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 Royal St. David's. 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
13
Days
51
Modules
9
Frequency
4 days/week
Putting·Long (20+ ft)
Eliminate Three-Putts
Difficulty: Intermediate · Module HCP 17.5
Short Game·Chip
Chip 5–15 Yds From Fringe
Difficulty: Beginner · Module HCP 35.0
Driving Range·Driver
Control Driver Ball Flight
Difficulty: Beginner · Module HCP 35.0
Putting·Long (20+ ft)
Eliminate Three-Putts
Difficulty: Intermediate · Module HCP 17.5
Short Game·Bump'n'Run
Make Par Around the Green
Difficulty: Beginner · Module HCP 35.0
Driving Range·Long irons (4,3,2)
Challenge: eliminate wild misses on long approaches
Difficulty: Beginner · Module HCP 26.3
Putting·9 ft (3m) only
Focus On Green Reading
Difficulty: Expert · Module HCP 2.5
Short Game·Chip
Chip 5–15 Yds From Fringe
Difficulty: Beginner · Module HCP 34.9
Driving Range·Wedges (LW,SW,GW,PW)
Shape it perfectly: fade or draw with wedges
Difficulty: Beginner · Module HCP 26.3
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
Turn into birdies, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes. Working on shot: chip.
Module skill breakdown
Stop missing fairways, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes. Working on club: driver.
Module skill breakdown
Course-calibrated drills mapped to this module. Working on distance: long (20+ ft).
Module skill breakdown
Focus on clean contact, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes. Working on shot: bump'n'run.
Module skill breakdown
Eliminate wild misses, for a 26-handicap player, ~20 minutes. Working on club: long irons (4,3,2).
Module skill breakdown
Practice line and speed, for a 3-handicap player, ~10 minutes. Working on distance: 9 ft (3m) only.
Module skill breakdown
Hit intended line, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes. Working on shot: chip.
Module skill breakdown
Land softly, for a 26-handicap player, ~20 minutes. Working on club: wedges (lw,sw,gw,pw).
Module skill breakdown
Program snapshot
Avg HCP focus
17.5
Intermediate
Skill pillars
Distance Control · Visualization · Dispersion · Accuracy · Scoring · Aim
Host course
Royal St. David's
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.
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 3
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 |
Day 4
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 |
4 days scheduled
Chip 5–15 Yds From Fringe. Turn into birdies and up-and-down contest. Focus on Scoring, Distance Control, Aim, Accuracy, Alignment, Precision, Dispersion. This module is for Short Game, specifically working on Chip.
Day 5
Program: Chip 5–15 Yds From Fringe
Scatter a bucket of balls (avg. bucket is 40 balls) into 8 equal piles of 5 balls and stop chip shots close to multiple targets. Count the number of successes.
Put 36 balls into 6 piles of 6 balls on the grass, between 5 and 30 yards from the hole.
Place 3 flags or targets on the green, 6 feet apart in a line.
Split the 36 balls into 3 groups of 12 shots.
Hit the first 12 balls to the first flag and try to stop each ball within 10 feet of it.
Hit the next 12 balls to the second flag, trying to stop them within 10 feet.
Hit the last 12 balls to the third flag, again aiming to stop within 10 feet.
Switch which pile you use each time to practice different distances and grass.
Count every ball that stops within 10 feet of its flag as a successful shot.
Add up successful shots out of 36 and enter score in the app.
| Handicap | +9 | +5 | +1 | 5 | 12 | 19 | 27 | 36 | 54 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Score | 30 | 28 | 24 | 20 | 16 | 12 | 9 | 6 | 4 |
Day 6
Program: Chip 5–15 Yds From Fringe
Up to 5 players compete to stop a chip shot closest to the multiple target(s). The player with the most points wins the challenge. One bucket of balls per player is needed.
Make 3 target zones on the green. Space them 6 feet apart in a line.
Put 36 balls in 6 piles of 6 around the chipping area, 5–20 yards from the hole.
Hit 12 balls at each target zone (36 attempts total).
Start from any pile. Aim 12 shots at the first zone.
Next, aim 12 shots at the second zone from any pile.
Last, aim 12 shots at the third zone. Count shots that stop in the right zone.
Add up how many shots landed in the correct zone out of 36 attempts. 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 7
Program: Chip 5–15 Yds From Fringe
Scatter a bucket of balls (avg. bucket is 40 balls) into 8 equal piles of 5 balls and stop chip shots inside quadrants. Count the number of successes.
Scatter 40 balls into 8 piles of 5 balls each between 5 and 30 yards from the hole.
On the green, use markers to make a 6-foot circle around the hole and divide it into 4 quadrants.
Hit 36 chip shots.
Hit 9 shots at each of the 4 quadrants.
Hit each shot from a different pile and try to land it in the right quadrant.
Count a shot as a success if it stops in the correct quadrant.
Enter number of 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 8
Program: Chip 5–15 Yds From Fringe
Up to 5 players compete to stop a chip shot in the bullseye. The best final score relative to PAR wins the challenge. One bucket of balls per player is needed.
Set up 10 piles of balls in two lines that cross each other. Each line has 5 piles, spaced 3 yards apart, with the lines 5 to 10 yards apart. Place the piles on grass 5 to 30 yards from the hole.
On the green around the hole, make two circles using string or tees: one small circle with a 6 foot radius and one big circle with a 15 foot radius.
Hit 36 chip shots, in 3 sets of 12 shots. - Set 1 (12 shots): Try to stop the ball in the small circle. - Set 2 (12 shots): Try to stop the ball in the big circle but outside the small circle. - Set 3 (12 shots): Try to stop the ball just outside the big circle but close to the hole.
Start at any pile and hit the type of shot for that set. After finishing 12 shots for one set, move to the next set and repeat.
For each shot, if the ball lands in the target zone for that set, count it as a success.
Keep going until all 36 shots are done. At the end, add up your successful shots out of 36 attempts and enter your score in the app.
| Handicap | +9 | +5 | +1 | 5 | 12 | 19 | 27 | 36 | 54 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Score | 30 | 28 | 25 | 22 | 17 | 13 | 9 | 6 | 4 |
4 days scheduled
Chip 5–15 Yds From Fringe. Turn into birdies and up-and-down contest. Focus on Scoring, Distance Control, Aim, Accuracy, Alignment, Precision, Dispersion. This module is for Short Game, specifically working on Chip.
Day 9
Program: Chip 5–15 Yds From Fringe
Up to 5 players compete to stop a chip shot in the bullseye. The best final score relative to PAR wins the challenge. One bucket of balls per player is needed.
Make two piles of balls for each player between 5 and 30 yards from the hole, anywhere in the chipping area, on any surface.
On the green, make two bullseye zones around the hole: inner circle with 6-foot radius and outer ring from 6 to 15 feet.
Each player hits 36 chips: 18 from each pile.
Try to stop the ball in the inner bullseye (best), then outer bullseye (good), or avoid missing both (bad).
Switch piles after 18 shots, finish all 36 shots.
Count how many balls stop in the bullseye zones.
After 36 shots, record the number of balls in the bullseyes as your score. Enter this total in the app out of 36 attempts.
| Handicap | +9 | +5 | +1 | 5 | 12 | 19 | 27 | 36 | 54 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Score | 30 | 28 | 26 | 22 | 17 | 13 | 9 | 6 | 3 |
Day 10
Program: Chip 5–15 Yds From Fringe
Scatter a bucket of balls (avg. bucket is 40 balls) into 8 equal lines of 5 balls and stop chip shots inside quadrants. Count the number of successes.
Scatter 40 balls into 8 lines of 5 balls. Each ball should be 1 yard apart. Place lines 5–30 yards from the hole. Keep setup the same for all shots.
On the green, use markers to make 4 equal pieces inside a 6-foot circle around the hole.
Take 32 chip shots total. Aim 8 shots at each quadrant.
For each of the 8 lines, choose a quadrant to aim for. Hit all 5 balls in that line to that quadrant. Move to a new line for a new quadrant. Keep going until all 32 shots are done.
Count each shot that stops inside the target quadrant as a success.
Add up successful shots. Enter score in the app, out of 32 attempts.
| Handicap | +9 | +5 | +1 | 5 | 12 | 19 | 27 | 36 | 54 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Score | 28 | 26 | 24 | 20 | 16 | 12 | 9 | 6 | 4 |
Day 11
Program: Control Driver Ball Flight
Produce low/mid/high shots using driver only. Hit one bucket of ~50 balls.
Pick a clear, far target suitable for driver shots.
Get 36 balls: 12 for low, 12 for mid, 12 for high shots.
Keep your setup the same; only change ball flight height.
Hit all 36 driver shots—12 low, 12 mid, and 12 high—aiming at the same target.
After completing the shots, record how many were good out of 36 in the app.
| Handicap | +9 | +5 | +1 | 5 | 12 | 19 | 27 | 36 | 54 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Score | 31 | 29 | 26 | 22 | 18 | 14 | 10 | 7 | 4 |
Day 12
Program: Control Driver Ball Flight
Work only on 'impact and follow through' using driver only. Hit one bucket of ~50 balls.
Pick a flag or target far away to aim driver shots.
Hit 36 driver shots to the same target, focusing on hitting the ball well with proper impact and follow through.
Count every shot that lands near the target as a success.
After all 36 shots, record how many were successful in the app, out of 36 attempts.
| Handicap | +9 | +5 | +1 | 5 | 12 | 19 | 27 | 36 | 54 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Score | 31 | 29 | 26 | 23 | 18 | 14 | 10 | 6 | 3 |
4 days scheduled
Control Driver Ball Flight. Hit fairways consistently and control ball flight basics. Focus on Precision, Mechanics, Trajectory. This module is for Driving Range, specifically working on Driver.
Day 13
Program: Control Driver Ball Flight
Produce straight shots using driver only. Hit one bucket of ~50 balls.
Pick an easy-to-see flag or mark to aim at down the range.
Hit 36 balls, all aiming at the same target.
Focus on hitting a straight shot with your driver only.
Count how many balls land close to the target area.
Add up 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 14
Program: Control Driver Ball Flight
Work only on backswing using driver only. Hit one bucket of ~50 balls.
Pick a target about 200 yards away to aim at.
Put the ball on the tee and get ready with your normal driver setup.
Hit 36 driver shots at the target, focusing on at most two backswing thoughts or tasks.
After each shot, assess the ball flight and your control based on your backswing focus.
Count how many shots feel controlled and on target.
Add up your total successful shots out of 36 and enter the score in the app.
| Handicap | +9 | +5 | +1 | 5 | 12 | 19 | 27 | 36 | 54 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Score | 30 | 28 | 25 | 22 | 18 | 14 | 10 | 6 | 3 |
Day 15
Program: Control Driver Ball Flight
Work only on takeaway using driver only. Hit one bucket of ~50 balls.
Set up a single target flag at a distance where the ball can be seen easily.
Hit 36 shots using a driver, focusing solely on your takeaway.
Concentrate on at most two takeaway thoughts or tasks to produce a consistent ball flight toward the target.
Watch each shot carefully and observe the ball flight.
Count how many shots land and stop near the target.
After all 36 shots, record your total successes out of 36 in the app.
| Handicap | +9 | +5 | +1 | 5 | 12 | 19 | 27 | 36 | 54 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Score | 33 | 30 | 28 | 24 | 18 | 14 | 10 | 7 | 4 |
Day 16
Program: Control Driver Ball Flight
Curve the ball around the alignment stick using using driver only. Hit one bucket of ~50 balls.
Choose a flag or target to aim at with the driver.
Measure 5% of the distance to the flag. Put one cone on the left side and one cone on the right side at that distance.
Take 36 shots: 18 curve the ball left to right, 18 curve the ball right to left around the cone.
Hit 18 shots curving around the left cone to the flag and 18 shots curving around the right cone to the flag.
Set up the ball the same way each time. Try to make the ball curve around the cone and finish near the flag.
A shot counts if it curves around the cone and ends near the flag.
Count how many successful shots 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 | 6 | 3 |
4 days scheduled
Day 17
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 |
Day 18
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 19
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 20
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 |
4 days scheduled
Make Par Around the Green. Focus on clean contact and roll the ball low and straight. Focus on Distance Control, Scoring, Accuracy. This module is for Short Game, specifically working on Bump'n'Run.
Day 21
Program: Make Par Around the Green
Up to 5 players compete to stop a bump-n-run shot in the bullseye. The best final score relative to PAR wins the challenge. One bucket of balls per player is needed.
Set up 10 piles of balls in two lines that cross each other. Put 5 piles in each line. Leave space between all piles and lines.
Put the piles 1 to 10 yards/meters from the green and 5 to 30 yards/meters from the hole.
On the green, mark two big circles around the hole. Make the first circle 6 feet (2 meters) out from the hole, and the second circle 15 feet (5 meters) out from the hole.
There are 36 shots total. Split them into 3 groups of 12 shots.
First 12 shots: try to stop the ball inside the small (inner) circle. Next 12: try to stop the ball inside the big (outer) circle but outside the small circle. Last 12: try to keep the ball anywhere on the green.
Hit one ball from each pile. Keep moving around the piles any way until all 36 shots are done using the right target for each group.
Count how many balls land in the right place for each group: inside the small circle for the first 12, in the big circle but outside the small one for the next 12, and anywhere on the green for the last
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 22
Program: Make Par Around the Green
Align a bucket of balls next to the green (avg. bucket is 40 balls) into 2 parallel lines 20 balls per line and stop bump-n-run shots close to multiple targets. Count the number of successes.
Put a bucket with 40 balls by the green. Set up two lines of 18 balls each, 1 foot apart. The lines are 6 feet apart.
Pick 3 different targets on the green. Each target should be 6 feet apart from the others.
Hit 12 shots at Target 1 from the first line.
Hit 12 shots at Target 2 from the second line.
Hit 12 shots at Target 3 from the first line.
Use the same setup for all shots. Leave balls in place between 1 and 10 yards from the green, and 5 to 30 yards from the hole.
A shot is a success if it stops within 10 feet of the target.
Count how many successful shots out of 36 attempts and enter score in the app.
| Handicap | +9 | +5 | +1 | 5 | 12 | 19 | 27 | 36 | 54 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Score | 32 | 30 | 28 | 25 | 20 | 16 | 12 | 8 | 5 |
Day 23
Program: Make Par Around the Green
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 24
Program: Make Par Around the Green
Align a bucket of balls next to the green (avg. bucket is 40 balls) into 2 perpendicular lines 20 balls per line and stop bump-n-run shots inside Bullseye. Count the number of balls in the inner and outer Bullseye.
Place a bucket of balls next to the green with 2 straight lines of 20 balls arranged perpendicular to each other.
Space the lines 5 to 10 yards/meters apart, with each ball about 1 foot (30 cm) apart in each line.
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.
Hit 36 bump-and-run shots in 2 sets of 18 shots, switching between the two lines.
Hit 3 to 5 shots from one line, then switch to the other line, until all 36 balls are played.
Try to land balls in the circles: inside the inner circle is best, inside the outer circle is okay.
Count how many balls stopped inside the outer circle (including the inner circle), 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 | 15 | 12 | 9 | 6 | 4 |
4 days scheduled
Make Par Around the Green. Focus on clean contact and roll the ball low and straight. Focus on Distance Control, Scoring, Accuracy. This module is for Short Game, specifically working on Bump'n'Run.
Day 25
Program: Make Par Around the Green
Up to 5 players compete to stop a bump-n-run shot in the bullseye. The best final score relative to PAR wins the challenge. Up to 80 balls are needed.
Set up 4 lines of 9 balls each, with balls 1 foot apart.
Place the lines on grass, 1 to 10 yards from the green, 5 yards between lines.
Mark two circles on the green around the hole: one with a 6-foot radius, another with a 15-foot radius.
Hit 36 shots, in two groups of 18 shots.
For the first 18 shots, aim for the small circle. For the next 18 shots, aim for the big circle.
Hit balls in order from any line, switch lines as wanted.
Count each ball that stops in the right circle as a success.
After 36 shots, count how many hit their target circles and enter your score in the app out of 36 attempts.
| Handicap | +9 | +5 | +1 | 5 | 12 | 19 | 27 | 36 | 54 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Score | 33 | 31 | 28 | 25 | 20 | 16 | 12 | 8 | 5 |
Day 26
Program: Make Par Around the Green
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.
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.
On the green, use string or tees to make 4 equal sections inside a circle with a 6-foot radius around the hole.
Hit 36 bump-and-run shots, split into 4 groups of 9 shots. Each group tries to stop the ball in a different section.
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.
For each set of 9 shots, use any pile, but keep the same setup for all shots.
Count each shot that stops in the correct section as a success.
Add up the number of successes and enter your score in the app, out of 36 attempts.
| Handicap | +9 | +5 | +1 | 5 | 12 | 19 | 27 | 36 | 54 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Score | 31 | 29 | 26 | 23 | 18 | 14 | 11 | 7 | 4 |
Day 27
Program: Challenge: eliminate wild misses on long approaches
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 |
Day 28
Program: Challenge: eliminate wild misses on long approaches
Produce left-to-right and right-to-left shots using long irons only. Hit one bucket of ~50 balls.
Pick one target suitable for long irons (4, 3, 2).
Hit 36 shots using your long irons (4, 3, and 2 irons).
Hit 18 shots curving left-to-right and 18 shots curving right-to-left, all towards the same target.
Keep the same stance and setup for every shot.
Try to make the ball land close to the target.
Count each shot that lands and stays near the target as a success.
Add up your total successful shots and enter your score in the app, out of 36 attempts.
| Handicap | +9 | +5 | +1 | 5 | 12 | 19 | 27 | 36 | 54 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Score | 31 | 29 | 27 | 23 | 18 | 14 | 10 | 7 | 4 |
4 days scheduled
Challenge: eliminate wild misses on long approaches. Eliminate wild misses and keep within 8 yards. Focus on Dispersion, Precision, Visualization. This module is for Driving Range, specifically working on Long irons (4,3,2).
Day 29
Program: Challenge: eliminate wild misses on long approaches
Hit 12 balls to each quadrant using long irons only. Hit one bucket of ~50 balls. Count total number of successful shots.
Pick a target to aim at using your long irons (4, 3, or 2).
Mark four sections around the target using cones, buckets, or imaginary lines. The sections should be about 5% of the total distance from where you hit.
Hit 36 shots: 9 to each section.
Use only your long irons (4, 3, or 2). Switch clubs if you want.
Make sure to hit 9 shots to each section. The order does not matter, just finish all shots for each section.
Keep your ball setup the same and try to be precise.
Count every shot that lands and stays in the right section as a success.
When done, count 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 | 16 | 12 | 8 | 5 |
Day 30
Program: Focus On Green Reading
Make 3 out of 8 putts from [9 ft | 3 m], 5 times in total.
Place eight tees around the hole at 9 ft or 3 m.
After making a putt, move to the next tee.
Hit 40 putts.
Enter the total number of made putts in the app, out of 40 attempts.
| Handicap | +9 | +5 | +1 | 5 | 12 | 19 | 27 | 36 | 54 |
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| Score | 28 | 23 | 21 | 19 | 17 | 15 | 12 | 9 | 6 |
Day 31
Program: Focus On Green Reading
Make 2 out of 4 putts from [9 ft | 3 m], 5 times in total.
Position four tees around the hole at 9 ft or 3 m.
After each holed putt, move to the next tee in front.
Hit 40 putts.
Enter the total number of holed putts in the app, out of 40 attempts.
| Handicap | +9 | +5 | +1 | 5 | 12 | 19 | 27 | 36 | 54 |
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| Score | 30 | 25 | 21 | 19 | 17 | 15 | 13 | 10 | 7 |
Day 32
Program: Focus On Green Reading
Make 10 out of 20 putts.
Hit 30 putts from 9 ft (3 m).
Enter score in the app, out of 30 attempts.
| Handicap | +9 | +5 | +1 | 5 | 12 | 19 | 27 | 36 | 54 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Score | 25 | 19 | 15 | 13 | 11 | 9 | 7 | 5 | 3 |
4 days scheduled
Focus On Green Reading. Repeat putts until consistent and practice line and speed. Focus on Scoring, Precision, Aim. This module is for Putting, specifically working on 9 ft (3m) only.
Day 33
Program: Focus On Green Reading
Make 10 out of 20 putts using an alignment mirror.
Hit 30 putts from 9 ft using an alignment mirror.
Enter score in the app, out of 30 attempts.
| Handicap | +9 | +5 | +1 | 5 | 12 | 19 | 27 | 36 | 54 |
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| Score | 22 | 18 | 15 | 13 | 11 | 9 | 7 | 5 | 3 |
Day 34
Program: Focus On Green Reading
Make 10 out of 20 putts from in between two alignment sticks and through the ball gate.
Hit 30 putts from 9 ft (3 m) using two alignment sticks and through the ball gate.
Enter score. Total number of putts holed, out of 30 attempts.
| Handicap | +9 | +5 | +1 | 5 | 12 | 19 | 27 | 36 | 54 |
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| Score | 24 | 18 | 16 | 14 | 12 | 10 | 8 | 6 | 4 |
Day 35
Program: Focus On Green Reading
Make 5 putts in a row, one-handed through the ball gate.
Hit 25 putts from 9 ft (3m) through the ball gate.
Count putts that go through the gate without touching the tees.
Enter score in the app, out of 25 attempts.
| Handicap | +9 | +5 | +1 | 5 | 12 | 19 | 27 | 36 | 54 |
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| Score | 22 | 19 | 17 | 15 | 13 | 11 | 9 | 6 | 3 |
Day 36
Program: Chip 5–15 Yds From Fringe
Scatter a bucket of balls (avg. bucket is 40 balls) into 8 equal piles of 5 balls and hit-and-land chip shots inside landing zones. Count the number of successes.
Put 40 balls into 8 piles, with 5 balls in each pile, between 5 and 30 yards from the hole.
On the green, mark 3 zones in a straight line, each zone 6 feet apart.
Hit 36 chip shots in total, split into 3 sets of 12 shots.
For the first 12 shots, aim to land the ball in Zone
For the next 12 shots, aim for Zone
For the last 12 shots, aim for Zone
Choose any pile to hit from, switch piles if wanted.
Count each shot that stops in the right zone as a success.
After all 36 shots, 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 |
4 days scheduled
Chip 5–15 Yds From Fringe. Pick line and commit and chip through gate. Focus on Aim, Scoring, Distance Control, Alignment, Trajectory, Accuracy, Dispersion. This module is for Short Game, specifically working on Chip.
Day 37
Program: Chip 5–15 Yds From Fringe
Hit two buckets of balls (avg. bucket is 40 balls) from the sloped rough grass; one bucket from the uphill slope and one bucket from the downhill slope.
Pick a spot in the rough, on an uphill slope, 5–30 yards from the hole.
Put a target at the hole.
Hit 18 chip shots uphill, trying to stop the ball close to the hole.
Move to a downhill spot in the rough, also 5–30 yards from the hole.
Hit 18 chip shots downhill at the same target.
Every 4 shots, check the results and adjust if needed.
Count a success for every ball that finishes close to the hole (like within 3 feet).
Use the same setup for every shot.
After 36 shots, add up your total successes. Enter score in the app, out of 36 attempts.
| Handicap | +9 | +5 | +1 | 5 | 12 | 19 | 27 | 36 | 54 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Score | 30 | 28 | 26 | 22 | 18 | 14 | 11 | 7 | 4 |
Day 38
Program: Chip 5–15 Yds From Fringe
Hit two buckets of balls (avg. bucket is 40 balls) from the sloped fairway; one bucket from the uphill slope and one bucket from the downhill slope.
Set up two target zones on the green: one uphill, one downhill, about 10 feet apart.
Hit 18 chip shots from the uphill slope at the uphill target zone.
Hit 18 chip shots from the downhill slope at the downhill target zone.
Keep ball setup the same for all shots. Only change your target for the slope.
Count shots that stop inside or within 3 feet of the target zone as a success.
Add up all successful shots out of 36 attempts and enter score in the app.
| Handicap | +9 | +5 | +1 | 5 | 12 | 19 | 27 | 36 | 54 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Score | 31 | 29 | 27 | 23 | 18 | 14 | 10 | 6 | 3 |
Day 39
Program: Chip 5–15 Yds From Fringe
Scatter a bucket of balls (avg. bucket is 40 balls) into 8 equal lines of 5 balls and stop chip shots inside the Bullseye. Count the number of balls in the inner and outer Bullseye.
Scatter 40 balls into 8 lines of 5 balls each, spaced 1 yard or meter apart, placed anywhere from 5 to 30 yards from the hole.
On the green, make two circles around the hole: one with a 6-foot (2-meter) radius, and one with a 15-foot (5-meter) radius, using string or tees.
Chip 36 balls during the test, divided into 3 sets of 12 balls.
Chip the first 12 balls, trying to make them land inside the small circle.
Chip the next 12 balls, trying to make them land inside the big circle but outside the small circle.
Chip the last 12 balls, trying to make them land anywhere inside the big circle.
Start from any line and move around as needed, but use only 36 balls.
Count each ball that stops where it is supposed to for each set.
Enter your score in the app, out of 36 attempts.
| Handicap | +9 | +5 | +1 | 5 | 12 | 19 | 27 | 36 | 54 |
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| Score | 31 | 29 | 26 | 22 | 17 | 13 | 9 | 6 | 3 |
Day 40
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 from the uphill slope and one bucket from the downhill slope.
Find a spot in deep rough on an uphill slope 5 to 30 yards from the hole. Set up the ball the same way each time.
Place three targets around the green in a straight line, 4 feet apart.
Hit 18 chip shots from the uphill slope. Land 6 balls in each target zone.
Move to a deep rough spot on a downhill slope 5 to 30 yards from the hole. Keep the same setup.
Hit 18 chip shots from the downhill slope. Land 6 balls in each target zone.
Count each ball that ends inside the target as a success.
Add up all the successful shots out of 36 in the app.
| Handicap | +9 | +5 | +1 | 5 | 12 | 19 | 27 | 36 | 54 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Score | 30 | 28 | 24 | 20 | 16 | 12 | 8 | 5 | 3 |
4 days scheduled
Chip 5–15 Yds From Fringe. Pick line and commit and chip through gate. Focus on Aim, Scoring, Distance Control, Alignment, Trajectory, Accuracy, Dispersion. This module is for Short Game, specifically working on Chip.
Day 41
Program: Chip 5–15 Yds From Fringe
Scatter a bucket of balls (avg. bucket is 40 balls) into 8 equal lines of 5 balls and stop chip shots close to multiple targets. Count the number of successes.
Put 40 golf balls in 8 lines, 5 balls in each line, each ball 1 yard apart.
Set up 8 flags as targets, spaced apart so each one is clear.
Chip all 5 balls from each line to a different target flag.
Aim for all shots to land within 10 feet (3 meters) of the target flag.
Do this for all 8 lines for a total of 40 chips.
Only count 36 shots: skip 4 balls or do 4 fewer shots.
Give a point for each ball that stops within 10 feet (3 meters) of the target.
Add up the number of successes out of 36 attempts and enter the score in the app.
| Handicap | +9 | +5 | +1 | 5 | 12 | 19 | 27 | 36 | 54 |
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| Score | 31 | 29 | 26 | 22 | 18 | 14 | 10 | 7 | 4 |
Day 42
Program: Chip 5–15 Yds From Fringe
Align a bucket of balls (avg. bucket is 40 balls) into 10 equal perpendicular piles of 4 balls and hit-and-land chip shots inside landing zones. Count the number of successes.
Make 10 piles of 4 balls each, in two lines of 5 piles.
Put piles on grass, 5–30 yards from the hole, lines 5–10 yards apart, piles in each line 2 yards apart.
On the green, mark three landing zones in a straight line, 6 feet apart.
Hit 36 chip shots, 12 at each landing zone.
Hit from different piles for each shot. Do 12 shots into the first zone, then 12 into the second, then 12 into the third.
Count shots that land fully in the target zone.
After 36 shots, enter the number of successful shots in the app, out of 36 attempts.
| Handicap | +9 | +5 | +1 | 5 | 12 | 19 | 27 | 36 | 54 |
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| Score | 31 | 29 | 26 | 22 | 17 | 13 | 9 | 6 | 3 |
Day 43
Program: Chip 5–15 Yds From Fringe
Scatter a bucket of balls (avg. bucket is 40 balls) into 8 equal piles of 5 balls and stop chip shots inside the Bullseye. Count the number of balls in the inner and outer Bullseye.
Scatter 36 balls into 8 piles of about 4 or 5 balls each on grass between 5 and 30 yards or meters from the hole.
Mark two circles on the green around the hole: a small one with a 6-foot (2-meter) radius and a bigger one with a 15-foot (5-meter) radius.
Hit 36 chip shots, split into two groups of
For the first 18 shots, try to land the ball inside the small circle (6-foot radius).
For the last 18 shots, try to land the ball inside the area between the small and big circle (6- to 15-foot radius).
Take turns hitting shots from different piles for variety.
Count how many balls stop in the right circle for each group.
After all 36 shots, enter the number of successful shots out of 36 attempts in the app.
| Handicap | +9 | +5 | +1 | 5 | 12 | 19 | 27 | 36 | 54 |
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| Score | 30 | 28 | 25 | 21 | 16 | 12 | 8 | 5 | 2 |
Day 44
Program: Shape it perfectly: fade or draw with wedges
Work only on downswing using wedges only. Hit one bucket of ~50 balls.
Pick a flag or target suitable for wedges (LW, SW, GW, or PW).
Hit 36 wedge shots aiming at the same single target.
Use any wedges; keep the ball setup the same, and focus on your downswing.
Count each shot that lands on or near the target as a success.
Record how many shots were successful out of 36 in the app.
| Handicap | +9 | +5 | +1 | 5 | 12 | 19 | 27 | 36 | 54 |
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| Score | 32 | 30 | 28 | 25 | 20 | 16 | 12 | 8 | 5 |
4 days scheduled
Shape it perfectly: fade or draw with wedges. Land softly and control wedge loft. Focus on Trajectory, Scoring, Distance Control. This module is for Driving Range, specifically working on Wedges (LW,SW,GW,PW).
Day 45
Program: Shape it perfectly: fade or draw with wedges
Complete the Ladder Challenge using wedges only. Hit one bucket of ~50 balls.
Set up three zones (Ladder 1, Ladder 2, Ladder 3) in a line, 4 yards/meters apart, before the flag.
Try to land and stop the ball in each zone, within 4 yards/meters of the flag.
Hit 36 wedge shots, 12 for each zone.
For each set of 12, land one ball in Ladder 1, then Ladder 2, then Ladder 3, in order.
Use any wedge (LW, SW, GW, PW) but keep setup the same for every shot.
Count a shot as a success if it lands and stops in the right zone.
Add up all successful shots out of 36 and enter score in the app.
| Handicap | +9 | +5 | +1 | 5 | 12 | 19 | 27 | 36 | 54 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Score | 31 | 29 | 27 | 23 | 18 | 14 | 10 | 7 | 4 |
Day 46
Program: Shape it perfectly: fade or draw with wedges
Work only on takeaway using wedges only. Hit one bucket of ~50 balls.
Pick a flag or marker suitable for wedge shots (use any wedge).
Hit 36 wedge shots, all aimed at the same target.
Focus on takeaway throughout all shots, using at most two takeaway thoughts or tasks.
Count each ball that lands close to the target as a success.
Enter your score in the app, out of 36 attempts.
| Handicap | +9 | +5 | +1 | 5 | 12 | 19 | 27 | 36 | 54 |
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| Score | 30 | 28 | 26 | 22 | 18 | 14 | 10 | 7 | 4 |
Day 47
Program: Shape it perfectly: fade or draw with wedges
Complete the Progressive Targets Challenge using wedges only. Hit one bucket of ~50 balls.
Set up 3 targets for wedge shots: one at 30 yards, one at 45 yards, and one at 60 yards.
Hit 12 shots to each target, for a total of 36 shots.
Start by hitting 12 shots to the short target using any wedge.
Hit 12 shots to the medium target.
Hit 12 shots to the long target and enter score in the app, out of 36 attempts.
Keep stance and ball position the same for every shot; only change your aim for each target.
Count a shot as a success if the ball stops within 5 feet of the target.
| Handicap | +9 | +5 | +1 | 5 | 12 | 19 | 27 | 36 | 54 |
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| Score | 31 | 29 | 26 | 22 | 18 | 14 | 10 | 6 | 3 |
Day 48
Program: Shape it perfectly: fade or draw with wedges
Complete the Alternate Targets Challenge using wedges only. Hit one bucket of ~50 balls.
Pick 4 different targets at different distances.
Make a landing zone around each target that is 5% of the distance to the target.
Hit 36 wedge shots in total, in 4 groups of 9 shots.
For each group of 9 shots, use one wedge and aim at 3 targets in turn (3 shots per target).
Count every shot that lands and stops in the zone as a success.
Add up 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 | 30 | 28 | 25 | 21 | 16 | 12 | 8 | 5 | 3 |
3 days scheduled
Shape it perfectly: fade or draw with wedges. Land softly and control wedge loft. Focus on Trajectory, Scoring, Distance Control. This module is for Driving Range, specifically working on Wedges (LW,SW,GW,PW).
Day 49
Program: Shape it perfectly: fade or draw with wedges
Work only on impact and follow through using wedges only. Hit one bucket of ~50 balls.
Pick one target on the range suitable for wedge shots (LW, SW, GW, and/or PW).
Set up the ball the same way for all shots.
Hit 36 shots total, focusing solely on solid contact and follow through.
Work on at most two impact and follow through thoughts or tasks to produce consistent ball flight.
Switch between wedges throughout the exercise.
Count every shot that lands close to the target (within a clubface length) as a success.
Add up total successes and enter score in the app, out of 36 attempts.
| Handicap | +9 | +5 | +1 | 5 | 12 | 19 | 27 | 36 | 54 |
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| Score | 33 | 31 | 29 | 26 | 21 | 16 | 12 | 8 | 5 |
Day 50
Program: Shape it perfectly: fade or draw with wedges
Hit 15 balls to each landing zone using wedges only. Hit one bucket of ~50 balls. Count total number of successful shots.
Set up 3 landing zones on the green, 5 yards apart, near a flag or target. Mark each zone with cones or buckets.
Put 36 balls in one bucket. Hit all shots from the same spot.
Split 36 shots into 3 groups of
First aim for Zone 1, then Zone 2, then Zone
Hit with any wedge (LW, SW, GW, PW), and change clubs if wanted.
Try to land each ball in the zone you are aiming at before moving to the next zone.
Count each ball that lands and stays in the zone as a success.
When finished, add up the number of successful shots out of 36 and enter the score in the app.
| Handicap | +9 | +5 | +1 | 5 | 12 | 19 | 27 | 36 | 54 |
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| Score | 31 | 29 | 26 | 22 | 17 | 14 | 10 | 6 | 3 |
Day 51
Program: Shape it perfectly: fade or draw with wedges
Discover strengths amongst wedges a go-to shots and clubs worth utilizing. Hit one bucket of ~50 balls.
Place 3 flags or targets about 10 yards apart, all within wedge range.
Hit 36 wedge shots total: 12 at each target.
Use the same ball setup for all shots.
Hit 12 shots at the first target.
Hit 12 shots at the second target.
Hit 12 shots at the third target.
Count shots that land on or very close to the target as a success.
Add up successful shots out of
Enter score in the app out of 36 attempts.
| Handicap | +9 | +5 | +1 | 5 | 12 | 19 | 27 | 36 | 54 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Score | 31 | 29 | 26 | 23 | 18 | 14 | 10 | 7 | 4 |