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Course Flagship Program

13 Week Flagship Program for Sharkey Country Club

We studied the course and made a flagship practice program specifically for Sharkey 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

13

Days

50

Modules

9

Frequency

4 days/week

Week 14 days

Putting·Long (20+ ft)

Control Distance

Difficulty: Intermediate · Module HCP 17.5

Week 23 days

Short Game·Bump'n'Run

Bump'n'Run From 5–10 Yds

Difficulty: Beginner · Module HCP 35.0

Weeks 2–35 days

Driving Range·Long irons (4,3,2)

Control Long Iron Flight

Difficulty: Beginner · Module HCP 35.0

Week 44 days

Putting·Long (20+ ft)

Hit Every Long Putt

Difficulty: Intermediate · Module HCP 17.5

Weeks 5–77 days

Short Game·Chip

Chip 5–15 Yds From Fringe

Difficulty: Beginner · Module HCP 35.0

Weeks 7–86 days

Driving Range·Driver

Driver Fairway Accuracy For Beginners

Difficulty: Beginner · Module HCP 35.0

Weeks 8–107 days

Putting·Long (20+ ft)

Visualize Line On Long Putts 20+ Feet

Difficulty: Advanced · Module HCP 9.1

Weeks 10–127 days

Short Game·Flop

Hit Flop & Avoid Big Numbers

Difficulty: Beginner · Module HCP 35.0

Weeks 12–134 days

Driving Range·Short irons (9,8)

Feet, hips, shoulders—consistent contact

Difficulty: Beginner · Module HCP 35.0

Flagship curriculum

How the 13-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 14 daysDay 14

Control Distance

Stop on a dime, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes. Working on distance: long (20+ ft).

PuttingDifficulty · IntermediateModule HCP 17.5

Module skill breakdown

Distance Control
35%
Visualization
25%
Dispersion
23%
Week 23 daysDay 57

Bump'n'Run From 5–10 Yds

Focus on clean contact, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes. Working on shot: bump'n'run.

Short GameDifficulty · BeginnerModule HCP 35.0

Module skill breakdown

Scoring
25%
Alignment
23%
Aim
18%
Weeks 2–35 daysDay 812

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
31%
Mechanics
27%
Trajectory
15%
Week 44 daysDay 1316

Hit Every Long Putt

Course-calibrated drills mapped to this module. Working on distance: long (20+ ft).

PuttingDifficulty · IntermediateModule HCP 17.5

Module skill breakdown

Distance Control
35%
Visualization
25%
Dispersion
23%
Weeks 5–77 daysDay 1725

Chip 5–15 Yds From Fringe

Chip to the green, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes. Working on shot: chip.

Short GameDifficulty · BeginnerModule HCP 35.0

Module skill breakdown

Distance Control
25%
Aim
24%
Scoring
17%
Weeks 7–86 daysDay 2631

Driver Fairway Accuracy For Beginners

Control ball flight basics, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes. Working on club: driver.

Driving RangeDifficulty · BeginnerModule HCP 35.0

Module skill breakdown

Precision
29%
Mechanics
23%
Trajectory
19%
Weeks 8–107 daysDay 3239

Visualize Line On Long Putts 20+ Feet

Visualize long lines, for a 9-handicap player, ~10 minutes. Working on distance: long (20+ ft).

PuttingDifficulty · AdvancedModule HCP 9.1

Module skill breakdown

Distance Control
43%
Visualization
41%
Dispersion
12%
Weeks 10–127 daysDay 4046

Hit Flop & Avoid Big Numbers

Land near hole, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes. Working on shot: flop.

Short GameDifficulty · BeginnerModule HCP 35.0

Module skill breakdown

Alignment
26%
Distance Control
20%
Precision
13%
Weeks 12–134 daysDay 4750

Feet, hips, shoulders—consistent contact

Avoid slices and hooks, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes. Working on club: short irons (9,8).

Driving RangeDifficulty · BeginnerModule HCP 35.0

Module skill breakdown

Mechanics
45%
Precision
29%
Trajectory
26%

Program snapshot

Avg HCP focus

17.5

Intermediate

Skill pillars

Distance Control · Visualization · Dispersion · Accuracy · Scoring · Alignment

Host course

Sharkey Country Club

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

Control Distance. Stop on a dime and feel the green. Focus on Distance Control, Visualization, Dispersion, Accuracy. This module is for Putting, specifically working on Long (20+ ft).

D1

Day 1

Stop the Ball: Inside the Field [Long]

Program: Control Distance

Stop the ball inside five fields to complete the challenge.

Putting15 min
Diagram for Stop the Ball: Inside the Field [Long]
1

Hit 5 putts to the first field 20-25 feet (6-8 m).

2

Hit 5 putts to the next field at 25-30 ft (8-10 m).

3

Keep hitting 5 putts to each field until the last field.

4

Count all putts that stopped inside each field. Enter the total score in the app, out of 25 attempts.

Scoring benchmarks
Repetitions25
Handicap+9+5+151219273654
Score2524221816141185
D2

Day 2

Stop the Ball: on the Fringe [Long]

Program: Control Distance

Stop the ball on the fringe. Hit 20 balls.

Putting18 min
Diagram for Stop the Ball: on the Fringe [Long]
1

Hit 10 putts from 20 ft and try to stop the ball on the fringe.

2

Hit 10 putts from 30 ft.

3

Hit 10 putts from 40 ft.

4

Enter total number of putts that stopped on the fringe, out of 30 attempts.

Scoring benchmarks
Repetitions30
Handicap+9+5+151219273654
Score252219171512963
D3

Day 3

Stop the Ball: Circle [Long]

Program: Control Distance

Stop the ball inside the circle.

Putting18 min
Diagram for Stop the Ball: Circle [Long]
1

Hit 10 putts from 25 ft (8 m). The circle radius is 2.5 ft (0.8 m), about one putter length.

2

Move to 35 ft (12 m). Circle radius is 3.5 ft (1.2 m). Hit 10 putts.

3

Move to 45 ft (15 m). Circle radius is 4.5 ft (1.5 m). Hit 10 putts.

4

Count how many putts stopped inside the circle and enter the total out of 30 attempts in the app.

Scoring benchmarks
Repetitions30
Handicap+9+5+151219273654
Score2824211916131074
D4

Day 4

Stop the Ball: Circle, Three Tees Triangle [Long]

Program: Control Distance

Stop the ball inside the circle.

Putting27 min
Diagram for Stop the Ball: Circle, Three Tees Triangle [Long]
1

Pick a side of the hole and hit 5 putts from the shortest tee at 20 ft (6 m).

2

Move to the other two tees in line and hit 5 putts from each.

3

Repeat for the other sides of the hole.

4

Enter number of putts that stopped inside the circle, out of 45 attempts.

Scoring benchmarks
Repetitions45
Handicap+9+5+151219273654
Score434139363228242015

Week 2 – Module

4 days scheduled

Bump'n'Run From 5–10 Yds. Use a short swing and roll the ball low and straight. Focus on Scoring, Alignment, Aim. This module is for Short Game, specifically working on Bump'n'Run.

D1

Day 5

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

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.

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

Gather 36 balls and split them into 2 groups of

2

Stand on a slope where the ball is above your feet for the first 18 shots.

3

Choose one target on the green to aim at.

4

Hit 18 bump-and-run shots, trying to get close to the target from this lie.

5

Move to a slope where the ball is below your feet for the next 18 shots.

6

Hit 18 bump-and-run shots at the same target from this lie.

7

Count how many balls stop close to the pin. Record that number as your score out of 36 in the app.

Scoring benchmarks
Repetitions36
Handicap+9+5+151219273654
Score3129262218141063
D2

Day 6

Bump-n-Run | Perpendicular Piles | Multiple Targets

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 at the end wins the challenge. One bucket of balls per player is needed.

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

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

2

Put the piles 1 to 10 yards/meters from the green and 5 to 30 yards/meters from the hole, on the same type of grass.

3

Mark 3 target zones on or near the green, spaced far apart.

4

Hit 36 bump-and-run shots: 12 for each target zone.

5

Pick any pile and hit 12 balls, trying to land and stop the ball in the first target zone.

6

Hit 12 shots at the second target zone, then 12 at the third.

7

Keep the same ball setup for every shot. Don’t change ball position or lie in the pile.

8

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

9

At the end, enter the number of balls that stopped in the target zones out of 36.

Scoring benchmarks
Repetitions36
Handicap+9+5+151219273654
Score312926221713963
D3

Day 7

Bump-n-Run | Deep Rough and Other | Flat

Program: Bump'n'Run From 5–10 Yds

Hit bump-n-run shot two buckets of balls (avg. bucket is 40 balls) from the flat deep rough and other extreme grass types.

Short Game26 min
Diagram for Bump-n-Run | Deep Rough and Other | Flat
1

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

2

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

3

Place the ball in thick grass, 5 to 20 yards from the hole, and keep setup the same for every shot.

4

Hit 12 shots at Target

5

Hit 12 shots at Target

6

Hit 12 shots at Target

7

Count a successful shot if it stops within 3 feet of the target.

8

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

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

Day 8

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

Week 3 – Module

4 days scheduled

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

D1

Day 9

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
D2

Day 10

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 11

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
D4

Day 12

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

Week 4 – Module

4 days scheduled

D1

Day 13

Stop the Ball: Circle [Long]

Program: Hit Every Long Putt

Stop the ball inside the circle.

Putting18 min
Diagram for Stop the Ball: Circle [Long]
1

Hit 10 putts from 25 ft (8 m). The circle radius is 2.5 ft (0.8 m), about one putter length.

2

Move to 35 ft (12 m). Circle radius is 3.5 ft (1.2 m). Hit 10 putts.

3

Move to 45 ft (15 m). Circle radius is 4.5 ft (1.5 m). Hit 10 putts.

4

Count how many putts stopped inside the circle and enter the total out of 30 attempts in the app.

Scoring benchmarks
Repetitions30
Handicap+9+5+151219273654
Score2824211916131074
D2

Day 14

Stop the Ball: on the Fringe [Long]

Program: Hit Every Long Putt

Stop the ball on the fringe. Hit 20 balls.

Putting18 min
Diagram for Stop the Ball: on the Fringe [Long]
1

Hit 10 putts from 20 ft and try to stop the ball on the fringe.

2

Hit 10 putts from 30 ft.

3

Hit 10 putts from 40 ft.

4

Enter total number of putts that stopped on the fringe, out of 30 attempts.

Scoring benchmarks
Repetitions30
Handicap+9+5+151219273654
Score252219171512963
D3

Day 15

Stop the Ball: Circle, Three Tees Triangle [Long]

Program: Hit Every Long Putt

Stop the ball inside the circle.

Putting27 min
Diagram for Stop the Ball: Circle, Three Tees Triangle [Long]
1

Pick a side of the hole and hit 5 putts from the shortest tee at 20 ft (6 m).

2

Move to the other two tees in line and hit 5 putts from each.

3

Repeat for the other sides of the hole.

4

Enter number of putts that stopped inside the circle, out of 45 attempts.

Scoring benchmarks
Repetitions45
Handicap+9+5+151219273654
Score434139363228242015
D4

Day 16

Stop the Ball: Inside the Field [Long]

Program: Hit Every Long Putt

Stop the ball inside five fields to complete the challenge.

Putting15 min
Diagram for Stop the Ball: Inside the Field [Long]
1

Hit 5 putts to the first field 20-25 feet (6-8 m).

2

Hit 5 putts to the next field at 25-30 ft (8-10 m).

3

Keep hitting 5 putts to each field until the last field.

4

Count all putts that stopped inside each field. Enter the total score in the app, out of 25 attempts.

Scoring benchmarks
Repetitions25
Handicap+9+5+151219273654
Score2524221816141185

Week 5 – Module

4 days scheduled

Chip 5–15 Yds From Fringe. Avoid three-putts and stop near the hole. Focus on Distance Control, Aim, Scoring. This module is for Short Game, specifically working on Chip.

D1

Day 17

Chip | Scattered Ball Lines | Bullseye 2x

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.

Short Game26 min
Diagram for Chip | Scattered Ball Lines | Bullseye 2x
1

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.

2

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.

3

Chip 36 balls during the test, divided into 3 sets of 12 balls.

4

Chip the first 12 balls, trying to make them land inside the small circle.

5

Chip the next 12 balls, trying to make them land inside the big circle but outside the small circle.

6

Chip the last 12 balls, trying to make them land anywhere inside the big circle.

7

Start from any line and move around as needed, but use only 36 balls.

8

Count each ball that stops where it is supposed to for each set.

9

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

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

Day 18

Chip | Parallel Ball Lines | Quadrants

Program: Chip 5–15 Yds From Fringe

Align a bucket of balls (avg. bucket is 40 balls) into 2 parallel lines 20 balls per line and stop chip shots inside quadrants. Count the number of successes.

Short Game26 min
Diagram for Chip | Parallel Ball Lines | Quadrants
1

Arrange 36 balls in 2 lines of 18 balls each. Keep the lines 5 to 10 yards apart. Place balls 1 foot apart.

2

Mark a 6-foot circle around the hole. Divide the circle into 4 sections using markers.

3

Split the 36 chips into 4 sets of 9 shots.

4

From the first line, hit 9 chips at Quadrant

1

From the second line, hit 9 chips at Quadrant

5

From the first line, hit 9 chips at Quadrant

3

From the second line, hit 9 chips at Quadrant

6

Count each ball that stops in the correct quadrant.

7

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

Scoring benchmarks
Repetitions36
Handicap+9+5+151219273654
Score302825211612963
D3

Day 19

Chip | Scattered Ball Lines | Quadrants

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.

Short Game23 min
Diagram for Chip | Scattered Ball Lines | Quadrants
1

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.

2

On the green, use markers to make 4 equal pieces inside a 6-foot circle around the hole.

3

Take 32 chip shots total. Aim 8 shots at each quadrant.

4

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.

5

Count each shot that stops inside the target quadrant as a success.

6

Add up successful shots. Enter score in the app, out of 32 attempts.

Scoring benchmarks
Repetitions32
Handicap+9+5+151219273654
Score282624201612964
D4

Day 20

Chip | Parallel Piles | Quadrants

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.

Short Game26 min
Diagram for Chip | Parallel Piles | Quadrants
1

Put 40 balls into 10 piles with 4 balls in each pile. Arrange in two lines, 5 piles per line.

2

Space piles 2 yards or meters apart side to side. Space the two lines 5 to 10 yards or meters apart front to back.

3

Mark 4 sections (quadrants) in a circle of 6 feet or 2 meters radius around the hole on the green using string or tees.

4

Hit 36 chip shots total, 9 shots into each quadrant.

5

Start at any pile and chip balls to land in the first quadrant. After 9 shots, switch to the next quadrant.

6

Switch piles after each shot for variety, but always keep the same chipping setup and distance.

7

Count each ball that stops inside the correct quadrant as a success.

8

After all 36 shots, enter number of successful shots made out of 36 attempts.

Scoring benchmarks
Repetitions36
Handicap+9+5+151219273654
Score282623191512963

Week 6 – Module

4 days scheduled

Chip 5–15 Yds From Fringe. Avoid three-putts and stop near the hole. Focus on Distance Control, Aim, Scoring. This module is for Short Game, specifically working on Chip.

D1

Day 21

Chip | Perpendicular Ball Lines | Bullseye 2x

Program: Chip 5–15 Yds From Fringe

Align a bucket of balls (avg. bucket is 40 balls) into 2 perpendicular lines 20 balls per line and stop chip shots inside the Bullseye. Count the number of balls in the inner and outer Bullseye.

Short Game26 min
Diagram for Chip | Perpendicular Ball Lines | Bullseye 2x
1

Arrange 36 balls in 2 lines of 18 each to form an L shape.

2

Keep each ball 1 foot apart in each line. Keep 5-10 yards between the two lines.

3

Place two circles around the hole on the green: one with a 6-foot radius, and one with a 15-foot radius.

4

From 5–30 yards away, chip 18 balls from the first line, aiming for the circles.

5

Chip the other 18 balls from the second line, aiming for the circles.

6

Alternate hitting 3 to 5 shots between the two lines.

7

Shots inside the small circle = full success. Shots inside the big circle only = partial success.

8

Count how many balls stopped in each circle and get your score. Enter your total successful shots out of 36 attempts.

Scoring benchmarks
Repetitions36
Handicap+9+5+151219273654
Score282624201612963
D2

Day 22

Chip | Perpendicular Piles | Quadrants

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 stop chip shots inside quadrants. Count the number of successes.

Short Game26 min
Diagram for Chip | Perpendicular Piles | Quadrants
1

Set up 2 lines with 5 piles of 4 balls each. There are 10 piles in total.

2

Space the 2 lines 5 to 10 yards apart. Space each pile 2 yards apart along each line.

3

On the green, use string or markers to make a circle 6 feet wide around the hole. Divide the circle into 4 equal parts.

4

Hit 36 chip shots, split into 4 groups of

5

For each group, try to stop the balls in one part of the circle. Move to the next part after each group.

6

Alternate where you chip from to practice different spots, but aim for the chosen part of the circle.

7

Count how many balls land in the right part of the circle.

8

Add all your successful chips out of 36 and enter the score in the app.

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

Day 23

Chip | Rough | Above/Below Feet

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.

Short Game26 min
Diagram for Chip | Rough | Above/Below Feet
1

Gather 36 balls and split into 2 groups of 18 balls.

2

Pick one target (pin) on the green.

3

For the first 18 shots, place the ball above your feet in the rough 5–20 yards from the hole.

4

Chip all 18 balls, trying to get close to the target.

5

Move to the other slope so the ball is below your feet, same distance.

6

Chip the last 18 balls at the target.

7

Count each shot that stops within 3 feet of the hole as a success.

8

Enter the number of successes out of 36 in the app.

Scoring benchmarks
Repetitions36
Handicap+9+5+151219273654
Score3129262218141063
D4

Day 24

Chip | Perpendicular Piles | Multiple Targets

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 stop chip shots close to multiple targets. Count the number of successes.

Short Game26 min
Diagram for Chip | Perpendicular Piles | Multiple Targets
1

Make 10 piles of 4 balls each from 40 balls. Arrange the piles in 2 lines with 5 piles in each line. Lines cross each other.

2

Put the piles on grass 5 to 30 yards/meters from the hole. Space lines 5 to 10 yards/meters apart and piles 2 yards/meters apart.

3

On the green, put 3 targets in a line, about 8 feet apart. Call them Target A, Target B, and Target C.

4

Hit 36 chip shots, 12 to each target.

5

Hit 12 shots at Target A, then 12 at Target B, then 12 at Target C. Use any pile for any shot.

6

Count a shot as a success if it stops within 10 feet of the target.

7

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

Scoring benchmarks
Repetitions36
Handicap+9+5+151219273654
Score302825201612963

Week 7 – Module

4 days scheduled

Chip 5–15 Yds From Fringe. Avoid three-putts and stop near the hole. Focus on Distance Control, Aim, Scoring. This module is for Short Game, specifically working on Chip.

D1

Day 25

Chip | Parallel Ball Lines | Multiple Targets

Program: Chip 5–15 Yds From Fringe

Align a bucket of balls (avg. bucket is 40 balls) into 2 parallel lines 20 balls per line and stop chip shots close to multiple targets. Count the number of successes.

Short Game26 min
Diagram for Chip | Parallel Ball Lines | Multiple Targets
1

Place 36 balls in 2 straight lines of 18 balls, 6 yards apart. Balls in each line are 1 foot apart.

2

Put 3 flags on the green, each 10 feet apart.

3

Hit 36 chip shots, aiming 12 shots at each flag.

4

From the first line, hit 4 balls to the first flag.

5

From the second line, hit 4 balls to the first flag.

6

Repeat steps 4 and 5 until 12 balls are hit to the first flag.

7

Do the same method for the second flag: 4 shots from each line, until 12 shots are made.

8

Repeat for the third flag.

9

A shot is good if it stops within 10 feet of the target.

0

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

Scoring benchmarks
Repetitions36
Handicap+9+5+151219273654
Score282624201612964
D2

Day 26

Driver | Backswing

Program: Driver Fairway Accuracy For Beginners

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

Driving Range31 min
Diagram for Driver | Backswing
1

Pick a target about 200 yards away to aim at.

2

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

3

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

4

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

5

Count how many shots feel controlled and on target.

6

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

Scoring benchmarks
Repetitions36
Handicap+9+5+151219273654
Score3028252218141063
D3

Day 27

Driver | Around the Stick

Program: Driver Fairway Accuracy For Beginners

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

Driving Range31 min
Diagram for Driver | Around the Stick
1

Choose a flag or target to aim at with the driver.

2

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.

3

Take 36 shots: 18 curve the ball left to right, 18 curve the ball right to left around the cone.

4

Hit 18 shots curving around the left cone to the flag and 18 shots curving around the right cone to the flag.

5

Set up the ball the same way each time. Try to make the ball curve around the cone and finish near the flag.

6

A shot counts if it curves around the cone and ends near the flag.

7

Count how many successful shots out of 36 and enter the score in the app.

Scoring benchmarks
Repetitions36
Handicap+9+5+151219273654
Score3028262218141063
D4

Day 28

Driver | Impact and Follow Through

Program: Driver Fairway Accuracy For Beginners

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

Driving Range31 min
Diagram for Driver | Impact and Follow Through
1

Pick a flag or target far away to aim driver shots.

2

Hit 36 driver shots to the same target, focusing on hitting the ball well with proper impact and follow through.

3

Count every shot that lands near the target as a success.

4

After all 36 shots, record how many were successful in the app, out of 36 attempts.

Scoring benchmarks
Repetitions36
Handicap+9+5+151219273654
Score3129262318141063

Week 8 – Module

4 days scheduled

Driver Fairway Accuracy For Beginners. Hit fairways consistently and stop missing fairways. Focus on Precision, Mechanics, Trajectory. This module is for Driving Range, specifically working on Driver.

D1

Day 29

Driver | Straight Shot

Program: Driver Fairway Accuracy For Beginners

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

Driving Range31 min
Diagram for Driver | Straight Shot
1

Pick an easy-to-see flag or mark to aim at down the range.

2

Hit 36 balls, all aiming at the same target.

3

Focus on hitting a straight shot with your driver only.

4

Count how many balls land close to the target area.

5

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

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

Day 30

Driver | Low/Mid/High Shot

Program: Driver Fairway Accuracy For Beginners

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

Driving Range31 min
Diagram for Driver | Low/Mid/High Shot
1

Pick a clear, far target suitable for driver shots.

2

Get 36 balls: 12 for low, 12 for mid, 12 for high shots.

3

Keep your setup the same; only change ball flight height.

4

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

5

After completing the shots, record how many were good out of 36 in the app.

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

Day 31

Driver | Takeaway

Program: Driver Fairway Accuracy For Beginners

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

Driving Range31 min
Diagram for Driver | Takeaway
1

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

2

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

3

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

4

Watch each shot carefully and observe the ball flight.

5

Count how many shots land and stop near the target.

6

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

Scoring benchmarks
Repetitions36
Handicap+9+5+151219273654
Score3330282418141074
D4

Day 32

Stop the Ball: Inside the Field [Long]

Program: Visualize Line On Long Putts 20+ Feet

Stop the ball inside five fields to complete the challenge.

Putting15 min
Diagram for Stop the Ball: Inside the Field [Long]
1

Hit 5 putts to the first field 20-25 feet (6-8 m).

2

Hit 5 putts to the next field at 25-30 ft (8-10 m).

3

Keep hitting 5 putts to each field until the last field.

4

Count all putts that stopped inside each field. Enter the total score in the app, out of 25 attempts.

Scoring benchmarks
Repetitions25
Handicap+9+5+151219273654
Score2524221816141185

Week 9 – Module

4 days scheduled

Visualize Line On Long Putts 20+ Feet. Visualize long lines and sink long putts. Focus on Distance Control, Visualization, Dispersion. This module is for Putting, specifically working on Long (20+ ft).

D1

Day 33

Stop the Ball: to the Stick, Eyes Closed [Long]

Program: Visualize Line On Long Putts 20+ Feet

Stop the ball between the hole and an alignment stick with your eyes closed.

Putting18 min
Diagram for Stop the Ball: to the Stick, Eyes Closed [Long]
1

Hit 10 putts from 25 ft.

2

Hit 10 putts from 35 ft.

3

Hit 10 putts from 45 ft.

4

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.

Scoring benchmarks
Repetitions30
Handicap+9+5+151219273654
Score262220171411852
D2

Day 34

Stop the Ball: Inside the Field, in a Row [Long]

Program: Visualize Line On Long Putts 20+ Feet

Stop 5 balls in a row - one inside each field - to complete the challenge. If miss, fall back two fields.

Putting18 min
Diagram for Stop the Ball: Inside the Field, in a Row [Long]
1

Hit 6 putts to each field (30 putts total).

2

Start at the nearest field, then move to farther fields.

3

Enter total putts that stopped in all fields, out of 30 attempts.

Scoring benchmarks
Repetitions30
Handicap+9+5+151219273654
Score29272522201815128
D3

Day 35

Stop the Ball: on the Fringe [Long]

Program: Visualize Line On Long Putts 20+ Feet

Stop the ball on the fringe. Hit 20 balls.

Putting18 min
Diagram for Stop the Ball: on the Fringe [Long]
1

Hit 10 putts from 20 ft and try to stop the ball on the fringe.

2

Hit 10 putts from 30 ft.

3

Hit 10 putts from 40 ft.

4

Enter total number of putts that stopped on the fringe, out of 30 attempts.

Scoring benchmarks
Repetitions30
Handicap+9+5+151219273654
Score252219171512963
D4

Day 36

Stop the Ball: Inside the Field, Eyes Closed [Long]

Program: Visualize Line On Long Putts 20+ Feet

Stop the ball inside all five fields - with your eyes closed - to complete the challenge.

Putting18 min
Diagram for Stop the Ball: Inside the Field, Eyes Closed [Long]
1

Hit 6 putts into each field, with eyes closed.

2

Start at the closest field and move to farther ones.

3

Enter total putts that stopped inside all fields, out of 30 attempts, in the app.

Scoring benchmarks
Repetitions30
Handicap+9+5+151219273654
Score2624221917151296

Week 10 – Module

4 days scheduled

Visualize Line On Long Putts 20+ Feet. Visualize long lines and sink long putts. Focus on Distance Control, Visualization, Dispersion. This module is for Putting, specifically working on Long (20+ ft).

D1

Day 37

Stop the Ball: to the Stick [Long]

Program: Visualize Line On Long Putts 20+ Feet

Stop the ball past the hole and short of an alignment stick.

Putting18 min
Diagram for Stop the Ball: to the Stick [Long]
1

Hit 10 putts from 25 ft or 8 m.

2

Hit 10 putts from 35 ft or 12 m.

3

Hit 10 putts from 45 ft or 15 m.

4

Enter total number of putts that stopped between the hole and the alignment stick, out of 30 attempts, in the app.

Scoring benchmarks
Repetitions30
Handicap+9+5+151219273654
Score2825221916131073
D2

Day 38

Stop the Ball: Circle, Eyes Closed [Long]

Program: Visualize Line On Long Putts 20+ Feet

Stop the ball inside the circle with your eyes closed.

Putting18 min
Diagram for Stop the Ball: Circle, Eyes Closed [Long]
1

Hit 10 balls from 25 ft (8 m), circle radius is 2.5 ft (0.8 m)

2

Move to 35 ft (12 m), use a 3.5 ft (1.2 m) circle, hit 10 balls

3

Move to 45 ft (15 m), use a 4.5 ft (1.5 m) circle, hit 10 balls

4

Hit 10 putts per distance, total 30 putts

5

Stop the ball inside the circle, eyes closed

6

Count how many balls stopped inside the circle

7

Enter the number of balls that stopped inside the circle, out of 30 attempts, in the app

Scoring benchmarks
Repetitions30
Handicap+9+5+151219273654
Score24181513119752
D3

Day 39

Stop the Ball: to the Stick, in a Row [Long]

Program: Visualize Line On Long Putts 20+ Feet

Stop 5 balls in a row past the hole and short of an alignment stick.

Putting18 min
Diagram for Stop the Ball: to the Stick, in a Row [Long]
1

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.

2

Hit 30 putts.

3

Enter how many putts stopped in the zone, out of 30 attempts.

Scoring benchmarks
Repetitions30
Handicap+9+5+151219273654
Score30272523211817106
D4

Day 40

Flop | Deep Rough and Other | Above/Below Feet

Program: Hit Flop & Avoid Big Numbers

Hit flop shot 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.

Short Game26 min
Diagram for Flop | Deep Rough and Other | Above/Below Feet
1

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

2

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

3

Split the 36 balls into 3 groups of 12 balls.

4

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

5

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

6

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

7

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

8

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

9

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

Scoring benchmarks
Repetitions36
Handicap+9+5+151219273654
Score282624201612853

Week 11 – Module

4 days scheduled

Hit Flop & Avoid Big Numbers. Flop from sand and land near hole. Focus on Alignment, Distance Control, Precision. This module is for Short Game, specifically working on Flop.

D1

Day 41

Flop | Perpendicular Piles | 3 Landing Zones

Program: Hit Flop & Avoid Big Numbers

Align a bucket of balls (avg. bucket is 40 balls) into 10 equal perpendicular piles of 4 balls and hit-and-land flop shots inside landing zones. Count the number of successes.

Short Game26 min
Diagram for Flop | Perpendicular Piles | 3 Landing Zones
1

Set 36 balls into 9 piles of 4 balls each, arranged in two lines, 2 meters apart.

2

Make 3 landing zones on the green using sticks or string, each 2 meters apart in a straight line.

3

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

4

Start from any pile and aim for the first zone. Hit 12 shots at this zone.

5

Then hit 12 shots at the second zone, then 12 shots at the third zone.

6

Change piles between shots if wanted, but always use the same type of shot.

7

Any ball landing and stopping inside the target zone is a success.

8

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

Scoring benchmarks
Repetitions36
Handicap+9+5+151219273654
Score3028262218141074
D2

Day 42

Flop | Scattered Piles | Bullseye 2x

Program: Hit Flop & Avoid Big Numbers

Up to 5 players compete to stop a flop shot in the bullseye. The best final score relative to PAR wins the challenge. One bucket of balls per player is needed.

Short Game26 min
Diagram for Flop | Scattered Piles | Bullseye 2x
1

Pick two random spots 5-20 yards from the hole and place two piles of balls. Make spots and surfaces random but similar.

2

Make two circles on the green with string or tees: one circle 6 feet from the hole, one circle 15 feet from the hole.

3

Hit 36 flop shots: 18 shots at the small circle, 18 shots at the big circle.

4

At the first pile, hit 9 balls at the small circle, then 9 at the big circle.

5

At the second pile, again hit 9 at the small circle, then 9 at the big circle.

6

Count balls that stop inside the small circle as birdie. Count balls in the big circle (but outside small) as par.

7

Add up all balls that stayed in both circles. Enter score in the app, out of 36 attempts.

Scoring benchmarks
Repetitions36
Handicap+9+5+151219273654
Score282623181411853
D3

Day 43

Flop | Perpendicular Ball Lines | Quadrants

Program: Hit Flop & Avoid Big Numbers

Align a bucket of balls (avg. bucket is 40 balls) into 2 perpendicular lines 20 balls per line and stop flop shots inside quadrants. Count the number of successes.

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

Pick a spot 5 to 20 yards from the hole near the green to practice flop shots.

2

Place 36 balls in two lines so they cross in the middle. Each line has 18 balls, 1 foot apart.

3

Use string or tees to mark 4 equal zones inside a 10-foot circle around the hole.

4

Split the 36 balls into 4 groups of 9 balls. Each group aims for a different zone.

5

From the first line, hit 9 balls to the first zone.

6

From the second line, hit 9 balls to the second zone.

7

Go back to the first line and hit 9 balls to the third zone.

8

From the second line, hit 9 balls to the fourth zone. Count the number of balls that land in the right zone each time. After all shots, enter your total number of successes out of 36 in the app.

Scoring benchmarks
Repetitions36
Handicap+9+5+151219273654
Score312926221813964
D4

Day 44

Flop | Perpendicular Piles | Multiple Targets

Program: Hit Flop & Avoid Big Numbers

Up to 5 players compete to stop a flop 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 Flop | Perpendicular Piles | Multiple Targets
1

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

2

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

3

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

4

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

5

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

6

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

7

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

8

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

9

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

Scoring benchmarks
Repetitions36
Handicap+9+5+151219273654
Score3028252218141074

Week 12 – Module

4 days scheduled

Hit Flop & Avoid Big Numbers. Flop from sand and land near hole. Focus on Alignment, Distance Control, Precision. This module is for Short Game, specifically working on Flop.

D1

Day 45

Flop | Perpendicular Ball Lines | Multiple Targets

Program: Hit Flop & Avoid Big Numbers

Align a bucket of balls (avg. bucket is 40 balls) into 2 perpendicular lines 20 balls per line and stop flop shots close to multiple targets. Count the number of successes.

Short Game26 min
Diagram for Flop | Perpendicular Ball Lines | Multiple Targets
1

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

2

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

3

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

4

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

5

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

6

Take turns aiming each set at a different target.

7

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

8

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

Scoring benchmarks
Repetitions36
Handicap+9+5+151219273654
Score3129262218141074
D2

Day 46

Flop | Rough | Flat

Program: Hit Flop & Avoid Big Numbers

Hit flop shot two buckets of balls (avg. bucket is 40 balls) from the flat rough grass.

Short Game26 min
Diagram for Flop | Rough | Flat
1

Find a flat spot in the rough, 5 to 20 yards from the hole.

2

Set up three targets on the green, spaced apart for three landing zones.

3

Hit 36 flop shots; 12 shots at each target.

4

Keep ball position the same for all shots, only aim at the next target after 12 shots.

5

Try to land the ball softly in the target zone.

6

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

7

After 36 shots (12 per target), add up your total successful shots and enter your score in the app, out of 36 attempts.

Scoring benchmarks
Repetitions36
Handicap+9+5+151219273654
Score302825201612853
D3

Day 47

Short irons (9,8) | Takeaway

Program: Feet, hips, shoulders—consistent contact

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
D4

Day 48

Short irons (9,8) | Backswing

Program: Feet, hips, shoulders—consistent contact

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

Week 13 – Module

2 days scheduled

Feet, hips, shoulders—consistent contact. Avoid slices and hooks and consistent short iron contact. Focus on Mechanics, Precision, Trajectory. This module is for Driving Range, specifically working on Short irons (9,8).

D1

Day 49

Short irons (9,8) | Downswing

Program: Feet, hips, shoulders—consistent contact

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
D2

Day 50

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

Program: Feet, hips, shoulders—consistent contact

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