Reduce Missed Putts Consistently
Align stance properly, for a 11-handicap player, ~15 minutes. Working on distance: 9 ft (3m) only.
Module skill breakdown
Course Flagship Program
We studied the course and made a flagship practice program specifically for The Mere. 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
14
Days
53
Modules
9
Frequency
4 days/week
Putting·9 ft (3m) only
Reduce Missed Putts Consistently
Difficulty: Intermediate · Module HCP 11.1
Short Game·Bump'n'Run
Visualize your line, then make it happen on every shot
Difficulty: Beginner · Module HCP 25.2
Short Game·Pitch
Can you hit your intended line from any lie?
Difficulty: Beginner · Module HCP 21.3
Short Game·Pitch
Thread the gap: pitch through a narrow landing zone
Difficulty: Intermediate · Module HCP 18.6
Short Game·Bump'n'Run
Bump'n'Run 10–20 Yds
Difficulty: Intermediate · Module HCP 17.5
Short Game·Flop
Pinpoint your flops: leave yourself a tap-in every time
Difficulty: Intermediate · Module HCP 15.3
Driving Range·Wedges (LW,SW,GW,PW)
Control Wedge Roll
Difficulty: Beginner · Module HCP 35.0
Driving Range·Mid irons (7,6,5)
Feet, hips, shoulders—consistent contact
Difficulty: Beginner · Module HCP 35.0
Driving Range·Woods (Hy,5W,3W)
Reduce 3-Wood Spread
Difficulty: Intermediate · Module HCP 17.5
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.
Align stance properly, for a 11-handicap player, ~15 minutes. Working on distance: 9 ft (3m) only.
Module skill breakdown
Pick your spot, for a 25-handicap player, ~20 minutes. Working on shot: bump'n'run.
Module skill breakdown
Dial in aim, for a 21-handicap player, ~20 minutes. Working on shot: pitch.
Module skill breakdown
Thread the gap, for a 19-handicap player, ~15 minutes. Working on shot: pitch.
Module skill breakdown
Save par consistently, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes. Working on shot: bump'n'run.
Module skill breakdown
Precision from tough lie, for a 15-handicap player, ~15 minutes. Working on shot: flop.
Module skill breakdown
Control distance inside 100, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes. Working on club: wedges (lw,sw,gw,pw).
Module skill breakdown
Perfect mid iron swing, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes. Working on club: mid irons (7,6,5).
Module skill breakdown
Reduce spread, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes. Working on club: woods (hy,5w,3w).
Module skill breakdown
Program snapshot
Avg HCP focus
11.1
Intermediate
Skill pillars
Aim · Scoring · Alignment · Stroke · Precision · Visualization
Host course
The Mere
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
Reduce Missed Putts Consistently. 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.
Day 1
Program: Reduce Missed Putts Consistently
Make 10 out of 20 putts over the chalk starting line.
Hit 30 putts from 9 ft over a chalk line.
Draw a straight line to show start line.
Enter number of putts holed out of 30 attempts in the app.
| Handicap | +9 | +5 | +1 | 5 | 12 | 19 | 27 | 36 | 54 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Score | 23 | 18 | 15 | 13 | 11 | 9 | 7 | 5 | 3 |
Day 2
Program: Reduce Missed Putts Consistently
Make 10 out of 20 putts, underneath the hanging string line.
Hit 30 putts from 9 feet under a hanging string.
Enter score in the app, out of 30 attempts.
| Handicap | +9 | +5 | +1 | 5 | 12 | 19 | 27 | 36 | 54 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Score | 24 | 19 | 16 | 14 | 12 | 10 | 8 | 6 | 3 |
Day 3
Program: Reduce Missed Putts Consistently
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 4
Program: Reduce Missed Putts Consistently
Make 5 putts in a row, one-handed through the ball gate.
Hit 25 putts from 9 ft (3m) through the ball gate.
Count putts that go through the gate without touching the tees.
Enter score in the app, out of 25 attempts.
| Handicap | +9 | +5 | +1 | 5 | 12 | 19 | 27 | 36 | 54 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Score | 22 | 19 | 17 | 15 | 13 | 11 | 9 | 6 | 3 |
4 days scheduled
Reduce Missed Putts Consistently. 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.
Day 5
Program: Reduce Missed Putts Consistently
Make 10 out of 20 putts through the ball gate, using plane board.
Hit 30 putts from 9 ft (3 m) through the ball gate using the plane board.
Enter the number of putts made out of 30.
| Handicap | +9 | +5 | +1 | 5 | 12 | 19 | 27 | 36 | 54 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Score | 24 | 19 | 16 | 14 | 12 | 10 | 8 | 6 | 4 |
Day 6
Program: Visualize your line, then make it happen on every shot
Hit bump-n-run shot two buckets of balls (avg. bucket is 40 balls) from the sloped fairway; one bucket from the uphill slope and one bucket from the downhill slope.
Place 18 balls on the uphill slope and 18 balls on the downhill slope between 5 and 30 yards from the hole.
Set up 3 targets on the green, spaced evenly in a 10-foot wide area, labeled Target A, Target B, and Target C.
Hit 18 shots from the uphill slope and 18 shots from the downhill slope, for a total of 36 shots.
For each slope, hit 6 shots at Target A, then 6 shots at Target B, then 6 shots at Target C.
Keep the ball setup the same and do not move from your spot on the slope while hitting each group of shots.
Count each shot that lands and stops in the target zone as a success.
After all 36 shots, count and enter the number of successful shots in the app, out of 36 attempts.
| Handicap | +9 | +5 | +1 | 5 | 12 | 19 | 27 | 36 | 54 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Score | 31 | 29 | 27 | 23 | 18 | 14 | 10 | 7 | 4 |
Day 7
Program: Visualize your line, then make it happen on every shot
Scatter a bucket of balls next to the green (avg. bucket is 40 balls) into 8 equal lines of 5 balls and hit-and-land bump-n-run shots inside landing zones. Count the number of successes.
Put 40 balls into 8 lines with 5 balls in each line. Lines should be on grass, 1 to 10 yards/meters from the green and 5 to 30 yards/meters from the hole. Balls in each line should be about 1 yard/meter apart.
Make 3 landing zones on the edge of the green. Use sticks or string to mark each zone. Zones should be in a straight line and 6 feet (2 meters) apart.
Hit 36 bump-and-run shots using the balls. Split these into 3 groups of 12 shots.
For the first 12 shots, aim at the first landing zone. Use any of the 8 lines, hitting all 5 balls in a line, then go to another line until 12 shots are done.
For the next 12 shots, aim at the second landing zone. Hit full lines of 5 balls until you have 12 shots.
For the last 12 shots, aim at the third landing zone. Hit full lines of 5 balls until 12 shots are done. Count each ball that lands and stays in the chosen landing zone as a success, and add up total successful shots out of 36 attempts in the app.
| Handicap | +9 | +5 | +1 | 5 | 12 | 19 | 27 | 36 | 54 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Score | 30 | 28 | 26 | 22 | 18 | 14 | 10 | 6 | 4 |
Day 8
Program: Visualize your line, then make it happen on every shot
Up to 5 players compete to stop a bump-n-run shot inside the landing zone(s). The player with the most points at the end wins the challenge. One bucket of balls per player is needed.
Set up 10 piles of balls in 2 lines, each line 3 yards/meters apart. Piles are 4 yards/meters apart in each line.
Put the piles at distances between 1 and 10 yards/meters from the green, and 5 to 30 yards/meters from the hole.
On the green, make 3 landing zones with sticks or clubs, each zone 6 feet (2 meters) apart in a line.
Do 36 bump-and-run shots, aiming for each landing zone 12 times.
Hit 12 shots at the first zone, then 12 at the second, then 12 at the third. Switch piles as needed.
Count each shot that lands and stays in the correct zone as a success.
Add up successes and enter score in the app out of 36 attempts.
| Handicap | +9 | +5 | +1 | 5 | 12 | 19 | 27 | 36 | 54 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Score | 31 | 29 | 26 | 23 | 18 | 14 | 10 | 7 | 4 |
4 days scheduled
Visualize your line, then make it happen on every shot. Visualize the line and set a target. Focus on Scoring, Aim, Precision. This module is for Short Game, specifically working on Bump'n'Run.
Day 9
Program: Visualize your line, then make it happen on every shot
Align a bucket of balls (avg. bucket is 40 balls) into 10 equal parallel piles of 4 balls next to the green and stop bump-n-run shots inside Bullseye. Count the number of balls in the inner and outer Bullseye.
Arrange 40 balls into 10 piles of 4 balls each. Place the piles in two parallel lines, 5 to 10 yards apart, with each pile in a line about 2 yards apart.
On the green, mark two target zones: an inner circle with a 6-foot radius and an outer circle with a 15-foot radius.
Hit 36 shots: 18 to the inner circle, 18 to the outer circle.
Hit shots from any pile, switch between piles and lines.
Count a shot as a success if it stops in the target zone.
After 36 shots, add up successful shots and enter score in the app, out of 36 attempts.
| Handicap | +9 | +5 | +1 | 5 | 12 | 19 | 27 | 36 | 54 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Score | 32 | 30 | 28 | 25 | 20 | 16 | 12 | 8 | 5 |
Day 10
Program: Visualize your line, then make it happen on every shot
Up to 5 players compete to stop a bump-n-run shot inside the quadrant(s). The player with the most points wins the challenge. One bucket of balls per player is needed.
Make 10 piles of balls in two lines, 5 piles in each line. The lines are 3 yards or meters apart, and each pile in a line has 4 yards or meters between them.
Put the piles between 1 and 10 yards/meters from the green and between 5 and 30 yards/meters from the hole.
On the green, mark 4 equal quadrants using string or tees. Each quadrant is about 6 feet or 2 meters in radius.
Do 36 bump-and-run shots in total. Divide them into 4 groups of 9 shots. For each group, aim for a single quadrant (Quadrant 1, then 2, 3, 4).
Start at any pile. Hit 9 balls trying to land in Quadrant
Then do the same for Quadrants 2, 3, and 4, hitting 9 shots for each quadrant.
Count each shot that lands in the correct quadrant as a point.
Add your total points out of 36 tries and enter the score in the app.
| Handicap | +9 | +5 | +1 | 5 | 12 | 19 | 27 | 36 | 54 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Score | 30 | 28 | 25 | 22 | 18 | 14 | 10 | 7 | 4 |
Day 11
Program: Visualize your line, then make it happen on every shot
Up to 5 players compete to stop a bump-n-run shot in the stop zone(s). The player with the most points at the end wins the challenge. One bucket of balls per player is needed.
Set up 10 piles of balls in two lines. The lines are 3 yards/meters apart. Each pile in a line is 4 yards/meters apart.
Place the piles on grass 1 to 10 yards/meters from the green and 5 to 30 yards/meters from the hole.
Make 9 stop zones on the green with buckets, string, or tees. Number the zones 1 to
Divide 36 tries into 9 groups of 4 shots. Each group tries for a different stop zone.
For each set of 4 shots, choose any pile and hit shots to the chosen stop zone.
After 4 shots at one zone, go to the next stop zone and do the same. Do this for all 9 zones.
Count every shot that stops in the right zone as a success.
Add up successes out of 36 tries 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 12
Program: Visualize your line, then make it happen on every shot
Up to 5 players compete to stop a bump-n-run shot in the bullseye. The best final score relative to PAR wins the challenge. One bucket of balls per player is needed.
Arrange 10 piles of balls in two lines, with 5 piles in each line. Lines are 3 yards/meters apart; piles are 4 yards/meters apart in each line.
Put the piles on grass, 1 to 10 yards/meters from the green and 5 to 30 yards/meters from the hole.
On the green, make two target circles with string or tees: an inner circle with a 6-foot/2-meter radius, and an outer circle with a 15-foot/5-meter radius.
Hit 36 bump-and-run shots: 18 shots at the inner circle, 18 shots at the outer circle.
Pick a ball pile and hit a bump-and-run shot to the target circle.
After 18 shots at one circle, switch and do 18 shots at the other circle.
Count every shot that stops inside the target circle as a success.
Add up your successful shots out of 36 in the app.
| Handicap | +9 | +5 | +1 | 5 | 12 | 19 | 27 | 36 | 54 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Score | 30 | 28 | 25 | 22 | 17 | 13 | 9 | 6 | 4 |
4 days scheduled
Visualize your line, then make it happen on every shot. Visualize the line and set a target. Focus on Scoring, Aim, Precision. This module is for Short Game, specifically working on Bump'n'Run.
Day 13
Program: Visualize your line, then make it happen on every shot
Align a bucket of balls (avg. bucket is 40 balls) into 10 equal parallel piles of 4 balls next to the green and hit-and-land bump-n-run shots inside landing zones. Count the number of successes.
Set up 9 piles of 4 balls each (36 balls total) near the green. Put the piles on different grass areas between 1 and 10 yards/meters from the green and 5 to 30 yards/meters from the hole.
Use sticks, clubs, or string to mark 3 landing zones (6 feet or 2 meters apart) in a straight line at the edge of the green.
Hit 36 bump-and-run shots: 12 to each landing zone (Zone 1, Zone 2, Zone 3).
Hit from any pile and switch piles for variety. Hit 12 balls to Zone 1, then 12 to Zone 2, then 12 to Zone
Count each ball that lands and stays inside the target zone as a success.
After all 36 shots, enter total successful shots (out of 36 attempts) in the app.
| Handicap | +9 | +5 | +1 | 5 | 12 | 19 | 27 | 36 | 54 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Score | 32 | 30 | 28 | 25 | 20 | 16 | 12 | 8 | 5 |
Day 14
Program: Visualize your line, then make it happen on every shot
Hit bump-n-run 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.
Place 36 balls into 6 groups of 6 balls.
Mark 3 target pins on the green, 6 feet apart in a line or arc.
From above feet, hit 18 shots, 6 at each pin in order.
From below feet, hit 18 shots, 6 at each pin in order.
Keep the same ball setup and lie each time. Only change slope.
Count each ball that stops within 3 feet of the target pin as a success.
After 36 shots, add up successes out of 36 and enter score in the app.
| Handicap | +9 | +5 | +1 | 5 | 12 | 19 | 27 | 36 | 54 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Score | 32 | 30 | 28 | 24 | 20 | 16 | 12 | 8 | 5 |
Day 15
Program: Can you hit your intended line from any lie?
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.
Pick a spot on an uphill slope 30 to 40 yards from the hole.
Put three targets around the hole, about 5 feet apart: left (A), center (B), right (C).
Hit 18 pitch shots from the uphill slope, 6 at each target.
Move to a downhill slope 30 to 40 yards from the hole.
Hit 18 pitch shots from the downhill slope, 6 at each target.
Count every shot that stops within 3 feet of the target as a success.
Add up your total successful shots and enter your score in the app, out of 36 attempts.
| Handicap | +9 | +5 | +1 | 5 | 12 | 19 | 27 | 36 | 54 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Score | 29 | 28 | 26 | 22 | 18 | 14 | 10 | 7 | 4 |
Day 16
Program: Can you hit your intended line from any lie?
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. Up to 80 balls are needed.
Place 4 lines of 5 balls. Balls in each line are 1 foot apart. Lines are 5 yards apart and 20 to 40 yards from the hole.
Mark 3 landing zones on the green, each 6 feet apart.
Hit 36 pitch shots, 12 shots at each landing zone.
Use one line for 12 shots at the first zone, another line for 12 shots at the second zone, and the last line for 12 shots at the third zone.
Count a shot as a success if it lands and stops in the correct zone.
Add up successful shots and enter the number out of 36 attempts.
| Handicap | +9 | +5 | +1 | 5 | 12 | 19 | 27 | 36 | 54 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Score | 31 | 29 | 26 | 22 | 17 | 13 | 9 | 6 | 3 |
4 days scheduled
Can you hit your intended line from any lie?. Hit intended line and dial in aim. Focus on Aim, Alignment, Scoring. This module is for Short Game, specifically working on Pitch.
Day 17
Program: Can you hit your intended line from any lie?
Align a bucket of balls (avg. bucket is 40 balls) into 2 parallel lines 20 balls per line and stop pitch shots inside 9 Stop Zones. Count the number of successful stops.
Place 36 balls in 2 lines of 18 balls each, about 1 foot apart.
Set up 9 stop zones on the green using markers, arranged in 3 groups of 3 zones.
Hit 4 pitch shots into each stop zone, for a total of 36 shots.
Start at the first stop zone and hit 4 shots from the first ball line, aiming for that zone.
Switch to the second ball line and hit 4 shots at the next stop zone.
Keep switching lines and zones until all 36 shots are done.
A shot is a success if the ball stops in the target zone.
Count successful shots and enter score in the app, out of 36 attempts.
| Handicap | +9 | +5 | +1 | 5 | 12 | 19 | 27 | 36 | 54 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Score | 31 | 29 | 26 | 22 | 17 | 13 | 9 | 6 | 3 |
Day 18
Program: Can you hit your intended line from any lie?
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.
Make 10 piles of balls in two lines with 5 piles in each line. Lines should be 5 to 10 yards apart. Piles in each line are 4 yards apart.
Put the piles on grass between 30 and 60 yards from the hole.
Mark 3 targets with flags or markers on the green so they are spaced out and easy to see.
Hit 36 pitch shots total, in 3 sets of 12 shots.
For each set, hit all 12 shots at the same target. Use Target 1 for the first set, Target 2 for the next, Target 3 for the last set.
For each shot, pick any pile you want, but try to land the ball close to the target.
After each shot, check if your ball stops inside the scoring zone around the target.
Count how many balls land inside the target zone.
After all 36 shots, add up your successful shots out of 36 and enter your score in the app.
| Handicap | +9 | +5 | +1 | 5 | 12 | 19 | 27 | 36 | 54 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Score | 30 | 28 | 25 | 21 | 16 | 12 | 9 | 6 | 3 |
Day 19
Program: Can you hit your intended line from any lie?
Align a bucket of balls (avg. bucket is 40 balls) into 10 equal parallel piles of 4 balls and stop pitch shots inside 9 Stop Zones. Count the number of successful stops.
Arrange 40 balls into 10 piles. Put them in 2 lines, 5 piles in each line. Each pile is 2 yards apart. The lines are 5 to 10 yards apart.
Place the piles on grass, 30 to 60 yards from the hole.
On the green, mark 9 stop zones. Use buckets, tees, or string lines. Keep the zones separate.
Hit 36 pitch shots from the piles to the green.
Split the 36 shots into 9 groups of
For each stop zone, try to stop 4 balls inside the zone.
Change piles for every shot. Hit one ball from pile 1 to stop zone 1, then another from pile 2 to zone 1, and keep switching until there are 4 shots for each zone.
When finished, count how many balls stopped inside their zones and enter your total score out of 36 attempts in the app.
| Handicap | +9 | +5 | +1 | 5 | 12 | 19 | 27 | 36 | 54 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Score | 30 | 28 | 25 | 22 | 18 | 14 | 10 | 7 | 4 |
Day 20
Program: Can you hit your intended line from any lie?
Hit two buckets of balls (avg. bucket is 40 balls) from the flat rough grass.
Set up 3 targets on the green, 6 feet apart in a straight line. These are Target A (closest), Target B (middle), and Target C (farthest).
From rough ground 30 to 60 yards away, place the ball and get ready to pitch at the targets.
Hit 36 pitch shots in total, split into 3 groups of 12 shots.
Aim the first 12 shots at Target A, trying to land and stop the ball inside that area.
Aim the next 12 shots at Target B, trying to land and stop the ball inside that area.
Aim the last 12 shots at Target C, trying to land and stop the ball inside that area.
Keep everything else the same each time, only change which target you aim at.
Count a shot as a success if the ball lands and stops inside the correct target area.
Enter the number of successful shots in the app, out of 36 attempts.
| Handicap | +9 | +5 | +1 | 5 | 12 | 19 | 27 | 36 | 54 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Score | 30 | 28 | 25 | 21 | 16 | 12 | 9 | 6 | 3 |
4 days scheduled
Can you hit your intended line from any lie?. Hit intended line and dial in aim. Focus on Aim, Alignment, Scoring. This module is for Short Game, specifically working on Pitch.
Day 21
Program: Can you hit your intended line from any lie?
Align a bucket of balls (avg. bucket is 40 balls) into 10 equal parallel piles of 4 balls and hit-and-land pitch shots inside landing zones. Count the number of successes.
Arrange 36 balls into 9 piles of 4 balls each, 30 to 60 yards from the hole.
On the green, make 3 landing zones spaced 9 feet apart.
Hit 36 pitch shots, aiming for 12 shots in each zone.
Start from any pile, switch piles after every shot, and aim for Zone 1 for the first 12 shots.
After 12 shots in Zone 1, aim for Zone 2 for 12 shots, then Zone 3 for the last 12 shots.
Count each shot that stays inside the target zone.
At the end, 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 | 32 | 30 | 28 | 25 | 20 | 16 | 12 | 8 | 5 |
Day 22
Program: Can you hit your intended line from any lie?
Hit 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.
Find two places in the rough: one uphill, one downhill, both 30 to 40 yards from the hole.
Put three markers at the edge of the green, each about 6 feet apart, to make three target zones (left, center, right).
Hit 36 pitch shots: 18 from uphill, 18 from downhill.
Split shots into six sets of
For each set, aim two shots at each target zone before moving to the next.
Keep ball setup the same. Only change aim for the next target zone.
After each shot, count it as a success if the ball stops in the correct target zone on the green.
After all 36 shots, count how many were successful and enter score in the app (out of 36 attempts).
| Handicap | +9 | +5 | +1 | 5 | 12 | 19 | 27 | 36 | 54 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Score | 31 | 29 | 26 | 22 | 18 | 14 | 10 | 7 | 4 |
Day 23
Program: Can you hit your intended line from any lie?
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 24
Program: Thread the gap: pitch through a narrow landing zone
Align a bucket of balls (avg. bucket is 40 balls) into 10 equal parallel piles of 4 balls and hit-and-land pitch shots inside landing zones. Count the number of successes.
Arrange 36 balls into 9 piles of 4 balls each, 30 to 60 yards from the hole.
On the green, make 3 landing zones spaced 9 feet apart.
Hit 36 pitch shots, aiming for 12 shots in each zone.
Start from any pile, switch piles after every shot, and aim for Zone 1 for the first 12 shots.
After 12 shots in Zone 1, aim for Zone 2 for 12 shots, then Zone 3 for the last 12 shots.
Count each shot that stays inside the target zone.
At the end, 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 | 32 | 30 | 28 | 25 | 20 | 16 | 12 | 8 | 5 |
4 days scheduled
Thread the gap: pitch through a narrow landing zone. Pinpoint pitches and precision from tough lie. Focus on Precision, Distance Control, Scoring. This module is for Short Game, specifically working on Pitch.
Day 25
Program: Thread the gap: pitch through a narrow landing zone
Scatter a bucket of balls (avg. bucket is 40 balls) into 8 equal piles of 5 balls and stop pitch shots close to multiple targets. Count the number of successes.
Put 36 balls into 6 piles with 6 balls in each pile between 30 and 60 yards from the hole.
Place 3 flags on the green far apart and label them A, B, and C.
Hit 36 pitch shots, in 3 sets of 12 shots.
Hit 12 balls so they stop within 10 feet of flag A.
Hit 12 balls so they stop within 10 feet of flag B. Use any pile.
Hit 12 balls so they stop within 10 feet of flag C.
Hit from any pile and change piles or targets as needed.
Count each shot that stops within 10 feet of the target as a success.
Count the total successful shots and enter the score in the app, out of 36 attempts.
| Handicap | +9 | +5 | +1 | 5 | 12 | 19 | 27 | 36 | 54 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Score | 30 | 28 | 25 | 20 | 16 | 12 | 9 | 6 | 3 |
Day 26
Program: Thread the gap: pitch through a narrow landing zone
Align a bucket of balls (avg. bucket is 40 balls) into 2 parallel lines 20 balls per line and hit-and-land pitch shots inside landing zones. Count the number of successes.
Arrange 36 balls in 2 lines of 18 balls each. Keep the lines 5-10 yards apart. Each ball in a line should be about 1 foot apart.
On the green, use markers to make 3 landing zones in a straight line. Each zone should be about 9 feet apart.
Divide the 36 shots so there are 12 shots for each landing zone.
Hit 6 balls from the first line to the first landing zone, then hit 6 balls from the second line to the same zone.
Do the same for the second and third landing zones. Hit 6 balls from each line to each zone.
Count every ball that stops in the landing zone as a successful shot.
Add up all successful shots and enter your score in the app out of 36 attempts.
| Handicap | +9 | +5 | +1 | 5 | 12 | 19 | 27 | 36 | 54 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Score | 31 | 29 | 26 | 22 | 18 | 14 | 10 | 7 | 4 |
Day 27
Program: Thread the gap: pitch through a narrow landing zone
Up to 5 players compete to stop a pitch shot in the stop zone(s). The player with the most points at the end wins the challenge. One bucket of balls per player is needed.
Make 2 piles of balls in 2 different spots, between 30 and 60 yards from the hole.
On the green, mark 9 stop zones using buckets, string, or tees.
Hit 36 pitch shots. Make 9 groups of 4 shots.
Each group of 4 aims for a different stop zone, so you use all 9 zones.
Take shots from both piles, switching between them as you aim for different zones.
If a shot stops inside the zone you aimed for, count it as a success.
Add how many shots stopped in the zones out of 36 attempts and enter your score in the app.
| Handicap | +9 | +5 | +1 | 5 | 12 | 19 | 27 | 36 | 54 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Score | 32 | 30 | 28 | 25 | 20 | 16 | 12 | 8 | 5 |
Day 28
Program: Thread the gap: pitch through a narrow landing zone
Up to 5 players compete to stop a pitch shot inside the quadrant(s). The player with the most points wins the challenge. One bucket of balls per player is needed.
Set up 10 piles of balls in two lines. Each line has 5 piles, and the piles are 3 yards apart. Piles are between 30 and 60 yards from the hole.
On the green, mark 4 circular target zones. Each is 9 feet in radius.
Make 36 pitch shots. For each target zone, make 9 shots.
For each shot, aim to land and stop the ball in the correct target zone.
After 9 shots in one zone, switch zones and repeat until all 4 are done.
Count each shot that stops in the right zone as a success.
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 |
4 days scheduled
Bump'n'Run 10–20 Yds. Save par consistently and land near the pin. Focus on Accuracy, Scoring, Aim. This module is for Short Game, specifically working on Bump'n'Run.
Day 29
Program: Bump'n'Run 10–20 Yds
Up to 5 players compete to stop a bump-n-run shot in the bullseye. The best final score relative to PAR wins the challenge. One bucket of balls per player is needed.
Arrange 10 piles of balls in two lines, with 5 piles in each line. Lines are 3 yards/meters apart; piles are 4 yards/meters apart in each line.
Put the piles on grass, 1 to 10 yards/meters from the green and 5 to 30 yards/meters from the hole.
On the green, make two target circles with string or tees: an inner circle with a 6-foot/2-meter radius, and an outer circle with a 15-foot/5-meter radius.
Hit 36 bump-and-run shots: 18 shots at the inner circle, 18 shots at the outer circle.
Pick a ball pile and hit a bump-and-run shot to the target circle.
After 18 shots at one circle, switch and do 18 shots at the other circle.
Count every shot that stops inside the target circle as a success.
Add up your successful shots out of 36 in the app.
| Handicap | +9 | +5 | +1 | 5 | 12 | 19 | 27 | 36 | 54 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Score | 30 | 28 | 25 | 22 | 17 | 13 | 9 | 6 | 4 |
Day 30
Program: Bump'n'Run 10–20 Yds
Up to 5 players hit bump-n-run 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.
Make two piles of 18 balls: one on an uphill slope, one on a downhill slope, both between 0 and 5 yards from the green.
Mark three target zones on the green’s edge at 3 feet, 6 feet, and 9 feet from where the ball should land.
Split the 36 shots into 3 groups of 12 shots: 12 at the closest zone, 12 at the middle zone, and 12 at the farthest zone.
From the uphill pile, hit 6 shots to the closest zone, then 6 shots to the middle zone.
From the downhill pile, hit 6 shots to the farthest zone, then 6 shots to the closest zone.
Repeat as needed until all 36 shots are done: 12 to each zone using both piles.
Count the shots that stop inside the correct zone.
After all 36 shots, enter the number of successful shots in the app out of 36 attempts.
| Handicap | +9 | +5 | +1 | 5 | 12 | 19 | 27 | 36 | 54 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Score | 30 | 28 | 25 | 21 | 16 | 12 | 9 | 6 | 3 |
Day 31
Program: Bump'n'Run 10–20 Yds
Up to 5 players hit bump-n-run shot two buckets of balls (avg. bucket is 40 balls) from the sloped deep rough and other extreme grass types; one bucket with balls above feet level, and one bucket with balls below feet level.
Make two piles of 18 golf balls at the edge of the green: one pile for above the feet, one for below the feet.
Mark three landing zones on the green, each 4 feet wide and 5 feet apart in a straight line.
Hit 36 bump-and-run shots: 18 from above feet, 18 from below feet.
For each lie (above and below feet), hit 6 shots to each landing zone (6 per zone × 3 zones = 18 shots per lie).
Keep the same ball setup and distance for all shots. Only change where you are aiming.
Count any shot that lands and stops in the correct zone as a success.
After 36 shots, record the number of successful shots out of 36 attempts in the app.
| Handicap | +9 | +5 | +1 | 5 | 12 | 19 | 27 | 36 | 54 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Score | 31 | 29 | 26 | 22 | 17 | 13 | 9 | 6 | 3 |
Day 32
Program: Pinpoint your flops: leave yourself a tap-in every time
Align a bucket of balls (avg. bucket is 40 balls) into 2 parallel lines 20 balls per line and stop flop shots close to multiple targets. Count the number of successes.
Put down two lines of 18 balls each, spaced 1 foot apart. Place the lines 5 to 10 yards apart.
Set up three targets on the green, at least 6 feet apart.
Hit 12 flop shots to each target, for 36 shots total.
Hit 6 flop shots from the first ball line to the first target, then 6 from the second line to the same target.
Do the same for the second and third targets, always switching lines.
Count each shot that stops within 10 feet of the target as a success.
After all 36 shots, record the number of successful shots out of 36 in the app.
| Handicap | +9 | +5 | +1 | 5 | 12 | 19 | 27 | 36 | 54 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Score | 30 | 28 | 25 | 20 | 15 | 12 | 9 | 6 | 4 |
4 days scheduled
Pinpoint your flops: leave yourself a tap-in every time. Pinpoint flops and precision from tough lie. Focus on Precision, Distance Control, Scoring. This module is for Short Game, specifically working on Flop.
Day 33
Program: Pinpoint your flops: leave yourself a tap-in every time
Up to 5 players compete to stop a flop shot inside the quadrant(s). The player with the most points at the end wins the challenge. 25 balls per player are needed.
Set up 4 lines of 9 balls each, spaced 5 yards apart between lines and 1 foot apart between balls.
Mark 4 quadrants on the green, each a 9-foot circle.
Hit 36 flop shots, aiming 9 shots at each quadrant.
For each shot, hit from any line and aim at the assigned quadrant.
Always keep the ball setup the same and only switch quadrants after 9 shots.
Count each ball that stops in the right quadrant as a success.
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 | 17 | 13 | 9 | 6 | 3 |
Day 34
Program: Pinpoint your flops: leave yourself a tap-in every time
Up to 5 players compete to stop a flop shot in the stop zone(s). The player with the most points at the end wins the challenge. One bucket of balls per player is needed.
Divide 36 balls into 9 piles with 4 balls each. Put each pile in the chipping area, not on the green, between 5 and 20 yards from the hole.
Mark 9 stop zones on the green using tees, string, or buckets, spaced across the green.
Hit 4 flop shots at each stop zone, trying to stop each ball in the zone.
Start at any pile and pick a stop zone. Hit 4 balls from the pile to that zone.
Move to the next pile and new stop zone. Keep going until all 9 zones have 4 shots each (36 shots total).
Count each ball that stops inside the right stop zone.
Enter the number of successful shots in the app, out of 36 attempts.
| Handicap | +9 | +5 | +1 | 5 | 12 | 19 | 27 | 36 | 54 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Score | 30 | 28 | 26 | 22 | 17 | 13 | 9 | 6 | 3 |
Day 35
Program: Pinpoint your flops: leave yourself a tap-in every time
Scatter a bucket of balls (avg. bucket is 40 balls) into 8 equal piles of 5 balls and stop flop shots inside quadrants. Count the number of successes.
Make 8 piles of 5 balls each (40 balls total) between 5 and 40 yards from the green.
On the green, use markers to make 4 equal parts inside a 10 ft circle around the hole.
Hit 36 flop shots in total, split into 4 groups of 9 shots for each part of the circle.
Aim 9 shots for the first part, then 9 for the second, the third, and last the fourth part.
Change which pile to hit from each time to get different angles and lies.
Count only shots that stop in the right part as a success.
When finished, write how many you got out of 36 in the app.
| Handicap | +9 | +5 | +1 | 5 | 12 | 19 | 27 | 36 | 54 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Score | 30 | 28 | 25 | 20 | 16 | 12 | 8 | 5 | 3 |
Day 36
Program: Pinpoint your flops: leave yourself a tap-in every time
Up to 5 players compete to stop a flop shot closest to the multiple target(s). The player with the most points at the end wins the challenge. One bucket of balls per player is needed.
Set up 10 piles of balls in two lines. Each line has 5 piles, spaced 3 yards or meters apart.
Put these piles on grass, 5 to 20 yards or meters from the hole, but not on the green.
Mark 3 targets near the green, spaced around the hole (left, center, right).
Hit 36 flop shots in total. Make 3 groups of 12 shots.
For the first group, aim at the left target. For the second group, aim at the center target. For the third group, aim at the right target.
Pick any pile to start each group. Hit each ball at the assigned target.
A successful shot is when the ball stops closest to the right target area.
After all 36 shots, count the shots that stopped closest to each target.
Add your total successful shots out of 36 and enter your score in the app, out of 36 attempts.
| Handicap | +9 | +5 | +1 | 5 | 12 | 19 | 27 | 36 | 54 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Score | 30 | 28 | 25 | 22 | 18 | 14 | 10 | 7 | 4 |
4 days scheduled
Pinpoint your flops: leave yourself a tap-in every time. Pinpoint flops and precision from tough lie. Focus on Precision, Distance Control, Scoring. This module is for Short Game, specifically working on Flop.
Day 37
Program: Pinpoint your flops: leave yourself a tap-in every time
Scatter a bucket of balls (avg. bucket is 40 balls) into 8 equal piles of 5 balls and stop flop shots close to multiple targets. Count the number of successes.
Put 40 balls into 8 piles of 5 balls, spaced between 5 and 40 yards from the hole on the grass or slope.
Place 3 flags as targets around the green at different distances, each with a 10-foot circle marked.
Hit 36 flop shots; make 3 groups of 12 shots for the 3 target zones.
First 12 shots go at the first target, next 12 at the second, last 12 at the third.
Hit 2-5 shots from each pile, switching piles each time, keep ball setup the same.
Count any shot that stops inside the 10-foot circle as a success.
After 36 shots, add up how many stopped in the circle and enter score in the app, out of 36 attempts.
| Handicap | +9 | +5 | +1 | 5 | 12 | 19 | 27 | 36 | 54 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Score | 28 | 26 | 22 | 18 | 14 | 10 | 7 | 4 | 2 |
Day 38
Program: Pinpoint your flops: leave yourself a tap-in every time
Up to 5 players compete to stop a flop shot inside the quadrant(s). The player with the most points wins the challenge. One bucket of balls per player is needed.
Set up 10 piles of balls in 2 lines with 5 piles in each line. Keep lines 6 yards apart and piles 4 yards apart.
Place the piles on grass, 5 to 40 yards from the hole.
On the green, mark 4 equal sections inside a 9-foot circle using string or tees.
Hit 36 flop shots, with 9 shots to each section.
For each shot, pick a pile and try to stop the ball inside the target section.
Count balls that stop fully inside the section as a success.
Make sure to aim 9 shots at each section, either in order or randomly.
After all 36 shots, add your number of successful shots and enter score in the app, out of 36 attempts.
| Handicap | +9 | +5 | +1 | 5 | 12 | 19 | 27 | 36 | 54 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Score | 30 | 28 | 25 | 22 | 17 | 13 | 9 | 6 | 3 |
Day 39
Program: Pinpoint your flops: leave yourself a tap-in every time
Align a bucket of balls (avg. bucket is 40 balls) into 2 perpendicular lines 20 balls per line and stop flop shots inside Bullseye. Count the number of balls in the inner and outer Bullseye.
Place 40 balls in two lines with 20 balls in each line, spaced 1 foot apart.
Set the two lines so they cross each other, about 5 to 10 yards apart, on grass away from the green but 5 to 40 yards from the hole.
Mark two circles around the hole on the green. The small circle is 6 feet from the hole. The big circle is 15 feet from the hole.
Hit 36 flop shots, 18 from each line.
Hit 3 to 5 shots at a time from one line, then switch lines and keep going until finished.
Try to land each ball inside the circles. Shots inside the small circle are birdie, inside the big one are par.
Count all balls that land inside either circle.
Enter the total successful shots out of 36 in the app.
| Handicap | +9 | +5 | +1 | 5 | 12 | 19 | 27 | 36 | 54 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Score | 30 | 28 | 26 | 22 | 17 | 13 | 9 | 6 | 3 |
Day 40
Program: Control Wedge Roll
Simulate X number of GIR (Green in Regulations) using wedges only. Hit one bucket of ~50 balls. Count total number of greens hit.
Choose a flag or marker for the center of the green.
Use cones or markers to make a small green area, equal to 5% of the distance to the flag. This is the target zone.
Divide the green into 3 zones from left to right using markers: left, center, and right.
Hit 36 wedge shots: 12 at the left zone, 12 at the center, 12 at the right.
Use any wedge between LW and PW. Keep ball placement the same each time.
After each shot, check if the ball landed and stopped in the correct zone. Count if it did.
Finish all 36 shots, switching zones each time.
Add up the number of good shots in the zones 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
Control Wedge Roll. Control distance inside 100 and stop missed shots. Focus on Precision, Mechanics, Scoring. This module is for Driving Range, specifically working on Wedges (LW,SW,GW,PW).
Day 41
Program: Control Wedge Roll
Complete the Progressive Targets Challenge using wedges only. Hit one bucket of ~50 balls.
Set up 3 targets for wedge shots: one at 30 yards, one at 45 yards, and one at 60 yards.
Hit 12 shots to each target, for a total of 36 shots.
Start by hitting 12 shots to the short target using any wedge.
Hit 12 shots to the medium target.
Hit 12 shots to the long target and enter score in the app, out of 36 attempts.
Keep stance and ball position the same for every shot; only change your aim for each target.
Count a shot as a success if the ball stops within 5 feet of the target.
| Handicap | +9 | +5 | +1 | 5 | 12 | 19 | 27 | 36 | 54 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Score | 31 | 29 | 26 | 22 | 18 | 14 | 10 | 6 | 3 |
Day 42
Program: Control Wedge Roll
Work only on takeaway using wedges only. Hit one bucket of ~50 balls.
Pick a flag or marker suitable for wedge shots (use any wedge).
Hit 36 wedge shots, all aimed at the same target.
Focus on takeaway throughout all shots, using at most two takeaway thoughts or tasks.
Count each ball that lands close to the target as a success.
Enter your score in the app, out of 36 attempts.
| Handicap | +9 | +5 | +1 | 5 | 12 | 19 | 27 | 36 | 54 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Score | 30 | 28 | 26 | 22 | 18 | 14 | 10 | 7 | 4 |
Day 43
Program: Control Wedge Roll
Work only on impact and follow through using wedges only. Hit one bucket of ~50 balls.
Pick one target on the range suitable for wedge shots (LW, SW, GW, and/or PW).
Set up the ball the same way for all shots.
Hit 36 shots total, focusing solely on solid contact and follow through.
Work on at most two impact and follow through thoughts or tasks to produce consistent ball flight.
Switch between wedges throughout the exercise.
Count every shot that lands close to the target (within a clubface length) as a success.
Add up total successes and enter score in the app, out of 36 attempts.
| Handicap | +9 | +5 | +1 | 5 | 12 | 19 | 27 | 36 | 54 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Score | 33 | 31 | 29 | 26 | 21 | 16 | 12 | 8 | 5 |
Day 44
Program: Feet, hips, shoulders—consistent contact
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 |
4 days scheduled
Feet, hips, shoulders—consistent contact. Consistent mid iron contact and perfect mid iron swing. Focus on Mechanics, Precision, Trajectory. This module is for Driving Range, specifically working on Mid irons (7,6,5).
Day 45
Program: Feet, hips, shoulders—consistent contact
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 46
Program: Feet, hips, shoulders—consistent contact
Work only on downswing using mid irons only. Hit one bucket of ~50 balls.
Pick a flag or target suitable for hitting mid irons (7, 6, or 5 iron).
Hit 36 balls in total, in 3 sets of 12 balls each using mid irons only.
Focus solely on your downswing throughout the drill. Work on at most two downswing thoughts or tasks to produce your desired ball flight.
Switch between different mid irons throughout the exercise.
Set up the same way for every shot, aiming all shots at the single target.
Count only the shots that land and stay in the target area.
Add up your successful shots out of 36 and enter your score in the app.
| Handicap | +9 | +5 | +1 | 5 | 12 | 19 | 27 | 36 | 54 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Score | 30 | 28 | 26 | 22 | 18 | 14 | 11 | 7 | 4 |
Day 47
Program: Feet, hips, shoulders—consistent contact
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 48
Program: Reduce 3-Wood Spread
Discover tendencies by hitting various ball flights to various distances, using woods only. Hit one bucket of ~50 balls.
Set up 5 cones in a line, each 10 yards/meters apart, to mark distances between 220 and 300 yards/meters.
Hit 7 shots at each cone for a total of 35 shots.
Use only woods (5-wood, hybrid, or 3-wood), but can switch clubs between shots.
For each shot, try to land the ball near the cone you aim at.
Count and record how many balls land within 15 yards/meters of each cone.
Make sure to hit both the right distance and direction.
After all 35 shots, count how many landed close to the cones and enter your score in the app, out of 35 attempts.
| Handicap | +9 | +5 | +1 | 5 | 12 | 19 | 27 | 36 | 54 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Score | 30 | 28 | 25 | 22 | 18 | 14 | 10 | 7 | 4 |
4 days scheduled
Reduce 3-Wood Spread. Achieve distance accuracy and improve 3-wood accuracy. Focus on Precision, Dispersion, Scoring. This module is for Driving Range, specifically working on Woods (Hy,5W,3W).
Day 49
Program: Reduce 3-Wood Spread
Complete the Alternate Targets Challenge using woods only. Hit one bucket of ~50 balls.
Choose 3 far targets for woods clubs (Hybrid, 5-wood, 3-wood, Driver).
Mark each target so 5% of the distance can be measured.
Hit 36 shots total, divided into 3 groups of 12 shots.
In each group, switch between all 4 woods in the 12 shots to one target.
For the first target, hit 12 shots, using all 4 woods until you have 3 shots close (inside 5% distance) with each wood.
Move to the second target, repeat: 12 shots, 3 close shots per wood.
Hit 12 shots at the third target, aim for 3 close shots per wood. Count each shot inside the 5% zone as a success.
Add up all successes out of 36 tries 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 50
Program: Reduce 3-Wood Spread
Produce left-to-right and right-to-left shots using woods only. Hit one bucket of ~50 balls.
Pick a target flag or marker at a good distance for woods (using a hybrid, 5-wood, or 3-wood).
Hit 36 shots in total: 18 shots curving left-to-right and 18 shots curving right-to-left toward the same target.
Keep your setup consistent for all shots and focus on controlling the ball flight direction and curve.
Count every shot that finishes at or near the target as a success.
Add up your successful shots out of 36 and enter your score in the app.
| Handicap | +9 | +5 | +1 | 5 | 12 | 19 | 27 | 36 | 54 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Score | 30 | 28 | 25 | 22 | 18 | 14 | 10 | 7 | 4 |
Day 51
Program: Reduce 3-Wood Spread
Discover strengths amongst woods a go-to shots and clubs worth utilizing. Hit one bucket of ~50 balls.
Set up 3 flags far apart in a field (at least 30 yards between them).
Hit 36 shots, split into 3 groups of 12 shots.
Use 4 clubs: Hybrid, 5-Wood, 3-Wood, and Driver. Each group uses the same club, aimed at one target.
Assign one club for each target. Hit 12 shots per club, trying to get close to its flag.
Start with Hybrid at Target 1, then 5-Wood at Target 2, then 3-Wood or Driver at Target
Count a shot as “success” if it is within 15 yards of the flag.
Add the total 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 | 20 | 15 | 12 | 8 | 5 |
Day 52
Program: Reduce 3-Wood Spread
Discover weaknesses amongst woods shots and clubs to avoid in critical situations. Hit one bucket of ~50 balls.
Pick two targets: one to aim at, and one cone on the other side as something to avoid.
Put four cones around the main target in a small circle, making a 'precision zone'.
Take 36 shots, using 3 woods clubs (Hy, 5W, Driver), 12 shots with each club.
For each club, try to hit the ball into the 'precision zone' and avoid the obstacle cone.
Change clubs after every 12 shots. Keep your setup and stance the same each time.
Count a shot as a success if it lands inside the precision zone and avoids the obstacle cone.
After 36 shots, add up how many successes you had and enter your score in the app, out of 36 attempts.
| Handicap | +9 | +5 | +1 | 5 | 12 | 19 | 27 | 36 | 54 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Score | 30 | 28 | 25 | 20 | 15 | 12 | 8 | 5 | 3 |
1 day scheduled
Reduce 3-Wood Spread. Achieve distance accuracy and improve 3-wood accuracy. Focus on Precision, Dispersion, Scoring. This module is for Driving Range, specifically working on Woods (Hy,5W,3W).
Day 53
Program: Reduce 3-Wood Spread
Discover opportunities amongst woods undiscovered shots and clubs worth putting to action more often. Hit one bucket of ~50 balls.
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.
Pick 3 different woods: Hybrid, 5 Wood, and Driver.
Hit 12 shots with each club, for 36 shots total, from the same spot each time.
Aim at the cone and try to land the ball between the cone and the far flag.
A shot is successful if it stops between the cone and the far flag.
Count the number of successful shots out of 36 and enter your score in the app.
| Handicap | +9 | +5 | +1 | 5 | 12 | 19 | 27 | 36 | 54 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Score | 32 | 30 | 28 | 25 | 20 | 16 | 12 | 8 | 5 |