Practice 3 Ft Putts For Consistency
Focus on alignment, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes. Working on distance: 3 ft (1m) only.
Module skill breakdown
Course Flagship Program
We studied the course and made a flagship practice program specifically for Snyder Park. 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
46
Modules
9
Frequency
4 days/week
Putting·3 ft (1m) only
Practice 3 Ft Putts For Consistency
Difficulty: Intermediate · Module HCP 17.5
Short Game·Chip
Avoid Three-Putts
Difficulty: Beginner · Module HCP 35.0
Short Game·Bump'n'Run
Keep Ball Close To Hole
Difficulty: Beginner · Module HCP 35.0
Short Game·Flop
Up-and-down contest: how many can you save in a row?
Difficulty: Beginner · Module HCP 22.5
Short Game·Chip
Land 2–3 Feet From Pin
Difficulty: Intermediate · Module HCP 17.5
Short Game·Pitch
Feel the distance: pitch to different targets and control your rollout
Difficulty: Intermediate · Module HCP 17.2
Driving Range·Long irons (4,3,2)
Stop Missing Greens With Long Irons
Difficulty: Beginner · Module HCP 35.0
Driving Range·Long irons (4,3,2)
Reduce Misses With Long Irons
Difficulty: Intermediate · Module HCP 17.5
Driving Range·Driver
Lag it long: can you control your driver distance every time?
Difficulty: Advanced · Module HCP 6.2
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.
Focus on alignment, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes. Working on distance: 3 ft (1m) only.
Module skill breakdown
Stop near the hole, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes. Working on shot: chip.
Module skill breakdown
Use a short swing, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes. Working on shot: bump'n'run.
Module skill breakdown
Save par clutch, for a 23-handicap player, ~20 minutes. Working on shot: flop.
Module skill breakdown
Chip from rough, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes. Working on shot: chip.
Module skill breakdown
Feel the distance, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes. Working on shot: pitch.
Module skill breakdown
Eliminate hooks, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes. Working on club: long irons (4,3,2).
Module skill breakdown
Reduce misses, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes. Working on club: long irons (4,3,2).
Module skill breakdown
Reach target zones, for a 6-handicap player, ~10 minutes. Working on club: driver.
Module skill breakdown
Program snapshot
Avg HCP focus
17.5
Intermediate
Skill pillars
Aim · Stroke · Alignment · Visualization · Scoring · Distance Control
Host course
Snyder Park
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
Practice 3 Ft Putts For Consistency. Hit center consistently and focus on alignment. Focus on Aim, Stroke, Alignment. This module is for Putting, specifically working on 3 ft (1m) only.
Day 1
Program: Practice 3 Ft Putts For Consistency
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 2
Program: Practice 3 Ft Putts For Consistency
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 |
Day 3
Program: Practice 3 Ft Putts For Consistency
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 4
Program: Avoid Three-Putts
Align a bucket of balls (avg. bucket is 40 balls) into 10 equal parallel piles of 4 balls and stop chip shots inside the Bullseye. Count the number of balls in the inner and outer Bullseye.
Set up 10 piles of 4 balls each in two rows. Each row has 5 piles.
Keep piles about 2 meters apart, rows 5–10 meters apart.
Place piles 5–30 meters from the hole, not on the green.
Mark two circles around the hole on the green: a small one (2 meters out) and a big one (5 meters out).
Take turns hitting balls from different piles, trying to stop balls in the circles.
Hit 36 balls total: 18 try for the small circle, 18 for the big circle.
Count how many balls finished in each circle.
Add these for a score and enter your total out of 36 tries.
| Handicap | +9 | +5 | +1 | 5 | 12 | 19 | 27 | 36 | 54 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Score | 28 | 26 | 23 | 20 | 16 | 12 | 8 | 5 | 3 |
4 days scheduled
Avoid Three-Putts. Avoid three-putts and stop near the hole. Focus on Distance Control, Aim, Scoring. This module is for Short Game, specifically working on Chip.
Day 5
Program: Avoid Three-Putts
Scatter a bucket of balls (avg. bucket is 40 balls) into 8 equal piles of 5 balls and stop chip shots close to multiple targets. Count the number of successes.
Put 36 balls into 6 piles of 6 balls on the grass, between 5 and 30 yards from the hole.
Place 3 flags or targets on the green, 6 feet apart in a line.
Split the 36 balls into 3 groups of 12 shots.
Hit the first 12 balls to the first flag and try to stop each ball within 10 feet of it.
Hit the next 12 balls to the second flag, trying to stop them within 10 feet.
Hit the last 12 balls to the third flag, again aiming to stop within 10 feet.
Switch which pile you use each time to practice different distances and grass.
Count every ball that stops within 10 feet of its flag as a successful shot.
Add up successful shots out of 36 and enter score in the app.
| Handicap | +9 | +5 | +1 | 5 | 12 | 19 | 27 | 36 | 54 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Score | 30 | 28 | 24 | 20 | 16 | 12 | 9 | 6 | 4 |
Day 6
Program: Avoid Three-Putts
Hit two buckets of balls (avg. bucket is 40 balls) from the sloped fairway; one bucket with balls above feet level, one bucket with balls below feet level.
Place 3 target zones on the green, 6 feet apart, in a line from the hole.
Use 36 balls, split into two groups of
Chip 18 balls from above feet level, 6 balls to each zone.
Chip 18 balls from below feet level, 6 balls to each zone.
Count balls that stop inside the correct zone.
Add up total successful shots and enter score in the app, out of 36 attempts.
| Handicap | +9 | +5 | +1 | 5 | 12 | 19 | 27 | 36 | 54 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Score | 32 | 30 | 28 | 25 | 20 | 16 | 12 | 8 | 5 |
Day 7
Program: Avoid Three-Putts
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.
Place 36 balls in 2 straight lines of 18 balls, 6 yards apart. Balls in each line are 1 foot apart.
Put 3 flags on the green, each 10 feet apart.
Hit 36 chip shots, aiming 12 shots at each flag.
From the first line, hit 4 balls to the first flag.
From the second line, hit 4 balls to the first flag.
Repeat steps 4 and 5 until 12 balls are hit to the first flag.
Do the same method for the second flag: 4 shots from each line, until 12 shots are made.
Repeat for the third flag.
A shot is good if it stops within 10 feet of the target.
Add up your good shots and enter the score in the app, out of 36 tries.
| Handicap | +9 | +5 | +1 | 5 | 12 | 19 | 27 | 36 | 54 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Score | 28 | 26 | 24 | 20 | 16 | 12 | 9 | 6 | 4 |
Day 8
Program: Avoid Three-Putts
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.
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.
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.
On the green, put 3 targets in a line, about 8 feet apart. Call them Target A, Target B, and Target C.
Hit 36 chip shots, 12 to each target.
Hit 12 shots at Target A, then 12 at Target B, then 12 at Target C. Use any pile for any shot.
Count a shot as a success if it stops within 10 feet of the target.
After all 36 shots, add how many were successful and enter the 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 | 3 |
4 days scheduled
Avoid Three-Putts. Avoid three-putts and stop near the hole. Focus on Distance Control, Aim, Scoring. This module is for Short Game, specifically working on Chip.
Day 9
Program: Avoid Three-Putts
Up to 5 players compete to stop a chip shot inside the quadrant(s). The player with the most points 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, 3 yards apart, and the lines 5 to 10 yards away from each other. Piles are 5 to 30 yards from the hole.
Use string or tees to mark 4 equal areas around the hole, each 6 feet from the hole.
Hit 36 chip shots, split into 4 groups of
Aim each group at a different area.
Start from a pile, chip 9 balls at the first area, then move to another pile for the next area. Do this until all 4 areas have 9 shots each.
Each shot that stops in the right area is a success.
Count the number of successful shots out of 36 and enter your score in the app.
| Handicap | +9 | +5 | +1 | 5 | 12 | 19 | 27 | 36 | 54 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Score | 32 | 30 | 28 | 25 | 20 | 16 | 12 | 8 | 5 |
Day 10
Program: Keep Ball Close To Hole
Align a bucket of balls (avg. bucket is 40 balls) into 10 equal parallel piles of 4 balls next to the green and hit-and-land bump-n-run shots inside landing zones. Count the number of successes.
Set up 9 piles of 4 balls each (36 balls total) near the green. Put the piles on different grass areas between 1 and 10 yards/meters from the green and 5 to 30 yards/meters from the hole.
Use sticks, clubs, or string to mark 3 landing zones (6 feet or 2 meters apart) in a straight line at the edge of the green.
Hit 36 bump-and-run shots: 12 to each landing zone (Zone 1, Zone 2, Zone 3).
Hit from any pile and switch piles for variety. Hit 12 balls to Zone 1, then 12 to Zone 2, then 12 to Zone
Count each ball that lands and stays inside the target zone as a success.
After all 36 shots, enter total successful shots (out of 36 attempts) in the app.
| Handicap | +9 | +5 | +1 | 5 | 12 | 19 | 27 | 36 | 54 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Score | 32 | 30 | 28 | 25 | 20 | 16 | 12 | 8 | 5 |
Day 11
Program: Keep Ball Close To Hole
Scatter a bucket of balls next to the green (avg. bucket is 40 balls) into 8 equal lines of 5 balls and stop bump-n-run shots close to multiple targets. Count the number of successes.
Scatter 36 balls into 6 lines of 6 balls each on grass near the green. Put each line 1 to 10 yards or meters from the green and 5 to 30 yards or meters from the hole.
At the edge of the green, set up 3 targets spaced about 6 feet (2 meters) apart in a straight line. Name them Target 1, Target 2, and Target
Hit 36 bump-and-run shots. Aim 12 shots at Target 1, 12 at Target 2, and 12 at Target
From each line, hit all 6 balls at the chosen target for that group of 12 shots. Switch targets after every 12 shots.
A shot is a success if the ball stops within 10 feet (3 meters) of the target.
Record how many shots land inside the 10-foot zone, out of 36 attempts, and enter the score in the app.
| Handicap | +9 | +5 | +1 | 5 | 12 | 19 | 27 | 36 | 54 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Score | 31 | 29 | 26 | 22 | 17 | 13 | 9 | 6 | 3 |
Day 12
Program: Keep Ball Close To Hole
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.
Put 36 balls into 6 piles of 6 balls each around the chipping area, between 1 and 10 yards from the green, and 5 to 30 yards from the hole.
On the green, make two rings around the hole with string or tees: a small ring with a 6-foot radius and a bigger ring with a 15-foot radius.
Split your shots into two groups of
For the first 18 shots, try to land the ball inside the small ring (6-foot radius).
For the next 18 shots, try to land the ball inside the big ring but outside the small ring.
Hit one ball at a time from any pile. Do 18 shots for the first target, then do 18 shots for the second target.
Count every ball that stops inside the target ring as a success.
After all 36 shots, add up how many landed in the right rings and enter your score in the app, out of 36 attempts.
| Handicap | +9 | +5 | +1 | 5 | 12 | 19 | 27 | 36 | 54 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Score | 31 | 29 | 27 | 23 | 18 | 14 | 10 | 6 | 3 |
4 days scheduled
Up-and-down contest: how many can you save in a row?. Up-and-down contest and save par clutch. Focus on Scoring, Alignment, Aim. This module is for Short Game, specifically working on Flop.
Day 13
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 14
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.
Find a flat spot in the rough, 5 to 20 yards from the hole.
Set up three targets on the green, spaced apart for three landing zones.
Hit 36 flop shots; 12 shots at each target.
Keep ball position the same for all shots, only aim at the next target after 12 shots.
Try to land the ball softly in the target zone.
Count each shot that lands and stops in the correct zone as a success.
After 36 shots (12 per target), add up your total successful shots and enter your score in the app, out of 36 attempts.
| Handicap | +9 | +5 | +1 | 5 | 12 | 19 | 27 | 36 | 54 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Score | 30 | 28 | 25 | 20 | 16 | 12 | 8 | 5 | 3 |
Day 15
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 deep rough and other extreme grass types.
Set up 3 landing zones on the green, about 6 feet apart in a line. Name them Zone 1 (close), Zone 2 (middle), Zone 3 (far).
Put 2 piles of 18 balls each, 5–20 yards away from the green, in deep or thick grass.
Hit 36 flop shots from these piles, trying to land the ball in the zones.
Hit 12 shots to Zone
Alternate piles if wanted.
Hit 12 shots to Zone
Hit 12 shots to Zone
Enter how many shots stayed in the right zones, out of 36 attempts, in the app.
| Handicap | +9 | +5 | +1 | 5 | 12 | 19 | 27 | 36 | 54 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Score | 28 | 26 | 23 | 19 | 15 | 11 | 8 | 5 | 3 |
Day 16
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.
Split 36 balls into two groups of
Put one group at the uphill slope, and one group at the downhill slope, both in deep rough 5 to 20 yards from the hole.
On the green, make three target zones side by side, each about 3 feet wide and within 10 feet of the hole. Label them Zone 1 (left), Zone 2 (center), Zone 3 (right).
From the uphill position, hit 18 flop shots. Aim 6 balls in Zone 1, 6 in Zone 2, and 6 in Zone
From the downhill position, hit 18 flop shots. Aim 6 balls in Zone 1, 6 in Zone 2, and 6 in Zone
Count each shot that stops in the right zone as a success.
Enter the number of successes in the app, out of 36 attempts.
| Handicap | +9 | +5 | +1 | 5 | 12 | 19 | 27 | 36 | 54 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Score | 30 | 28 | 25 | 21 | 17 | 13 | 9 | 6 | 3 |
4 days scheduled
Up-and-down contest: how many can you save in a row?. Up-and-down contest and save par clutch. Focus on Scoring, Alignment, Aim. This module is for Short Game, specifically working on Flop.
Day 17
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 18
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 inside 9 Stop Zones. Count the number of successful stops.
Put 40 balls into 8 piles of 5 balls on the grass, between 5 and 40 yards from the hole.
On the green, make 9 stop zones using buckets, tees, or string. Make 3 rows with 3 zones in each row.
Hit 36 flop shots in total. Take 4 shots for each of the 9 zones.
Start at any pile, aim at the first zone, and hit 4 shots. Move to the next zone after 4 shots, and do this for all 9 zones.
Switch piles when wanted to try different lies and angles.
Count each shot that lands in the target zone as a success.
When done, enter the number of successful shots out of 36 in the app.
| Handicap | +9 | +5 | +1 | 5 | 12 | 19 | 27 | 36 | 54 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Score | 30 | 28 | 26 | 22 | 18 | 14 | 10 | 7 | 4 |
Day 19
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 fairway.
Place two pins on the green about 8 feet apart to mark target zones.
Set up 5 to 20 yards from the hole on flat ground.
Hit 36 flop shots in 3 sets of
Aim all first 12 shots at the left target.
Aim all next 12 shots at the right target.
For the last 12 shots, switch target every 3 shots: 3 left, 3 right, then repeat.
Keep the same ball setup for every shot.
Count a shot as success if ball stops within 3 feet of target.
After all 36 shots, enter your number of successful shots out of 36 attempts in the app.
| Handicap | +9 | +5 | +1 | 5 | 12 | 19 | 27 | 36 | 54 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Score | 31 | 29 | 26 | 22 | 17 | 13 | 9 | 6 | 3 |
Day 20
Program: Up-and-down contest: how many can you save in a row?
Up to 5 players compete to land a flop shot inside the landing zone(s). The player with the most points wins the challenge. One bucket of balls per player is needed.
Place 3 landing zones on the green, 3 feet (1 meter) apart in a straight line.
Make 6 piles of 6 balls each around the green, 5 to 40 yards from the hole.
Hit 36 flop shots, 12 to each landing zone.
For the first 12 shots, aim for Landing Zone 1, hitting 2 balls from each pile.
For the next 12 shots, aim for Landing Zone 2, hitting 2 balls from each pile.
For the last 12 shots, aim for Landing Zone 3, hitting the remaining 2 balls from each pile.
Count how many balls land and stay in the correct landing 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 | 30 | 28 | 25 | 22 | 18 | 14 | 11 | 7 | 4 |
4 days scheduled
Up-and-down contest: how many can you save in a row?. Up-and-down contest and save par clutch. Focus on Scoring, Alignment, Aim. This module is for Short Game, specifically working on Flop.
Day 21
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 rough grass; one bucket from the uphill slope and one bucket from the downhill slope.
Place two ball markers on the green, about 10 feet apart.
Choose a spot on the uphill slope, 5 to 20 yards from the hole. Use this spot every time for the test.
Hit 18 flop shots from this spot. Aim at the targets, switching every 3 shots between them until all 18 shots are done.
Move to a spot on the downhill slope, 5 to 20 yards from the hole. Use this spot every time for these shots.
Hit 18 flop shots from the downhill spot. Switch targets every 3 shots until all 18 are done.
Count shots that stop within 3 feet of the marker as successful.
Add up all successful shots out of 36 and enter the score in the app.
| Handicap | +9 | +5 | +1 | 5 | 12 | 19 | 27 | 36 | 54 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Score | 28 | 26 | 24 | 20 | 16 | 12 | 8 | 5 | 3 |
Day 22
Program: Land 2–3 Feet From Pin
Hit two buckets of balls (avg. bucket is 40 balls) from the flat deep rough and other extreme grass types.
Place 3 piles of 12 balls each in deep rough or thick grass between 5 and 30 yards from the hole.
Mark 3 target zones on the green, each zone spaced 6 feet apart, in a straight line from your spot.
Hit 36 chip shots in total, in 3 sets of 12 shots.
For the first 12 shots, aim for Target Zone
Then aim for Target Zone 2 for the next 12 shots.
Aim for Target Zone 3 for the last 12 shots. Enter number of successes in the app, out of 36 attempts.
Alternate between the 3 piles for your shots, keeping the balls in deep rough or thick grass.
Count each shot that stops inside the target zone as a success.
| Handicap | +9 | +5 | +1 | 5 | 12 | 19 | 27 | 36 | 54 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Score | 29 | 27 | 24 | 20 | 16 | 12 | 9 | 6 | 4 |
Day 23
Program: Land 2–3 Feet From Pin
Up to 5 players hit two buckets of balls (avg. bucket is 40 balls) from the flat fairway surface.
Make 3 piles of 12 golf balls each. Put the piles between 5 and 30 yards from the hole.
Mark 3 target zones on the green, each about 3 feet wide and spaced apart.
Hit 12 balls from each pile to each target zone. First 12 to Zone 1, next 12 to Zone 2, last 12 to Zone
Use the same setup for all shots. Aim to land each ball in the target zones.
Count shots that land and stop in the target zone.
Add up all successful shots and enter your score out of 36 in the app.
| Handicap | +9 | +5 | +1 | 5 | 12 | 19 | 27 | 36 | 54 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Score | 31 | 29 | 27 | 23 | 18 | 14 | 10 | 7 | 4 |
Day 24
Program: Land 2–3 Feet From Pin
Up to 5 players compete to stop a chip shot in the stop zone(s). The player with the most points at the end wins the challenge. One bucket of balls per player is needed.
Put 36 balls into 9 piles. Each pile has 4 balls. Put piles 5 to 30 yards from the hole.
Mark 9 target zones on the green.
Try to hit 4 balls into each zone. Do this for all 9 zones.
Always use the same ball setup. Only change which zone is the target.
Count each ball that stops inside the correct zone.
Add up all the successful shots out of
Enter score in the app, out of 36 attempts.
| Handicap | +9 | +5 | +1 | 5 | 12 | 19 | 27 | 36 | 54 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Score | 31 | 29 | 27 | 23 | 18 | 14 | 10 | 7 | 4 |
4 days scheduled
Land 2–3 Feet From Pin. Chip from rough and stick chips near hole. Focus on Alignment, Distance Control, Accuracy. This module is for Short Game, specifically working on Chip.
Day 25
Program: Land 2–3 Feet From Pin
Up to 5 players compete to stop a chip 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 of 5 piles, 6 yards/meters between lines, 4 yards/meters between piles.
Put the piles on grass, not on the green, between 5 and 30 yards/meters from the hole.
Mark 3 clear target zones around the hole, spaced evenly.
Hit 36 chip shots: 12 to Target Zone 1, 12 to Target Zone 2, and 12 to Target Zone
Always chip from the piles; for each set of 12 shots, pick any piles but only aim at the assigned zone.
After each shot, check if the ball stops inside the right target zone; count as success if it does.
Finish all 36 shots, then count total successes inside the right zones out of 36 attempts and enter this score in the app.
| Handicap | +9 | +5 | +1 | 5 | 12 | 19 | 27 | 36 | 54 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Score | 31 | 29 | 26 | 22 | 18 | 14 | 10 | 7 | 4 |
Day 26
Program: Land 2–3 Feet From Pin
Up to 5 players hit two buckets of balls (avg. bucket is 40 balls) from the sloped rough grass; one bucket with balls above feet level, and one bucket with balls below feet level.
Put 3 target zones on the green, 6 feet apart in a line to the hole.
Set up two groups of balls for each player in the rough: one with balls above feet, one with balls below feet, from 5 to 30 yards away.
Hit 36 chip shots: 18 to the first target, 18 to the second target.
First, hit 18 shots from above feet to the first target.
Then, hit 18 shots from below feet to the second target.
Count a shot as a success if the ball stops inside the target zone.
Do not move the balls; only change target when needed.
Add your 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 |
Day 27
Program: Land 2–3 Feet From Pin
Align a bucket of balls (avg. bucket is 40 balls) into 2 perpendicular lines 20 balls per line and stop chip shots inside quadrants. Count the number of successes.
Place 36 balls in two lines that cross, with 18 balls in each line.
Keep the balls about 1 foot apart, with lines set up 5 to 30 yards from the hole.
On the green, divide a 6-foot circle around the hole into 4 equal parts.
Split the 36 chip shots into 4 groups of 9 balls.
Aim the first 9 shots at the first part of the circle.
Switch to the other line and aim the next 9 balls at the second part. Keep switching lines and aim at the next parts until all 36 balls are chipped.
Count how many balls land in the right part each time.
Enter the number of successful chips out of 36 attempts in the app.
| Handicap | +9 | +5 | +1 | 5 | 12 | 19 | 27 | 36 | 54 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Score | 31 | 29 | 26 | 22 | 18 | 14 | 11 | 7 | 4 |
Day 28
Program: Feel the distance: pitch to different targets and control your rollout
Up to 5 players compete to stop a pitch shot in the stop zone(s). The player with the most points at the end wins the challenge. Up to 80 balls are needed.
Set up 9 stop zones on the green using markers, buckets, tees, or string.
Place 4 lines of 9 balls off the green, with each ball 1 foot apart. Keep each line 5 yards apart and between 30 and 60 yards from the hole.
Hit 36 pitch shots total, 4 shots for each of the 9 stop zones.
Start at any ball line. Hit 4 balls toward the first stop zone. Repeat for each stop zone, hitting 4 balls per zone.
After each shot, see if the ball stopped in the right zone. Count balls that stopped inside the correct zone.
Keep ball positions and distance the same. Only change your target zone after every 4 shots.
After all 36 shots, count the number of successful shots 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 | 18 | 14 | 10 | 6 | 3 |
4 days scheduled
Feel the distance: pitch to different targets and control your rollout. Vary landing spot and feel the distance. Focus on Distance Control, Accuracy, Scoring. This module is for Short Game, specifically working on Pitch.
Day 29
Program: Feel the distance: pitch to different targets and control your rollout
Align a bucket of balls (avg. bucket is 40 balls) into 10 equal perpendicular piles of 4 balls and stop pitch shots inside quadrants. Count the number of successes.
Set up 2 lines of 5 piles, each with 4 balls. Lines should be 5 to 10 yards/meters apart, piles 2 yards/meters apart.
Place lines 30 to 60 yards/meters from the hole, on grass, any slope.
On the green, use string or tees to make a circle with a 15-foot (5 meter) radius around the hole. Divide this circle into 4 equal parts.
Hit 36 pitch shots from the piles to the green, 9 shots for each of the 4 parts.
Hit from different piles, aiming for the current part. Finish all 9 shots in one part before switching.
Count each shot that stops in the right part.
Add up total successful shots. 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 30
Program: Feel the distance: pitch to different targets and control your rollout
Up to 5 players compete to stop a pitch shot in the bullseye. The best final score relative to PAR wins the challenge. One bucket of balls per player is needed.
Make two circles on the green: a small one with a 6-foot (2-meter) radius, and a bigger one with a 15-foot (5-meter) radius.
Put 3 piles of 12 balls each on the short game area, in random spots 30 to 60 yards/meters from the hole.
Hit 36 pitch shots total: 12 from each pile.
From the first pile, hit 12 shots and try to stop the ball inside the circles.
Move to the next pile and repeat, until all 36 shots are done.
Count balls in the small circle as birdies, balls in the big circle as pars, balls outside as bogeys.
Count how many balls are in the circles after all 36 shots. Enter your total score out of 36 attempts.
| Handicap | +9 | +5 | +1 | 5 | 12 | 19 | 27 | 36 | 54 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Score | 31 | 29 | 26 | 22 | 18 | 14 | 10 | 6 | 3 |
Day 31
Program: Feel the distance: pitch to different targets and control your rollout
Up to 5 players hit two buckets of balls (avg. bucket is 40 balls) from the flat fairway surface.
Make 3 piles with 12 golf balls in each pile.
Mark 3 target zones on the green, each about 6 feet apart and about 2 feet wide.
Pitch all shots from 30 to 40 yards away on flat grass.
Use the first pile and hit balls at the first target zone.
Use the second pile and hit balls at the second target zone.
Use the last pile and hit balls at the third target zone.
Count the balls that land and stop in the target zone.
After all shots, count how many landed in the zones 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 32
Program: Feel the distance: pitch to different targets and control your rollout
Scatter a bucket of balls (avg. bucket is 40 balls) into 8 equal lines of 5 balls and stop pitch shots inside the Bullseye. Count the number of balls in the inner and outer Bullseye.
Set out 40 balls in 8 lines of 5 balls each on the grass, with each ball 1 yard/meter apart. Place the lines anywhere from 30 to 60 yards/meters from the hole.
Mark two circles on the green around the hole: one with a 6-foot (2-meter) radius and another with a 15-foot (5-meter) radius.
Hit 36 pitch shots, divided into 3 groups of 12 shots.
In each group, hit 6 balls aiming for the smaller circle and 6 balls aiming for the larger circle.
Pick any ball to hit, but finish the required shots to each target zone in each group before moving on.
Score 1 point for each ball inside the small circle, 0.5 points for each ball in the bigger circle but outside the small one, and 0 for any ball outside both circles.
Add the points from all 36 shots and enter your score, out of 36 attempts.
| Handicap | +9 | +5 | +1 | 5 | 12 | 19 | 27 | 36 | 54 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Score | 28 | 26 | 23 | 19 | 15 | 12 | 8 | 5 | 3 |
4 days scheduled
Feel the distance: pitch to different targets and control your rollout. Vary landing spot and feel the distance. Focus on Distance Control, Accuracy, Scoring. This module is for Short Game, specifically working on Pitch.
Day 33
Program: Feel the distance: pitch to different targets and control your rollout
Align a bucket of balls (avg. bucket is 40 balls) into 2 perpendicular lines 20 balls per line and stop pitch shots inside quadrants. Count the number of successes.
Set up 2 lines of 18 balls each, making 36 balls total, spaced about 1 foot apart, 30 to 60 yards from the green.
On the green, make 4 areas using string or markers inside a circle about 15 feet wide.
Plan to hit 9 balls into each of the 4 areas.
From one ball line, hit 3 balls at the first area.
Switch to the other ball line and hit 3 balls at the second area.
Keep switching lines, hitting 3 balls at a time, until each area has 9 balls aimed at it.
Count how many balls stop in the right area.
After all 36 balls are hit, record the number that landed in the correct spot out of 36 in the app.
| Handicap | +9 | +5 | +1 | 5 | 12 | 19 | 27 | 36 | 54 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Score | 31 | 29 | 26 | 22 | 18 | 13 | 10 | 7 | 4 |
Day 34
Program: Feel the distance: pitch to different targets and control your rollout
Align a bucket of balls (avg. bucket is 40 balls) into 10 equal perpendicular piles of 4 balls and stop pitch shots inside the Bullseye. Count the number of balls in the inner and outer Bullseye.
Place two string circles on the green: an inner Bullseye circle with a 6-foot (2-meter) radius and an outer Bullseye circle with a 15-foot (5-meter) radius around the hole.
Set up 10 piles of 4 balls each (total 40 balls) at 30 to 60 yards from the hole in two lines. Each line has 5 piles spaced about 5 to 10 yards apart. Piles in each line are 2 yards apart.
Hit a total of 36 pitch shots, divided into two groups of 18 shots each, alternating between the two lines of piles.
From each pile, hit 2 pitch shots trying to land the ball inside the inner or outer Bullseye on the green.
Each ball that stops inside the inner Bullseye counts as a birdie. Each ball inside the outer Bullseye but outside the inner circle counts as a par. Balls outside the outer circle are misses.
Keep hitting until you finish 36 shots, switching piles for variety. 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 | 18 | 14 | 10 | 7 | 4 |
Day 35
Program: Feel the distance: pitch to different targets and control your rollout
Scatter a bucket of balls (avg. bucket is 40 balls) into 8 equal piles of 5 balls and hit-and-land pitch shots inside landing zones. Count the number of successes.
Make 3 piles of 12 golf balls each between 30 and 60 yards from the hole.
On the green, set up 3 landing zones in a straight line 9 feet (3 meters) apart.
Hit 36 pitch shots in total, grouped into 3 sets of
Try to land the first 12 shots in Landing Zone 1, the next 12 in Landing Zone 2, and the last 12 in Landing Zone
You can hit from any pile, but keep the ball position the same.
Count every ball that stays in the right landing zone as a success.
After 36 shots, enter the number of successes out of 36 attempts in the app.
| Handicap | +9 | +5 | +1 | 5 | 12 | 19 | 27 | 36 | 54 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Score | 32 | 30 | 28 | 25 | 20 | 16 | 12 | 8 | 5 |
Day 36
Program: Stop Missing Greens With Long Irons
Work only on backswing using long irons only. Hit one bucket of ~50 balls.
Pick a target on the range for long irons about 150 to 200 yards away.
Prepare 36 balls. Keep ball placement and setup the same each time.
Use long irons only (4, 3, or 2-iron), switching between clubs throughout the 36 shots.
Aim all shots at the same target with a smooth backswing, focusing on at most two backswing thoughts to produce the desired ball flight.
After each shot, check if the ball flies smoothly and goes toward the target.
Count a shot as a success if it matches your backswing and ball flight goals.
When finished, count how many successful shots you made out of 36 and enter your score in the app.
| Handicap | +9 | +5 | +1 | 5 | 12 | 19 | 27 | 36 | 54 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Score | 31 | 29 | 26 | 22 | 17 | 13 | 9 | 6 | 4 |
4 days scheduled
Stop Missing Greens With Long Irons. Stop missing greens and eliminate hooks. Focus on Precision, Mechanics, Trajectory. This module is for Driving Range, specifically working on Long irons (4,3,2).
Day 37
Program: Stop Missing Greens With Long Irons
Simulate X number of GIR (Green in Regulations) using long irons only. Hit one bucket of ~50 balls. Count total number of greens hit.
Choose a flag to aim at using a 4, 3, or 2 iron.
Mark a circle around the flag with radius 5% of the distance to the flag.
Split 36 shots into 3 groups of
Use one iron for all shots in each group.
Hit shots, trying to land inside the circle.
Count shots that land inside the circle.
Add up successful shots from
Enter the successful shots in the app, out of 36 attempts.
| Handicap | +9 | +5 | +1 | 5 | 12 | 19 | 27 | 36 | 54 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Score | 30 | 28 | 25 | 21 | 16 | 12 | 8 | 5 | 3 |
Day 38
Program: Stop Missing Greens With Long Irons
Produce straight shots using long irons only. Hit one bucket of ~50 balls.
Pick one far flag or target suitable for long irons (2, 3, and 4 irons).
Get 36 balls to hit with your long irons (2, 3, and 4 irons).
Use a different long iron for each shot, switching clubs throughout the exercise.
Try to hit each ball straight at the target, not left or right.
Stand the same way for every shot.
Count how many balls went straight to the target, with no big curve or miss.
Write down how many straight shots out of 36 you made, and enter score in the app.
| Handicap | +9 | +5 | +1 | 5 | 12 | 19 | 27 | 36 | 54 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Score | 30 | 28 | 26 | 22 | 17 | 13 | 9 | 6 | 3 |
Day 39
Program: Stop Missing Greens With Long Irons
Work only on downswing using long irons only. Hit one bucket of ~50 balls.
Pick a clear target or flag on the driving range suitable for long irons (4, 3, or 2 iron).
Hit 36 shots total, all aimed at the same target.
Use only long irons (4, 3, or 2 iron) and switch clubs between shots.
Focus on your downswing, working on at most two downswing thoughts or tasks to produce the desired ball flight.
Count how many shots hit the target area and enter your score in the app, out of 36 attempts.
| Handicap | +9 | +5 | +1 | 5 | 12 | 19 | 27 | 36 | 54 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Score | 30 | 28 | 25 | 20 | 16 | 12 | 9 | 6 | 4 |
Day 40
Program: Stop Missing Greens With Long Irons
Work only on takeaway using long irons only. Hit one bucket of ~50 balls.
Put 36 balls in one group where you hit from.
Pick one target suitable for long irons (4, 3, 2) and keep your stance the same for every shot.
Use the 4-iron for the first 12 balls, focusing on takeaway and aiming at the target.
Use the 3-iron for the next 12 balls, keeping the same focus and aiming at the same target.
Use the 2-iron for the last 12 balls, maintaining the same focus and target.
Count the shots where the ball goes where you want with the right ball flight.
Add up your successful shots out of 36 and enter your score in the app.
| Handicap | +9 | +5 | +1 | 5 | 12 | 19 | 27 | 36 | 54 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Score | 30 | 28 | 25 | 20 | 15 | 12 | 9 | 6 | 4 |
4 days scheduled
Reduce Misses With Long Irons. Control distance and improve accuracy. Focus on Distance Control, Trajectory, Scoring. This module is for Driving Range, specifically working on Long irons (4,3,2).
Day 41
Program: Reduce Misses With Long Irons
Hit 15 balls to each landing zone using long irons only. Hit one bucket of ~50 balls. Count total number of successful shots.
Pick one flag or target for long irons (4, 3, or 2 iron).
Mark three landing zones about 10 yards/meters apart around the flag using cones, buckets, or markers.
Hit 36 shots, split into three groups of 12 shots.
For the first 12 shots, aim for Landing Zone
For the next 12 shots, aim for Landing Zone
For the last 12 shots, aim for Landing Zone
Switch between 4, 3, and 2 irons if wanted, but set up the ball the same way each time.
Count shots that land and stop in the right landing zone as a success.
When finished, add up the successful shots and enter your score in the app, out of 36 attempts.
| Handicap | +9 | +5 | +1 | 5 | 12 | 19 | 27 | 36 | 54 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Score | 31 | 29 | 27 | 23 | 18 | 14 | 10 | 6 | 3 |
Day 42
Program: Reduce Misses With Long Irons
Complete the Ladder Challenge using long irons only. Hit one bucket of ~50 balls.
Set up one flag target.
Place three landing zones in a line, each 8 yards/meters apart, going toward the flag.
Hit 36 long iron shots in 3 sets of
In each set, aim for the first, then second, then third landing zone in order.
The ball must stop within 8 yards/meters of the flag.
Use long irons only (4, 3, or 2). Switch clubs during the drill if wanted.
Count each shot that lands in the right zone and stops within 8 yards/meters of the flag as a success.
After 36 shots, enter the number of successful shots in the app, out of 36 attempts.
| Handicap | +9 | +5 | +1 | 5 | 12 | 19 | 27 | 36 | 54 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Score | 32 | 30 | 28 | 25 | 20 | 16 | 12 | 8 | 5 |
Day 43
Program: Reduce Misses With Long Irons
Produce left-to-right and right-to-left shots using long irons only. Hit one bucket of ~50 balls.
Pick one target suitable for long irons (4, 3, 2).
Hit 36 shots using your long irons (4, 3, and 2 irons).
Hit 18 shots curving left-to-right and 18 shots curving right-to-left, all towards the same target.
Keep the same stance and setup for every shot.
Try to make the ball land close to the target.
Count each shot that lands and stays near the target as a success.
Add up your total successful shots and enter your score in the app, out of 36 attempts.
| Handicap | +9 | +5 | +1 | 5 | 12 | 19 | 27 | 36 | 54 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Score | 31 | 29 | 27 | 23 | 18 | 14 | 10 | 7 | 4 |
Day 44
Program: Lag it long: can you control your driver distance every time?
Complete the Ladder Challenge using driver only. Hit one bucket of ~50 balls.
Pick a flag or target to aim for with your driver.
Put three markers on the ground to make landing zones. Put each zone 15 yards/meters apart in a line.
Hit 36 driver shots, divided into three sets of 12 shots.
Try to get all 12 shots in the same zone for each set. First set, aim for zone
Second set, zone
Third set, zone
Hit the balls one at a time, keep each ball inside the current zone.
Finish when 12 balls have landed in each zone (zone 1, then zone 2, then zone 3).
Count every shot that finishes inside the right zone as a success.
At the end, add up successful shots and enter score in the app, out of 36 attempts.
| Handicap | +9 | +5 | +1 | 5 | 12 | 19 | 27 | 36 | 54 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Score | 32 | 30 | 28 | 25 | 20 | 16 | 12 | 8 | 5 |
2 days scheduled
Lag it long: can you control your driver distance every time?. Reach target zones and master driver length. Focus on Distance Control, Scoring, Trajectory. This module is for Driving Range, specifically working on Driver.
Day 45
Program: Lag it long: can you control your driver distance every time?
Hit 5 balls to each randomly selected target while producing left-to-right and right-to-left shots, using driver only. Hit one bucket of ~50 balls.
Pick a flag or target at the distance you want to practice.
Put 9 markers in a circle around the flag, spaced evenly and close to it.
Hit 36 shots with your driver.
Divide your 36 shots into 9 groups of 4 shots, each group aimed at one marker.
For each marker, hit 2 shots curving left, 2 shots curving right.
A shot counts if it finishes between the two markers of a target.
Set up carefully for each shot and try to hit the target the right way.
Count how many shots finished between the markers and enter your score out of 36 in the app.
| Handicap | +9 | +5 | +1 | 5 | 12 | 19 | 27 | 36 | 54 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Score | 32 | 30 | 28 | 25 | 20 | 16 | 12 | 8 | 5 |
Day 46
Program: Lag it long: can you control your driver distance every time?
Hit 15 balls to each landing zone using driver only. Hit one bucket of ~50 balls. Count total number of successful shots.
Place three landing zones around the flag, each 15 yards/meters apart.
Hit 36 shots using only a driver.
Aim 12 shots at each landing zone.
Start with any zone and hit 12 shots at it.
Move to the next zone and hit 12 shots, then do the same for the last zone.
Count each shot that lands and stays in its zone as a success.
Add up your successful shots and enter the 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 |