Hole Mid-Length Putts
Adjust stance and grip for better roll, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes. Working on distance: 6 ft (2m) only.
Module skill breakdown
Course Flagship Program
We studied the course and made a flagship practice program specifically for Shin-Akane. 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
12
Days
48
Modules
9
Frequency
4 days/week
Putting·6 ft (2m) only
Hole Mid-Length Putts
Difficulty: Intermediate · Module HCP 17.5
Short Game·Bump'n'Run
Save Par from Fringe
Difficulty: Beginner · Module HCP 24.1
Driving Range·Long irons (4,3,2)
Check your setup: avoid hooks and slices
Difficulty: Beginner · Module HCP 35.0
Putting·3 ft (1m) only
Stop Missing Short Putts
Difficulty: Intermediate · Module HCP 17.5
Short Game·Sand
Pick your spot and trust your swing—bunker aim challenge
Difficulty: Beginner · Module HCP 21.3
Driving Range·Mid irons (7,6,5)
Mid-Iron Distance Control 150–180 Yards
Difficulty: Beginner · Module HCP 35.0
Putting·6 ft (2m) only
Stop Missed Opportunities On Mid Putts
Difficulty: Expert · Module HCP 2.2
Short Game·Flop
Up-and-down contest: how many can you save in a row?
Difficulty: Intermediate · Module HCP 18.2
Driving Range·Mid irons (7,6,5)
Shape it right: fade or draw with mid irons
Difficulty: Beginner · Module HCP 23.3
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.
Adjust stance and grip for better roll, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes. Working on distance: 6 ft (2m) only.
Module skill breakdown
Turn lies into pars, for a 24-handicap player, ~20 minutes. Working on shot: bump'n'run.
Module skill breakdown
Perfect long iron swing, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes. Working on club: long irons (4,3,2).
Module skill breakdown
Control pace on every putt, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes. Working on distance: 3 ft (1m) only.
Module skill breakdown
Pick spot and trust, for a 21-handicap player, ~20 minutes. Working on shot: sand.
Module skill breakdown
Stop missing greens, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes. Working on club: mid irons (7,6,5).
Module skill breakdown
Follow through fully, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes. Working on distance: 6 ft (2m) only.
Module skill breakdown
Save par clutch, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes. Working on shot: flop.
Module skill breakdown
Control mid iron arc, for a 23-handicap player, ~20 minutes. Working on club: mid irons (7,6,5).
Module skill breakdown
Program snapshot
Avg HCP focus
17.5
Intermediate
Skill pillars
Aim · Alignment · Stroke · Scoring · Visualization · Accuracy
Host course
Shin-Akane
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
Hole Mid-Length Putts. Adjust stance and grip for better roll and practice long putts for distance control. Focus on Aim, Alignment, Stroke. This module is for Putting, specifically working on 6 ft (2m) only.
Day 1
Program: Hole Mid-Length Putts
Make 15 out of 25 putts, underneath the hanging string line.
Hit 30 putts from 6 feet under a hanging string.
Enter score in the app, out of 30 attempts.
| Handicap | +9 | +5 | +1 | 5 | 12 | 19 | 27 | 36 | 54 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Score | 29 | 25 | 22 | 20 | 18 | 15 | 12 | 9 | 6 |
Day 2
Program: Hole Mid-Length Putts
Make 15 out of 25 putts through the ball gate, using plane board.
Hit 30 putts from 6 ft through the ball gate using plane board.
Enter score in the app, total number of putts holed out of 30 attempts.
| Handicap | +9 | +5 | +1 | 5 | 12 | 19 | 27 | 36 | 54 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Score | 27 | 23 | 21 | 19 | 17 | 14 | 11 | 8 | 6 |
Day 3
Program: Hole Mid-Length Putts
Make 15 out of 25 putts over the chalk starting line.
Hit 30 putts from 6 ft over a chalk starting line.
Draw a straight line on the putting surface.
Enter the total number of putts holed out of 30 attempts in the app.
| Handicap | +9 | +5 | +1 | 5 | 12 | 19 | 27 | 36 | 54 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Score | 28 | 25 | 22 | 20 | 18 | 16 | 12 | 9 | 6 |
Day 4
Program: Save Par from Fringe
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 |
4 days scheduled
Save Par from Fringe. Beat streaks and save par. Focus on Scoring, Accuracy, Aim. This module is for Short Game, specifically working on Bump'n'Run.
Day 5
Program: Save Par from Fringe
Scatter a bucket of balls (avg. bucket is 40 balls) next to the green. Scatter into 8 equal piles of 5 balls and stop bump-n-run shots inside Bullseye. Count the number of balls in the inner and outer Bullseye.
Put 36 balls into 6 piles of 6 balls. Place the piles on grass or slopes 1 to 10 yards from the green and 5 to 30 yards from the hole.
Mark two circles on the green: one small (6-foot radius), one big (15-foot radius).
Hit 36 shots in total. For the first 18 shots, aim for the small circle. For the next 18 shots, aim for the area between the small and big circle.
Start at any pile and hit 3 shots at a time toward the target, moving from pile to pile until you finish 18 shots.
Do the same for the bigger circle with the next 18 shots, 3 from each pile.
Count how many balls stay in the target circle for each set of 18 shots.
Add your total successful shots and enter the score 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 6
Program: Save Par from Fringe
Hit bump-n-run two buckets of balls (avg. bucket is 40 balls) from the sloped fairway; one bucket with balls above feet level, and one bucket with balls below feet level.
Place 18 balls in a row on the fairway. Place another 18 balls in a row 5 yards away from the first row.
Label one row “Above Feet” and the other row “Below Feet” according to the slope.
Divide each row into 3 zones by distance: Zone 1 (5–13 yards), Zone 2 (14–21 yards), Zone 3 (22–30 yards), with 6 balls in each zone.
Hit all 36 balls: start with all balls in Zone 1, then all balls in Zone 2, then all balls in Zone
Take turns hitting every third ball from one row, then switch to the other row and do the same.
Try to stop each ball as close as possible to the hole.
Count each ball that stops within 3 feet of the hole as a success.
When finished with all 36 shots, record the number of successful shots out of 36 in the app.
| Handicap | +9 | +5 | +1 | 5 | 12 | 19 | 27 | 36 | 54 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Score | 31 | 29 | 26 | 22 | 17 | 13 | 9 | 6 | 3 |
Day 7
Program: Save Par from Fringe
Align a bucket of balls (avg. bucket is 40 balls) into 10 equal parallel piles of 4 balls next to the green and stop bump-n-run shots inside quadrants. Count the number of successes.
Take 40 balls and make 10 piles with 4 balls each. Put the piles into 2 lines of 5 piles, spaced 5 to 10 yards/meters apart.
Place the piles on grass, each 1 to 10 yards/meters from the green and 5 to 30 yards/meters from the hole.
On the green, use string or tees to make a circle about 6 feet (2 meters) wide. Mark 4 equal parts in the circle.
Hit 36 bump-and-run shots. Make 9 shots for each of the 4 circle parts.
Start from any pile, aiming for the first circle part. After 9 shots, go to the second part, then the third, then the fourth.
Change piles as wanted to practice from different spots, but keep piles the same.
Count a shot as success if it stops in the right part of the circle.
After all 36 shots, add the number of 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 | 26 | 22 | 17 | 13 | 9 | 6 | 3 |
Day 8
Program: Save Par from Fringe
Up to 5 players hit bump-n-run shot 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.
Make two piles of 18 balls each, one on an uphill slope, one on a downhill slope, both close to the green.
Mark three target zones on the green, each 4 feet wide and 6 feet apart. Label as Zone 1, Zone 2, Zone
Hit 36 bump-and-run shots, 18 from uphill, 18 from downhill.
Split each group of 18 shots into three sets of
Try to land 6 balls in Zone 1, 6 in Zone 2, 6 in Zone 3, for each slope.
From the uphill pile, hit 6 shots at Zone 1, then 6 at Zone 2, then 6 at Zone
From the downhill pile, do the same: 6 shots at Zone 1, 6 at Zone 2, 6 at Zone
A shot counts if the ball stops inside the target zone.
Enter your number of successful shots in the app, out of 36 attempts.
| Handicap | +9 | +5 | +1 | 5 | 12 | 19 | 27 | 36 | 54 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Score | 31 | 29 | 26 | 22 | 17 | 13 | 9 | 6 | 3 |
4 days scheduled
Save Par from Fringe. Beat streaks and save par. Focus on Scoring, Accuracy, Aim. This module is for Short Game, specifically working on Bump'n'Run.
Day 9
Program: Save Par from Fringe
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.
Arrange 10 piles of balls in two lines, with 5 piles in each line. Lines are 3 yards/meters apart; piles are 4 yards/meters apart in each line.
Put the piles on grass, 1 to 10 yards/meters from the green and 5 to 30 yards/meters from the hole.
On the green, make two target circles with string or tees: an inner circle with a 6-foot/2-meter radius, and an outer circle with a 15-foot/5-meter radius.
Hit 36 bump-and-run shots: 18 shots at the inner circle, 18 shots at the outer circle.
Pick a ball pile and hit a bump-and-run shot to the target circle.
After 18 shots at one circle, switch and do 18 shots at the other circle.
Count every shot that stops inside the target circle as a success.
Add up your successful shots out of 36 in the app.
| Handicap | +9 | +5 | +1 | 5 | 12 | 19 | 27 | 36 | 54 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Score | 30 | 28 | 25 | 22 | 17 | 13 | 9 | 6 | 4 |
Day 10
Program: Save Par from Fringe
Hit bump-n-run shot 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.
Place 18 balls on the uphill slope and 18 balls on the downhill slope between 5 and 30 yards from the hole.
Set up 3 targets on the green, spaced evenly in a 10-foot wide area, labeled Target A, Target B, and Target C.
Hit 18 shots from the uphill slope and 18 shots from the downhill slope, for a total of 36 shots.
For each slope, hit 6 shots at Target A, then 6 shots at Target B, then 6 shots at Target C.
Keep the ball setup the same and do not move from your spot on the slope while hitting each group of shots.
Count each shot that lands and stops in the target zone as a success.
After all 36 shots, count and enter the number of successful shots 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 |
Day 11
Program: Save Par from Fringe
Up to 5 players hit bump-n-run shot two buckets of balls (avg. bucket is 40 balls) from the flat fairway.
Set up 3 target zones on the green, called Zone 1, Zone 2, and Zone
Space them about 6 feet (2 meters) apart in a straight line.
Place your ball at the same spot on the fairway for every shot.
Hit 36 bump-and-run shots, with 12 shots aimed at each zone.
Hit 12 shots aiming for Zone
Hit 12 shots aiming for Zone
Hit 12 shots aiming for Zone
Each ball that stops inside the correct zone counts as a success.
When all shots are done, count how many were successful and enter your total number of successful shots out of 36 attempts.
| Handicap | +9 | +5 | +1 | 5 | 12 | 19 | 27 | 36 | 54 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Score | 30 | 28 | 26 | 22 | 18 | 14 | 10 | 7 | 4 |
Day 12
Program: Check your setup: avoid hooks and slices
Work only on takeaway using long irons only. Hit one bucket of ~50 balls.
Put 36 balls in one group where you hit from.
Pick one target suitable for long irons (4, 3, 2) and keep your stance the same for every shot.
Use the 4-iron for the first 12 balls, focusing on takeaway and aiming at the target.
Use the 3-iron for the next 12 balls, keeping the same focus and aiming at the same target.
Use the 2-iron for the last 12 balls, maintaining the same focus and target.
Count the shots where the ball goes where you want with the right ball flight.
Add up your successful shots out of 36 and enter your score in the app.
| Handicap | +9 | +5 | +1 | 5 | 12 | 19 | 27 | 36 | 54 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Score | 30 | 28 | 25 | 20 | 15 | 12 | 9 | 6 | 4 |
4 days scheduled
Check your setup: avoid hooks and slices. Avoid hooks and slices and consistent long iron contact. Focus on Mechanics, Precision, Trajectory. This module is for Driving Range, specifically working on Long irons (4,3,2).
Day 13
Program: Check your setup: avoid hooks and slices
Work only on downswing using long irons only. Hit one bucket of ~50 balls.
Pick a clear target or flag on the driving range suitable for long irons (4, 3, or 2 iron).
Hit 36 shots total, all aimed at the same target.
Use only long irons (4, 3, or 2 iron) and switch clubs between shots.
Focus on your downswing, working on at most two downswing thoughts or tasks to produce the desired ball flight.
Count how many shots hit the target area and enter your score in the app, out of 36 attempts.
| Handicap | +9 | +5 | +1 | 5 | 12 | 19 | 27 | 36 | 54 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Score | 30 | 28 | 25 | 20 | 16 | 12 | 9 | 6 | 4 |
Day 14
Program: Check your setup: avoid hooks and slices
Work only on backswing using long irons only. Hit one bucket of ~50 balls.
Pick a target on the range for long irons about 150 to 200 yards away.
Prepare 36 balls. Keep ball placement and setup the same each time.
Use long irons only (4, 3, or 2-iron), switching between clubs throughout the 36 shots.
Aim all shots at the same target with a smooth backswing, focusing on at most two backswing thoughts to produce the desired ball flight.
After each shot, check if the ball flies smoothly and goes toward the target.
Count a shot as a success if it matches your backswing and ball flight goals.
When finished, count how many successful shots you made out of 36 and enter your score in the app.
| Handicap | +9 | +5 | +1 | 5 | 12 | 19 | 27 | 36 | 54 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Score | 31 | 29 | 26 | 22 | 17 | 13 | 9 | 6 | 4 |
Day 15
Program: Stop Missing Short Putts
Make 50 putts in a row over the chalk starting line.
Hit 50 putts from 3 ft over a chalk starting line.
Draw a straight line on the putting surface.
Enter score in the app, out of 50 attempts.
| Handicap | +9 | +5 | +1 | 5 | 12 | 19 | 27 | 36 | 54 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Score | 50 | 49 | 47 | 43 | 40 | 36 | 31 | 26 |
Day 16
Program: Stop Missing Short Putts
Make 50 putts in a row through the ball gate, using plane board.
Hit 50 putts from 3 ft through the ball gate using the plane board.
Enter score in the app, out of 50 attempts.
| Handicap | +9 | +5 | +1 | 5 | 12 | 19 | 27 | 36 | 54 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Score | 50 | 49 | 47 | 45 | 42 | 38 | 34 | 29 |
4 days scheduled
Stop Missing Short Putts. Control pace on every putt and focus on alignment. Focus on Aim, Stroke, Alignment. This module is for Putting, specifically working on 3 ft (1m) only.
Day 17
Program: Stop Missing Short Putts
Make 50 putts in a row, underneath the hanging string line.
Hit 30 putts from 3 ft under a hanging string.
Enter score, out of 30 attempts.
| Handicap | +9 | +5 | +1 | 5 | 12 | 19 | 27 | 36 | 54 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Score | 30 | 29 | 27 | 25 | 22 | 19 | 16 | 13 |
Day 18
Program: Pick your spot and trust your swing—bunker aim challenge
Align a bucket of balls in the sand (avg. bucket is 40 balls) into 2 parallel lines 20 balls per line and stop sand shots inside quadrants. Count the number of successes.
Make two straight lines of 18 balls each in the sand, about 1 foot apart in each line, and place the lines 5 to 10 yards apart.
On the green, mark a 10-foot circle around the hole and divide it into 4 equal parts.
Hit 36 sand shots, split into 4 groups of
For each group, aim all 9 shots at one of the 4 parts.
Switch to the other line of balls every 9 shots.
Try to make each ball stop in the right part on the green; count only balls that do.
After all 36 shots, count how many made it and enter your score in the app out of 36 attempts.
| Handicap | +9 | +5 | +1 | 5 | 12 | 19 | 27 | 36 | 54 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Score | 30 | 28 | 25 | 22 | 17 | 13 | 9 | 6 | 3 |
Day 19
Program: Pick your spot and trust your swing—bunker aim challenge
Up to 5 players compete to stop a sand shot closest to the multiple target(s). The player with the most points at the end wins the challenge. One bucket of balls per player is needed.
Set up 10 piles of balls in two lines, 5 piles in each line. Lines are 3 yards/meters apart and piles in each line are 4 yards/meters apart.
Place these piles on sand between 5 and 60 yards/meters from the hole. All piles must be on sand, not the green.
Mark 3 targets on the green, spaced at least 4 feet (about 1.2 meters) apart.
There are 36 shots total, split into 3 groups of 12 shots.
Aim first 12 shots at Target 1, next 12 at Target 2, last 12 at Target
Hit each shot from a sand pile, change pile each time. Ball position and setup stay the same.
A shot is a success if it stops inside the circle or area around the target.
Do all 36 shots, 12 at each target, then count successful shots. Enter score in the app, out of 36 attempts.
| Handicap | +9 | +5 | +1 | 5 | 12 | 19 | 27 | 36 | 54 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Score | 30 | 28 | 25 | 22 | 18 | 14 | 10 | 7 | 4 |
Day 20
Program: Pick your spot and trust your swing—bunker aim challenge
Up to 5 players compete to stop a sand shot inside the landing zone(s). The player with the most points at the end wins the challenge. One bucket of balls per player is needed.
Set up 10 piles of balls in two lines of 5 piles each. The lines are 3 yards apart. Piles in each line are 4 yards apart.
Place the piles on sand bunkers, 20 to 40 yards from the hole, not on the green.
On the green, mark 3 landing zones in a row, each 2 meters wide, spaced 2 meters apart.
Take 36 sand shots: 12 shots for each landing zone.
Start from any pile and hit 12 shots at Zone 1, then 12 shots at Zone 2, then 12 shots at Zone
Each ball that stops in the target zone counts as a success.
Count the number of successful shots out of 36 and enter the score in the app.
| Handicap | +9 | +5 | +1 | 5 | 12 | 19 | 27 | 36 | 54 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Score | 30 | 28 | 26 | 22 | 18 | 14 | 10 | 7 | 4 |
4 days scheduled
Pick your spot and trust your swing—bunker aim challenge. Aim for soft landing and fly out and stop close. Focus on Aim, Distance Control, Scoring. This module is for Short Game, specifically working on Sand.
Day 21
Program: Pick your spot and trust your swing—bunker aim challenge
Scatter a bucket of balls in the sand (avg. bucket is 40 balls) into 8 equal lines of 5 balls and stop sand shots inside 9 Stop Zones. Count the number of successful stops.
Put 40 golf balls in 8 lines of 5 balls each in the sand, about 2 feet apart and between 20 and 40 yards from the hole.
Make 9 stop zones on the green using tees, string, or buckets. Number them 1 to
Split the 36 sand shots into 9 groups of 4 shots.
Pick one stop zone as the target for each group.
Hit 4 balls in a line toward the chosen stop zone, trying to stop them inside that zone.
Move to the next stop zone and repeat until all zones are used for 4 shots each.
Count how many balls stopped in the correct stop zone.
Enter the number of successful stops out of 36 in the app.
| Handicap | +9 | +5 | +1 | 5 | 12 | 19 | 27 | 36 | 54 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Score | 31 | 29 | 26 | 22 | 18 | 14 | 10 | 6 | 3 |
Day 22
Program: Pick your spot and trust your swing—bunker aim challenge
Up to 5 players compete to stop a sand shot inside the landing zone(s). The player with the most points at the end wins the challenge. Up to 80 balls are needed.
Set up 4 lines of 5 balls each in the bunker, with lines 3 yards/meters apart and balls 1 foot (0.3 meters) apart.
Put the lines between 20 and 40 yards/meters from the hole.
On the green, mark 3 landing zones in a straight line, each zone 6 feet (2 meters) apart.
Hit 36 sand shots in total: 12 shots to Zone 1, 12 to Zone 2, and 12 to Zone
Hit the first 12 balls to Zone 1, the next 12 to Zone 2, and the last 12 to Zone
Keep ball setup the same, only change which landing zone is the target.
Count each shot that stops in the correct zone as a success.
Add up the successful shots and enter the score in the app, out of 36 attempts.
| Handicap | +9 | +5 | +1 | 5 | 12 | 19 | 27 | 36 | 54 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Score | 28 | 26 | 23 | 19 | 15 | 11 | 8 | 5 | 3 |
Day 23
Program: Pick your spot and trust your swing—bunker aim challenge
Scatter a bucket of balls (avg. bucket is 40 balls) in the sand. Scatter into 8 equal piles of 5 balls and stop sand shots close to multiple targets. Count the number of successes.
Divide 40 golf balls into 8 piles of 5 balls each in the sand between 5 and 60 yards/meters from the hole.
On the green, set up 3 flag targets in a straight line, each 6 feet (2 meters) apart. Label them Target A, Target B, and Target C.
Hit 36 sand shots in total, with 12 shots aimed at each target.
Start from any pile. Hit 12 shots at Target A.
Move to Target B, hit 12 shots, then hit the last 12 shots at Target C.
Switch between piles after every 2 to 5 shots.
Count a shot as a success if it stops within 10 feet (3 meters) of the target.
Add up successful shots and enter score in the app, out of 36 attempts.
| Handicap | +9 | +5 | +1 | 5 | 12 | 19 | 27 | 36 | 54 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Score | 31 | 29 | 27 | 23 | 18 | 13 | 10 | 7 | 4 |
Day 24
Program: Pick your spot and trust your swing—bunker aim challenge
Scatter a bucket of balls in the sand (avg. bucket is 40 balls) into 8 equal lines of 5 balls and hit-and-land sand shots inside landing zones. Count the number of successes.
Scatter 40 balls into 8 lines with 5 balls in each line. Put balls about 2 feet apart.
Put the lines between 5 and 60 yards from the hole on grass or a slope.
On the green set up 3 landing zones side by side, each zone about 6 feet apart.
Hit 36 shots, split into 3 groups of 12 shots toward each landing zone.
For each group, pick any 12 balls to hit toward the first landing zone.
After 12 shots, switch to the second zone and hit 12 more shots from any balls.
Aim the last 12 shots at the third landing zone using any balls.
Count a shot as successful if the ball lands and stays in the correct landing zone.
Add up the number of successful shots out of 36 and enter score in the app.
| Handicap | +9 | +5 | +1 | 5 | 12 | 19 | 27 | 36 | 54 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Score | 31 | 29 | 26 | 22 | 18 | 14 | 10 | 7 | 4 |
4 days scheduled
Pick your spot and trust your swing—bunker aim challenge. Aim for soft landing and fly out and stop close. Focus on Aim, Distance Control, Scoring. This module is for Short Game, specifically working on Sand.
Day 25
Program: Pick your spot and trust your swing—bunker aim challenge
Hit two buckets of balls (avg. bucket is 40 balls) from the sand.
Pick two different spots in the bunker, 40 to 60 yards from the hole.
Put 3 markers in a straight line on the green, about 6 feet apart near the hole.
Hit 36 shots in total: 18 from the first spot and 18 from the second spot.
From the first spot, hit 6 balls at each target, any order.
Do the same from the second spot: 6 balls at each target.
A shot is good if the ball stops near the target.
Count how many balls land close to the targets.
Add up your good shots out of 36 and enter the score in the app.
| Handicap | +9 | +5 | +1 | 5 | 12 | 19 | 27 | 36 | 54 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Score | 30 | 28 | 25 | 22 | 18 | 14 | 10 | 7 | 4 |
Day 26
Program: Mid-Iron Distance Control 150–180 Yards
Curve the ball around the alignment stick using using mid irons only. Hit one bucket of ~50 balls.
Pick a flag or target for mid irons (7, 6, or 5 iron).
Place two cones or buckets left and right of the flag, each 5% of the total distance away.
Hit 36 shots in total, in 2 sets of 18 shots.
First 18 shots: curve ball left to right, aiming near the left cone, curving back to the flag.
Second 18 shots: curve ball right to left, aiming near the right cone, curving back to the flag.
Switch between 7, 6, or 5 irons during the test.
A shot is a success if it curves correctly around the cone and lands close to the flag (within 10% of the distance).
After 36 shots, count successful shots and enter score in the app, out of 36 attempts.
| Handicap | +9 | +5 | +1 | 5 | 12 | 19 | 27 | 36 | 54 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Score | 30 | 28 | 25 | 21 | 16 | 12 | 8 | 5 | 3 |
Day 27
Program: Mid-Iron Distance Control 150–180 Yards
Work only on takeaway using mid irons only. Hit one bucket of ~50 balls.
Set up one target area 130-160 yards away suitable for 7, 6, or 5 iron.
Hit 36 balls in total using only 7, 6, or 5 iron, focusing solely on the takeaway.
Work on at most two takeaway thoughts or tasks to produce the desired ball flight.
Switch between 7, 6, and 5 irons throughout the exercise.
Mark a success if the ball lands in or near the target zone (within 3 yards).
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 | 33 | 31 | 28 | 24 | 19 | 15 | 11 | 7 | 4 |
Day 28
Program: Mid-Iron Distance Control 150–180 Yards
Produce straight shots using mid irons only. Hit one bucket of ~50 balls.
Pick a target on the range suitable for mid irons (7, 6, or 5 iron). Use this target for all shots.
Hit 36 shots, switching clubs freely among the 7-iron, 6-iron, and 5-iron throughout.
Focus on hitting a straight shot directly at the target with each ball.
Take breaks as needed to maintain focus and consistency.
Count each shot that lands close to or on the target line as a hit.
After all 36 shots, enter the number of hits in the app, out of 36.
| Handicap | +9 | +5 | +1 | 5 | 12 | 19 | 27 | 36 | 54 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Score | 31 | 29 | 26 | 22 | 18 | 14 | 10 | 6 | 3 |
4 days scheduled
Mid-Iron Distance Control 150–180 Yards. Improve accuracy and control distance 150-180. Focus on Precision, Mechanics, Trajectory. This module is for Driving Range, specifically working on Mid irons (7,6,5).
Day 29
Program: Mid-Iron Distance Control 150–180 Yards
Work only on backswing using mid irons only. Hit one bucket of ~50 balls.
Pick a flag or target at a medium distance suitable for hitting mid irons (7, 6, or 5).
Use one mid iron and hit 36 shots aiming at the same target.
For each shot, focus only on your backswing, working with 1 or 2 simple backswing thoughts.
Set up the ball the same way each time and maintain your backswing focus.
Hit all 36 shots and count how many have straight, good ball flight that matches your backswing.
After all shots, count how many were good out of 36 and enter the number in the app.
| Handicap | +9 | +5 | +1 | 5 | 12 | 19 | 27 | 36 | 54 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Score | 32 | 30 | 28 | 25 | 20 | 16 | 12 | 8 | 5 |
Day 30
Program: Mid-Iron Distance Control 150–180 Yards
Work only on 'impact and follow through' using mid irons only. Hit one bucket of ~50 balls.
Pick a flag on the range about 120 to 150 yards away for mid irons (7, 6, or 5 iron).
Hit 36 shots total using only mid irons, focusing solely on impact and follow through.
Use one consistent target (the chosen flag) for all shots.
Work on at most two impact and follow through thoughts or tasks to produce your desired ball flight.
Count each shot that lands and stays near the target as a success.
Add the total successful shots out of 36 attempts and enter score in the app.
| Handicap | +9 | +5 | +1 | 5 | 12 | 19 | 27 | 36 | 54 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Score | 30 | 28 | 26 | 22 | 18 | 14 | 10 | 6 | 4 |
Day 31
Program: Mid-Iron Distance Control 150–180 Yards
Simulate X number of GIR (Green in Regulations) using mid irons only. Hit one bucket of ~50 balls. Count total number of greens hit.
Pick a flag for 7, 6, or 5 iron.
Mark an area around the flag like a green, about 5% of the distance to the flag.
Get 36 balls to hit into this green area.
Split the green into 3 equal parts: Left, Center, Right.
Hit 12 balls at the Left part.
Hit 12 balls at the Center part.
Hit 12 balls at the Right part.
Use just 7, 6, or 5 irons, set up the same way every time.
Count only the balls that land and stay in the zone you aimed at.
Add up all your successes from 36 shots and enter score in the app, out of 36 attempts.
| Handicap | +9 | +5 | +1 | 5 | 12 | 19 | 27 | 36 | 54 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Score | 30 | 28 | 26 | 22 | 18 | 14 | 10 | 7 | 4 |
Day 32
Program: Mid-Iron Distance Control 150–180 Yards
Produce low/mid/high shots using mid irons only. Hit one bucket of ~50 balls.
Pick one flag at medium distance suitable for mid irons (7, 6, 5). Use the same ball setup for all shots.
Hit 36 shots total—12 low shots, 12 mid shots, and 12 high shots—all aimed at the same target.
Focus on producing distinct low, mid, and high shots throughout the exercise, switching between mid irons.
Count a success if the ball lands close to the target with the intended trajectory.
After all 36 shots, count how many were successful out of 36 and enter your score in the app.
| Handicap | +9 | +5 | +1 | 5 | 12 | 19 | 27 | 36 | 54 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Score | 32 | 30 | 28 | 25 | 20 | 16 | 12 | 8 | 5 |
4 days scheduled
Mid-Iron Distance Control 150–180 Yards. Improve accuracy and control distance 150-180. Focus on Precision, Mechanics, Trajectory. This module is for Driving Range, specifically working on Mid irons (7,6,5).
Day 33
Program: Mid-Iron Distance Control 150–180 Yards
Work only on downswing using mid irons only. Hit one bucket of ~50 balls.
Pick a flag or target suitable for hitting mid irons (7, 6, or 5 iron).
Hit 36 balls in total, in 3 sets of 12 balls each using mid irons only.
Focus solely on your downswing throughout the drill. Work on at most two downswing thoughts or tasks to produce your desired ball flight.
Switch between different mid irons throughout the exercise.
Set up the same way for every shot, aiming all shots at the single target.
Count only the shots that land and stay in the target area.
Add up your successful shots out of 36 and enter your score in the app.
| Handicap | +9 | +5 | +1 | 5 | 12 | 19 | 27 | 36 | 54 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Score | 30 | 28 | 26 | 22 | 18 | 14 | 11 | 7 | 4 |
Day 34
Program: Mid-Iron Distance Control 150–180 Yards
Complete the Progressive Targets Challenge using irons only. Hit one bucket of ~50 balls.
Pick 3 flags at the range for your 9, 7, and 5 irons: close, medium, far.
Hit 36 shots total: 12 at each flag.
Hit 12 shots at the close flag.
Hit 12 shots at the medium flag, change irons if wanted.
Hit 12 shots at the far flag, change irons if wanted.
Count shots that land within a club-length of each flag.
Add up successful shots out of 36 and enter score in the app.
| Handicap | +9 | +5 | +1 | 5 | 12 | 19 | 27 | 36 | 54 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Score | 31 | 29 | 26 | 22 | 18 | 14 | 10 | 6 | 3 |
Day 35
Program: Stop Missed Opportunities On Mid Putts
Make 15 out of 25 putts using an alignment mirror.
Hit 30 putts from 6 ft using an alignment mirror.
Enter score in the app, out of 30 attempts.
| Handicap | +9 | +5 | +1 | 5 | 12 | 19 | 27 | 36 | 54 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Score | 27 | 23 | 21 | 19 | 17 | 15 | 12 | 9 | 6 |
Day 36
Program: Stop Missed Opportunities On Mid Putts
Make 15 out of 25 putts
Hit 30 putts from 6 ft (2 m).
Enter score in the app, out of 30 attempts.
| Handicap | +9 | +5 | +1 | 5 | 12 | 19 | 27 | 36 | 54 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Score | 29 | 25 | 22 | 20 | 18 | 15 | 12 | 9 | 6 |
4 days scheduled
Stop Missed Opportunities On Mid Putts. Judge distance carefully and account for slope. Focus on Precision, Scoring, Aim. This module is for Putting, specifically working on 6 ft (2m) only.
Day 37
Program: Stop Missed Opportunities On Mid Putts
Make 4 out of 8 putts from [6 ft | 2 m], 5 times in total.
Place eight tees around the hole at 6 ft or 2 m.
After each putt is made, move to the next tee in front.
Hit 40 putts.
Enter the total number of putts made in the app, out of 40 attempts.
| Handicap | +9 | +5 | +1 | 5 | 12 | 19 | 27 | 36 | 54 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Score | 35 | 31 | 28 | 26 | 24 | 22 | 19 | 16 | 12 |
Day 38
Program: Up-and-down contest: how many can you save in a row?
Hit flop shot two buckets of balls (avg. bucket is 40 balls) from the flat rough grass.
Make two piles of 18 balls on rough grass, 5-40 yards from the hole.
Mark three equal target zones on the green about 5 feet apart: Zone A (closest), Zone B (middle), Zone C (farthest).
Hit 36 flop shots in three sets: 12 shots to Zone A, then 12 to Zone B, then 12 to Zone C.
Switch between the two piles when hitting your shots.
Try to land and stop the ball inside the correct zone. Count each ball in the right zone as a success.
Count your successes out of 36 shots and enter the score in the app.
| Handicap | +9 | +5 | +1 | 5 | 12 | 19 | 27 | 36 | 54 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Score | 30 | 28 | 26 | 22 | 17 | 13 | 9 | 6 | 3 |
Day 39
Program: Up-and-down contest: how many can you save in a row?
Scatter a bucket of balls (avg. bucket is 40 balls) into 8 equal lines of 5 balls and stop flop shots inside quadrants. Count the number of successes.
Scatter 40 balls in 8 lines, with 5 balls in each line, spaced about 1 yard or meter apart between 5 and 40 yards or meters from the hole.
Divide a 10-foot or 3-meter circle around the hole into 4 equal parts using string or tees.
Hit a total of 36 flop shots.
Assign 9 shots to each of the 4 parts.
Pick 5 balls from the scattered lines and try to land and stop the ball in the assigned part, then move to a different line and part.
Always hit each shot from where the ball was placed, aiming at the assigned part.
Count a shot as successful if the ball stops inside the intended part.
Do all 36 shots (9 in each part) and then count all successful shots and enter score in the app, out of 36 attempts.
| Handicap | +9 | +5 | +1 | 5 | 12 | 19 | 27 | 36 | 54 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Score | 30 | 28 | 25 | 21 | 16 | 12 | 8 | 5 | 3 |
Day 40
Program: Up-and-down contest: how many can you save in a row?
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, and one bucket with balls below feet level.
Make two target zones on the green, Zone A (front) and Zone B (back), both about the same size, using cones or markers.
Place 18 balls in 3 piles of 6 balls each in deep rough above your feet, at different distances between 5 and 20 yards from the hole.
Place another 18 balls the same way in deep rough below your feet.
Hit 18 flop shots from above feet towards Zone A, in any order, until finished.
Hit 18 flop shots from below feet towards Zone B, in any order, until finished.
Count each ball that lands and stops in the target zone as a success.
Add up total successful shots out of 36 attempts and enter score in the app.
| Handicap | +9 | +5 | +1 | 5 | 12 | 19 | 27 | 36 | 54 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Score | 29 | 27 | 25 | 21 | 16 | 12 | 8 | 5 | 3 |
4 days scheduled
Up-and-down contest: how many can you save in a row?. Turn into par saves and save par clutch. Focus on Scoring, Accuracy, Distance Control. This module is for Short Game, specifically working on Flop.
Day 41
Program: Up-and-down contest: how many can you save in a row?
Scatter a bucket of balls (avg. bucket is 40 balls) into 8 equal piles of 5 balls and stop flop shots close to multiple targets. Count the number of successes.
Put 40 balls into 8 piles of 5 balls, spaced between 5 and 40 yards from the hole on the grass or slope.
Place 3 flags as targets around the green at different distances, each with a 10-foot circle marked.
Hit 36 flop shots; make 3 groups of 12 shots for the 3 target zones.
First 12 shots go at the first target, next 12 at the second, last 12 at the third.
Hit 2-5 shots from each pile, switching piles each time, keep ball setup the same.
Count any shot that stops inside the 10-foot circle as a success.
After 36 shots, add up how many stopped in the circle and enter score in the app, out of 36 attempts.
| Handicap | +9 | +5 | +1 | 5 | 12 | 19 | 27 | 36 | 54 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Score | 28 | 26 | 22 | 18 | 14 | 10 | 7 | 4 | 2 |
Day 42
Program: Up-and-down contest: how many can you save in a row?
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.
Arrange 10 piles of balls in two lines, with 5 piles in each line. Each pile is 4 yards or meters apart. The two lines are 5 to 10 yards or meters apart.
Put the piles between 5 and 40 yards or meters from the hole. Do not put them on the green.
On the green, use string or tees to make two circles around the hole: one small circle with a 6-foot (2-meter) radius and one big circle with a 15-foot (5-meter) radius.
Hit flop shots from each pile. Try to land the ball in the circles. Balls in the small circle are best, in the big circle are medium, and outside both circles are misses.
Hit 36 total flop shots. This means 3 sets of 12 shots.
For the first 12 shots, aim for the small circle. For the next 12, aim for the area between the two circles. For the last 12, aim anywhere inside the big circle.
Pick any pile to start. Hit one flop shot from each pile. Cover all piles evenly.
Count each ball that lands where you aimed.
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 | 20 | 16 | 12 | 8 | 5 | 3 |
Day 43
Program: Up-and-down contest: how many can you save in a row?
Hit flop shot two buckets of balls (avg. bucket is 40 balls) from the sloped deep rough and other extreme grass types; one bucket from the uphill slope and one bucket from the downhill slope.
Make 4 piles of 9 balls: 2 piles uphill in deep rough, 2 piles downhill in deep rough, all 5 to 20 yards from the hole.
Mark 3 landing zones on the green in a line, each 6 feet apart: Zone A (closest), Zone B (middle), Zone C (farthest).
Hit 36 flop shots: 3 groups of 12 shots.
For first 12 shots, hit from uphill piles aiming for Zone A, switching between the two piles after each shot.
For next 12 shots, hit from uphill piles aiming for Zone B, switch piles after each shot.
For last 12 shots, hit from downhill piles aiming for Zone C, switch piles after each shot.
A shot counts if it lands and stops in the target zone.
Use same ball position every time. Only change aim for zone and slope.
Count how many landed in the target zone out of 36 and enter score in the app.
| Handicap | +9 | +5 | +1 | 5 | 12 | 19 | 27 | 36 | 54 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Score | 30 | 28 | 26 | 22 | 18 | 14 | 10 | 7 | 4 |
Day 44
Program: Up-and-down contest: how many can you save in a row?
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.
Set up 10 piles of balls in two lines that cross at a right angle. Each pile has enough balls for 3 shots. Place piles 5-40 yards from the hole on grass.
On the green, mark two circles around the hole: a 6-foot circle (bullseye) and a 15-foot circle.
Hit 36 flop shots total. From each pile, hit 3 shots trying to land near the hole.
Split the 36 shots into 2 rounds of
In each round, hit 1 shot from each of the 10 piles, then hit 1 more shot from the first 8 piles.
Score: inside 6 feet = birdie, inside 15 feet = par, outside 15 feet = bogey.
Count how many shots land inside each circle.
Add up your total birdies and pars after 36 shots. Enter your score in the app, out of 36 attempts.
| Handicap | +9 | +5 | +1 | 5 | 12 | 19 | 27 | 36 | 54 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Score | 30 | 28 | 26 | 22 | 18 | 14 | 10 | 7 | 4 |
4 days scheduled
Up-and-down contest: how many can you save in a row?. Turn into par saves and save par clutch. Focus on Scoring, Accuracy, Distance Control. This module is for Short Game, specifically working on Flop.
Day 45
Program: Up-and-down contest: how many can you save in a row?
Up to 5 players compete to stop a flop shot closest to the multiple target(s). The player with the most points wins the challenge. One bucket of balls per player is needed.
Set up 3 target areas on the green, about 6 feet apart.
Make 6 piles of 6 balls each, on the grass 5 to 40 yards from the hole.
Hit 36 flop shots total. Divide them into 3 groups of 12 shots.
Hit the first 12 shots at Target 1, using any piles.
Hit the next 12 shots at Target 2, choosing any piles.
Hit the last 12 shots at Target 3, using any piles.
After each shot, see if your ball stopped very close to the target. Count that shot as a success if it did.
When finished, add up 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 | 9 | 6 | 3 |
Day 46
Program: Shape it right: fade or draw with mid irons
Hit 15 balls to each landing zone using mid irons only. Hit one bucket of ~50 balls. Count total number of successful shots.
Place a flag or target for your mid irons (7, 6, or 5 irons).
Make 3 landing zones around the flag. Space the zones 8 yards/meters apart with cones, buckets, or markers.
Hit 36 shots in total. Do 12 shots for each landing zone.
Only use 7, 6, or 5 irons for all shots. Switch clubs if you want, but keep ball setup the same.
Hit 12 shots to one zone, then 12 to another, then 12 to the last zone. You can go in any order.
A shot counts as successful if it lands and stops in the right zone.
Add up how many shots landed in the right zone, out of 36 attempts, and enter the score in the app.
| Handicap | +9 | +5 | +1 | 5 | 12 | 19 | 27 | 36 | 54 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Score | 29 | 27 | 24 | 20 | 16 | 12 | 9 | 6 | 3 |
Day 47
Program: Shape it right: fade or draw with mid irons
Work only on downswing using mid irons only. Hit one bucket of ~50 balls.
Pick a flag or target suitable for hitting mid irons (7, 6, or 5 iron).
Hit 36 balls in total, in 3 sets of 12 balls each using mid irons only.
Focus solely on your downswing throughout the drill. Work on at most two downswing thoughts or tasks to produce your desired ball flight.
Switch between different mid irons throughout the exercise.
Set up the same way for every shot, aiming all shots at the single target.
Count only the shots that land and stay in the target area.
Add up your successful shots out of 36 and enter your score in the app.
| Handicap | +9 | +5 | +1 | 5 | 12 | 19 | 27 | 36 | 54 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Score | 30 | 28 | 26 | 22 | 18 | 14 | 11 | 7 | 4 |
Day 48
Program: Shape it right: fade or draw with mid irons
Complete the Alternate Targets Challenge using irons only. Hit one bucket of ~50 balls.
Choose 6 different targets at medium distance for irons 9, 8, 7, 6, 5, and
Match each target with the correct iron, from 9 to
Hit 36 shots in total, 6 shots at each target.
Try to land shots within 5% of the flag distance.
Aim to get at least 2 shots in the 5% zone for each target.
Switch between targets and irons as you go. Any order is fine.
Count each shot that lands inside the 5% zone.
At the end, 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 |