay 3741

Make Putts Inside 3 Feet Precisely

Commit to the stroke, for a 3-handicap player, ~10 minutes. Working on distance: 3 ft (1m) only.

PuttingDifficulty · ExpertModule HCP 2.7

Module skill breakdown

Scoring
38%
Precision
35%
Green Reading
11%
Weeks 11–137 daysDay 4250

How close can you get from a tough lie? Precision test

Thread the gap, for a 24-handicap player, ~20 minutes. Working on shot: sand.

Short GameDifficulty · BeginnerModule HCP 23.5

Module skill breakdown

Precision
31%
Distance Control
25%
Aim
11%
Weeks 13–157 daysDay 5159

Improve Mid-Iron Accuracy

Control distance 150-180, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes. Working on club: mid irons (7,6,5).

Driving RangeDifficulty · BeginnerModule HCP 35.0

Module skill breakdown

Precision
28%
Mechanics
20%
Trajectory
16%

Program snapshot

Avg HCP focus

12.3

Intermediate

Skill pillars

Alignment · Aim · Precision · Stroke · Scoring · Visualization

Host course

Port Macquarie

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

Reduce Missed Lines On All Shots. Square feet to the line and check putter angle. Focus on Alignment, Aim, Precision. This module is for Putting, specifically working on 9 ft (3m) only.

D1

Day 1

Putting Aid: String Line, 10/20

Program: Reduce Missed Lines On All Shots

Make 10 out of 20 putts, underneath the hanging string line.

Putting18 min
Diagram for Putting Aid: String Line, 10/20
1

Hit 30 putts from 9 feet under a hanging string.

2

Enter score in the app, out of 30 attempts.

Scoring benchmarks
Repetitions30
Handicap+9+5+151219273654
Score241916141210863
D2

Day 2

Putting Aid: Alignment Sticks, Ball Gate, 10/20

Program: Reduce Missed Lines On All Shots

Make 10 out of 20 putts from in between two alignment sticks and through the ball gate.

Putting18 min
Diagram for Putting Aid: Alignment Sticks, Ball Gate, 10/20
1

Hit 30 putts from 9 ft (3 m) using two alignment sticks and through the ball gate.

2

Enter score. Total number of putts holed, out of 30 attempts.

Scoring benchmarks
Repetitions30
Handicap+9+5+151219273654
Score241816141210864
D3

Day 3

Putting Aid: Chalk Line, 10/20

Program: Reduce Missed Lines On All Shots

Make 10 out of 20 putts over the chalk starting line.

Putting18 min
Diagram for Putting Aid: Chalk Line, 10/20
1

Hit 30 putts from 9 ft over a chalk line.

2

Draw a straight line to show start line.

3

Enter number of putts holed out of 30 attempts in the app.

Scoring benchmarks
Repetitions30
Handicap+9+5+151219273654
Score23181513119753
D4

Day 4

Bump-n-Run | Parallel Piles | Multiple Targets

Program: Dial in your touch from the fringe—leave yourself a no-stress putt

Align a bucket of balls (avg. bucket is 40 balls) into 10 equal parallel piles of 4 balls next to the green and stop bump-n-run shots close to multiple targets. Count the number of successes.

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

Set up 10 piles of 4 balls each (40 balls) in two lines next to the green. Keep piles about 2 yards apart and lines 5 to 10 yards apart.

2

Place three flags on the green for landing zones.

3

Hit 36 bump-and-run shots, 12 for each target flag.

4

Hit shots from the first line, aiming for the first target. Alternate piles.

5

After 12 shots, switch to the second target and use the second line for the next 12 shots.

6

Hit the last 12 shots at the third target (use any line or alternate piles). After all shots are done, count balls within 10 feet of the target as successful and enter your number of successes out of 36 in the app.

Scoring benchmarks
Repetitions36
Handicap+9+5+151219273654
Score3230282520161285

Week 2 – Module

4 days scheduled

Dial in your touch from the fringe—leave yourself a no-stress putt. Roll to tap-in range and dial in touch. Focus on Scoring, Accuracy, Aim. This module is for Short Game, specifically working on Bump'n'Run.

D1

Day 5

Bump-n-Run | Scattered Piles | 3 Landing Zones

Program: Dial in your touch from the fringe—leave yourself a no-stress putt

Scatter a bucket of balls (avg. bucket is 40 balls) next to the green. Scatter into 8 equal piles of 5 balls and hit-and-land bump-n-run shots inside landing zones. Count the number of successes.

Short Game26 min
Diagram for Bump-n-Run | Scattered Piles | 3 Landing Zones
1

Put 36 golf balls into 3 groups of 12 balls. Spread the groups around the green between 1 and 10 yards from the edge and 5 to 30 yards from the hole.

2

Mark 3 landing zones in a straight line at the edge of the green, each 6 feet (2 meters) apart.

3

Hit 36 bump-and-run shots: 12 to zone 1, 12 to zone 2, 12 to zone

4

Use the first set of 12 balls for zone 1, the second set for zone 2, and the last set for zone

5

Keep ball positions and distances the same for the whole test.

6

Count each ball that stops inside the target zone as a success.

7

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

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

Day 6

Bump-n-Run | Parallel Piles | Bullseye 2x

Program: Dial in your touch from the fringe—leave yourself a no-stress putt

Align a bucket of balls (avg. bucket is 40 balls) into 10 equal parallel piles of 4 balls next to the green and stop bump-n-run shots inside Bullseye. Count the number of balls in the inner and outer Bullseye.

Short Game26 min
Diagram for Bump-n-Run | Parallel Piles | Bullseye 2x
1

Arrange 40 balls into 10 piles of 4 balls each. Place the piles in two parallel lines, 5 to 10 yards apart, with each pile in a line about 2 yards apart.

2

On the green, mark two target zones: an inner circle with a 6-foot radius and an outer circle with a 15-foot radius.

3

Hit 36 shots: 18 to the inner circle, 18 to the outer circle.

4

Hit shots from any pile, switch between piles and lines.

5

Count a shot as a success if it stops in the target zone.

6

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

Scoring benchmarks
Repetitions36
Handicap+9+5+151219273654
Score3230282520161285
D3

Day 7

Bump-n-Run | Deep Rough and Other | Uphill/Downhill

Program: Dial in your touch from the fringe—leave yourself a no-stress putt

Up to 5 players hit bump-n-run shot two buckets of balls (avg. bucket is 40 balls) from the sloped deep rough and other extreme grass types; one bucket from the uphill slope and one bucket from the downhill slope.

Short Game26 min
Diagram for Bump-n-Run | Deep Rough and Other | Uphill/Downhill
1

Get 36 golf balls and split into 2 groups of 18 balls each.

2

Put one group of 18 balls on the uphill slope, close to the green.

3

Put the second group of 18 balls on the downhill slope, about 5 yards from the green.

4

On the green, set up 3 target zones in a line, about 6 feet apart.

5

From the uphill pile, hit 6 shots at each target zone (first at Zone 1, then Zone 2, then Zone 3).

6

From the downhill pile, hit 6 shots at each zone in the same order.

7

Ball counts as a success if it stays in the chosen target zone.

8

Count how many shots landed in the target zones out of 36, and enter the score in the app.

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

Day 8

Bump-n-Run | Rough | Above/Below Feet

Program: Dial in your touch from the fringe—leave yourself a no-stress putt

Hit bump-n-run two buckets of balls (avg. bucket is 40 balls) from the sloped rough grass; one bucket with balls above feet level, and one bucket with balls below feet level.

Short Game26 min
Diagram for Bump-n-Run | Rough | Above/Below Feet
1

Set up two lines of balls (18 balls in each line) next to the green on sloped rough. One line is above feet level and one is below feet level.

2

Set each line 5 yards apart. Balls should be between 5 and 30 yards from the hole.

3

Hit 18 bump-and-run shots from the above feet line and 18 from the below feet line (36 total shots).

4

For each line, hit every third ball (leave two balls between each shot). Finish all shots in one line, then switch to the other.

5

Try to land and stop the ball inside a 6-foot circle around the hole.

6

Count a success for every ball that stays inside the target circle.

7

Add up all your shots that stopped inside the target circle, then enter your total score out of 36 shots in the app.

Scoring benchmarks
Repetitions36
Handicap+9+5+151219273654
Score3028252218141074

Week 3 – Module

4 days scheduled

Dial in your touch from the fringe—leave yourself a no-stress putt. Roll to tap-in range and dial in touch. Focus on Scoring, Accuracy, Aim. This module is for Short Game, specifically working on Bump'n'Run.

D1

Day 9

Bump-n-Run | Parallel Piles | Quadrants

Program: Dial in your touch from the fringe—leave yourself a no-stress putt

Align a bucket of balls (avg. bucket is 40 balls) into 10 equal parallel piles of 4 balls next to the green and stop bump-n-run shots inside quadrants. Count the number of successes.

Short Game26 min
Diagram for Bump-n-Run | Parallel Piles | Quadrants
1

Take 40 balls and make 10 piles with 4 balls each. Put the piles into 2 lines of 5 piles, spaced 5 to 10 yards/meters apart.

2

Place the piles on grass, each 1 to 10 yards/meters from the green and 5 to 30 yards/meters from the hole.

3

On the green, use string or tees to make a circle about 6 feet (2 meters) wide. Mark 4 equal parts in the circle.

4

Hit 36 bump-and-run shots. Make 9 shots for each of the 4 circle parts.

5

Start from any pile, aiming for the first circle part. After 9 shots, go to the second part, then the third, then the fourth.

6

Change piles as wanted to practice from different spots, but keep piles the same.

7

Count a shot as success if it stops in the right part of the circle.

8

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

Scoring benchmarks
Repetitions36
Handicap+9+5+151219273654
Score312926221713963
D2

Day 10

Bump-n-Run | Scattered Ball Lines | Bullseye 2x

Program: Dial in your touch from the fringe—leave yourself a no-stress putt

Scatter a bucket of balls next to the green (avg. bucket is 40 balls) into 8 equal lines of 5 balls and stop bump-n-run shots inside Bullseye. Count the number of balls in the inner and outer Bullseye.

Short Game26 min
Diagram for Bump-n-Run | Scattered Ball Lines | Bullseye 2x
1

Put 40 balls in 8 lines of 5 balls each around the green. Lines should be about 1 yard/meter apart and placed 1 to 10 yards/meters from the green and 5 to 30 yards/meters from the hole.

2

On the green, mark two circle zones around the hole: one with a 6-foot (2 meter) radius and another with a 15-foot (5 meter) radius.

3

Hit 36 bump-and-run shots—first 18 shots aiming for the small inner circle, then 18 shots aiming for the bigger outer circle.

4

Use any line of balls. Hit shots for the inner circle for 18 attempts, then switch to hitting shots for the outer circle for another 18 attempts. Change lines as wanted.

5

Count each ball that stops in the circle aimed for as a success.

6

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

Scoring benchmarks
Repetitions36
Handicap+9+5+151219273654
Score3230282520161285
D3

Day 11

Bump-n-Run | Deep Rough and Other | Above/Below Feet

Program: Dial in your touch from the fringe—leave yourself a no-stress putt

Hit bump-n-run two buckets of balls (avg. bucket is 40 balls) from the sloped deep rough and other extreme grass types; one bucket with balls above feet level, and one bucket with balls below feet level.

Short Game26 min
Diagram for Bump-n-Run | Deep Rough and Other | Above/Below Feet
1

Set up two lines of balls next to the green on a slope. Each line has 18 balls, 5 yards apart, between 5 and 30 yards from the hole.

2

One line has balls above foot level, the other line has balls below foot level.

3

There are two groups: 18 shots from balls above feet, and 18 shots from balls below feet.

4

For each group, hit every third ball in the line until you hit all

5

Aim each shot to land and stop in a target zone on the green, 5 to 10 yards from the hole.

6

First, hit all 18 balls from above feet, then all 18 from below feet.

7

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

8

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

Scoring benchmarks
Repetitions36
Handicap+9+5+151219273654
Score302825201612853
D4

Day 12

Bump-n-Run | Rough | Above/Below Feet

Program: Dial in your touch from the fringe—leave yourself a no-stress putt

Up to 5 players hit bump-n-run shot two buckets of balls (avg. bucket is 40 balls) from the sloped rough grass; one bucket with balls above feet level, and one bucket with balls below feet level.

Short Game26 min
Diagram for Bump-n-Run | Rough | Above/Below Feet
1

Make two piles of 18 golf balls each (36 balls total). Keep the balls in the same spot for every shot.

2

Put three markers on the green to make three target zones. Space them about 5 feet apart, in a straight line.

3

Hit 36 shots in total—12 shots to each target zone.

4

First, hit 12 shots at Zone 1, then 12 at Zone 2, then 12 at Zone

5

Switch between piles (above feet and below feet shots) for each group if possible, or finish one slope for all zones, then switch to the other.

6

Count every shot that stops inside the correct zone as a success.

7

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

Scoring benchmarks
Repetitions36
Handicap+9+5+151219273654
Score3129262318141074

Week 4 – Module

4 days scheduled

Control Long Iron Flight. Eliminate hooks and stop missing greens. Focus on Precision, Mechanics, Aim. This module is for Driving Range, specifically working on Long irons (4,3,2).

D1

Day 13

Long irons (4,3,2) | Downswing

Program: Control Long Iron Flight

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

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

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

2

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

3

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

4

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

5

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

Scoring benchmarks
Repetitions36
Handicap+9+5+151219273654
Score302825201612964
D2

Day 14

Long irons (4,3,2) | Backswing

Program: Control Long Iron Flight

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

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

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

2

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

3

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

4

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

5

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

6

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

7

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

Scoring benchmarks
Repetitions36
Handicap+9+5+151219273654
Score312926221713964
D3

Day 15

Long irons (4,3,2) | GIRs Simulation

Program: Control Long Iron Flight

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

Driving Range31 min
Diagram for Long irons (4,3,2) | GIRs Simulation
1

Choose a flag to aim at using a 4, 3, or 2 iron.

2

Mark a circle around the flag with radius 5% of the distance to the flag.

3

Split 36 shots into 3 groups of

4

Use one iron for all shots in each group.

5

Hit shots, trying to land inside the circle.

6

Count shots that land inside the circle.

7

Add up successful shots from

6

Enter the successful shots in the app, out of 36 attempts.

Scoring benchmarks
Repetitions36
Handicap+9+5+151219273654
Score302825211612853
D4

Day 16

Long irons (4,3,2) | Straight Shot

Program: Control Long Iron Flight

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

Driving Range31 min
Diagram for Long irons (4,3,2) | Straight Shot
1

Pick one far flag or target suitable for long irons (2, 3, and 4 irons).

2

Get 36 balls to hit with your long irons (2, 3, and 4 irons).

3

Use a different long iron for each shot, switching clubs throughout the exercise.

4

Try to hit each ball straight at the target, not left or right.

5

Stand the same way for every shot.

6

Count how many balls went straight to the target, with no big curve or miss.

7

Write down how many straight shots out of 36 you made, and enter score in the app.

Scoring benchmarks
Repetitions36
Handicap+9+5+151219273654
Score302826221713963

Week 5 – Module

4 days scheduled

Control Long Iron Flight. Eliminate hooks and stop missing greens. Focus on Precision, Mechanics, Aim. This module is for Driving Range, specifically working on Long irons (4,3,2).

D1

Day 17

Long irons (4,3,2) | Around the Stick

Program: Control Long Iron Flight

Curve the ball around the alignment stick using using long irons only. Hit one bucket of ~50 balls.

Driving Range31 min
Diagram for Long irons (4,3,2) | Around the Stick
1

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

2

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

3

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

4

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

5

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.

6

Set up the ball the same for all shots.

7

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

8

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

Scoring benchmarks
Repetitions36
Handicap+9+5+151219273654
Score282623191410742
D2

Day 18

Long irons (4,3,2) | Low/Mid/High Shot

Program: Control Long Iron Flight

Produce low/mid/high shots using long irons only. Hit one bucket of ~50 balls.

Driving Range31 min
Diagram for Long irons (4,3,2) | Low/Mid/High Shot
1

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

2

Divide 36 balls into 3 groups of

3

Hit 12 low shots aimed at the same target.

4

Hit 12 mid-height shots aimed at the same target.

5

Hit 12 high shots aimed at the same target.

6

Keep ball setup the same, only change swing to vary shot height.

7

Count how many balls land close to the target.

8

After 36 shots, count successes and enter score in the app, out of 36 attempts.

Scoring benchmarks
Repetitions36
Handicap+9+5+151219273654
Score302825201612964
D3

Day 19

Long irons (4,3,2) | Takeaway

Program: Control Long Iron Flight

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

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

Put 36 balls in one group where you hit from.

2

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

3

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

4

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

5

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

6

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

7

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

Scoring benchmarks
Repetitions36
Handicap+9+5+151219273654
Score302825201512964
D4

Day 20

Putting Aid: String Line, 50 in a Row

Program: Reduce Short Misses Through Alignment

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

Week 6 – Module

4 days scheduled

Reduce Short Misses Through Alignment. Square the putter face and align body parallel to line. Focus on Alignment, Aim, Stroke. This module is for Putting, specifically working on 3 ft (1m) only.

D1

Day 21

Putting Aid: Chalk Line, 50 in Row

Program: Reduce Short Misses Through Alignment

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
D2

Day 22

Putting Aid: Alignment Sticks, Ball Gate, 50 in a Row

Program: Reduce Short Misses Through Alignment

Make 50 putts in a row from in between two alignment sticks and through the ball gate.

Putting30 min
Diagram for Putting Aid: Alignment Sticks, Ball Gate, 50 in a Row
1

Hit 50 putts from 3 ft using two alignment sticks and a ball gate.

2

Enter score in the app, out of 50 attempts.

Scoring benchmarks
Repetitions50
Handicap+9+5+151219273654
Score5048454239353126
D3

Day 23

Bump-n-Run | Perpendicular Ball Lines | Bullseye 2x

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 perpendicular lines 20 balls per line and stop bump-n-run shots inside Bullseye. Count the number of balls in the inner and outer Bullseye.

Short Game26 min
Diagram for Bump-n-Run | Perpendicular Ball Lines | Bullseye 2x
1

Place a bucket of balls next to the green with 2 straight lines of 20 balls arranged perpendicular to each other.

2

Space the lines 5 to 10 yards/meters apart, with each ball about 1 foot (30 cm) apart in each line.

3

Mark two circles on the green: an inner circle with a 6-foot (2 m) radius and an outer circle with a 15-foot (5 m) radius around the hole.

4

Hit 36 bump-and-run shots in 2 sets of 18 shots, switching between the two lines.

5

Hit 3 to 5 shots from one line, then switch to the other line, until all 36 balls are played.

6

Try to land balls in the circles: inside the inner circle is best, inside the outer circle is okay.

7

Count how many balls stopped inside the outer circle (including the inner circle), and enter your score in the app out of 36 attempts.

Scoring benchmarks
Repetitions36
Handicap+9+5+151219273654
Score302825201512964
D4

Day 24

Bump-n-Run | Parallel Ball Lines | Quadrants

Program: Master the art of touch: no more long comeback putts

Up to 5 players compete to stop a bump-n-run 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 Bump-n-Run | Parallel Ball Lines | Quadrants
1

Set up 4 rows of 9 balls each, spaced 1 foot apart. Each row is 3 yards apart.

2

On the green, use strings or tees to mark 4 circles, each 6 feet wide.

3

Hit 9 balls at each circle, for a total of 36 shots.

4

Start at any row. Hit 9 balls at the first circle, then the next 9 at the second, and so on for all circles.

5

Keep the balls in the same place and aim at the target circle each time.

6

Count how many balls stop inside each circle after 9 shots.

7

Add up the number of balls that stopped inside the target circles out of 36, and enter score in the app, out of 36 attempts.

Scoring benchmarks
Repetitions36
Handicap+9+5+151219273654
Score3028262218141074

Week 7 – Module

4 days scheduled

Master the art of touch: no more long comeback putts. Feel the green and master touch. Focus on Distance Control, Scoring, Aim. This module is for Short Game, specifically working on Bump'n'Run.

D1

Day 25

Bump-n-Run | Parallel Ball Lines | 3 Landing Zones

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 hit-and-land bump-n-run shots inside landing zones. Count the number of successes.

Short Game26 min
Diagram for Bump-n-Run | Parallel Ball Lines | 3 Landing Zones
1

Place two lines of 18 balls next to the green, 1 foot apart in each line, and 5 to 10 yards apart from each other.

2

Mark 3 landing zones at the edge of the green, each zone 6 feet apart in a straight line.

3

Hit 36 shots total, 12 shots aimed at each landing zone.

4

For each zone, hit 6 shots from the first line and 6 shots from the second line.

5

Do this for all three zones, switching lines after every 6 shots; always try to land in the target zone.

6

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

7

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

Scoring benchmarks
Repetitions36
Handicap+9+5+151219273654
Score3129262218141064
D2

Day 26

Bump-n-Run | Scattered Piles | Quadrants

Program: Master the art of touch: no more long comeback putts

Scatter a bucket of balls (avg. bucket is 40 balls) into 8 equal piles of 5 balls and stop bump-n-run shots inside quadrants. Count the number of successes.

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

Put 40 balls into 8 piles of 5 balls each. Place the piles between 1 and 10 yards from the green and 5 to 30 yards from the hole.

2

On the green, use string or tees to make 4 equal sections inside a circle with a 6-foot radius around the hole.

3

Hit 36 bump-and-run shots, split into 4 groups of 9 shots. Each group tries to stop the ball in a different section.

4

Choose any pile and hit 9 shots at the first section. Then do 9 shots for the next section, and repeat for all 4 sections.

5

For each set of 9 shots, use any pile, but keep the same setup for all shots.

6

Count each shot that stops in the correct section as a success.

7

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

Scoring benchmarks
Repetitions36
Handicap+9+5+151219273654
Score3129262318141174
D3

Day 27

Bump-n-Run | Perpendicular Piles | Bullseye 2x

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 inside Bullseye. Count the number of balls in the inner and outer Bullseye.

Short Game26 min
Diagram for Bump-n-Run | Perpendicular Piles | Bullseye 2x
1

Make 10 piles of 4 balls (40 balls) in two lines, crossing each other near the green, 1 to 10 yards from the green and 5 to 30 yards from the hole. Keep piles 2 yards apart, lines 5 to 10 yards apart.

2

On the green, use string or tees to mark two circles around the hole: one with a 6-foot radius (inner), the other with a 15-foot radius (outer).

3

Use only 36 balls (9 piles of 4) for this test.

4

Split the 36 shots into two groups of

5

For the first 18 shots, try to land the ball inside the small circle.

6

For the next 18 shots, try to land the ball inside the big circle but outside the small circle.

7

Play bump-and-run shots by hitting from different piles, one after the other, keeping the same setup and order.

8

Count as a success if the ball stops in the correct circle. If not, it is a miss.

9

Count how many balls finished where they should in both circles. Enter your score in the app, out of 36 attempts.

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

Day 28

Bump-n-Run | Parallel Piles | 9 Stop Zones

Program: Master the art of touch: no more long comeback putts

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

Short Game26 min
Diagram for Bump-n-Run | Parallel Piles | 9 Stop Zones
1

Set up 10 piles of balls in two lines. The lines are 3 yards/meters apart. Each pile in a line is 4 yards/meters apart.

2

Place the piles on grass 1 to 10 yards/meters from the green and 5 to 30 yards/meters from the hole.

3

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

4

Divide 36 tries into 9 groups of 4 shots. Each group tries for a different stop zone.

5

For each set of 4 shots, choose any pile and hit shots to the chosen stop zone.

6

After 4 shots at one zone, go to the next stop zone and do the same. Do this for all 9 zones.

7

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

8

Add up successes out of 36 tries and enter the score in the app.

Scoring benchmarks
Repetitions36
Handicap+9+5+151219273654
Score3230282520161285

Week 8 – Module

4 days scheduled

Master the art of touch: no more long comeback putts. Feel the green and master touch. Focus on Distance Control, Scoring, Aim. This module is for Short Game, specifically working on Bump'n'Run.

D1

Day 29

Bump-n-Run | Scattered Piles | Multiple Targets

Program: Master the art of touch: no more long comeback putts

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
D2

Day 30

Bump-n-Run | Scattered Ball Lines | Bullseye 2x

Program: Master the art of touch: no more long comeback putts

Scatter a bucket of balls next to the green (avg. bucket is 40 balls) into 8 equal lines of 5 balls and stop bump-n-run shots inside Bullseye. Count the number of balls in the inner and outer Bullseye.

Short Game26 min
Diagram for Bump-n-Run | Scattered Ball Lines | Bullseye 2x
1

Put 40 balls in 8 lines of 5 balls each around the green. Lines should be about 1 yard/meter apart and placed 1 to 10 yards/meters from the green and 5 to 30 yards/meters from the hole.

2

On the green, mark two circle zones around the hole: one with a 6-foot (2 meter) radius and another with a 15-foot (5 meter) radius.

3

Hit 36 bump-and-run shots—first 18 shots aiming for the small inner circle, then 18 shots aiming for the bigger outer circle.

4

Use any line of balls. Hit shots for the inner circle for 18 attempts, then switch to hitting shots for the outer circle for another 18 attempts. Change lines as wanted.

5

Count each ball that stops in the circle aimed for as a success.

6

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

Scoring benchmarks
Repetitions36
Handicap+9+5+151219273654
Score3230282520161285
D3

Day 31

Short irons (9,8) | Downswing

Program: Control Short Iron Flight

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

Driving Range31 min
Diagram for Short irons (9,8) | Downswing
1

Pick a flag or target on the driving range suitable for short irons (9 or 8).

2

Take 36 shots using only the 9 or 8 iron.

3

Focus solely on your downswing, using at most two swing thoughts or tasks to control the ball flight.

4

Aim at the same single target for all 36 shots.

5

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

6

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

Scoring benchmarks
Repetitions36
Handicap+9+5+151219273654
Score3129272419151174
D4

Day 32

Short irons (9,8) | Impact and Follow Through

Program: Control Short Iron Flight

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

Driving Range31 min
Diagram for Short irons (9,8) | Impact and Follow Through
1

Pick a flag or marker on the range suitable for your 8- or 9-iron shots.

2

Hit 36 shots, all aiming at the same target.

3

Focus on good contact and smooth swings with your 8- or 9-iron.

4

Set up the ball the same way every time.

5

After completing all 36 shots, count how many balls landed within a 5-foot area around the target.

6

Enter your score out of 36 attempts.

Scoring benchmarks
Repetitions36
Handicap+9+5+151219273654
Score2927252218141074

Week 9 – Module

4 days scheduled

Control Short Iron Flight. Hit close to flag and stop missing greens. Focus on Precision, Mechanics, Trajectory. This module is for Driving Range, specifically working on Short irons (9,8).

D1

Day 33

Short irons (9,8) | Takeaway

Program: Control Short Iron Flight

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

Driving Range31 min
Diagram for Short irons (9,8) | Takeaway
1

Set up a single target suitable for your 8 or 9 iron.

2

Hit 36 shots aiming exclusively at this target.

3

Focus on your takeaway, working on at most two takeaway thoughts or tasks to influence the ball flight.

4

Keep your setup and stance consistent throughout the drill.

5

After each shot, check if the ball lands near the target.

6

Count the shots that land near the target as successes.

7

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

Scoring benchmarks
Repetitions36
Handicap+9+5+151219273654
Score3028252218141174
D2

Day 34

Short irons (9,8) | Backswing

Program: Control Short Iron Flight

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

Driving Range31 min
Diagram for Short irons (9,8) | Backswing
1

Pick one flag or target on the range suitable for short irons (9 or 8).

2

Hit 36 shots using only short irons (9 or 8), focusing solely on backswing.

3

Use at most two backswing thoughts or tasks to produce any ball flight pattern.

4

Set up the same for each shot, using the same swing thoughts.

5

After each shot, observe the ball flight relative to the target.

6

Finish all 36 shots, switching irons if desired. At the end, total the number of successful shots and enter your score in the app.

Scoring benchmarks
Repetitions36
Handicap+9+5+151219273654
Score3129272319151174
D3

Day 35

Short irons (9,8) | GIRs Simulation

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.

Driving Range31 min
Diagram for Short irons (9,8) | GIRs Simulation
1

Pick a flag for your 9 or 8 iron on the range.

2

Make a green zone around the flag with cones, buckets, or imagine a small circle (5% of the distance to the flag).

3

Split 36 shots into 3 groups of

4

Try to land each shot in the green zone.

5

Change between 9 and 8 iron, but keep ball setup the same.

6

Count how many balls landed in the green zone when all 36 are done. Enter your score in the app, out of 36 attempts.

Scoring benchmarks
Repetitions36
Handicap+9+5+151219273654
Score312926221713963
D4

Day 36

Short irons (9,8) | Low/Mid/High Shot

Program: Control Short Iron Flight

Produce low/mid/high shots using short irons only. Hit one bucket of ~50 balls.

Driving Range31 min
Diagram for Short irons (9,8) | Low/Mid/High Shot
1

Pick one target suitable for short irons (9 or 8 iron).

2

Use the same ball setup and position for all shots.

3

Hit 36 shots in 3 groups of 12: 12 low shots, 12 mid shots, and 12 high shots, all aimed at the same target.

4

Try to make each shot fly at the correct height: low, mid, or high.

5

Count shots that land close and stop near the target as successes.

6

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

Scoring benchmarks
Repetitions36
Handicap+9+5+151219273654
Score3230282520151285

Week 10 – Module

4 days scheduled

Make Putts Inside 3 Feet Precisely. Control distance precisely 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 37

Putting Aid: Alignment Sticks, Ball Gate, 50 in a Row

Program: Make Putts Inside 3 Feet Precisely

Make 50 putts in a row from in between two alignment sticks and through the ball gate.

Putting30 min
Diagram for Putting Aid: Alignment Sticks, Ball Gate, 50 in a Row
1

Hit 50 putts from 3 ft using two alignment sticks and a ball gate.

2

Enter score in the app, out of 50 attempts.

Scoring benchmarks
Repetitions50
Handicap+9+5+151219273654
Score5048454239353126
D2

Day 38

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

Program: Make Putts Inside 3 Feet Precisely

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
D3

Day 39

Single Tee, 50 in a Row

Program: Make Putts Inside 3 Feet Precisely

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 40

Putting Aid: Alignment Mirror, 50 in a Row

Program: Make Putts Inside 3 Feet Precisely

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

Week 11 – Module

4 days scheduled

Make Putts Inside 3 Feet Precisely. Control distance precisely 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 41

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

Program: Make Putts Inside 3 Feet Precisely

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 42

Sand | Scattered Ball Lines | 3 Landing Zones

Program: How close can you get from a tough lie? Precision test

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

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

Scatter 40 balls into 8 lines with 5 balls in each line. Put balls about 2 feet apart.

2

Put the lines between 5 and 60 yards from the hole on grass or a slope.

3

On the green set up 3 landing zones side by side, each zone about 6 feet apart.

4

Hit 36 shots, split into 3 groups of 12 shots toward each landing zone.

5

For each group, pick any 12 balls to hit toward the first landing zone.

6

After 12 shots, switch to the second zone and hit 12 more shots from any balls.

7

Aim the last 12 shots at the third landing zone using any balls.

8

Count a shot as successful if the ball lands and stays in the correct landing zone.

9

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

Scoring benchmarks
Repetitions36
Handicap+9+5+151219273654
Score3129262218141074
D3

Day 43

Sand | Perpendicular Ball Lines | 9 Stop Zones

Program: How close can you get from a tough lie? Precision test

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 9 Stop Zones. Count the number of successful stops.

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

Place two lines of 18 balls each in the sand bunker. Lines are 1 foot apart per ball, perpendicular to each other, and 5-10 yards apart.

2

On the green, mark 9 stop zones in groups of 3 per row (front, middle, back) using buckets or tees or string.

3

Hit 36 sand shots, divided into 9 groups of 4 shots.

4

For each group, try to land the ball in the correct stop zone, starting with the front 3, then middle 3, then back

3

Switch between the two lines of balls each time.

5

Count a success when the ball stops in the correct zone.

6

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

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

Day 44

Sand | Perpendicular Ball Lines | Quadrants

Program: How close can you get from a tough lie? Precision test

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 quadrants. Count the number of successes.

Short Game26 min
Diagram for Sand | Perpendicular Ball Lines | Quadrants
1

Arrange two lines of 18 balls each in the sand. Keep balls 1 foot apart. Lines are 5 to 10 yards apart.

2

On the green, make a 10-foot circle and divide into 4 parts. Number the parts 1 to

3

Hit 36 sand shots, in 4 groups of

4

Hit 9 balls from the first line aiming for part

5

Hit 9 balls from the second line aiming for part

6

Hit 9 balls from the first line aiming for part

7

Hit 9 balls from the second line aiming for part

8

Count a success if a ball stops in the right part.

9

Keep balls in place, only switch lines when told.

0

Count total successful shots in the correct parts, and enter your score out of 36 attempts.

Scoring benchmarks
Repetitions36
Handicap+9+5+151219273654
Score3028262218141074

Week 12 – Module

4 days scheduled

How close can you get from a tough lie? Precision test. Precision from tough lie and thread the gap. Focus on Precision, Distance Control, Aim. This module is for Short Game, specifically working on Sand.

D1

Day 45

Sand | Perpendicular Piles | Multiple Targets

Program: How close can you get from a tough lie? Precision test

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
D2

Day 46

Sand | Parallel Piles | 3 Landing Zones

Program: How close can you get from a tough lie? Precision test

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
D3

Day 47

Sand | Scattered Piles | 3 Landing Zones

Program: How close can you get from a tough lie? Precision test

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

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

Make 3 target zones on the green using sticks or clubs. Space them 6 feet apart in a line.

2

Make 6 piles of 6 balls each in the sand, 20 to 40 yards from the hole.

3

Hit 36 sand shots: 12 shots to each zone.

4

Hit from any pile to Zone 1, then move to another pile and hit to Zone 2, then to another pile for Zone

5

Try to land the ball in the correct zone. Each ball that stays in the correct zone is a success.

6

After all shots, count how many balls landed in the correct zones and enter your score in the app, out of 36 attempts.

Scoring benchmarks
Repetitions36
Handicap+9+5+151219273654
Score302825211612853
D4

Day 48

Sand | Perpendicular Piles | 9 Stop Zones

Program: How close can you get from a tough lie? Precision test

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

Week 13 – Module

4 days scheduled

How close can you get from a tough lie? Precision test. Precision from tough lie and thread the gap. Focus on Precision, Distance Control, Aim. This module is for Short Game, specifically working on Sand.

D1

Day 49

Sand | Parallel Piles | Multiple Targets

Program: How close can you get from a tough lie? Precision test

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 | Parallel Piles | Multiple Targets
1

Set up 10 piles of balls in two lines, 5 piles in each line. Lines are 3 yards/meters apart and piles in each line are 4 yards/meters apart.

2

Place these piles on sand between 5 and 60 yards/meters from the hole. All piles must be on sand, not the green.

3

Mark 3 targets on the green, spaced at least 4 feet (about 1.2 meters) apart.

4

There are 36 shots total, split into 3 groups of 12 shots.

5

Aim first 12 shots at Target 1, next 12 at Target 2, last 12 at Target

6

Hit each shot from a sand pile, change pile each time. Ball position and setup stay the same.

7

A shot is a success if it stops inside the circle or area around the target.

8

Do all 36 shots, 12 at each target, then count successful shots. Enter score in the app, out of 36 attempts.

Scoring benchmarks
Repetitions36
Handicap+9+5+151219273654
Score3028252218141074
D2

Day 50

Sand | Perpendicular Ball Lines | Bullseye 2x

Program: How close can you get from a tough lie? Precision test

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
D3

Day 51

Mid irons (7,6,5) | Downswing

Program: Improve Mid-Iron Accuracy

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
D4

Day 52

Mid irons (7,6,5) | Straight Shot

Program: Improve Mid-Iron Accuracy

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

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

Pick a target on the range suitable for mid irons (7, 6, or 5 iron). Use this target for all shots.

2

Hit 36 shots, switching clubs freely among the 7-iron, 6-iron, and 5-iron throughout.

3

Focus on hitting a straight shot directly at the target with each ball.

4

Take breaks as needed to maintain focus and consistency.

5

Count each shot that lands close to or on the target line as a hit.

6

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

Scoring benchmarks
Repetitions36
Handicap+9+5+151219273654
Score3129262218141063

Week 14 – Module

4 days scheduled

Improve Mid-Iron Accuracy. Stop missing greens and improve accuracy. Focus on Precision, Mechanics, Trajectory. This module is for Driving Range, specifically working on Mid irons (7,6,5).

D1

Day 53

Mid irons (7,6,5) | Backswing

Program: Improve Mid-Iron Accuracy

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
D2

Day 54

Mid irons (7,6,5) | GIRs Simulation

Program: Improve Mid-Iron Accuracy

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

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

Pick a flag for 7, 6, or 5 iron.

2

Mark an area around the flag like a green, about 5% of the distance to the flag.

3

Get 36 balls to hit into this green area.

4

Split the green into 3 equal parts: Left, Center, Right.

5

Hit 12 balls at the Left part.

6

Hit 12 balls at the Center part.

7

Hit 12 balls at the Right part.

8

Use just 7, 6, or 5 irons, set up the same way every time.

9

Count only the balls that land and stay in the zone you aimed at.

0

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

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

Day 55

Mid irons (7,6,5) | Around the Stick

Program: Improve Mid-Iron Accuracy

Curve the ball around the alignment stick using using mid irons only. Hit one bucket of ~50 balls.

Driving Range31 min
Diagram for Mid irons (7,6,5) | Around the Stick
1

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

2

Place two cones or buckets left and right of the flag, each 5% of the total distance away.

3

Hit 36 shots in total, in 2 sets of 18 shots.

4

First 18 shots: curve ball left to right, aiming near the left cone, curving back to the flag.

5

Second 18 shots: curve ball right to left, aiming near the right cone, curving back to the flag.

6

Switch between 7, 6, or 5 irons during the test.

7

A shot is a success if it curves correctly around the cone and lands close to the flag (within 10% of the distance).

8

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

Scoring benchmarks
Repetitions36
Handicap+9+5+151219273654
Score302825211612853
D4

Day 56

Mid irons (7,6,5) | Takeaway

Program: Improve Mid-Iron Accuracy

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

Week 15 – Module

3 days scheduled

Improve Mid-Iron Accuracy. Stop missing greens and improve accuracy. Focus on Precision, Mechanics, Trajectory. This module is for Driving Range, specifically working on Mid irons (7,6,5).

D1

Day 57

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

Program: Improve Mid-Iron Accuracy

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 58

All irons (9 to 2) | Progressive Targets Challenge

Program: Improve Mid-Iron Accuracy

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

Driving Range31 min
Diagram for All irons (9 to 2) | Progressive Targets Challenge
1

Pick 3 flags at the range for your 9, 7, and 5 irons: close, medium, far.

2

Hit 36 shots total: 12 at each flag.

3

Hit 12 shots at the close flag.

4

Hit 12 shots at the medium flag, change irons if wanted.

5

Hit 12 shots at the far flag, change irons if wanted.

6

Count shots that land within a club-length of each flag.

7

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

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

Day 59

Mid irons (7,6,5) | Low/Mid/High Shot

Program: Improve Mid-Iron Accuracy

Produce low/mid/high shots using mid irons only. Hit one bucket of ~50 balls.

Driving Range31 min
Diagram for Mid irons (7,6,5) | Low/Mid/High Shot
1

Pick one flag at medium distance suitable for mid irons (7, 6, 5). Use the same ball setup for all shots.

2

Hit 36 shots total—12 low shots, 12 mid shots, and 12 high shots—all aimed at the same target.

3

Focus on producing distinct low, mid, and high shots throughout the exercise, switching between mid irons.

4

Count a success if the ball lands close to the target with the intended trajectory.

5

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

Scoring benchmarks
Repetitions36
Handicap+9+5+151219273654
Score3230282520161285