Eliminate Three-Putts
Course-calibrated drills mapped to this module. Working on distance: long (20+ ft).
Module skill breakdown
Course Flagship Program
We studied the course and made a flagship practice program specifically for Porter Valley Country Club. 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
11
Days
44
Modules
9
Frequency
4 days/week
Putting·Long (20+ ft)
Eliminate Three-Putts
Difficulty: Intermediate · Module HCP 17.5
Putting·Long (20+ ft)
Sink All Long Putts
Difficulty: Expert · Module HCP 0.6
Short Game·Bump'n'Run
Bump'n'Run From 5–10 Yds
Difficulty: Beginner · Module HCP 35.0
Short Game·Chip
Chip 5–15 Yds From Fringe
Difficulty: Beginner · Module HCP 35.0
Short Game·Chip
Stop Chips Near Hole
Difficulty: Beginner · Module HCP 35.0
Driving Range·Short irons (9,8)
Control Short Iron Flight
Difficulty: Beginner · Module HCP 35.0
Driving Range·Mid irons (7,6,5)
Mid-Iron Distance Control 150–180 Yards
Difficulty: Beginner · Module HCP 35.0
Driving Range·Long irons (4,3,2)
Stop Missing Greens With Long Irons
Difficulty: Beginner · Module HCP 35.0
Driving Range·Long irons (4,3,2)
Stop Missing Greens With Long Irons
Difficulty: Beginner · Module HCP 35.0
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.
Course-calibrated drills mapped to this module. Working on distance: long (20+ ft).
Module skill breakdown
Course-calibrated drills mapped to this module. Working on distance: long (20+ ft).
Module skill breakdown
Roll the ball low and straight, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes. Working on shot: bump'n'run.
Module skill breakdown
Up-and-down contest, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes. Working on shot: chip.
Module skill breakdown
Match clubface, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes. Working on shot: chip.
Module skill breakdown
Hit close to flag, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes. Working on club: short irons (9,8).
Module skill breakdown
Stop missing greens, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes. Working on club: mid irons (7,6,5).
Module skill breakdown
Eliminate hooks, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes. Working on club: long irons (4,3,2).
Module skill breakdown
Control flight, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes. Working on club: long irons (4,3,2).
Module skill breakdown
Program snapshot
Avg HCP focus
17.5
Intermediate
Skill pillars
Distance Control · Visualization · Dispersion · Accuracy · Scoring · Alignment
Host course
Porter Valley Country Club
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
Day 1
Program: Eliminate Three-Putts
Stop the ball inside five fields to complete the challenge.
Hit 5 putts to the first field 20-25 feet (6-8 m).
Hit 5 putts to the next field at 25-30 ft (8-10 m).
Keep hitting 5 putts to each field until the last field.
Count all putts that stopped inside each field. Enter the total score in the app, out of 25 attempts.
| Handicap | +9 | +5 | +1 | 5 | 12 | 19 | 27 | 36 | 54 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Score | 25 | 24 | 22 | 18 | 16 | 14 | 11 | 8 | 5 |
Day 2
Program: Eliminate Three-Putts
Stop the ball inside the circle.
Hit 10 putts from 25 ft (8 m). The circle radius is 2.5 ft (0.8 m), about one putter length.
Move to 35 ft (12 m). Circle radius is 3.5 ft (1.2 m). Hit 10 putts.
Move to 45 ft (15 m). Circle radius is 4.5 ft (1.5 m). Hit 10 putts.
Count how many putts stopped inside the circle and enter the total out of 30 attempts in the app.
| Handicap | +9 | +5 | +1 | 5 | 12 | 19 | 27 | 36 | 54 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Score | 28 | 24 | 21 | 19 | 16 | 13 | 10 | 7 | 4 |
Day 3
Program: Eliminate Three-Putts
Stop the ball inside the circle.
Pick a side of the hole and hit 5 putts from the shortest tee at 20 ft (6 m).
Move to the other two tees in line and hit 5 putts from each.
Repeat for the other sides of the hole.
Enter number of putts that stopped inside the circle, out of 45 attempts.
| Handicap | +9 | +5 | +1 | 5 | 12 | 19 | 27 | 36 | 54 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Score | 43 | 41 | 39 | 36 | 32 | 28 | 24 | 20 | 15 |
Day 4
Program: Eliminate Three-Putts
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
Day 5
Program: Sink All Long Putts
Stop the ball inside the circle with your eyes closed.
Hit 10 balls from 25 ft (8 m), circle radius is 2.5 ft (0.8 m)
Move to 35 ft (12 m), use a 3.5 ft (1.2 m) circle, hit 10 balls
Move to 45 ft (15 m), use a 4.5 ft (1.5 m) circle, hit 10 balls
Hit 10 putts per distance, total 30 putts
Stop the ball inside the circle, eyes closed
Count how many balls stopped inside the circle
Enter the number of balls that stopped inside the circle, out of 30 attempts, in the app
| Handicap | +9 | +5 | +1 | 5 | 12 | 19 | 27 | 36 | 54 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Score | 24 | 18 | 15 | 13 | 11 | 9 | 7 | 5 | 2 |
Day 6
Program: Sink All Long Putts
Eliminate long distance misses by stopping 5 balls inside the circle, in a row.
Stand 30 ft (10 m) from the hole.
Draw a circle around the hole with a 3 ft (1 m) radius using chalk or string. After putting, check with putter—any ball outside the putter length is a miss.
Hit 30 putts in sets of
Holed putts count as inside the circle.
Enter score in the app, out of 30 attempts.
| Handicap | +9 | +5 | +1 | 5 | 12 | 19 | 27 | 36 | 54 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Score | 30 | 28 | 27 | 25 | 22 | 19 | 15 | 12 | 9 |
Day 7
Program: Sink All Long Putts
Stop the ball inside all five fields - with your eyes closed - to complete the challenge.
Hit 6 putts into each field, with eyes closed.
Start at the closest field and move to farther ones.
Enter total putts that stopped inside all fields, out of 30 attempts, in the app.
| Handicap | +9 | +5 | +1 | 5 | 12 | 19 | 27 | 36 | 54 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Score | 26 | 24 | 22 | 19 | 17 | 15 | 12 | 9 | 6 |
Day 8
Program: Sink All Long Putts
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 |
4 days scheduled
Day 9
Program: Sink All Long Putts
Stop 5 balls in a row - one inside each field - to complete the challenge. If miss, fall back two fields.
Hit 6 putts to each field (30 putts total).
Start at the nearest field, then move to farther fields.
Enter total putts that stopped in all fields, out of 30 attempts.
| Handicap | +9 | +5 | +1 | 5 | 12 | 19 | 27 | 36 | 54 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Score | 29 | 27 | 25 | 22 | 20 | 18 | 15 | 12 | 8 |
Day 10
Program: Sink All Long Putts
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 11
Program: Bump'n'Run From 5–10 Yds
Align a bucket of balls (avg. bucket is 40 balls) into 10 equal parallel piles of 4 balls next to the green and hit-and-land bump-n-run shots inside landing zones. Count the number of successes.
Set up 9 piles of 4 balls each (36 balls total) near the green. Put the piles on different grass areas between 1 and 10 yards/meters from the green and 5 to 30 yards/meters from the hole.
Use sticks, clubs, or string to mark 3 landing zones (6 feet or 2 meters apart) in a straight line at the edge of the green.
Hit 36 bump-and-run shots: 12 to each landing zone (Zone 1, Zone 2, Zone 3).
Hit from any pile and switch piles for variety. Hit 12 balls to Zone 1, then 12 to Zone 2, then 12 to Zone
Count each ball that lands and stays inside the target zone as a success.
After all 36 shots, enter total successful shots (out of 36 attempts) in the app.
| Handicap | +9 | +5 | +1 | 5 | 12 | 19 | 27 | 36 | 54 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Score | 32 | 30 | 28 | 25 | 20 | 16 | 12 | 8 | 5 |
Day 12
Program: Bump'n'Run From 5–10 Yds
Hit bump-n-run shot two buckets of balls (avg. bucket is 40 balls) from the sloped deep rough and other extreme grass types; one bucket from the uphill slope and one bucket from the downhill slope.
Prepare 36 balls in two sets of
Pick one uphill spot, 5-20 yards from the hole, for 18 tries.
Make three target zones on the green around the hole: left, center, right.
Hit 6 balls at each target zone in order: left, center, right.
Move to a downhill spot, 5-20 yards from the hole, and do the same.
Count every ball that stops in the right target zone as a success.
After 36 tries (18 uphill, 18 downhill), add up your successful shots and enter your score in the app, out of 36.
| Handicap | +9 | +5 | +1 | 5 | 12 | 19 | 27 | 36 | 54 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Score | 31 | 29 | 26 | 23 | 18 | 14 | 10 | 6 | 3 |
4 days scheduled
Bump'n'Run From 5–10 Yds. Roll the ball low and straight and focus on clean contact. Focus on Scoring, Distance Control, Alignment. This module is for Short Game, specifically working on Bump'n'Run.
Day 13
Program: Bump'n'Run From 5–10 Yds
Up to 5 players compete to stop a bump-n-run shot inside the landing zone(s). The player with the most points at the end wins the challenge. One bucket of balls per player is needed.
Set up 10 piles of balls in 2 lines that cross each other, 5 piles in each line. Space the piles about 3 yards or meters apart.
Place the piles so they are 1 to 10 yards or meters from the green and 5 to 30 yards or meters from the hole, on any grass.
On the green, make 3 landing zones side by side, each about 6 feet or 2 meters apart, using sticks, clubs, or string.
Hit 36 bump-and-run shots total. Aim 12 shots at each landing zone.
Pick a pile. Hit balls at the first landing zone until you do 12 shots.
Aim at the second landing zone for 12 shots from any piles.
Aim at the third landing zone for the last 12 shots.
Count how many shots land and stop in the right zone.
When all 36 shots are done, record the number of good shots out of 36 in the app.
| Handicap | +9 | +5 | +1 | 5 | 12 | 19 | 27 | 36 | 54 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Score | 31 | 29 | 26 | 22 | 17 | 13 | 9 | 6 | 3 |
Day 14
Program: Bump'n'Run From 5–10 Yds
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.
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.
On the green, mark two target zones: an inner circle with a 6-foot radius and an outer circle with a 15-foot radius.
Hit 36 shots: 18 to the inner circle, 18 to the outer circle.
Hit shots from any pile, switch between piles and lines.
Count a shot as a success if it stops in the target zone.
After 36 shots, add up successful shots and enter score in the app, out of 36 attempts.
| Handicap | +9 | +5 | +1 | 5 | 12 | 19 | 27 | 36 | 54 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Score | 32 | 30 | 28 | 25 | 20 | 16 | 12 | 8 | 5 |
Day 15
Program: Bump'n'Run From 5–10 Yds
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.
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.
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).
Use only 36 balls (9 piles of 4) for this test.
Split the 36 shots into two groups of
For the first 18 shots, try to land the ball inside the small circle.
For the next 18 shots, try to land the ball inside the big circle but outside the small circle.
Play bump-and-run shots by hitting from different piles, one after the other, keeping the same setup and order.
Count as a success if the ball stops in the correct circle. If not, it is a miss.
Count how many balls finished where they should in both circles. Enter your score in the app, out of 36 attempts.
| Handicap | +9 | +5 | +1 | 5 | 12 | 19 | 27 | 36 | 54 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Score | 32 | 30 | 28 | 25 | 20 | 16 | 12 | 8 | 5 |
Day 16
Program: Bump'n'Run From 5–10 Yds
Hit bump-n-run shot two buckets of balls (avg. bucket is 40 balls) from the sloped fairway; one bucket with balls above feet level, one bucket with balls below feet level.
Gather 36 balls and split them into 2 groups of
Stand on a slope where the ball is above your feet for the first 18 shots.
Choose one target on the green to aim at.
Hit 18 bump-and-run shots, trying to get close to the target from this lie.
Move to a slope where the ball is below your feet for the next 18 shots.
Hit 18 bump-and-run shots at the same target from this lie.
Count how many balls stop close to the pin. Record that number as your score out of 36 in the app.
| Handicap | +9 | +5 | +1 | 5 | 12 | 19 | 27 | 36 | 54 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Score | 31 | 29 | 26 | 22 | 18 | 14 | 10 | 6 | 3 |
4 days scheduled
Bump'n'Run From 5–10 Yds. Roll the ball low and straight and focus on clean contact. Focus on Scoring, Distance Control, Alignment. This module is for Short Game, specifically working on Bump'n'Run.
Day 17
Program: Bump'n'Run From 5–10 Yds
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.
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.
Place 3 targets in a line at the edge of the green, spaced 6 feet apart.
Split the 36 shots into 3 groups of 12 shots.
Hit first 12 balls as bump-and-run, try to stop them in the first target zone.
Hit next 12 balls at the second target zone, try to stop them there.
Hit the last 12 balls at the third target zone, try to stop them there.
Pick any pile before each group and keep setup simple for every shot.
Count balls in the right target zone. Each one is a point. Enter score in the app, out of 36 attempts.
| Handicap | +9 | +5 | +1 | 5 | 12 | 19 | 27 | 36 | 54 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Score | 30 | 28 | 26 | 22 | 18 | 14 | 10 | 7 | 4 |
Day 18
Program: Bump'n'Run From 5–10 Yds
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.
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.
Mark 3 landing zones in a straight line at the edge of the green, each 6 feet (2 meters) apart.
Hit 36 bump-and-run shots: 12 to zone 1, 12 to zone 2, 12 to zone
Use the first set of 12 balls for zone 1, the second set for zone 2, and the last set for zone
Keep ball positions and distances the same for the whole test.
Count each ball that stops inside the target 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 | 32 | 30 | 28 | 25 | 20 | 16 | 12 | 8 | 5 |
Day 19
Program: Bump'n'Run From 5–10 Yds
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 20
Program: Chip 5–15 Yds From Fringe
Hit two buckets of balls (avg. bucket is 40 balls) from the sloped rough grass; one bucket with balls above feet level, one bucket with balls below feet level.
Gather 36 balls and split into 2 groups of 18 balls.
Pick one target (pin) on the green.
For the first 18 shots, place the ball above your feet in the rough 5–20 yards from the hole.
Chip all 18 balls, trying to get close to the target.
Move to the other slope so the ball is below your feet, same distance.
Chip the last 18 balls at the target.
Count each shot that stops within 3 feet of the hole as a success.
Enter the number of successes out of 36 in the app.
| Handicap | +9 | +5 | +1 | 5 | 12 | 19 | 27 | 36 | 54 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Score | 31 | 29 | 26 | 22 | 18 | 14 | 10 | 6 | 3 |
4 days scheduled
Chip 5–15 Yds From Fringe. Turn into birdies and save par clutch. Focus on Scoring, Aim, Alignment, Precision. This module is for Short Game, specifically working on Chip.
Day 21
Program: Chip 5–15 Yds From Fringe
Hit two buckets of balls (avg. bucket is 40 balls) from the sloped deep rough and other extreme grass types; one bucket with balls above feet level, one bucket with balls below feet level.
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.
| Handicap | +9 | +5 | +1 | 5 | 12 | 19 | 27 | 36 | 54 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Score | 30 | 28 | 25 | 20 | 15 | 12 | 9 | 6 | 4 |
Day 22
Program: Chip 5–15 Yds From Fringe
Align a bucket of balls (avg. bucket is 40 balls) into 10 equal parallel piles of 4 balls and stop chip shots inside quadrants. Count the number of successes.
Put 40 balls into 10 piles with 4 balls in each pile. Arrange in two lines, 5 piles per line.
Space piles 2 yards or meters apart side to side. Space the two lines 5 to 10 yards or meters apart front to back.
Mark 4 sections (quadrants) in a circle of 6 feet or 2 meters radius around the hole on the green using string or tees.
Hit 36 chip shots total, 9 shots into each quadrant.
Start at any pile and chip balls to land in the first quadrant. After 9 shots, switch to the next quadrant.
Switch piles after each shot for variety, but always keep the same chipping setup and distance.
Count each ball that stops inside the correct quadrant as a success.
After all 36 shots, enter number of successful shots made out of 36 attempts.
| Handicap | +9 | +5 | +1 | 5 | 12 | 19 | 27 | 36 | 54 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Score | 28 | 26 | 23 | 19 | 15 | 12 | 9 | 6 | 3 |
Day 23
Program: Chip 5–15 Yds From Fringe
Hit two buckets of balls (avg. bucket is 40 balls) from the sloped fairway; one bucket with balls above feet level, one bucket with balls below feet level.
Place 3 target zones on the green, 6 feet apart, in a line from the hole.
Use 36 balls, split into two groups of
Chip 18 balls from above feet level, 6 balls to each zone.
Chip 18 balls from below feet level, 6 balls to each zone.
Count balls that stop inside the correct zone.
Add up total successful shots and enter score in the app, out of 36 attempts.
| Handicap | +9 | +5 | +1 | 5 | 12 | 19 | 27 | 36 | 54 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Score | 32 | 30 | 28 | 25 | 20 | 16 | 12 | 8 | 5 |
Day 24
Program: Stop Chips Near Hole
Align a bucket of balls (avg. bucket is 40 balls) into 2 perpendicular lines 20 balls per line and hit-and-land chip shots inside landing zones. Count the number of successes.
Set up two lines of 18 balls each so they cross each other. Place balls 1 foot apart.
On the green, mark 3 landing zones spaced 6 feet apart in a row using sticks or string.
Hit 36 chip shots total: 18 from each ball line.
From the first line, hit 6 shots to each landing zone (18 shots).
From the second line, hit 6 shots to each landing zone (18 shots).
Count each ball that lands and stays inside the right landing zone.
Add up all successful shots, enter 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 | 11 | 7 | 4 |
4 days scheduled
Stop Chips Near Hole. Match clubface and check setup. Focus on Alignment, Distance Control, Aim, Scoring, Trajectory, Dispersion. This module is for Short Game, specifically working on Chip.
Day 25
Program: Stop Chips Near Hole
Hit two buckets of balls (avg. bucket is 40 balls) from the sloped deep rough and other extreme grass types; one bucket with balls above feet level, one bucket with balls below feet level.
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.
| Handicap | +9 | +5 | +1 | 5 | 12 | 19 | 27 | 36 | 54 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Score | 30 | 28 | 25 | 20 | 15 | 12 | 9 | 6 | 4 |
Day 26
Program: Stop Chips Near Hole
Align a bucket of balls (avg. bucket is 40 balls) into 10 equal perpendicular piles of 4 balls and stop chip shots inside quadrants. Count the number of successes.
Set up 2 lines with 5 piles of 4 balls each. There are 10 piles in total.
Space the 2 lines 5 to 10 yards apart. Space each pile 2 yards apart along each line.
On the green, use string or markers to make a circle 6 feet wide around the hole. Divide the circle into 4 equal parts.
Hit 36 chip shots, split into 4 groups of
For each group, try to stop the balls in one part of the circle. Move to the next part after each group.
Alternate where you chip from to practice different spots, but aim for the chosen part of the circle.
Count how many balls land in the right part of the circle.
Add all your successful chips out of 36 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 | 7 | 4 |
Day 27
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 28
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 |
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 29
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 30
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 31
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 |
Day 32
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 |
4 days scheduled
Mid-Iron Distance Control 150–180 Yards. Control distance 150-180 and stop missing greens. Focus on Precision, Accuracy, Mechanics. This module is for Driving Range, specifically working on Mid irons (7,6,5).
Day 33
Program: Mid-Iron Distance Control 150–180 Yards
Complete the Progressive Targets Challenge using irons only. Hit one bucket of ~50 balls.
Pick 3 flags at the range for your 9, 7, and 5 irons: close, medium, far.
Hit 36 shots total: 12 at each flag.
Hit 12 shots at the close flag.
Hit 12 shots at the medium flag, change irons if wanted.
Hit 12 shots at the far flag, change irons if wanted.
Count shots that land within a club-length of each flag.
Add up successful shots out of 36 and enter score in the app.
| Handicap | +9 | +5 | +1 | 5 | 12 | 19 | 27 | 36 | 54 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Score | 31 | 29 | 26 | 22 | 18 | 14 | 10 | 6 | 3 |
Day 34
Program: Mid-Iron Distance Control 150–180 Yards
Curve the ball around the alignment stick using using mid irons only. Hit one bucket of ~50 balls.
Pick a flag or target for mid irons (7, 6, or 5 iron).
Place two cones or buckets left and right of the flag, each 5% of the total distance away.
Hit 36 shots in total, in 2 sets of 18 shots.
First 18 shots: curve ball left to right, aiming near the left cone, curving back to the flag.
Second 18 shots: curve ball right to left, aiming near the right cone, curving back to the flag.
Switch between 7, 6, or 5 irons during the test.
A shot is a success if it curves correctly around the cone and lands close to the flag (within 10% of the distance).
After 36 shots, count successful shots and enter 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 | 8 | 5 | 3 |
Day 35
Program: Mid-Iron Distance Control 150–180 Yards
Work only on backswing using mid irons only. Hit one bucket of ~50 balls.
Pick a flag or target at a medium distance suitable for hitting mid irons (7, 6, or 5).
Use one mid iron and hit 36 shots aiming at the same target.
For each shot, focus only on your backswing, working with 1 or 2 simple backswing thoughts.
Set up the ball the same way each time and maintain your backswing focus.
Hit all 36 shots and count how many have straight, good ball flight that matches your backswing.
After all shots, count how many were good out of 36 and enter the number in the app.
| Handicap | +9 | +5 | +1 | 5 | 12 | 19 | 27 | 36 | 54 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Score | 32 | 30 | 28 | 25 | 20 | 16 | 12 | 8 | 5 |
Day 36
Program: Stop Missing Greens With Long Irons
Work only on downswing using long irons only. Hit one bucket of ~50 balls.
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.
| Handicap | +9 | +5 | +1 | 5 | 12 | 19 | 27 | 36 | 54 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Score | 30 | 28 | 25 | 20 | 16 | 12 | 9 | 6 | 4 |
4 days scheduled
Stop Missing Greens With Long Irons. Control flight and stop missing greens. Focus on Precision, Aim, Trajectory. This module is for Driving Range, specifically working on Long irons (4,3,2).
Day 37
Program: Stop Missing Greens With Long Irons
Produce straight shots using long irons only. Hit one bucket of ~50 balls.
Pick one far flag or target suitable for long irons (2, 3, and 4 irons).
Get 36 balls to hit with your long irons (2, 3, and 4 irons).
Use a different long iron for each shot, switching clubs throughout the exercise.
Try to hit each ball straight at the target, not left or right.
Stand the same way for every shot.
Count how many balls went straight to the target, with no big curve or miss.
Write down how many straight shots out of 36 you made, and enter score in the app.
| Handicap | +9 | +5 | +1 | 5 | 12 | 19 | 27 | 36 | 54 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Score | 30 | 28 | 26 | 22 | 17 | 13 | 9 | 6 | 3 |
Day 38
Program: Stop Missing Greens With Long Irons
Produce low/mid/high shots using long irons only. Hit one bucket of ~50 balls.
Pick one target suitable for long irons (4, 3, or 2 iron).
Divide 36 balls into 3 groups of
Hit 12 low shots aimed at the same target.
Hit 12 mid-height shots aimed at the same target.
Hit 12 high shots aimed at the same target.
Keep ball setup the same, only change swing to vary shot height.
Count how many balls land close to the target.
After 36 shots, count successes and enter 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 39
Program: Stop Missing Greens With Long Irons
Simulate X number of GIR (Green in Regulations) using long irons only. Hit one bucket of ~50 balls. Count total number of greens hit.
Choose a flag to aim at using a 4, 3, or 2 iron.
Mark a circle around the flag with radius 5% of the distance to the flag.
Split 36 shots into 3 groups of
Use one iron for all shots in each group.
Hit shots, trying to land inside the circle.
Count shots that land inside the circle.
Add up successful shots from
Enter the 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 | 8 | 5 | 3 |
Day 40
Program: Stop Missing Greens With Long Irons
Curve the ball around the alignment stick using using long irons only. Hit one bucket of ~50 balls.
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.
| Handicap | +9 | +5 | +1 | 5 | 12 | 19 | 27 | 36 | 54 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Score | 28 | 26 | 23 | 19 | 14 | 10 | 7 | 4 | 2 |
4 days scheduled
Stop Missing Greens With Long Irons. Stop missing greens and eliminate hooks. Focus on Precision, Mechanics, Aim. This module is for Driving Range, specifically working on Long irons (4,3,2).
Day 41
Program: Stop Missing Greens With Long Irons
Produce low/mid/high shots using long irons only. Hit one bucket of ~50 balls.
Pick one target suitable for long irons (4, 3, or 2 iron).
Divide 36 balls into 3 groups of
Hit 12 low shots aimed at the same target.
Hit 12 mid-height shots aimed at the same target.
Hit 12 high shots aimed at the same target.
Keep ball setup the same, only change swing to vary shot height.
Count how many balls land close to the target.
After 36 shots, count successes and enter 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 42
Program: Stop Missing Greens With Long Irons
Work only on takeaway using long irons only. Hit one bucket of ~50 balls.
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.
| Handicap | +9 | +5 | +1 | 5 | 12 | 19 | 27 | 36 | 54 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Score | 30 | 28 | 25 | 20 | 15 | 12 | 9 | 6 | 4 |
Day 43
Program: Stop Missing Greens With Long Irons
Simulate X number of GIR (Green in Regulations) using long irons only. Hit one bucket of ~50 balls. Count total number of greens hit.
Choose a flag to aim at using a 4, 3, or 2 iron.
Mark a circle around the flag with radius 5% of the distance to the flag.
Split 36 shots into 3 groups of
Use one iron for all shots in each group.
Hit shots, trying to land inside the circle.
Count shots that land inside the circle.
Add up successful shots from
Enter the 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 | 8 | 5 | 3 |
Day 44
Program: Stop Missing Greens With Long Irons
Work only on backswing using long irons only. Hit one bucket of ~50 balls.
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.
| Handicap | +9 | +5 | +1 | 5 | 12 | 19 | 27 | 36 | 54 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Score | 31 | 29 | 26 | 22 | 17 | 13 | 9 | 6 | 4 |