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Course Flagship Program

12 Week Flagship Program for West Babbler

We studied the course and made a flagship practice program specifically for West Babbler. 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

Weeks 1–25 days

Putting·9 ft (3m) only

Target Cup Accurately On All Shots

Difficulty: Intermediate · Module HCP 11.1

Weeks 2–47 days

Short Game·Flop

Feet, hips, shoulders—are you set up for a high soft shot?

Difficulty: Beginner · Module HCP 26.0

Week 43 days

Short Game·Pitch

Pick a landing spot and stick it—pitching challenge

Difficulty: Beginner · Module HCP 23.2

Week 53 days

Short Game·Pitch

Can you stop the ball close from 30 yards?

Difficulty: Intermediate · Module HCP 18.7

Weeks 5–76 days

Short Game·Mixed

Vary your landing spot and see how close you can get

Difficulty: Intermediate · Module HCP 17.7

Weeks 7–86 days

Driving Range·Long irons (4,3,2)

Eliminate Hook With Long Irons

Difficulty: Beginner · Module HCP 35.0

Weeks 8–94 days

Driving Range·Driver

Stop Missing Fairways with Driver

Difficulty: Beginner · Module HCP 35.0

Weeks 9–117 days

Driving Range·Woods (Hy,5W,3W)

Center of the fairway: reduce misses on approach shots

Difficulty: Intermediate · Module HCP 17.6

Weeks 11–124 days

Driving Range·Woods (Hy,5W,3W)

Reach the green: consistent length with hybrids and woods

Difficulty: Intermediate · Module HCP 17.6

Flagship curriculum

How the 12-week plan unfolds

Each module focuses on specific area of the game (Putting, Short Game, Driving Range) for up to two weeks at a time. Follow the curriculum in a given order for best results.

Weeks 1–25 daysDay 15

Target Cup Accurately On All Shots

Align stance properly, for a 11-handicap player, ~15 minutes. Working on distance: 9 ft (3m) only.

PuttingDifficulty · IntermediateModule HCP 11.1

Module skill breakdown

Aim
38%
Scoring
18%
Alignment
14%
Weeks 2–47 daysDay 613

Feet, hips, shoulders—are you set up for a high soft shot?

Set up for high shot, for a 26-handicap player, ~20 minutes. Working on shot: flop.

Short GameDifficulty · BeginnerModule HCP 26.0

Module skill breakdown

Alignment
33%
Accuracy
19%
Scoring
19%
Week 43 daysDay 1416

Pick a landing spot and stick it—pitching challenge

Pitch close, for a 23-handicap player, ~20 minutes. Working on shot: pitch.

Short GameDifficulty · BeginnerModule HCP 23.2

Module skill breakdown

Accuracy
38%
Alignment
20%
Distance Control
20%
Week 53 daysDay 1719

Can you stop the ball close from 30 yards?

Stop close from 30 yards, for a 19-handicap player, ~15 minutes. Working on shot: pitch.

Short GameDifficulty · IntermediateModule HCP 18.7

Module skill breakdown

Distance Control
45%
Dispersion
17%
Precision
17%
Weeks 5–76 daysDay 2025

Vary your landing spot and see how close you can get

Stop on a dime, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes. Working on shot: mixed.

Short GameDifficulty · IntermediateModule HCP 17.7

Module skill breakdown

Scoring
49%
Distance Control
31%
Visualization
20%
Weeks 7–86 daysDay 2631

Eliminate Hook With Long Irons

Stop missing greens, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes. Working on club: long irons (4,3,2).

Driving RangeDifficulty · BeginnerModule HCP 35.0

Module skill breakdown

Precision
33%
Mechanics
22%
Trajectory
18%
Weeks 8–94 daysDay 3235

Stop Missing Fairways with Driver

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

Driving RangeDifficulty · BeginnerModule HCP 35.0

Module skill breakdown

Precision
32%
Mechanics
23%
Trajectory
21%
Weeks 9–117 daysDay 3642

Center of the fairway: reduce misses on approach shots

Center fairway hits, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes. Working on club: woods (hy,5w,3w).

Driving RangeDifficulty · IntermediateModule HCP 17.6

Module skill breakdown

Dispersion
33%
Precision
31%
Scoring
14%
Weeks 11–124 daysDay 4346

Reach the green: consistent length with hybrids and woods

Consistent woods length, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes. Working on club: woods (hy,5w,3w).

Driving RangeDifficulty · IntermediateModule HCP 17.6

Module skill breakdown

Distance Control
34%
Scoring
20%
Trajectory
18%

Program snapshot

Avg HCP focus

11.1

Intermediate

Skill pillars

Aim · Scoring · Alignment · Stroke · Precision · Visualization

Host course

West Babbler

Weekly Plan

Flagship breakdown by week and day

1 day, 1 drill. Follow the drills and progress through the program. Each drill has instructions and scoring benchmarks to help you track your progress. The drills are designed to build on each other week by week, so try to follow the schedule as closely as possible for the best results.

Week 1 – Module

4 days scheduled

Target Cup Accurately On All Shots. Choose a clear target and align stance properly. Focus on Aim, Scoring, Alignment. This module is for Putting, specifically working on 9 ft (3m) only.

D1

Day 1

Putting Aid: Alignment Mirror, 10/20

Program: Target Cup Accurately On All Shots

Make 10 out of 20 putts using an alignment mirror.

Putting18 min
Diagram for Putting Aid: Alignment Mirror, 10/20
1

Hit 30 putts from 9 ft using an alignment mirror.

2

Enter score in the app, out of 30 attempts.

Scoring benchmarks
Repetitions30
Handicap+9+5+151219273654
Score22181513119753
D2

Day 2

Putting Aid: String Line, 10/20

Program: Target Cup Accurately On All Shots

Make 10 out of 20 putts, underneath the hanging string line.

Putting18 min
Diagram for Putting Aid: String Line, 10/20
1

Hit 30 putts from 9 feet under a hanging string.

2

Enter score in the app, out of 30 attempts.

Scoring benchmarks
Repetitions30
Handicap+9+5+151219273654
Score241916141210863
D3

Day 3

Putting Aid: Chalk Line, 10/20

Program: Target Cup Accurately On All Shots

Make 10 out of 20 putts over the chalk starting line.

Putting18 min
Diagram for Putting Aid: Chalk Line, 10/20
1

Hit 30 putts from 9 ft over a chalk line.

2

Draw a straight line to show start line.

3

Enter number of putts holed out of 30 attempts in the app.

Scoring benchmarks
Repetitions30
Handicap+9+5+151219273654
Score23181513119753
D4

Day 4

One Handed, Ball Gate, 5 in a Row

Program: Target Cup Accurately On All Shots

Make 5 putts in a row, one-handed through the ball gate.

Putting15 min
Diagram for One Handed, Ball Gate, 5 in a Row
1

Hit 25 putts from 9 ft (3m) through the ball gate.

2

Count putts that go through the gate without touching the tees.

3

Enter score in the app, out of 25 attempts.

Scoring benchmarks
Repetitions25
Handicap+9+5+151219273654
Score221917151311963

Week 2 – Module

4 days scheduled

Target Cup Accurately On All Shots. Choose a clear target and align stance properly. Focus on Aim, Scoring, Alignment. This module is for Putting, specifically working on 9 ft (3m) only.

D1

Day 5

Putting Aid: Plane Board, Ball Gate, 10/20

Program: Target Cup Accurately On All Shots

Make 10 out of 20 putts through the ball gate, using plane board.

Putting18 min
Diagram for Putting Aid: Plane Board, Ball Gate, 10/20
1

Hit 30 putts from 9 ft (3 m) through the ball gate using the plane board.

2

Enter the number of putts made out of 30.

Scoring benchmarks
Repetitions30
Handicap+9+5+151219273654
Score241916141210864
D2

Day 6

Flop | Deep Rough and Other | Uphill/Downhill

Program: Feet, hips, shoulders—are you set up for a high soft shot?

Up to 5 players 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.

Short Game26 min
Diagram for Flop | Deep Rough and Other | Uphill/Downhill
1

Split 36 balls into two groups of

2

Make two target zones on the green, each about 5 feet wide: Zone A (left), Zone B (right).

3

For the first 18 balls, hit from uphill rough and try to land in Zone A.

4

For the next 18 balls, hit from downhill rough and try to land in Zone B.

5

All shots should be from the same spot in deep rough, 10 to 15 yards from the green.

6

Count balls that land and stay in the correct zone.

7

After 36 shots, enter the number of successes (out of 36) in the app.

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

Day 7

Flop | Rough | Flat

Program: Feet, hips, shoulders—are you set up for a high soft shot?

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

Short Game26 min
Diagram for Flop | Rough | Flat
1

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

2

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

3

Hit 36 flop shots; 12 shots at each target.

4

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

5

Try to land the ball softly in the target zone.

6

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

7

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

Scoring benchmarks
Repetitions36
Handicap+9+5+151219273654
Score302825201612853
D4

Day 8

Flop | Deep Rough and Other | Above/Below Feet

Program: Feet, hips, shoulders—are you set up for a high soft shot?

Hit flop shot two buckets of balls (avg. bucket is 40 balls) from the sloped deep rough and other extreme grass types; one bucket with balls above feet level, one bucket with balls below feet level.

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

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

2

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

3

Split the 36 balls into 3 groups of 12 balls.

4

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

5

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

6

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

7

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

8

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

9

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

Scoring benchmarks
Repetitions36
Handicap+9+5+151219273654
Score282624201612853

Week 3 – Module

4 days scheduled

Feet, hips, shoulders—are you set up This module is for Short Game, specifically working on Flop.

D1

Day 9

Flop | Fairway | Uphill/Downhill

Program: Feet, hips, shoulders—are you set up for a high soft shot?

Up to 5 players hit flop 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.

Short Game26 min
Diagram for Flop | Fairway | Uphill/Downhill
1

Make 2 target areas on the green: one uphill, one downhill, about 6 feet apart.

2

Use markers to show the edges of each target area.

3

Choose a spot 20 yards from the hole and set up golf balls for uphill shots.

4

Hit 18 flop shots, trying to land each one in the uphill area. Try to keep each ball inside the zone.

5

Move to the downhill area, same distance from the hole.

6

Hit 18 flop shots, trying to land each one in the downhill area.

7

Keep all shots from the same spot on each slope. Do not move the ball for each shot.

8

Count shots that stop inside the right target area.

9

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

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

Day 10

Flop | Deep Rough and Other | Flat

Program: Feet, hips, shoulders—are you set up for a high soft shot?

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

Short Game26 min
Diagram for Flop | Deep Rough and Other | Flat
1

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).

2

Put 2 piles of 18 balls each, 5–20 yards away from the green, in deep or thick grass.

3

Hit 36 flop shots from these piles, trying to land the ball in the zones.

4

Hit 12 shots to Zone

1

Alternate piles if wanted.

5

Hit 12 shots to Zone

6

Hit 12 shots to Zone

3

Enter how many shots stayed in the right zones, out of 36 attempts, in the app.

Scoring benchmarks
Repetitions36
Handicap+9+5+151219273654
Score282623191511853
D3

Day 11

Flop | Fairway | Above/Below Feet

Program: Feet, hips, shoulders—are you set up for a high soft shot?

Hit flop shot two buckets of balls (avg. bucket is 40 balls) from the sloped fairway; one bucket with balls above feet level, one bucket with balls below feet level.

Short Game26 min
Diagram for Flop | Fairway | Above/Below Feet
1

Set up two targets on the green about 10 to 15 yards apart.

2

Get 36 balls and split them into 2 groups of

3

Hit 18 flop shots from a slope with the ball above your feet, aiming at the first target.

4

Hit 18 flop shots from a slope with the ball below your feet, aiming at the second target.

5

Count how many balls land and stop within 3 feet of each target. These are successes.

6

Keep your ball setup the same for all shots.

7

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

Scoring benchmarks
Repetitions36
Handicap+9+5+151219273654
Score3028262218141174
D4

Day 12

Flop | Deep Rough and Other | Uphill/Downhill

Program: Feet, hips, shoulders—are you set up for a high soft shot?

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.

Short Game26 min
Diagram for Flop | Deep Rough and Other | Uphill/Downhill
1

Split 36 balls into two groups of

8

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.

2

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).

3

From the uphill position, hit 18 flop shots. Aim 6 balls in Zone 1, 6 in Zone 2, and 6 in Zone

4

From the downhill position, hit 18 flop shots. Aim 6 balls in Zone 1, 6 in Zone 2, and 6 in Zone

5

Count each shot that stops in the right zone as a success.

6

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

Scoring benchmarks
Repetitions36
Handicap+9+5+151219273654
Score302825211713963

Week 4 – Module

4 days scheduled

Feet, hips, shoulders—are you set up This module is for Short Game, specifically working on Flop.

D1

Day 13

Flop | Rough | Uphill/Downhill

Program: Feet, hips, shoulders—are you set up for a high soft shot?

Up to 5 players 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.

Short Game26 min
Diagram for Flop | Rough | Uphill/Downhill
1

Set up 2 target zones on the green: one uphill, one downhill, about 10 feet apart.

2

Put 18 balls in the uphill rough, and 18 in the downhill rough.

3

Hit 18 flop shots from the uphill rough and try to land each ball in the uphill target zone.

4

Hit 18 flop shots from the downhill rough and try to land each ball in the downhill target zone.

5

If the ball lands and stays in the target zone, it counts as a success.

6

Always keep the way you set up each ball the same; only the target zone changes.

7

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

Scoring benchmarks
Repetitions36
Handicap+9+5+151219273654
Score302825211612853
D2

Day 14

Pitch | Rough | Flat

Program: Pick a landing spot and stick it—pitching challenge

Up to 5 players hit two buckets of balls (avg. bucket is 40 balls) from the flat rough grass.

Short Game26 min
Diagram for Pitch | Rough | Flat
1

Make 3 piles of 12 balls each (36 balls total) between 30 and 60 yards from the hole on flat rough grass.

2

On the green, set up 3 target areas at different distances around the hole.

3

Hit 12 balls toward each target area (36 shots total, 12 for each zone).

4

Hit the first 12 balls to Zone 1, the next 12 to Zone 2, and the last 12 to Zone

5

Leave the balls in the same position; only change which target zone you aim at.

6

Count each ball that lands and stops inside the target zone as a success.

7

When all 36 shots are finished, count the number of successes and enter your score in the app, out of 36 attempts.

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

Day 15

Pitch | Fairway | Flat

Program: Pick a landing spot and stick it—pitching challenge

Up to 5 players hit two buckets of balls (avg. bucket is 40 balls) from the flat fairway surface.

Short Game26 min
Diagram for Pitch | Fairway | Flat
1

Make 3 piles with 12 golf balls in each pile.

2

Mark 3 target zones on the green, each about 6 feet apart and about 2 feet wide.

3

Pitch all shots from 30 to 40 yards away on flat grass.

4

Use the first pile and hit balls at the first target zone.

5

Use the second pile and hit balls at the second target zone.

6

Use the last pile and hit balls at the third target zone.

7

Count the balls that land and stop in the target zone.

8

After all shots, count how many landed in the zones and enter your score in the app out of 36 attempts.

Scoring benchmarks
Repetitions36
Handicap+9+5+151219273654
Score302825201612964
D4

Day 16

Pitch | Parallel Piles | Multiple Targets

Program: Pick a landing spot and stick it—pitching challenge

Align a bucket of balls (avg. bucket is 40 balls) into 10 equal parallel piles of 4 balls and stop pitch shots close to multiple targets. Count the number of successes.

Short Game26 min
Diagram for Pitch | Parallel Piles | Multiple Targets
1

Make 10 piles of balls in two lines, 5 piles in each line. Each pile has 4 balls.

2

The lines should be 7 yards apart. Each pile in a line is 3 yards apart from the next.

3

Put 3 flags on the green, at different spots, 20 to 40 yards away.

4

Hit 36 pitch shots in total, 12 shots at each flag.

5

Pick any pile to start. Hit shots from any pile to the first flag until you finish 12 shots.

6

Do the same thing for the second flag and then the third flag, 12 shots at each.

7

Count how many balls end within 10 feet (3 meters) from the flag.

8

After all 36 shots, add up the number of shots that were successful and enter score in the app, out of 36 attempts.

Scoring benchmarks
Repetitions36
Handicap+9+5+151219273654
Score312926221713963

Week 5 – Module

4 days scheduled

Can you stop the ball close from 30 yards?. Feel the distance and vary landing spot. Focus on Distance Control, Dispersion, Precision. This module is for Short Game, specifically working on Pitch.

D1

Day 17

Pitch | Parallel Ball Lines | Quadrants

Program: Can you stop the ball close from 30 yards?

Up to 5 players compete to stop a pitch shot inside the quadrant(s). The player with the most points at the end wins the challenge. 25 balls per player are needed.

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

Set up 4 lines of balls on the grass, 30 to 60 yards from the hole, with 5 yards between each line.

2

Put 9 balls in each line, spaced 1 foot apart, for 36 balls total.

3

On the green, mark 4 circles (quadrants) with string or tees. Each circle should be about 9 feet wide and not overlap.

4

Start at the first line. Hit each ball, aiming to land about the same number (2 or 3) in each circle.

5

After one line, move to the next. Keep aiming to put about the same number of balls in each circle. Do this for all 4 lines.

6

Count how many balls end up fully inside the target circle after each shot.

7

At the end, enter the number of balls in the circles out of 36 attempts in the app.

Scoring benchmarks
Repetitions36
Handicap+9+5+151219273654
Score282623191512963
D2

Day 18

Pitch | Scattered Ball Lines | 9 Stop Zones

Program: Can you stop the ball close from 30 yards?

Scatter a bucket of balls (avg. bucket is 40 balls) into 8 equal lines of 5 balls and stop pitch shots inside 9 Stop Zones. Count the number of successful stops.

Short Game26 min
Diagram for Pitch | Scattered Ball Lines | 9 Stop Zones
1

Divide 36 balls into 9 groups of 4 balls each. Space each group about 1 yard apart, between 30 and 60 yards from the hole.

2

On the green, mark 9 stop zones using buckets, string, or tees. Space the zones so you can aim at one at a time.

3

For each group of 4 balls, aim all shots at one assigned stop zone.

4

After 4 shots to the first zone, move to the next group and aim all shots at the next zone.

5

Keep going until you have hit 4 shots to each of the 9 stop zones for a total of 36 shots.

6

Count how many balls finished in the correct stop zone.

7

Add up your total successes out of 36 attempts and enter the score in the app.

Scoring benchmarks
Repetitions36
Handicap+9+5+151219273654
Score3230282520161285
D3

Day 19

Pitch | Perpendicular Piles | Multiple Targets

Program: Can you stop the ball close from 30 yards?

Up to 5 players compete to stop a pitch shot closest to the multiple target(s). The player with the most points at the end wins the challenge. One bucket of balls per player is needed.

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

Arrange 10 piles of balls in two lines that cross each other at a right angle. Each line has 5 piles, spaced about 3 meters apart.

2

Place the piles on grass, 30 to 60 meters from the hole.

3

Set 5 different targets around the green, spaced apart.

4

Make 36 pitch shots, in 6 rounds of 6 shots each.

5

For each round, pick one pile and one target. Hit 6 shots from that pile to that target.

6

After 6 shots, move to a different pile and a different target for the next round. Keep going until all 36 shots are done and each target has 6 shots.

7

Count each shot that lands closest to the target as a success.

8

Add up the number of successful shots from all 36 shots and enter this score in the app, out of 36 attempts.

Scoring benchmarks
Repetitions36
Handicap+9+5+151219273654
Score302825211713963
D4

Day 20

DIY Course Medium

Program: Vary your landing spot and see how close you can get

Up to 5 players play medium-difficulty 9 hole ‘PAR 2’ DIY course. Best final score wins.

Short Game26 min
Diagram for DIY Course  Medium
1

Make 9 holes around the chipping area using things like sand, sloped rough, and deep rough to make each hole different.

2

Put one ball for each player at every hole spot. If there are 5 players, put 5 balls at every hole.

3

Each ball spot is its own 'PAR 2' hole to finish.

4

At each hole, players chip or wedge from 20-40 yards onto the green, then putt to finish.

5

Finish the hole (chip and putts) before going to the next one.

6

Do this for all 9 holes to make one round of 18 tries (about 2 shots per hole).

7

To get 36 tries, play two rounds of the 9 holes, using new ball spots each time.

8

Count how many holes were finished in 2 shots or less.

9

Enter the total number of successful holes out of 36 tries as your score.

Scoring benchmarks
Repetitions36
Handicap+9+5+151219273654
Score3028262218141064

Week 6 – Module

4 days scheduled

Vary your landing spot and see how close you can get. Vary landing spot and stop on a dime. Focus on Scoring, Distance Control, Visualization. This module is for Short Game, specifically working on Mixed.

D1

Day 21

DIY Course Easy

Program: Vary your landing spot and see how close you can get

Make a DIY 9 hole easy-difficulty course. Every hole is PAR 2. Count the score.

Short Game26 min
Diagram for DIY Course  Easy
1

Set up 9 balls in easy spots around the short game area like sand traps and rough. Each ball is its own hole with par

2

For each ball, hit a wedge shot to the green and putt to finish the hole in as few shots as possible.

3

After each hole, move to the next ball and do the same until all 9 holes are done.

4

Do the 9-hole course 4 times, changing ball spots a bit each time, so you have 36 tries.

5

Add up all your shots for the 36 tries. Par total is

6

Mark a hole as a success if you finish it in 2 shots or less.

7

At the end, enter your number of successful holes out of 36 in the app.

Scoring benchmarks
Repetitions36
Handicap+9+5+151219273654
Score3028262318141074
D2

Day 22

DIY Course Medium

Program: Vary your landing spot and see how close you can get

Up to 5 players play medium-difficulty 9 hole ‘PAR 2’ DIY course. Best final score wins.

Short Game26 min
Diagram for DIY Course  Medium
1

Set up 9 target holes around the chipping area using different lies like sand, sloped rough, and deep rough.

2

At each hole, take 4 shots: chip once, then putt until the ball goes in.

3

You will hit 36 shots total (9 holes x 4 shots each), using the same setup for each hole.

4

Finish all shots for one hole before moving to the next. Each shot counts as a stroke. Par for each hole is

5

If the ball is holed out in 2 shots or less, count it as a success.

6

After all 9 holes, count up your total successes out of 36 and enter your score in the app.

Scoring benchmarks
Repetitions36
Handicap+9+5+151219273654
Score2826242118151285
D3

Day 23

DIY Course Easy

Program: Vary your landing spot and see how close you can get

Make a DIY 9 hole easy-difficulty course. Every hole is PAR 2. Count the score.

Short Game26 min
Diagram for DIY Course  Easy
1

Set up 9 balls in easy spots around the green like sand, sloped rough, and deep rough. Each ball is a hole. Par is

2

Hit your chip or pitch shot, then putt to finish each hole.

3

Play all 9 holes once (18 shots total).

4

Do the 9 holes two more times, change ball spots each round (36 shots total).

5

Count the strokes for each hole. Try to stay at or below 18 strokes per round.

6

Count how many holes you did at par 2 or better.

7

Enter the number of successful holes (par or better) out of 36 attempts in the app.

Scoring benchmarks
Repetitions36
Handicap+9+5+151219273654
Score3129272318141074
D4

Day 24

DIY Course Hard

Program: Vary your landing spot and see how close you can get

Make a DIY 9 hole hard-difficulty course. Every hole is PAR 2. Count the score.

Short Game26 min
Diagram for DIY Course  Hard
1

Pick 9 tough spots around the green like sand, rough, slopes, or thick grass.

2

Put one ball at each spot. Each ball is one hole with PAR

3

For each ball, chip onto the green and putt until the ball is in the hole.

4

Count strokes for each hole (chip plus putts).

5

Do the 9-hole course 4 times, moving the balls to new tough spots each round.

6

This makes 36 holes total (9 each round, 4 rounds).

7

Add up your strokes for all 36 holes.

8

Check your total score against targets for your handicap group.

9

Enter how many holes you did at PAR 2 or less out of 36 in the app.

Scoring benchmarks
Repetitions36
Handicap+9+5+151219273654
Score151617182022252830

Week 7 – Module

4 days scheduled

Vary your landing spot and see how close you can get. Vary landing spot and stop on a dime. Focus on Scoring, Distance Control, Visualization. This module is for Short Game, specifically working on Mixed.

D1

Day 25

DIY Course Hard

Program: Vary your landing spot and see how close you can get

Make a DIY 9 hole hard-difficulty course. Every hole is PAR 2. Count the score.

Short Game26 min
Diagram for DIY Course  Hard
1

Place 9 balls in different spots around the chipping green, like sand, sloped rough, and deep rough, 20 to 40 yards from the green.

2

Treat each ball as its own hole with a Par 2 score. The aim is to get the ball on the green and into the hole in as few strokes as possible.

3

For each ball, hit one shot to the green, then putt until the ball is holed. Count how many strokes you used.

4

Do this for all 9 balls to finish 9 holes.

5

Repeat the course 2 more times, moving the balls a little each time, to finish 36 holes.

6

Add up all your strokes for 36 holes. Par is 72 strokes.

7

Enter your total score in the app out of 36 holes.

Scoring benchmarks
Repetitions36
Handicap+9+5+151219273654
Score2726252218141074
D2

Day 26

Long irons (4,3,2) | Takeaway

Program: Eliminate Hook With Long Irons

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

Driving Range31 min
Diagram for Long irons (4,3,2) | Takeaway
1

Put 36 balls in one group where you hit from.

2

Pick one target suitable for long irons (4, 3, 2) and keep your stance the same for every shot.

3

Use the 4-iron for the first 12 balls, focusing on takeaway and aiming at the target.

4

Use the 3-iron for the next 12 balls, keeping the same focus and aiming at the same target.

5

Use the 2-iron for the last 12 balls, maintaining the same focus and target.

6

Count the shots where the ball goes where you want with the right ball flight.

7

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

Scoring benchmarks
Repetitions36
Handicap+9+5+151219273654
Score302825201512964
D3

Day 27

Long irons (4,3,2) | Around the Stick

Program: Eliminate Hook With Long Irons

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

Driving Range31 min
Diagram for Long irons (4,3,2) | Around the Stick
1

Choose a flag or target to aim at using a long iron (2, 3, or 4 iron).

2

Put an alignment stick on the ground in front of the target.

3

Place a cone on each side of the flag, each cone 5% of the total distance to the flag.

4

Hit 36 shots: 18 curve left-to-right around the stick, 18 curve right-to-left.

5

Divide shots into 3 groups of 12 shots: first 12 curve left-to-right past the left cone, next 12 curve right-to-left past the right cone, final 12 alternate between both directions.

6

Set up the ball the same for all shots.

7

A shot is successful if it passes outside the correct cone and lands within 3 yards of the flag.

8

Add up the number of successful shots and enter your total out of 36 attempts.

Scoring benchmarks
Repetitions36
Handicap+9+5+151219273654
Score282623191410742
D4

Day 28

Long irons (4,3,2) | Backswing

Program: Eliminate Hook With Long Irons

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

Driving Range31 min
Diagram for Long irons (4,3,2) | Backswing
1

Pick a target on the range for long irons about 150 to 200 yards away.

2

Prepare 36 balls. Keep ball placement and setup the same each time.

3

Use long irons only (4, 3, or 2-iron), switching between clubs throughout the 36 shots.

4

Aim all shots at the same target with a smooth backswing, focusing on at most two backswing thoughts to produce the desired ball flight.

5

After each shot, check if the ball flies smoothly and goes toward the target.

6

Count a shot as a success if it matches your backswing and ball flight goals.

7

When finished, count how many successful shots you made out of 36 and enter your score in the app.

Scoring benchmarks
Repetitions36
Handicap+9+5+151219273654
Score312926221713964

Week 8 – Module

4 days scheduled

Eliminate Hook With Long Irons. Eliminate hooks and stop missing greens. Focus on Precision, Mechanics, Trajectory. This module is for Driving Range, specifically working on Long irons (4,3,2).

D1

Day 29

Long irons (4,3,2) | Straight Shot

Program: Eliminate Hook With Long Irons

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

Driving Range31 min
Diagram for Long irons (4,3,2) | Straight Shot
1

Pick one far flag or target suitable for long irons (2, 3, and 4 irons).

2

Get 36 balls to hit with your long irons (2, 3, and 4 irons).

3

Use a different long iron for each shot, switching clubs throughout the exercise.

4

Try to hit each ball straight at the target, not left or right.

5

Stand the same way for every shot.

6

Count how many balls went straight to the target, with no big curve or miss.

7

Write down how many straight shots out of 36 you made, and enter score in the app.

Scoring benchmarks
Repetitions36
Handicap+9+5+151219273654
Score302826221713963
D2

Day 30

Long irons (4,3,2) | Downswing

Program: Eliminate Hook With Long Irons

Work only on downswing using long irons only. Hit one bucket of ~50 balls.

Driving Range31 min
Diagram for Long irons (4,3,2) | Downswing
1

Pick a clear target or flag on the driving range suitable for long irons (4, 3, or 2 iron).

2

Hit 36 shots total, all aimed at the same target.

3

Use only long irons (4, 3, or 2 iron) and switch clubs between shots.

4

Focus on your downswing, working on at most two downswing thoughts or tasks to produce the desired ball flight.

5

Count how many shots hit the target area and enter your score in the app, out of 36 attempts.

Scoring benchmarks
Repetitions36
Handicap+9+5+151219273654
Score302825201612964
D3

Day 31

Long irons (4,3,2) | Low/Mid/High Shot

Program: Eliminate Hook With Long Irons

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

Driving Range31 min
Diagram for Long irons (4,3,2) | Low/Mid/High Shot
1

Pick one target suitable for long irons (4, 3, or 2 iron).

2

Divide 36 balls into 3 groups of

3

Hit 12 low shots aimed at the same target.

4

Hit 12 mid-height shots aimed at the same target.

5

Hit 12 high shots aimed at the same target.

6

Keep ball setup the same, only change swing to vary shot height.

7

Count how many balls land close to the target.

8

After 36 shots, count successes and enter score in the app, out of 36 attempts.

Scoring benchmarks
Repetitions36
Handicap+9+5+151219273654
Score302825201612964
D4

Day 32

Driver | Low/Mid/High Shot

Program: Stop Missing Fairways with Driver

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

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

Pick a clear, far target suitable for driver shots.

2

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

3

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

4

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

5

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

Scoring benchmarks
Repetitions36
Handicap+9+5+151219273654
Score3129262218141074

Week 9 – Module

4 days scheduled

Stop Missing Fairways with Driver. Stop missing fairways and control ball flight basics. Focus on Precision, Mechanics, Trajectory. This module is for Driving Range, specifically working on Driver.

D1

Day 33

Driver | Takeaway

Program: Stop Missing Fairways with Driver

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

Driving Range31 min
Diagram for Driver | Takeaway
1

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

2

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

3

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

4

Watch each shot carefully and observe the ball flight.

5

Count how many shots land and stop near the target.

6

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

Scoring benchmarks
Repetitions36
Handicap+9+5+151219273654
Score3330282418141074
D2

Day 34

Driver | Straight Shot

Program: Stop Missing Fairways with Driver

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

Driving Range31 min
Diagram for Driver | Straight Shot
1

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

2

Hit 36 balls, all aiming at the same target.

3

Focus on hitting a straight shot with your driver only.

4

Count how many balls land close to the target area.

5

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

Scoring benchmarks
Repetitions36
Handicap+9+5+151219273654
Score3230282520161285
D3

Day 35

Driver | Impact and Follow Through

Program: Stop Missing Fairways with Driver

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

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

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

2

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

3

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

4

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

Scoring benchmarks
Repetitions36
Handicap+9+5+151219273654
Score3129262318141063
D4

Day 36

Woods (Hy to 3W) | Around the Stick

Program: Center of the fairway: reduce misses on approach shots

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

Driving Range31 min
Diagram for Woods (Hy to 3W) | Around the Stick
1

Set an alignment stick on the ground pointing at the target.

2

Put a cone or bucket on each side of the target about 5% of the distance from ball to flag.

3

Get 36 balls and use a 5-wood, Hybrid, or 3-wood.

4

Split balls into two groups of 18: - 18 shots curve left to right aiming for the right cone/bucket. - 18 shots curve right to left aiming for the left cone/bucket.

5

Keep the ball position and setup the same every time; only change curve and club.

6

After each shot, check if the ball lands in the correct cone/bucket on the right side for the curve.

7

Count each ball in the correct zone as a success.

8

When all 36 shots are done, total your number of successful shots and enter your score in the app out of 36 tries.

Scoring benchmarks
Repetitions36
Handicap+9+5+151219273654
Score3230282520161285

Week 10 – Module

4 days scheduled

Center of the fairway: reduce misses on approach shots. Eliminate off-target woods and center fairway hits. Focus on Dispersion, Precision, Scoring. This module is for Driving Range, specifically working on Woods (Hy,5W,3W).

D1

Day 37

Woods (Hy to 3W) | Left-to-R and Right-to-L Shot

Program: Center of the fairway: reduce misses on approach shots

Produce left-to-right and right-to-left shots using woods only. Hit one bucket of ~50 balls.

Driving Range31 min
Diagram for Woods (Hy to 3W) | Left-to-R and Right-to-L Shot
1

Pick a target flag or marker at a good distance for woods (using a hybrid, 5-wood, or 3-wood).

2

Hit 36 shots in total: 18 shots curving left-to-right and 18 shots curving right-to-left toward the same target.

3

Keep your setup consistent for all shots and focus on controlling the ball flight direction and curve.

4

Count every shot that finishes at or near the target as a success.

5

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

Scoring benchmarks
Repetitions36
Handicap+9+5+151219273654
Score3028252218141074
D2

Day 38

All Woods (Hy to Driver) | Weaknesses Discovery

Program: Center of the fairway: reduce misses on approach shots

Discover weaknesses amongst woods shots and clubs to avoid in critical situations. Hit one bucket of ~50 balls.

Driving Range31 min
Diagram for All Woods (Hy to Driver) | Weaknesses Discovery
1

Pick two targets: one to aim at, and one cone on the other side as something to avoid.

2

Put four cones around the main target in a small circle, making a 'precision zone'.

3

Take 36 shots, using 3 woods clubs (Hy, 5W, Driver), 12 shots with each club.

4

For each club, try to hit the ball into the 'precision zone' and avoid the obstacle cone.

5

Change clubs after every 12 shots. Keep your setup and stance the same each time.

6

Count a shot as a success if it lands inside the precision zone and avoids the obstacle cone.

7

After 36 shots, add up how many successes you had and enter your score in the app, out of 36 attempts.

Scoring benchmarks
Repetitions36
Handicap+9+5+151219273654
Score302825201512853
D3

Day 39

Woods (Hy to 3W) | L-R and R-L 9 Targets

Program: Center of the fairway: reduce misses on approach shots

Hit 5 balls to each randomly selected target while producing left-to-right and right-to-left shots, using woods only. Hit one bucket of ~50 balls.

Driving Range31 min
Diagram for Woods (Hy to 3W) | L-R and R-L  9 Targets
1

Place 9 targets in a circle near the main flag using cones or buckets.

2

Hit 4 shots at each target (9 targets, 36 shots total).

3

Hit 2 shots curving left-to-right and 2 shots right-to-left at each target with any wood club.

4

Ball must land between the two cones at each target to count.

5

Change clubs often while hitting at targets.

6

After 36 shots, count how many landed between the cones and enter this score in the app out of 36 attempts.

Scoring benchmarks
Repetitions36
Handicap+9+5+151219273654
Score3230282520161285
D4

Day 40

Woods (Hy to 3W) | Y Area

Program: Center of the fairway: reduce misses on approach shots

Hit 15 balls to each Y area using woods only. Hit one bucket of ~50 balls. Count total number of successful shots.

Driving Range31 min
Diagram for Woods (Hy to 3W) | Y Area
1

Set up 3 target areas around the flag. Each is 15 yards wide and spaced evenly.

2

Hit 36 shots, split into 3 groups of

3

Try to get 12 shots into each target area, using only woods (Hy, 5W, or 3W).

4

Change clubs and targets randomly within each group of 12 shots.

5

Use the same ball setup and stance for every shot.

6

Count each shot that lands and stays in the right target area as a success.

7

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

Scoring benchmarks
Repetitions36
Handicap+9+5+151219273654
Score3129262218141074

Week 11 – Module

4 days scheduled

Center of the fairway: reduce misses on approach shots. Eliminate off-target woods and center fairway hits. Focus on Dispersion, Precision, Scoring. This module is for Driving Range, specifically working on Woods (Hy,5W,3W).

D1

Day 41

All Woods (Hy to Driver) | Opportunities Discovery

Program: Center of the fairway: reduce misses on approach shots

Discover opportunities amongst woods undiscovered shots and clubs worth putting to action more often. Hit one bucket of ~50 balls.

Driving Range31 min
Diagram for All Woods (Hy to Driver) | Opportunities Discovery
1

Set up 3 targets in a straight line: a cone to aim at, a flag 10 yards past the cone, and a flag 15 yards past the cone.

2

Pick 3 different woods: Hybrid, 5 Wood, and Driver.

3

Hit 12 shots with each club, for 36 shots total, from the same spot each time.

4

Aim at the cone and try to land the ball between the cone and the far flag.

5

A shot is successful if it stops between the cone and the far flag.

6

Count the number of successful shots out of 36 and enter your score in the app.

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

Day 42

All Woods (Hy to Driver) | General Discovery

Program: Center of the fairway: reduce misses on approach shots

Discover tendencies by hitting various ball flights to various distances, using woods only. Hit one bucket of ~50 balls.

Driving Range30 min
Diagram for All Woods (Hy to Driver) | General Discovery
1

Set up 5 cones in a line, each 10 yards/meters apart, to mark distances between 220 and 300 yards/meters.

2

Hit 7 shots at each cone for a total of 35 shots.

3

Use only woods (5-wood, hybrid, or 3-wood), but can switch clubs between shots.

4

For each shot, try to land the ball near the cone you aim at.

5

Count and record how many balls land within 15 yards/meters of each cone.

6

Make sure to hit both the right distance and direction.

7

After all 35 shots, count how many landed close to the cones and enter your score in the app, out of 35 attempts.

Scoring benchmarks
Repetitions35
Handicap+9+5+151219273654
Score3028252218141074
D3

Day 43

All woods (Hy to Dr) | Progressive Targets Challenge

Program: Reach the green: consistent length with hybrids and woods

Complete the Progressive Targets Challenge using woods only. Hit one bucket of ~50 balls.

Driving Range31 min
Diagram for All woods (Hy to Dr) | Progressive Targets Challenge
1

Pick 3 targets on the driving range: Target 1 (short), Target 2 (medium), Target 3 (long).

2

Get 36 balls ready.

3

Hit 12 balls at Target 1, then 12 at Target 2, then 12 at Target

4

Use any wood club (hybrid, 5-wood, 3-wood, driver); switch clubs if wanted.

5

Try to hit each ball close to the target.

6

Count each shot that lands near the flag as a success.

7

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

Scoring benchmarks
Repetitions36
Handicap+9+5+151219273654
Score3028262218141074
D4

Day 44

All Woods (Hy to Driver) | General Discovery

Program: Reach the green: consistent length with hybrids and woods

Discover tendencies by hitting various ball flights to various distances, using woods only. Hit one bucket of ~50 balls.

Driving Range30 min
Diagram for All Woods (Hy to Driver) | General Discovery
1

Set up 5 cones in a line, each 10 yards/meters apart, to mark distances between 220 and 300 yards/meters.

2

Hit 7 shots at each cone for a total of 35 shots.

3

Use only woods (5-wood, hybrid, or 3-wood), but can switch clubs between shots.

4

For each shot, try to land the ball near the cone you aim at.

5

Count and record how many balls land within 15 yards/meters of each cone.

6

Make sure to hit both the right distance and direction.

7

After all 35 shots, count how many landed close to the cones and enter your score in the app, out of 35 attempts.

Scoring benchmarks
Repetitions35
Handicap+9+5+151219273654
Score3028252218141074

Week 12 – Module

2 days scheduled

Reach the green: consistent length with hybrids and woods. Control woods rollout and consistent woods length. Focus on Distance Control, Scoring, Trajectory. This module is for Driving Range, specifically working on Woods (Hy,5W,3W).

D1

Day 45

Woods (Hy to 3W) | 3 Landing Zones

Program: Reach the green: consistent length with hybrids and woods

Hit 15 balls to each landing zone using woods only. Hit one bucket of ~50 balls. Count total number of successful shots.

Driving Range31 min
Diagram for Woods (Hy to 3W) | 3 Landing Zones
1

Pick any wood club, like a Hybrid, 5-wood, or 3-wood, for this drill.

2

Set up 3 landing zones on the green with cones or markers, about 12 yards apart.

3

Hit 36 shots in total, split into 3 groups of 12 shots.

4

Aim each group of 12 shots at one landing zone.

5

Change to the next landing zone after each set of 12 shots (Zone 1, then Zone 2, then Zone 3).

6

Keep your setup the same for every shot; only change which zone you are aiming at.

7

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

8

After all 36 shots, total up how many successes out of 36 and enter the score in the app.

Scoring benchmarks
Repetitions36
Handicap+9+5+151219273654
Score3028252218141074
D2

Day 46

All woods (Hy to Dr) | Alternate Targets Challenge

Program: Reach the green: consistent length with hybrids and woods

Complete the Alternate Targets Challenge using woods only. Hit one bucket of ~50 balls.

Driving Range31 min
Diagram for All woods (Hy to Dr) | Alternate Targets Challenge
1

Choose 3 far targets for woods clubs (Hybrid, 5-wood, 3-wood, Driver).

2

Mark each target so 5% of the distance can be measured.

3

Hit 36 shots total, divided into 3 groups of 12 shots.

4

In each group, switch between all 4 woods in the 12 shots to one target.

5

For the first target, hit 12 shots, using all 4 woods until you have 3 shots close (inside 5% distance) with each wood.

6

Move to the second target, repeat: 12 shots, 3 close shots per wood.

7

Hit 12 shots at the third target, aim for 3 close shots per wood. Count each shot inside the 5% zone as a success.

8

Add up all successes out of 36 tries and enter score in the app.

Scoring benchmarks
Repetitions36
Handicap+9+5+151219273654
Score3230282520161285