Align Putter Face For Accurate 3 Foot Putts
Square the putter face, for a 12-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 Red/Blue. The flagship program is made of multiple modules that focus on different aspects of the game. Follow the drills week by week, then day by day.
Program Snapshot
Weeks
13
Days
49
Modules
9
Frequency
4 days/week
Putting·3 ft (1m) only
Align Putter Face For Accurate 3 Foot Putts
Difficulty: Intermediate · Module HCP 12.3
Putting·9 ft (3m) only
Stop Missed Mid Putts On All Shots
Difficulty: Expert · Module HCP 2.9
Short Game·Chip
Chip Through Gate for Aim
Difficulty: Beginner · Module HCP 35.0
Short Game·Pitch
Keep Par Safe
Difficulty: Beginner · Module HCP 35.0
Short Game·Bump'n'Run
Master the art of touch: no more long comeback putts
Difficulty: Beginner · Module HCP 32.2
Driving Range·Mid irons (7,6,5)
Check your setup: avoid fat or thin shots
Difficulty: Beginner · Module HCP 35.0
Driving Range·Short irons (9,8)
Check your setup: avoid slices and hooks
Difficulty: Beginner · Module HCP 35.0
Driving Range·Short irons (9,8)
Pinpoint accuracy: leave yourself a tap-in
Difficulty: Beginner · Module HCP 32.1
Driving Range·Short irons (9,8)
Thread the gap: precision short irons to the pin
Difficulty: Beginner · Module HCP 31.5
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.
Square the putter face, for a 12-handicap player, ~15 minutes. Working on distance: 3 ft (1m) only.
Module skill breakdown
Gauge speed accurately, for a 3-handicap player, ~10 minutes. Working on distance: 9 ft (3m) only.
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Pick line and commit, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes. Working on shot: chip.
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Pitch to the green, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes. Working on shot: pitch.
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Control rollout, for a 32-handicap player, ~30 minutes. Working on shot: bump'n'run.
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Avoid fat or thin shots, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes. Working on club: mid irons (7,6,5).
Module skill breakdown
Avoid slices and hooks, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes. Working on club: short irons (9,8).
Module skill breakdown
Thread the gap, for a 32-handicap player, ~30 minutes. Working on club: short irons (9,8).
Module skill breakdown
Leave tap-ins, for a 32-handicap player, ~30 minutes. Working on club: short irons (9,8).
Module skill breakdown
Program snapshot
Avg HCP focus
12.3
Intermediate
Skill pillars
Alignment · Aim · Stroke · Precision · Visualization · Scoring
Host course
Red/Blue
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
Align Putter Face This module is for Putting, specifically working on 3 ft (1m) only.
Day 1
Program: Align Putter Face For Accurate 3 Foot Putts
Make 50 putts in a row, underneath the hanging string line.
Hit 30 putts from 3 ft under a hanging string.
Enter score, out of 30 attempts.
| Handicap | +9 | +5 | +1 | 5 | 12 | 19 | 27 | 36 | 54 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Score | 30 | 29 | 27 | 25 | 22 | 19 | 16 | 13 |
Day 2
Program: Align Putter Face For Accurate 3 Foot Putts
Make 50 putts in a row over the chalk starting line.
Hit 50 putts from 3 ft over a chalk starting line.
Draw a straight line on the putting surface.
Enter score in the app, out of 50 attempts.
| Handicap | +9 | +5 | +1 | 5 | 12 | 19 | 27 | 36 | 54 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Score | 50 | 49 | 47 | 43 | 40 | 36 | 31 | 26 |
Day 3
Program: Align Putter Face For Accurate 3 Foot Putts
Make 50 putts in a row from in between two alignment sticks and through the ball gate.
Hit 50 putts from 3 ft using two alignment sticks and a ball gate.
Enter score in the app, out of 50 attempts.
| Handicap | +9 | +5 | +1 | 5 | 12 | 19 | 27 | 36 | 54 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Score | 50 | 48 | 45 | 42 | 39 | 35 | 31 | 26 |
Day 4
Program: Stop Missed Mid Putts On All Shots
Make 2 out of 4 putts from [9 ft | 3 m], 5 times in total.
Position four tees around the hole at 9 ft or 3 m.
After each holed putt, move to the next tee in front.
Hit 40 putts.
Enter the total number of holed putts in the app, out of 40 attempts.
| Handicap | +9 | +5 | +1 | 5 | 12 | 19 | 27 | 36 | 54 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Score | 30 | 25 | 21 | 19 | 17 | 15 | 13 | 10 | 7 |
4 days scheduled
Stop Missed Mid Putts On All Shots. Execute with focus and read subtle breaks. Focus on Precision, Scoring, Green Reading. This module is for Putting, specifically working on 9 ft (3m) only.
Day 5
Program: Stop Missed Mid Putts On All Shots
Make 10 out of 20 putts.
Hit 30 putts from 9 ft (3 m).
Enter score in the app, out of 30 attempts.
| Handicap | +9 | +5 | +1 | 5 | 12 | 19 | 27 | 36 | 54 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Score | 25 | 19 | 15 | 13 | 11 | 9 | 7 | 5 | 3 |
Day 6
Program: Stop Missed Mid Putts On All Shots
Make 10 out of 20 putts using an alignment mirror.
Hit 30 putts from 9 ft using an alignment mirror.
Enter score in the app, out of 30 attempts.
| Handicap | +9 | +5 | +1 | 5 | 12 | 19 | 27 | 36 | 54 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Score | 22 | 18 | 15 | 13 | 11 | 9 | 7 | 5 | 3 |
Day 7
Program: Stop Missed Mid Putts On All Shots
Make 3 out of 8 putts from [9 ft | 3 m], 5 times in total.
Place eight tees around the hole at 9 ft or 3 m.
After making a putt, move to the next tee.
Hit 40 putts.
Enter the total number of made putts in the app, out of 40 attempts.
| Handicap | +9 | +5 | +1 | 5 | 12 | 19 | 27 | 36 | 54 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Score | 28 | 23 | 21 | 19 | 17 | 15 | 12 | 9 | 6 |
Day 8
Program: Stop Missed Mid Putts On All Shots
Make 10 out of 20 putts from in between two alignment sticks and through the ball gate.
Hit 30 putts from 9 ft (3 m) using two alignment sticks and through the ball gate.
Enter score. Total number of putts holed, out of 30 attempts.
| Handicap | +9 | +5 | +1 | 5 | 12 | 19 | 27 | 36 | 54 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Score | 24 | 18 | 16 | 14 | 12 | 10 | 8 | 6 | 4 |
4 days scheduled
Chip Through Gate This module is for Short Game, specifically working on Chip.
Day 9
Program: Chip Through Gate for Aim
Hit two buckets of balls (avg. bucket is 40 balls) from the sloped fairway; one bucket from the uphill slope and one bucket from the downhill slope.
Set up two target zones on the green: one uphill, one downhill, about 10 feet apart.
Hit 18 chip shots from the uphill slope at the uphill target zone.
Hit 18 chip shots from the downhill slope at the downhill target zone.
Keep ball setup the same for all shots. Only change your target for the slope.
Count shots that stop inside or within 3 feet of the target zone as a success.
Add up all successful shots out of 36 attempts and enter score in the app.
| Handicap | +9 | +5 | +1 | 5 | 12 | 19 | 27 | 36 | 54 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Score | 31 | 29 | 27 | 23 | 18 | 14 | 10 | 6 | 3 |
Day 10
Program: Chip Through Gate for Aim
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 |
Day 11
Program: Chip Through Gate for Aim
Hit 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.
Make two groups of 18 balls; one for balls above feet, one for balls below feet.
Put 3 targets in a straight line on the green, about 6 feet apart.
Hit 36 chip shots total: 18 with balls above feet, 18 with balls below feet.
Split each set of 18 shots into three groups of
Each group of 6 goes to a different target.
With balls above feet, hit 6 shots to each target, keeping ball position the same.
With balls below feet, do the same: 6 shots to each target.
Count any shot that stops within 3 feet of the target as a success.
Count how many successful shots you had. Enter your score out of 36.
| Handicap | +9 | +5 | +1 | 5 | 12 | 19 | 27 | 36 | 54 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Score | 30 | 28 | 25 | 20 | 15 | 12 | 9 | 6 | 4 |
Day 12
Program: Chip Through Gate for Aim
Align a bucket of balls (avg. bucket is 40 balls) into 2 parallel lines 20 balls per line and stop chip shots inside quadrants. Count the number of successes.
Arrange 36 balls in 2 lines of 18 balls each. Keep the lines 5 to 10 yards apart. Place balls 1 foot apart.
Mark a 6-foot circle around the hole. Divide the circle into 4 sections using markers.
Split the 36 chips into 4 sets of 9 shots.
From the first line, hit 9 chips at Quadrant
From the second line, hit 9 chips at Quadrant
From the first line, hit 9 chips at Quadrant
From the second line, hit 9 chips at Quadrant
Count each ball that stops in the correct quadrant.
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 | 30 | 28 | 25 | 21 | 16 | 12 | 9 | 6 | 3 |
4 days scheduled
Keep Par Safe. Keep par safe and land close to pin. Focus on Alignment, Aim, Distance Control. This module is for Short Game, specifically working on Pitch.
Day 13
Program: Keep Par Safe
Hit two buckets of balls (avg. bucket is 40 balls) from the flat fairway.
Pick two spots on the fairway that are 30 to 60 yards from the hole.
Put three targets on the green, spaced at least 6 feet apart.
Hit 18 pitch shots from the first spot and 18 pitch shots from the second spot.
From each spot, hit 6 shots to each target.
Line up and aim at each target before hitting.
Count every shot that lands close to the target and stops there as a success.
After all 36 shots, record how many were successful out of 36 in the app.
| Handicap | +9 | +5 | +1 | 5 | 12 | 19 | 27 | 36 | 54 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Score | 30 | 28 | 25 | 22 | 18 | 14 | 10 | 7 | 4 |
Day 14
Program: Keep Par Safe
Scatter a bucket of balls (avg. bucket is 40 balls) into 8 equal lines of 5 balls and stop pitch shots close to multiple targets. Count the number of successes.
Make 8 lines with 5 balls in each line, spread out the lines on grass about 30 to 60 meters from the hole.
Put 6 flags around the green, each at least 3 meters apart.
Use 36 balls, split into 6 groups of 6 balls.
For each group, pick one flag and hit all 6 balls to land near that flag.
Move to the next flag and hit the next group, until using all 6 flags.
Count each ball that stops within 3 meters of the flag.
Add up total successful shots 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 15
Program: Keep Par Safe
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.
Pick a place on the fairway where the ball is above your feet and about 30 to 40 yards from the hole.
Put 18 balls in a pile on your side at this spot.
Pick a target on the green and keep it the same for the first 6 shots.
Hit 6 pitch shots trying to get close to the target from the above-feet slope.
Change the target after every 6 shots. Do this 3 times for a total of 18 shots from this spot.
Move to a place where the ball is below your feet, again 30 to 40 yards from the hole.
Put 18 more balls in a pile at this new spot.
Do exactly the same as before: 6 shots per target, 3 targets, 18 shots total.
Count a shot as a success if the ball stops very close to the target.
After 36 shots, add up the number of successful shots and enter the score in the app out of 36 attempts.
| Handicap | +9 | +5 | +1 | 5 | 12 | 19 | 27 | 36 | 54 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Score | 30 | 28 | 26 | 22 | 18 | 13 | 10 | 7 | 4 |
Day 16
Program: Keep Par Safe
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.
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.
Place the piles on grass, 30 to 60 meters from the hole.
Set 5 different targets around the green, spaced apart.
Make 36 pitch shots, in 6 rounds of 6 shots each.
For each round, pick one pile and one target. Hit 6 shots from that pile to that target.
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.
Count each shot that lands closest to the target as a success.
Add up the number of successful shots from all 36 shots and enter this score 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
Keep Par Safe. Keep par safe and land close to pin. Focus on Alignment, Aim, Distance Control. This module is for Short Game, specifically working on Pitch.
Day 17
Program: Keep Par Safe
Up to 5 players compete to stop a pitch shot inside the landing zone(s). The player with the most points at the end wins the challenge. One bucket of balls per player is needed.
Put 10 piles of balls in two lines that meet at a right angle, 5 to 10 yards apart, with each pile 3 yards apart.
Place the piles 30 to 60 yards from the hole on grass but not on the green.
Mark 3 landing zones on the green with sticks or string, each 6 feet apart in a line.
Hit 36 pitch shots in total, 12 at each landing zone.
For the first 12 shots aim at Landing Zone 1, for the next 12 aim at Zone 2, for the last 12 aim at Zone
Start from any pile and switch piles between shots.
Count a success if the ball lands and stops in the correct zone.
After all shots, add up your total successes and enter the score in the app, out of 36 attempts.
| Handicap | +9 | +5 | +1 | 5 | 12 | 19 | 27 | 36 | 54 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Score | 29 | 27 | 25 | 22 | 18 | 14 | 11 | 7 | 4 |
Day 18
Program: Keep Par Safe
Hit two buckets of balls (avg. bucket is 40 balls) from the sloped deep rough and other extreme grass types; one bucket from the uphill slope and one bucket from the downhill slope.
Find a place on the uphill slope, 30 to 40 yards from the hole, to hit all shots.
Put a target (like a pin or club) at the hole or a visible spot on the green.
Split 36 shots into 2 groups of
Hit 18 balls from the uphill slope, trying to stop them close to the target.
Move to a similar place on the downhill slope at the same distance.
Hit 18 balls from the downhill slope at the same target.
Count how many balls stop in the chosen scoring area around the target (example: within 3 feet).
Add up successful shots 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 | 18 | 14 | 10 | 6 | 3 |
Day 19
Program: Master the art of touch: no more long comeback putts
Align a bucket of balls next to the green (avg. bucket is 40 balls) into 2 perpendicular lines 20 balls per line and stop bump-n-run shots inside Bullseye. Count the number of balls in the inner and outer Bullseye.
Place a bucket of balls next to the green with 2 straight lines of 20 balls arranged perpendicular to each other.
Space the lines 5 to 10 yards/meters apart, with each ball about 1 foot (30 cm) apart in each line.
Mark two circles on the green: an inner circle with a 6-foot (2 m) radius and an outer circle with a 15-foot (5 m) radius around the hole.
Hit 36 bump-and-run shots in 2 sets of 18 shots, switching between the two lines.
Hit 3 to 5 shots from one line, then switch to the other line, until all 36 balls are played.
Try to land balls in the circles: inside the inner circle is best, inside the outer circle is okay.
Count how many balls stopped inside the outer circle (including the inner circle), and enter your score in the app out of 36 attempts.
| Handicap | +9 | +5 | +1 | 5 | 12 | 19 | 27 | 36 | 54 |
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| Score | 30 | 28 | 25 | 20 | 15 | 12 | 9 | 6 | 4 |
Day 20
Program: Master the art of touch: no more long comeback putts
Align a bucket of balls next to the green (avg. bucket is 40 balls) into 10 equal perpendicular piles of 4 balls and stop bump-n-run shots inside Bullseye. Count the number of balls in the inner and outer Bullseye.
Make 10 piles of 4 balls (40 balls) in two lines, crossing each other near the green, 1 to 10 yards from the green and 5 to 30 yards from the hole. Keep piles 2 yards apart, lines 5 to 10 yards apart.
On the green, use string or tees to mark two circles around the hole: one with a 6-foot radius (inner), the other with a 15-foot radius (outer).
Use only 36 balls (9 piles of 4) for this test.
Split the 36 shots into two groups of
For the first 18 shots, try to land the ball inside the small circle.
For the next 18 shots, try to land the ball inside the big circle but outside the small circle.
Play bump-and-run shots by hitting from different piles, one after the other, keeping the same setup and order.
Count as a success if the ball stops in the correct circle. If not, it is a miss.
Count how many balls finished where they should in both circles. Enter your score in the app, out of 36 attempts.
| Handicap | +9 | +5 | +1 | 5 | 12 | 19 | 27 | 36 | 54 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Score | 32 | 30 | 28 | 25 | 20 | 16 | 12 | 8 | 5 |
4 days scheduled
Master the art of touch: no more long comeback putts. Control rollout and feel the green. Focus on Distance Control, Scoring, Dispersion. This module is for Short Game, specifically working on Bump'n'Run.
Day 21
Program: Master the art of touch: no more long comeback putts
Up to 5 players compete to stop a bump-n-run shot closest to the multiple target(s). The player with the most points at the end wins the challenge. One bucket of balls per player is needed.
Set up 10 piles of balls in two crossed lines. Each line has 5 piles, 3 yards/meters apart.
Put the piles 1 to 10 yards/meters from the green and 5 to 30 yards/meters from the hole, on the same type of grass.
Mark 3 target zones on or near the green, spaced far apart.
Hit 36 bump-and-run shots: 12 for each target zone.
Pick any pile and hit 12 balls, trying to land and stop the ball in the first target zone.
Hit 12 shots at the second target zone, then 12 at the third.
Keep the same ball setup for every shot. Don’t change ball position or lie in the pile.
Count each ball that stops in the target zone as a success.
At the end, enter the number of balls that stopped in the target zones out of 36.
| Handicap | +9 | +5 | +1 | 5 | 12 | 19 | 27 | 36 | 54 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Score | 31 | 29 | 26 | 22 | 17 | 13 | 9 | 6 | 3 |
Day 22
Program: Master the art of touch: no more long comeback putts
Align a bucket of balls next to the green (avg. bucket is 40 balls) into 10 equal perpendicular piles of 4 balls and stop bump-n-run shots inside 9 Stop Zones. Count the number of successful stops.
Set up 36 balls in 9 piles of 4 balls each, in lines 5 to 10 yards apart next to the green.
Mark 9 stop zones on the green with buckets, string, or tees, in a line or grid.
Hit 36 bump-and-run shots, 4 shots to each stop zone.
Keep piles in place and take turns hitting from different piles to each stop zone in order.
Count a success each time the ball stops in the right zone.
When all 36 shots are done, add up successful shots and enter the 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 23
Program: Master the art of touch: no more long comeback putts
Scatter a bucket of balls (avg. bucket is 40 balls) next to the green. Scatter into 8 equal piles of 5 balls and stop bump-n-run shots close to multiple targets. Count the number of successes.
Scatter 40 balls into 8 piles of 5 balls each, between 1 and 10 yards from the green and 5 to 30 yards from the hole.
Mark 3 targets on the green, about 6 feet apart in a line.
Hit 36 bump-and-run shots.
Aim 12 shots at each of the 3 targets.
Hit 12 shots at the first target, then 12 at the second, then 12 at the third.
Count shots that stop inside 10 feet of the target as successful.
Add successful shots out of 36 and enter score in the app.
| Handicap | +9 | +5 | +1 | 5 | 12 | 19 | 27 | 36 | 54 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Score | 32 | 30 | 28 | 25 | 20 | 16 | 12 | 8 | 5 |
Day 24
Program: Master the art of touch: no more long comeback putts
Align a bucket of balls next to the green (avg. bucket is 40 balls) into 2 parallel lines 20 balls per line and stop bump-n-run shots inside 9 Stop Zones. Count the number of successful stops.
Place two parallel lines of balls beside the green. Each line has 18 balls spaced 1 foot apart. The lines are 5 to 10 yards apart.
On the green, mark 9 stop zones using tees, string, or buckets. Arrange the zones in 3 rows of 3, spaced evenly.
Hit 36 bump-n-run shots. Divide them into 9 groups of 4 shots.
Hit 4 shots from one ball line toward Stop Zone
Try to stop each ball in that zone.
Switch to the other ball line and hit 4 shots toward Stop Zone
Keep switching ball lines and hit 4 shots at each stop zone in order (Zone 1 to Zone 9).
Count every ball that stops in the right stop zone as a success.
Add total successful stops 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 |
4 days scheduled
Master the art of touch: no more long comeback putts. Control rollout and feel the green. Focus on Distance Control, Scoring, Dispersion. This module is for Short Game, specifically working on Bump'n'Run.
Day 25
Program: Master the art of touch: no more long comeback putts
Up to 5 players compete to stop a bump-n-run shot in the bullseye. The best final score relative to PAR wins the challenge. One bucket of balls per player is needed.
Set up 10 piles of balls in two lines that cross each other. Put 5 piles in each line. Leave space between all piles and lines.
Put the piles 1 to 10 yards/meters from the green and 5 to 30 yards/meters from the hole.
On the green, mark two big circles around the hole. Make the first circle 6 feet (2 meters) out from the hole, and the second circle 15 feet (5 meters) out from the hole.
There are 36 shots total. Split them into 3 groups of 12 shots.
First 12 shots: try to stop the ball inside the small (inner) circle. Next 12: try to stop the ball inside the big (outer) circle but outside the small circle. Last 12: try to keep the ball anywhere on the green.
Hit one ball from each pile. Keep moving around the piles any way until all 36 shots are done using the right target for each group.
Count how many balls land in the right place for each group: inside the small circle for the first 12, in the big circle but outside the small one for the next 12, and anywhere on the green for the last
Enter score in the app, out of 36 attempts.
| Handicap | +9 | +5 | +1 | 5 | 12 | 19 | 27 | 36 | 54 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Score | 32 | 30 | 28 | 25 | 20 | 16 | 12 | 8 | 5 |
Day 26
Program: Check your setup: avoid fat or thin shots
Work only on takeaway using mid irons only. Hit one bucket of ~50 balls.
Set up one target area 130-160 yards away suitable for 7, 6, or 5 iron.
Hit 36 balls in total using only 7, 6, or 5 iron, focusing solely on the takeaway.
Work on at most two takeaway thoughts or tasks to produce the desired ball flight.
Switch between 7, 6, and 5 irons throughout the exercise.
Mark a success if the ball lands in or near the target zone (within 3 yards).
Count how many successful shots out of 36 and enter the score in the app.
| Handicap | +9 | +5 | +1 | 5 | 12 | 19 | 27 | 36 | 54 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Score | 33 | 31 | 28 | 24 | 19 | 15 | 11 | 7 | 4 |
Day 27
Program: Check your setup: avoid fat or thin shots
Work only on 'impact and follow through' using mid irons only. Hit one bucket of ~50 balls.
Pick a flag on the range about 120 to 150 yards away for mid irons (7, 6, or 5 iron).
Hit 36 shots total using only mid irons, focusing solely on impact and follow through.
Use one consistent target (the chosen flag) for all shots.
Work on at most two impact and follow through thoughts or tasks to produce your desired ball flight.
Count each shot that lands and stays near the target as a success.
Add the total successful shots out of 36 attempts and enter score in the app.
| Handicap | +9 | +5 | +1 | 5 | 12 | 19 | 27 | 36 | 54 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Score | 30 | 28 | 26 | 22 | 18 | 14 | 10 | 6 | 4 |
Day 28
Program: Check your setup: avoid fat or thin shots
Work only on downswing using mid irons only. Hit one bucket of ~50 balls.
Pick a flag or target suitable for hitting mid irons (7, 6, or 5 iron).
Hit 36 balls in total, in 3 sets of 12 balls each using mid irons only.
Focus solely on your downswing throughout the drill. Work on at most two downswing thoughts or tasks to produce your desired ball flight.
Switch between different mid irons throughout the exercise.
Set up the same way for every shot, aiming all shots at the single target.
Count only the shots that land and stay in the target area.
Add up your successful shots out of 36 and enter your score in the app.
| Handicap | +9 | +5 | +1 | 5 | 12 | 19 | 27 | 36 | 54 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Score | 30 | 28 | 26 | 22 | 18 | 14 | 11 | 7 | 4 |
4 days scheduled
Check your setup: avoid fat or thin shots. Avoid fat or thin shots and consistent mid iron contact. Focus on Mechanics, Precision, Trajectory. This module is for Driving Range, specifically working on Mid irons (7,6,5).
Day 29
Program: Check your setup: avoid fat or thin shots
Work only on backswing using mid irons only. Hit one bucket of ~50 balls.
Pick a flag or target at a medium distance suitable for hitting mid irons (7, 6, or 5).
Use one mid iron and hit 36 shots aiming at the same target.
For each shot, focus only on your backswing, working with 1 or 2 simple backswing thoughts.
Set up the ball the same way each time and maintain your backswing focus.
Hit all 36 shots and count how many have straight, good ball flight that matches your backswing.
After all shots, count how many were good out of 36 and enter the number in the app.
| Handicap | +9 | +5 | +1 | 5 | 12 | 19 | 27 | 36 | 54 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Score | 32 | 30 | 28 | 25 | 20 | 16 | 12 | 8 | 5 |
Day 30
Program: Check your setup: avoid slices and hooks
Work only on backswing using short irons only. Hit one bucket of ~50 balls.
Pick one flag or target on the range suitable for short irons (9 or 8).
Hit 36 shots using only short irons (9 or 8), focusing solely on backswing.
Use at most two backswing thoughts or tasks to produce any ball flight pattern.
Set up the same for each shot, using the same swing thoughts.
After each shot, observe the ball flight relative to the target.
Finish all 36 shots, switching irons if desired. At the end, total the number of successful shots and enter your score in the app.
| Handicap | +9 | +5 | +1 | 5 | 12 | 19 | 27 | 36 | 54 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Score | 31 | 29 | 27 | 23 | 19 | 15 | 11 | 7 | 4 |
Day 31
Program: Check your setup: avoid slices and hooks
Work only on downswing using short irons only. Hit one bucket of ~50 balls.
Pick a flag or target on the driving range suitable for short irons (9 or 8).
Take 36 shots using only the 9 or 8 iron.
Focus solely on your downswing, using at most two swing thoughts or tasks to control the ball flight.
Aim at the same single target for all 36 shots.
Count each ball that lands and stays near the target as a success.
Add up the number of successful shots out of 36 and enter the score in the app.
| Handicap | +9 | +5 | +1 | 5 | 12 | 19 | 27 | 36 | 54 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Score | 31 | 29 | 27 | 24 | 19 | 15 | 11 | 7 | 4 |
Day 32
Program: Check your setup: avoid slices and hooks
Work only on impact and follow through using short irons only. Hit one bucket of ~50 balls.
Pick a flag or marker on the range suitable for your 8- or 9-iron shots.
Hit 36 shots, all aiming at the same target.
Focus on good contact and smooth swings with your 8- or 9-iron.
Set up the ball the same way every time.
After completing all 36 shots, count how many balls landed within a 5-foot area around the target.
Enter your score out of 36 attempts.
| Handicap | +9 | +5 | +1 | 5 | 12 | 19 | 27 | 36 | 54 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Score | 29 | 27 | 25 | 22 | 18 | 14 | 10 | 7 | 4 |
4 days scheduled
Check your setup: avoid slices and hooks. Consistent short iron contact and perfect short iron swing. Focus on Mechanics, Precision, Trajectory. This module is for Driving Range, specifically working on Short irons (9,8).
Day 33
Program: Check your setup: avoid slices and hooks
Work only on takeaway using short irons only. Hit one bucket of ~50 balls.
Set up a single target suitable for your 8 or 9 iron.
Hit 36 shots aiming exclusively at this target.
Focus on your takeaway, working on at most two takeaway thoughts or tasks to influence the ball flight.
Keep your setup and stance consistent throughout the drill.
After each shot, check if the ball lands near the target.
Count the shots that land near the target as successes.
After 36 shots, enter your number of successes 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 |
Day 34
Program: Pinpoint accuracy: leave yourself a tap-in
Work only on backswing using short irons only. Hit one bucket of ~50 balls.
Pick one flag or target on the range suitable for short irons (9 or 8).
Hit 36 shots using only short irons (9 or 8), focusing solely on backswing.
Use at most two backswing thoughts or tasks to produce any ball flight pattern.
Set up the same for each shot, using the same swing thoughts.
After each shot, observe the ball flight relative to the target.
Finish all 36 shots, switching irons if desired. At the end, total the number of successful shots and enter your score in the app.
| Handicap | +9 | +5 | +1 | 5 | 12 | 19 | 27 | 36 | 54 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Score | 31 | 29 | 27 | 23 | 19 | 15 | 11 | 7 | 4 |
Day 35
Program: Pinpoint accuracy: leave yourself a tap-in
Produce low/mid/high shots using short irons only. Hit one bucket of ~50 balls.
Pick one target suitable for short irons (9 or 8 iron).
Use the same ball setup and position for all shots.
Hit 36 shots in 3 groups of 12: 12 low shots, 12 mid shots, and 12 high shots, all aimed at the same target.
Try to make each shot fly at the correct height: low, mid, or high.
Count shots that land close and stop near the target as successes.
After all 36 shots, total your successful shots and enter your score in the app, out of 36 attempts.
| Handicap | +9 | +5 | +1 | 5 | 12 | 19 | 27 | 36 | 54 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Score | 32 | 30 | 28 | 25 | 20 | 15 | 12 | 8 | 5 |
Day 36
Program: Pinpoint accuracy: leave yourself a tap-in
Complete the Opposite Shots Challenge using short irons only. Hit one bucket of ~50 balls.
Pick one target on the driving range for short irons (9 or 8 iron).
Break the test into 4 groups of 9 shots (36 total shots).
In each group, hit alternating pairs of opposite shot types: fade/draw, high/low, pull/fade, push/draw.
Hit 5 pairs, but drop 1 shot from the last pair so each group is 9 shots.
Use only 9 or 8 irons with the same ball setup for every shot.
Try to make each shot land near the target and curve the right way.
Count as a success if the shot matches the shape and lands near the target.
Do all 4 groups for a total of 36 shots.
Add up your successful shots out of 36 attempts and enter the total in the app.
| Handicap | +9 | +5 | +1 | 5 | 12 | 19 | 27 | 36 | 54 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Score | 30 | 28 | 25 | 21 | 16 | 12 | 8 | 5 | 3 |
4 days scheduled
Pinpoint accuracy: leave yourself a tap-in. Leave tap-ins and get close to pin. Focus on Precision, Trajectory, Mechanics. This module is for Driving Range, specifically working on Short irons (9,8).
Day 37
Program: Pinpoint accuracy: leave yourself a tap-in
Use imagination to hit any type of shot within self-set boundaries, using short irons only. Hit one bucket of ~50 balls.
Pick one flag/target suitable for short irons (8 or 9).
Use existing objects around you to creatively imagine hazards and boundaries (such as water, sand traps, out-of-bounds, or edges of the green) around that target.
Hit 36 shots with the same setup, aiming all balls at this one target.
Focus on landing the ball in the imagined target area and minimizing large misses.
Count how many shots land and stay in the correct target zone.
Add up the number of successful shots and enter your total out of 36 attempts.
| Handicap | +9 | +5 | +1 | 5 | 12 | 19 | 27 | 36 | 54 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Score | 29 | 27 | 24 | 20 | 16 | 12 | 9 | 6 | 3 |
Day 38
Program: Pinpoint accuracy: leave yourself a tap-in
Work only on downswing using short irons only. Hit one bucket of ~50 balls.
Pick a flag or target on the driving range suitable for short irons (9 or 8).
Take 36 shots using only the 9 or 8 iron.
Focus solely on your downswing, using at most two swing thoughts or tasks to control the ball flight.
Aim at the same single target for all 36 shots.
Count each ball that lands and stays near the target as a success.
Add up the number of successful shots out of 36 and enter the score in the app.
| Handicap | +9 | +5 | +1 | 5 | 12 | 19 | 27 | 36 | 54 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Score | 31 | 29 | 27 | 24 | 19 | 15 | 11 | 7 | 4 |
Day 39
Program: Pinpoint accuracy: leave yourself a tap-in
Hit 12 balls to each quadrant using short irons only. Hit one bucket of ~50 balls. Count total number of successful shots.
Pick a flag or target to aim at with your 8 or 9 iron.
Place four cones or markers around the flag to create four equal areas. Put them about 5% of the distance to the flag in four directions.
Hit 36 shots total: 9 to each area.
Use your 8-iron or 9-iron as you want, but hit 9 shots to each area.
Switch between areas in any order. Try to land each ball in the correct area.
Count each ball that lands and stays in the right area as a success.
Add up your successful shots out of 36 and record your 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 40
Program: Pinpoint accuracy: leave yourself a tap-in
Curve the ball around the alignment stick using using short irons only. Hit one bucket of ~50 balls.
Pick a target for your 9 or 8 iron.
Place two markers, one left and one right of the target, about 5% of the distance from your ball to the flag.
Hit 18 shots curving left to right around the left marker, and 18 shots curving right to left around the right marker.
Use the same setup for every shot.
Try to curve the ball around the marker and get close to the target.
A shot is successful if the ball curves around the marker and lands near the flag.
When finished, count your 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 |
4 days scheduled
Pinpoint accuracy: leave yourself a tap-in. Leave tap-ins and get close to pin. Focus on Precision, Trajectory, Mechanics. This module is for Driving Range, specifically working on Short irons (9,8).
Day 41
Program: Pinpoint accuracy: leave yourself a tap-in
Work only on takeaway using short irons only. Hit one bucket of ~50 balls.
Set up a single target suitable for your 8 or 9 iron.
Hit 36 shots aiming exclusively at this target.
Focus on your takeaway, working on at most two takeaway thoughts or tasks to influence the ball flight.
Keep your setup and stance consistent throughout the drill.
After each shot, check if the ball lands near the target.
Count the shots that land near the target as successes.
After 36 shots, enter your number of successes 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 |
Day 42
Program: Pinpoint accuracy: leave yourself a tap-in
Produce left-to-right and right-to-left shots using short irons only. Hit one bucket of ~50 balls.
Pick a target suitable for short iron shots (9 or 8 iron).
Hit 36 shots: alternate between producing left-to-right and right-to-left ball flights, all aimed at the same target.
Use the same setup and stance for every shot, focusing on shaping the ball to curve correctly.
Count shots that land and stop near the target as successful.
When all 36 shots are done, add up your total successful shots out of 36 and enter the score in the app.
| Handicap | +9 | +5 | +1 | 5 | 12 | 19 | 27 | 36 | 54 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Score | 32 | 30 | 28 | 25 | 20 | 16 | 12 | 8 | 5 |
Day 43
Program: Thread the gap: precision short irons to the pin
Produce left-to-right and right-to-left shots using short irons only. Hit one bucket of ~50 balls.
Pick a target suitable for short iron shots (9 or 8 iron).
Hit 36 shots: alternate between producing left-to-right and right-to-left ball flights, all aimed at the same target.
Use the same setup and stance for every shot, focusing on shaping the ball to curve correctly.
Count shots that land and stop near the target as successful.
When all 36 shots are done, add up your total successful shots out of 36 and enter the score in the app.
| Handicap | +9 | +5 | +1 | 5 | 12 | 19 | 27 | 36 | 54 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Score | 32 | 30 | 28 | 25 | 20 | 16 | 12 | 8 | 5 |
Day 44
Program: Thread the gap: precision short irons to the pin
Hit 12 balls to each quadrant using short irons only. Hit one bucket of ~50 balls. Count total number of successful shots.
Pick a flag or target to aim at with your 8 or 9 iron.
Place four cones or markers around the flag to create four equal areas. Put them about 5% of the distance to the flag in four directions.
Hit 36 shots total: 9 to each area.
Use your 8-iron or 9-iron as you want, but hit 9 shots to each area.
Switch between areas in any order. Try to land each ball in the correct area.
Count each ball that lands and stays in the right area as a success.
Add up your successful shots out of 36 and record your score in the app.
| Handicap | +9 | +5 | +1 | 5 | 12 | 19 | 27 | 36 | 54 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Score | 30 | 28 | 26 | 22 | 18 | 14 | 10 | 7 | 4 |
4 days scheduled
Thread the gap: precision short irons to the pin. Leave tap-ins and thread the gap. Focus on Precision, Mechanics, Dispersion. This module is for Driving Range, specifically working on Short irons (9,8).
Day 45
Program: Thread the gap: precision short irons to the pin
Produce low/mid/high shots using short irons only. Hit one bucket of ~50 balls.
Pick one target suitable for short irons (9 or 8 iron).
Use the same ball setup and position for all shots.
Hit 36 shots in 3 groups of 12: 12 low shots, 12 mid shots, and 12 high shots, all aimed at the same target.
Try to make each shot fly at the correct height: low, mid, or high.
Count shots that land close and stop near the target as successes.
After all 36 shots, total your successful shots and enter your score in the app, out of 36 attempts.
| Handicap | +9 | +5 | +1 | 5 | 12 | 19 | 27 | 36 | 54 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Score | 32 | 30 | 28 | 25 | 20 | 15 | 12 | 8 | 5 |
Day 46
Program: Thread the gap: precision short irons to the pin
Work only on takeaway using short irons only. Hit one bucket of ~50 balls.
Set up a single target suitable for your 8 or 9 iron.
Hit 36 shots aiming exclusively at this target.
Focus on your takeaway, working on at most two takeaway thoughts or tasks to influence the ball flight.
Keep your setup and stance consistent throughout the drill.
After each shot, check if the ball lands near the target.
Count the shots that land near the target as successes.
After 36 shots, enter your number of successes 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 |
Day 47
Program: Thread the gap: precision short irons to the pin
Use imagination to hit any type of shot within self-set boundaries, using short irons only. Hit one bucket of ~50 balls.
Pick one flag/target suitable for short irons (8 or 9).
Use existing objects around you to creatively imagine hazards and boundaries (such as water, sand traps, out-of-bounds, or edges of the green) around that target.
Hit 36 shots with the same setup, aiming all balls at this one target.
Focus on landing the ball in the imagined target area and minimizing large misses.
Count how many shots land and stay in the correct target zone.
Add up the number of successful shots and enter your total out of 36 attempts.
| Handicap | +9 | +5 | +1 | 5 | 12 | 19 | 27 | 36 | 54 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Score | 29 | 27 | 24 | 20 | 16 | 12 | 9 | 6 | 3 |
Day 48
Program: Thread the gap: precision short irons to the pin
Work only on impact and follow through using short irons only. Hit one bucket of ~50 balls.
Pick a flag or marker on the range suitable for your 8- or 9-iron shots.
Hit 36 shots, all aiming at the same target.
Focus on good contact and smooth swings with your 8- or 9-iron.
Set up the ball the same way every time.
After completing all 36 shots, count how many balls landed within a 5-foot area around the target.
Enter your score out of 36 attempts.
| Handicap | +9 | +5 | +1 | 5 | 12 | 19 | 27 | 36 | 54 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Score | 29 | 27 | 25 | 22 | 18 | 14 | 10 | 7 | 4 |
1 day scheduled
Thread the gap: precision short irons to the pin. Leave tap-ins and thread the gap. Focus on Precision, Mechanics, Dispersion. This module is for Driving Range, specifically working on Short irons (9,8).
Day 49
Program: Thread the gap: precision short irons to the pin
Curve the ball around the alignment stick using using short irons only. Hit one bucket of ~50 balls.
Pick a target for your 9 or 8 iron.
Place two markers, one left and one right of the target, about 5% of the distance from your ball to the flag.
Hit 18 shots curving left to right around the left marker, and 18 shots curving right to left around the right marker.
Use the same setup for every shot.
Try to curve the ball around the marker and get close to the target.
A shot is successful if the ball curves around the marker and lands near the flag.
When finished, count your 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 |