Control 9 Ft Putts
Focus on ball roll and finish position, for a 18-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 Salt Pond. The flagship program is made of multiple modules that focus on different aspects of the game. Follow the drills week by week, then day by day.
Program Snapshot
Weeks
12
Days
48
Modules
9
Frequency
4 days/week
Putting·9 ft (3m) only
Control 9 Ft Putts
Difficulty: Intermediate · Module HCP 17.5
Short Game·Bump'n'Run
Bump'n'Run From 5–10 Yds
Difficulty: Beginner · Module HCP 35.0
Driving Range·Long irons (4,3,2)
Hit the green with the perfect trajectory
Difficulty: Beginner · Module HCP 29.2
Putting·6 ft (2m) only
Focus On Pace And Line
Difficulty: Intermediate · Module HCP 17.5
Short Game·Flop
Hit Flop & Avoid Big Numbers
Difficulty: Beginner · Module HCP 35.0
Driving Range·Wedges (LW,SW,GW,PW)
Center of the green: reduce spread on wedges
Difficulty: Intermediate · Module HCP 17.5
Putting·Long (20+ ft)
Hit Every Long Putt
Difficulty: Intermediate · Module HCP 17.5
Short Game·Chip
Stop Chips Near Hole
Difficulty: Beginner · Module HCP 35.0
Driving Range·Mid irons (7,6,5)
Vary your targets and hit within 3-5 yards
Difficulty: Intermediate · Module HCP 11.8
Flagship curriculum
Each module focuses on specific area of the game (Putting, Short Game, Driving Range) for up to two weeks at a time. Follow the curriculum in a given order for best results.
Focus on ball roll and finish position, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes. Working on distance: 9 ft (3m) only.
Module skill breakdown
Focus on clean contact, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes. Working on shot: bump'n'run.
Module skill breakdown
Draw or fade long irons, for a 29-handicap player, ~20 minutes. Working on club: long irons (4,3,2).
Module skill breakdown
Hit short putts until smooth, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes. Working on distance: 6 ft (2m) only.
Module skill breakdown
Flop from sand, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes. Working on shot: flop.
Module skill breakdown
Eliminate off-target wedges, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes. Working on club: wedges (lw,sw,gw,pw).
Module skill breakdown
Work on alignment and starting line, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes. Working on distance: long (20+ ft).
Module skill breakdown
Turn into birdies, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes. Working on shot: chip.
Module skill breakdown
Hit within 3-5 yards, for a 12-handicap player, ~15 minutes. Working on club: mid irons (7,6,5).
Module skill breakdown
Program snapshot
Avg HCP focus
17.5
Intermediate
Skill pillars
Aim · Alignment · Stroke · Visualization · Scoring · Distance Control
Host course
The Salt Pond
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
Control 9 Ft Putts. Hit putts with both left and right breaks and focus on ball roll and finish position. Focus on Aim, Alignment, Stroke. This module is for Putting, specifically working on 9 ft (3m) only.
Day 1
Program: Control 9 Ft Putts
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: Control 9 Ft Putts
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 3
Program: Control 9 Ft Putts
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 4
Program: Bump'n'Run From 5–10 Yds
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 close to multiple targets. Count the number of successes.
Arrange 40 balls into 10 piles with 4 balls in each pile. Set the piles in two lines that cross each other near the green. The two lines should be 6 yards apart. Each pile in a line is 2 yards from the next pile.
Pick 3 target flags on the green. Space the targets 6 feet apart in a line or triangle so each one can be aimed at.
Hit 36 bump-and-run shots, in 3 sets of 12 shots. For each set, aim all 12 shots at one of the target flags (Zone 1, Zone 2, Zone 3).
Start at any pile and try to hit the ball so it lands inside a 10-foot circle around the chosen target. Do this for 12 shots, then move to the next target and do it again, until all 36 shots are done.
Use different piles as you like for variety, but always set up the same way for each shot.
Count each shot that stops inside the 10-foot circle as a success.
After all shots, count total 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 | 22 | 17 | 13 | 9 | 6 | 3 |
4 days scheduled
Bump'n'Run From 5–10 Yds. Roll the ball low and straight and focus on clean contact. Focus on Scoring, Distance Control, Alignment. This module is for Short Game, specifically working on Bump'n'Run.
Day 5
Program: Bump'n'Run From 5–10 Yds
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 6
Program: Bump'n'Run From 5–10 Yds
Hit bump-n-run shot two buckets of balls (avg. bucket is 40 balls) from the flat rough grass.
Place two markers on the green, 15 yards apart.
Split 36 shots into two groups of
Hit 18 bump-and-run shots from the first rough spot at the first marker, aiming to stop the ball near it.
Move to a different nearby rough spot.
Hit 18 shots at the second marker from the new spot.
Count each shot as a success if the ball stops within 3 feet of the marker.
Use the same setup and stance for all shots.
Total the number of successful shots out of 36 in the app.
| Handicap | +9 | +5 | +1 | 5 | 12 | 19 | 27 | 36 | 54 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Score | 30 | 28 | 26 | 22 | 18 | 14 | 10 | 7 | 4 |
Day 7
Program: Bump'n'Run From 5–10 Yds
Scatter a bucket of balls (avg. bucket is 40 balls) next to the green. Scatter into 8 equal piles of 5 balls and hit-and-land bump-n-run shots inside landing zones. Count the number of successes.
Put 36 golf balls into 3 groups of 12 balls. Spread the groups around the green between 1 and 10 yards from the edge and 5 to 30 yards from the hole.
Mark 3 landing zones in a straight line at the edge of the green, each 6 feet (2 meters) apart.
Hit 36 bump-and-run shots: 12 to zone 1, 12 to zone 2, 12 to zone
Use the first set of 12 balls for zone 1, the second set for zone 2, and the last set for zone
Keep ball positions and distances the same for the whole test.
Count each ball that stops inside the target zone as a success.
Add 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 | 32 | 30 | 28 | 25 | 20 | 16 | 12 | 8 | 5 |
Day 8
Program: Bump'n'Run From 5–10 Yds
Hit bump-n-run shot two buckets of balls (avg. bucket is 40 balls) from the flat deep rough and other extreme grass types.
Set up 3 targets on the green in a straight line, about 6 feet apart.
Hit 36 bump-and-run shots, 12 to each target.
Place the ball in thick grass, 5 to 20 yards from the hole, and keep setup the same for every shot.
Hit 12 shots at Target
Hit 12 shots at Target
Hit 12 shots at Target
Count a successful shot if it stops within 3 feet of the target.
After all 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 | 30 | 28 | 25 | 22 | 18 | 14 | 10 | 7 | 4 |
4 days scheduled
Bump'n'Run From 5–10 Yds. Roll the ball low and straight and focus on clean contact. Focus on Scoring, Distance Control, Alignment. This module is for Short Game, specifically working on Bump'n'Run.
Day 9
Program: Bump'n'Run From 5–10 Yds
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 close to multiple targets. Count the number of successes.
Put 36 balls in 2 lines near the green. Each line has 18 balls about 1 foot apart.
Place the 2 lines so they cross each other like a plus sign, 5 to 10 yards apart.
Put 3 targets about 6 feet apart on the green.
Hit 12 shots at each target, for a total of 36 shots.
Start with one line and hit 12 shots trying to stop the ball within 10 feet of the first target.
Use the other line and hit 12 shots at the second target, same goal.
Hit 12 shots at the third target from either line, trying to keep within 10 feet.
Count each shot that stops within 10 feet of the target.
After 36 shots, write down your number of 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 | 7 | 4 |
Day 10
Program: Hit the green with the perfect trajectory
Hit 15 balls to each landing zone using long irons only. Hit one bucket of ~50 balls. Count total number of successful shots.
Pick one flag or target for long irons (4, 3, or 2 iron).
Mark three landing zones about 10 yards/meters apart around the flag using cones, buckets, or markers.
Hit 36 shots, split into three groups of 12 shots.
For the first 12 shots, aim for Landing Zone
For the next 12 shots, aim for Landing Zone
For the last 12 shots, aim for Landing Zone
Switch between 4, 3, and 2 irons if wanted, but set up the ball the same way each time.
Count shots that land and stop in the right landing zone as a success.
When finished, add up the successful shots and enter your score in the app, out of 36 attempts.
| Handicap | +9 | +5 | +1 | 5 | 12 | 19 | 27 | 36 | 54 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Score | 31 | 29 | 27 | 23 | 18 | 14 | 10 | 6 | 3 |
Day 11
Program: Hit the green with the perfect trajectory
Complete the Opposite Shots Challenge using long irons only. Hit one bucket of ~50 balls.
Pick one flag or target at a long iron distance.
Hit 36 shots, grouped in 4 sets of 9 shots.
Set 1: Hit 5 draws and 4 fades to the target.
Set 2: Hit 5 high shots and 4 low shots to the target.
Set 3: Hit 5 pull/fade shots and 4 push/draw shots to the target.
Set 4: Hit any mix of the shot types above to the target.
Use any long irons (4, 3, or 2 iron) you want for each shot.
Try to make the ball fly in the shape or height you want, toward the flag.
Count only shots that land near the target and have the right shape as a success.
Add up the number of successful shots and enter your score out of 36 in the app.
| Handicap | +9 | +5 | +1 | 5 | 12 | 19 | 27 | 36 | 54 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Score | 32 | 30 | 28 | 25 | 20 | 16 | 12 | 8 | 5 |
Day 12
Program: Hit the green with the perfect trajectory
Work only on backswing using long irons only. Hit one bucket of ~50 balls.
Pick a target on the range for long irons about 150 to 200 yards away.
Prepare 36 balls. Keep ball placement and setup the same each time.
Use long irons only (4, 3, or 2-iron), switching between clubs throughout the 36 shots.
Aim all shots at the same target with a smooth backswing, focusing on at most two backswing thoughts to produce the desired ball flight.
After each shot, check if the ball flies smoothly and goes toward the target.
Count a shot as a success if it matches your backswing and ball flight goals.
When finished, count how many successful shots you made out of 36 and enter your score in the app.
| Handicap | +9 | +5 | +1 | 5 | 12 | 19 | 27 | 36 | 54 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Score | 31 | 29 | 26 | 22 | 17 | 13 | 9 | 6 | 4 |
4 days scheduled
Hit the green with the perfect trajectory. Perfect long iron trajectory and draw or fade long irons. Focus on Trajectory, Precision, Mechanics. This module is for Driving Range, specifically working on Long irons (4,3,2).
Day 13
Program: Hit the green with the perfect trajectory
Work only on downswing using long irons only. Hit one bucket of ~50 balls.
Pick a clear target or flag on the driving range suitable for long irons (4, 3, or 2 iron).
Hit 36 shots total, all aimed at the same target.
Use only long irons (4, 3, or 2 iron) and switch clubs between shots.
Focus on your downswing, working on at most two downswing thoughts or tasks to produce the desired ball flight.
Count how many shots hit the target area and enter your score in the app, out of 36 attempts.
| Handicap | +9 | +5 | +1 | 5 | 12 | 19 | 27 | 36 | 54 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Score | 30 | 28 | 25 | 20 | 16 | 12 | 9 | 6 | 4 |
Day 14
Program: Hit the green with the perfect trajectory
Complete the Ladder Challenge using long irons only. Hit one bucket of ~50 balls.
Set up one flag target.
Place three landing zones in a line, each 8 yards/meters apart, going toward the flag.
Hit 36 long iron shots in 3 sets of
In each set, aim for the first, then second, then third landing zone in order.
The ball must stop within 8 yards/meters of the flag.
Use long irons only (4, 3, or 2). Switch clubs during the drill if wanted.
Count each shot that lands in the right zone and stops within 8 yards/meters of the flag as a success.
After 36 shots, enter the number of successful shots in the app, out of 36 attempts.
| Handicap | +9 | +5 | +1 | 5 | 12 | 19 | 27 | 36 | 54 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Score | 32 | 30 | 28 | 25 | 20 | 16 | 12 | 8 | 5 |
Day 15
Program: Hit the green with the perfect trajectory
Work only on takeaway using long irons only. Hit one bucket of ~50 balls.
Put 36 balls in one group where you hit from.
Pick one target suitable for long irons (4, 3, 2) and keep your stance the same for every shot.
Use the 4-iron for the first 12 balls, focusing on takeaway and aiming at the target.
Use the 3-iron for the next 12 balls, keeping the same focus and aiming at the same target.
Use the 2-iron for the last 12 balls, maintaining the same focus and target.
Count the shots where the ball goes where you want with the right ball flight.
Add up your successful shots out of 36 and enter your score in the app.
| Handicap | +9 | +5 | +1 | 5 | 12 | 19 | 27 | 36 | 54 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Score | 30 | 28 | 25 | 20 | 15 | 12 | 9 | 6 | 4 |
Day 16
Program: Hit the green with the perfect trajectory
Produce low/mid/high shots using long irons only. Hit one bucket of ~50 balls.
Pick one target suitable for long irons (4, 3, or 2 iron).
Divide 36 balls into 3 groups of
Hit 12 low shots aimed at the same target.
Hit 12 mid-height shots aimed at the same target.
Hit 12 high shots aimed at the same target.
Keep ball setup the same, only change swing to vary shot height.
Count how many balls land close to the target.
After 36 shots, count successes and enter score in the app, out of 36 attempts.
| Handicap | +9 | +5 | +1 | 5 | 12 | 19 | 27 | 36 | 54 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Score | 30 | 28 | 25 | 20 | 16 | 12 | 9 | 6 | 4 |
4 days scheduled
Focus On Pace And Line. Adjust stance and grip for better roll and practice long putts for distance control. Focus on Aim, Alignment, Stroke. This module is for Putting, specifically working on 6 ft (2m) only.
Day 17
Program: Focus On Pace And Line
Make 15 out of 25 putts over the chalk starting line.
Hit 30 putts from 6 ft over a chalk starting line.
Draw a straight line on the putting surface.
Enter the total number of putts holed out of 30 attempts in the app.
| Handicap | +9 | +5 | +1 | 5 | 12 | 19 | 27 | 36 | 54 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Score | 28 | 25 | 22 | 20 | 18 | 16 | 12 | 9 | 6 |
Day 18
Program: Focus On Pace And Line
Make 15 out of 25 putts, underneath the hanging string line.
Hit 30 putts from 6 feet under a hanging string.
Enter score in the app, out of 30 attempts.
| Handicap | +9 | +5 | +1 | 5 | 12 | 19 | 27 | 36 | 54 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Score | 29 | 25 | 22 | 20 | 18 | 15 | 12 | 9 | 6 |
Day 19
Program: Focus On Pace And Line
Make 15 out of 25 putts through the ball gate, using plane board.
Hit 30 putts from 6 ft through the ball gate using plane board.
Enter score in the app, total number of putts holed out of 30 attempts.
| Handicap | +9 | +5 | +1 | 5 | 12 | 19 | 27 | 36 | 54 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Score | 27 | 23 | 21 | 19 | 17 | 14 | 11 | 8 | 6 |
Day 20
Program: Hit Flop & Avoid Big Numbers
Hit flop shot two buckets of balls (avg. bucket is 40 balls) from the sloped fairway; one bucket from the uphill slope and one bucket from the downhill slope.
Place 36 balls in two groups of 18 balls each for uphill and downhill shots.
Set up three targets on the green: right, center, and left of the hole, each 6 feet apart.
Hit 12 flop shots from uphill slope at the right target.
Hit 6 shots from uphill at the center target, then 6 at the left target (total 18 uphill shots).
From downhill slope, hit 12 shots at the right target, 6 at center, 6 at left (total 18 downhill shots).
Count shots that stop within 3 feet of the target as success.
Write down your number of successful shots out of 36 attempts in the app.
| Handicap | +9 | +5 | +1 | 5 | 12 | 19 | 27 | 36 | 54 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Score | 30 | 28 | 26 | 22 | 17 | 13 | 9 | 6 | 3 |
4 days scheduled
Hit Flop & Avoid Big Numbers. Land near hole and flop from sand. Focus on Aim, Scoring, Alignment. This module is for Short Game, specifically working on Flop.
Day 21
Program: Hit Flop & Avoid Big Numbers
Hit flop shot two buckets of balls (avg. bucket is 40 balls) from the sloped fairway; one bucket with balls above feet level, one bucket with balls below feet level.
Set up two targets on the green about 10 to 15 yards apart.
Get 36 balls and split them into 2 groups of
Hit 18 flop shots from a slope with the ball above your feet, aiming at the first target.
Hit 18 flop shots from a slope with the ball below your feet, aiming at the second target.
Count how many balls land and stop within 3 feet of each target. These are successes.
Keep your ball setup the same for all shots.
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 | 26 | 22 | 18 | 14 | 11 | 7 | 4 |
Day 22
Program: Hit Flop & Avoid Big Numbers
Hit flop shot two buckets of balls (avg. bucket is 40 balls) from the sloped deep rough and other extreme grass types; one bucket from the uphill slope and one bucket from the downhill slope.
Split 36 balls into two groups of
Put one group at the uphill slope, and one group at the downhill slope, both in deep rough 5 to 20 yards from the hole.
On the green, make three target zones side by side, each about 3 feet wide and within 10 feet of the hole. Label them Zone 1 (left), Zone 2 (center), Zone 3 (right).
From the uphill position, hit 18 flop shots. Aim 6 balls in Zone 1, 6 in Zone 2, and 6 in Zone
From the downhill position, hit 18 flop shots. Aim 6 balls in Zone 1, 6 in Zone 2, and 6 in Zone
Count each shot that stops in the right zone as a success.
Enter the number of successes in the app, out of 36 attempts.
| Handicap | +9 | +5 | +1 | 5 | 12 | 19 | 27 | 36 | 54 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Score | 30 | 28 | 25 | 21 | 17 | 13 | 9 | 6 | 3 |
Day 23
Program: Hit Flop & Avoid Big Numbers
Align a bucket of balls (avg. bucket is 40 balls) into 10 equal parallel piles of 4 balls and stop flop shots inside quadrants. Count the number of successes.
Arrange 36 balls into 9 piles of 4 balls each. Put 5 piles in one line and 4 piles in a second line, spaced 2 meters apart. Leave 5 to 10 meters between lines.
Mark 4 equal quadrants inside a circle with a 3 meter radius around the hole using string or tees.
Divide 36 balls into 4 groups of 9 shots. Aim for 9 shots into each quadrant.
Hit flop shots from any pile. Aim to land 9 balls in the first quadrant, then move to the next quadrant for the next 9 shots, until all 4 quadrants are targeted.
Count each shot that lands in the right quadrant as a success.
After 36 shots, enter your total successful shots in the app, out of 36 attempts.
| Handicap | +9 | +5 | +1 | 5 | 12 | 19 | 27 | 36 | 54 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Score | 29 | 27 | 24 | 20 | 16 | 12 | 8 | 5 | 3 |
Day 24
Program: Hit Flop & Avoid Big Numbers
Hit flop shot two buckets of balls (avg. bucket is 40 balls) from the flat deep rough and other extreme grass types.
Put two target zones on the green, 6 feet apart. Call them Zone A and Zone B.
Set up in deep rough, 15 to 40 yards from the green.
Hit 36 flop shots: 18 at Zone A, 18 at Zone B.
Hit 3 shots at Zone A, then 3 shots at Zone B. Repeat until all shots are done.
Count a success if the ball stops inside the target zone.
Keep the ball in the same place for every shot. Only aim changes.
Add total successes out of 36 attempts. Enter score in the app.
| Handicap | +9 | +5 | +1 | 5 | 12 | 19 | 27 | 36 | 54 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Score | 31 | 29 | 26 | 22 | 17 | 13 | 9 | 6 | 3 |
4 days scheduled
Hit Flop & Avoid Big Numbers. Land near hole and flop from sand. Focus on Aim, Scoring, Alignment. This module is for Short Game, specifically working on Flop.
Day 25
Program: Hit Flop & Avoid Big Numbers
Hit flop shot two buckets of balls (avg. bucket is 40 balls) from the flat fairway.
Place two pins on the green about 8 feet apart to mark target zones.
Set up 5 to 20 yards from the hole on flat ground.
Hit 36 flop shots in 3 sets of
Aim all first 12 shots at the left target.
Aim all next 12 shots at the right target.
For the last 12 shots, switch target every 3 shots: 3 left, 3 right, then repeat.
Keep the same ball setup for every shot.
Count a shot as success if ball stops within 3 feet of target.
After all 36 shots, enter your number of successful shots out of 36 attempts in the app.
| Handicap | +9 | +5 | +1 | 5 | 12 | 19 | 27 | 36 | 54 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Score | 31 | 29 | 26 | 22 | 17 | 13 | 9 | 6 | 3 |
Day 26
Program: Hit Flop & Avoid Big Numbers
Align a bucket of balls (avg. bucket is 40 balls) into 10 equal parallel piles of 4 balls and stop flop shots close to multiple targets. Count the number of successes.
Set up 3 flags spaced about 6 feet apart.
Make 9 piles of 4 balls each, with two lines and space between them.
Put the piles 5 to 20 yards away from the flags, but keep the piles the same.
Hit 36 flop shots in 3 groups of
For each group, try to land balls within 10 feet of the right flag, first flag, second flag, then third.
Switch between piles as you want.
Each ball that stays within 10 feet of the right flag counts as a success.
Count the successful shots.
Enter your total successes 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 27
Program: Hit Flop & Avoid Big Numbers
Align a bucket of balls (avg. bucket is 40 balls) into 2 parallel lines 20 balls per line and stop flop shots inside Bullseye. Count the number of balls in the inner and outer Bullseye.
Set up two lines of 18 balls each, 1 foot apart. The lines are 6 feet apart.
On the green, mark two circles around the hole. The inner circle is 6 feet from the hole. The outer circle is 15 feet from the hole.
From 5 to 20 yards away, hit flop shots. Hit 3 balls from the first line, then 3 from the second. Keep switching until all 36 balls are hit.
The goal is to make balls stop inside the circles. Balls in the inner circle are birdie-level. Balls in the outer circle but outside the inner are par-level.
At the end, count how many balls stopped in the circles and enter the total 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 28
Program: Hit Flop & Avoid Big Numbers
Up to 5 players compete to stop a flop shot closest to the multiple target(s). The player with the most points wins the challenge. One bucket of balls per player is needed.
Set up 3 target areas on the green, about 6 feet apart.
Make 6 piles of 6 balls each, on the grass 5 to 40 yards from the hole.
Hit 36 flop shots total. Divide them into 3 groups of 12 shots.
Hit the first 12 shots at Target 1, using any piles.
Hit the next 12 shots at Target 2, choosing any piles.
Hit the last 12 shots at Target 3, using any piles.
After each shot, see if your ball stopped very close to the target. Count that shot as a success if it did.
When finished, add up successful shots and enter your score in the app, out of 36 attempts.
| Handicap | +9 | +5 | +1 | 5 | 12 | 19 | 27 | 36 | 54 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Score | 30 | 28 | 25 | 21 | 16 | 12 | 9 | 6 | 3 |
4 days scheduled
Center of the green: reduce spread on wedges. Eliminate off-target wedges and center green hits. Focus on Scoring, Dispersion, Precision. This module is for Driving Range, specifically working on Wedges (LW,SW,GW,PW).
Day 29
Program: Center of the green: reduce spread on wedges
Discover tendencies amongst wedges raise awareness, what is likely to happen in a given situation. Hit one bucket of ~50 balls.
Pick one flag or target on the green for wedge shots.
Set up 5 targets: one at the flag, and four others short, long, left, and right, each about 5% of the distance to the flag.
Get 35 balls.
Hit 7 balls to each target.
Use any wedge and switch clubs randomly between shots.
Try to land each ball close to its target.
A shot is successful if it lands in the circle around the target (about 5% of the flag distance).
Take all 35 shots (7 to each target), then enter your score in the app, out of 35 attempts.
| Handicap | +9 | +5 | +1 | 5 | 12 | 19 | 27 | 36 | 54 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Score | 30 | 28 | 26 | 22 | 18 | 14 | 10 | 7 | 4 |
Day 30
Program: Center of the green: reduce spread on wedges
Discover weaknesses amongst wedges shots and clubs to avoid in critical situations. Hit one bucket of ~50 balls.
Pick flags/targets (one or more) suitable for wedges (LW,SW,GW and/or PW). Create a perimeter around the flag at [5% of the total distance to the flag] using four cones or buckets (or use imagination). Pick one flag/target to hit to and one cone on the opposite side to avoid. Hit 15 balls with each wedge (one bucket of ~50 balls). Goal is to hit as close as possible to the target while avoiding the opposing cone (opposing can represents an obstacle: water hazard, sand trap or similar). The type of shot/club that finds the obstacle is a weakness. Switch between flags/targets. Switch between wedges throughout the exercise. Work on any ball flight.
| Handicap | +9 | +5 | +1 | 5 | 12 | 19 | 27 | 36 | 54 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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Day 31
Program: Center of the green: reduce spread on wedges
Use wedges only to land the ball inside the radius. Hit one bucket of ~50 balls. Keep the score relative to PAR.
Put a flag on the green as a target.
Make two circles around the flag: the first circle is 3 yards (birdie zone), the second circle is 6 yards (par zone).
Get 36 balls and use the same setup for every shot.
Split the 36 balls into 3 groups of
For the first 12 shots, try to land the ball inside the small (3-yard) circle.
For the next 12 shots, try to land the ball inside the big circle but outside the small circle.
For the last 12 shots, try to land the ball anywhere inside the big circle.
Use any wedge club and change clubs whenever you want.
Count a shot as a success if it stops in the correct zone for that group.
After all shots, count how many were successful out of 36 and enter the score in the app.
| Handicap | +9 | +5 | +1 | 5 | 12 | 19 | 27 | 36 | 54 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Score | 30 | 28 | 25 | 21 | 16 | 12 | 8 | 5 | 3 |
Day 32
Program: Center of the green: reduce spread on wedges
Hit 12 balls to each quadrant using wedges only. Hit one bucket of ~50 balls. Count total number of successful shots.
Set up four cones to make four equal areas around the target flag.
Place each cone so it marks about 5% of the way from your ball to the flag.
Use only wedges (LW, SW, GW, or PW) to hit 36 shots.
Hit 9 shots at each area (quadrant).
Use any wedge or area order, but finish 9 shots in each area.
Count every shot that stops in the correct area.
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 |
4 days scheduled
Hit Every Long Putt. Work on alignment and starting line and repeat same distance putts to master touch. Focus on Distance Control, Visualization, Dispersion. This module is for Putting, specifically working on Long (20+ ft).
Day 33
Program: Hit Every Long Putt
Stop the ball on the fringe. Hit 20 balls.
Hit 10 putts from 20 ft and try to stop the ball on the fringe.
Hit 10 putts from 30 ft.
Hit 10 putts from 40 ft.
Enter total number of putts that stopped on the fringe, out of 30 attempts.
| Handicap | +9 | +5 | +1 | 5 | 12 | 19 | 27 | 36 | 54 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Score | 25 | 22 | 19 | 17 | 15 | 12 | 9 | 6 | 3 |
Day 34
Program: Hit Every Long Putt
Stop the ball inside five fields to complete the challenge.
Hit 5 putts to the first field 20-25 feet (6-8 m).
Hit 5 putts to the next field at 25-30 ft (8-10 m).
Keep hitting 5 putts to each field until the last field.
Count all putts that stopped inside each field. Enter the total score in the app, out of 25 attempts.
| Handicap | +9 | +5 | +1 | 5 | 12 | 19 | 27 | 36 | 54 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Score | 25 | 24 | 22 | 18 | 16 | 14 | 11 | 8 | 5 |
Day 35
Program: Hit Every Long Putt
Stop the ball inside the circle.
Pick a side of the hole and hit 5 putts from the shortest tee at 20 ft (6 m).
Move to the other two tees in line and hit 5 putts from each.
Repeat for the other sides of the hole.
Enter number of putts that stopped inside the circle, out of 45 attempts.
| Handicap | +9 | +5 | +1 | 5 | 12 | 19 | 27 | 36 | 54 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Score | 43 | 41 | 39 | 36 | 32 | 28 | 24 | 20 | 15 |
Day 36
Program: Hit Every Long Putt
Stop the ball inside the circle.
Hit 10 putts from 25 ft (8 m). The circle radius is 2.5 ft (0.8 m), about one putter length.
Move to 35 ft (12 m). Circle radius is 3.5 ft (1.2 m). Hit 10 putts.
Move to 45 ft (15 m). Circle radius is 4.5 ft (1.5 m). Hit 10 putts.
Count how many putts stopped inside the circle and enter the total out of 30 attempts in the app.
| Handicap | +9 | +5 | +1 | 5 | 12 | 19 | 27 | 36 | 54 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Score | 28 | 24 | 21 | 19 | 16 | 13 | 10 | 7 | 4 |
4 days scheduled
Stop Chips Near Hole. Save par clutch and up-and-down contest. Focus on Scoring, Distance Control, Alignment, Precision, Aim, Accuracy, Dispersion, Trajectory. This module is for Short Game, specifically working on Chip.
Day 37
Program: Stop Chips Near Hole
Align a bucket of balls (avg. bucket is 40 balls) into 2 perpendicular lines 20 balls per line and stop chip shots inside the Bullseye. Count the number of balls in the inner and outer Bullseye.
Arrange 36 balls in 2 lines of 18 each to form an L shape.
Keep each ball 1 foot apart in each line. Keep 5-10 yards between the two lines.
Place two circles around the hole on the green: one with a 6-foot radius, and one with a 15-foot radius.
From 5–30 yards away, chip 18 balls from the first line, aiming for the circles.
Chip the other 18 balls from the second line, aiming for the circles.
Alternate hitting 3 to 5 shots between the two lines.
Shots inside the small circle = full success. Shots inside the big circle only = partial success.
Count how many balls stopped in each circle and get your score. Enter your total successful shots out of 36 attempts.
| Handicap | +9 | +5 | +1 | 5 | 12 | 19 | 27 | 36 | 54 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Score | 28 | 26 | 24 | 20 | 16 | 12 | 9 | 6 | 3 |
Day 38
Program: Stop Chips Near Hole
Scatter a bucket of balls (avg. bucket is 40 balls) into 8 equal piles of 5 balls and stop chip shots inside quadrants. Count the number of successes.
Scatter 40 balls into 8 piles of 5 balls each between 5 and 30 yards from the hole.
On the green, use markers to make a 6-foot circle around the hole and divide it into 4 quadrants.
Hit 36 chip shots.
Hit 9 shots at each of the 4 quadrants.
Hit each shot from a different pile and try to land it in the right quadrant.
Count a shot as a success if it stops in the correct quadrant.
Enter number of 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 39
Program: Stop Chips Near Hole
Align a bucket of balls (avg. bucket is 40 balls) into 10 equal parallel piles of 4 balls and stop chip shots inside quadrants. Count the number of successes.
Put 40 balls into 10 piles with 4 balls in each pile. Arrange in two lines, 5 piles per line.
Space piles 2 yards or meters apart side to side. Space the two lines 5 to 10 yards or meters apart front to back.
Mark 4 sections (quadrants) in a circle of 6 feet or 2 meters radius around the hole on the green using string or tees.
Hit 36 chip shots total, 9 shots into each quadrant.
Start at any pile and chip balls to land in the first quadrant. After 9 shots, switch to the next quadrant.
Switch piles after each shot for variety, but always keep the same chipping setup and distance.
Count each ball that stops inside the correct quadrant as a success.
After all 36 shots, enter number of successful shots made out of 36 attempts.
| Handicap | +9 | +5 | +1 | 5 | 12 | 19 | 27 | 36 | 54 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Score | 28 | 26 | 23 | 19 | 15 | 12 | 9 | 6 | 3 |
Day 40
Program: Stop Chips Near Hole
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.
Pick a spot in the rough, on an uphill slope, 5–30 yards from the hole.
Put a target at the hole.
Hit 18 chip shots uphill, trying to stop the ball close to the hole.
Move to a downhill spot in the rough, also 5–30 yards from the hole.
Hit 18 chip shots downhill at the same target.
Every 4 shots, check the results and adjust if needed.
Count a success for every ball that finishes close to the hole (like within 3 feet).
Use the same setup for every shot.
After 36 shots, add up your total successes. Enter score in the app, out of 36 attempts.
| Handicap | +9 | +5 | +1 | 5 | 12 | 19 | 27 | 36 | 54 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Score | 30 | 28 | 26 | 22 | 18 | 14 | 11 | 7 | 4 |
4 days scheduled
Stop Chips Near Hole. Save par clutch and up-and-down contest. Focus on Scoring, Distance Control, Alignment, Precision, Aim, Accuracy, Dispersion, Trajectory. This module is for Short Game, specifically working on Chip.
Day 41
Program: Stop Chips Near Hole
Scatter a bucket of balls (avg. bucket is 40 balls) into 8 equal piles of 5 balls and hit-and-land chip shots inside landing zones. Count the number of successes.
Put 40 balls into 8 piles, with 5 balls in each pile, between 5 and 30 yards from the hole.
On the green, mark 3 zones in a straight line, each zone 6 feet apart.
Hit 36 chip shots in total, split into 3 sets of 12 shots.
For the first 12 shots, aim to land the ball in Zone
For the next 12 shots, aim for Zone
For the last 12 shots, aim for Zone
Choose any pile to hit from, switch piles if wanted.
Count each shot that stops in the right zone as a success.
After all 36 shots, 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 42
Program: Stop Chips Near Hole
Up to 5 players compete to stop a chip 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. Each line has 5 piles, spaced 3 yards apart, with the lines 5 to 10 yards apart. Place the piles on grass 5 to 30 yards from the hole.
On the green around the hole, make two circles using string or tees: one small circle with a 6 foot radius and one big circle with a 15 foot radius.
Hit 36 chip shots, in 3 sets of 12 shots. - Set 1 (12 shots): Try to stop the ball in the small circle. - Set 2 (12 shots): Try to stop the ball in the big circle but outside the small circle. - Set 3 (12 shots): Try to stop the ball just outside the big circle but close to the hole.
Start at any pile and hit the type of shot for that set. After finishing 12 shots for one set, move to the next set and repeat.
For each shot, if the ball lands in the target zone for that set, count it as a success.
Keep going until all 36 shots are done. At the end, add up your successful shots out of 36 attempts and enter your score in the app.
| Handicap | +9 | +5 | +1 | 5 | 12 | 19 | 27 | 36 | 54 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Score | 30 | 28 | 25 | 22 | 17 | 13 | 9 | 6 | 4 |
Day 43
Program: Stop Chips Near Hole
Align a bucket of balls (avg. bucket is 40 balls) into 2 perpendicular lines 20 balls per line and stop chip shots close to multiple targets. Count the number of successes.
Make two crossing lines with 18 balls in each line.
Put the balls 1 foot (30 cm) apart on grass, 5 to 20 yards/meters from the hole.
Place 2 flags on the green. The flags should be 5 to 10 yards/meters apart.
Hit 18 balls from the first line. Try to land each ball within 10 feet (3 meters) of the first flag.
Move to the second line. Hit 18 balls trying to land each within 10 feet (3 meters) of the second flag.
Count how many balls stop inside the 10-foot (3-meter) circle near each flag. 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 44
Program: Stop Chips Near Hole
Up to 5 players compete to stop a chip shot in the bullseye. The best final score relative to PAR wins the challenge. Up to 80 balls are needed.
Place 4 lines of 9 balls each on the grass. Lines should be 5 yards apart. Balls in each line should be 1 foot apart. Put the lines between 5 and 30 yards from the hole.
Mark two circles on the green around the hole: a small circle 6 feet from the hole, and a bigger circle 15 feet from the hole.
Hit 36 chip shots total: 9 shots from each line.
Try to make each ball stop inside the small 6-foot circle. Balls that stop in the big circle but outside the small one count as partial success.
Count each ball that stops in the small circle as a full success.
After all 36 shots, add up how many stopped in the small circle. Enter your score 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
Stop Chips Near Hole. Save par clutch and up-and-down contest. Focus on Scoring, Distance Control, Alignment, Precision, Aim, Accuracy, Dispersion, Trajectory. This module is for Short Game, specifically working on Chip.
Day 45
Program: Stop Chips Near Hole
Hit two buckets of balls (avg. bucket is 40 balls) from the sloped fairway; one bucket with balls above feet level, one bucket with balls below feet level.
Place 3 target zones on the green, 6 feet apart, in a line from the hole.
Use 36 balls, split into two groups of
Chip 18 balls from above feet level, 6 balls to each zone.
Chip 18 balls from below feet level, 6 balls to each zone.
Count balls that stop inside the correct zone.
Add up total successful shots and enter score in the app, out of 36 attempts.
| Handicap | +9 | +5 | +1 | 5 | 12 | 19 | 27 | 36 | 54 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Score | 32 | 30 | 28 | 25 | 20 | 16 | 12 | 8 | 5 |
Day 46
Program: Vary your targets and hit within 3-5 yards
Hit 5 balls to each target using mid irons only. Hit one bucket of ~50 balls. Count total number of successful shots.
Set up 9 targets around the flag using cones or buckets, each target is spaced evenly apart by 5% of the flag distance.
Use only a 7, 6, or 5 iron for all shots.
Hit 4 shots at each target for a total of 36 shots.
Pick a target at random and aim to land the ball between the cones at that target.
You can change clubs anytime, but always set up the ball the same way.
A shot is successful if it lands between the cones at the chosen target.
Do 4 shots at each of the 9 targets for a total of 36 shots, then count the successful ones and enter the score in the app, out of 36 attempts.
| Handicap | +9 | +5 | +1 | 5 | 12 | 19 | 27 | 36 | 54 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Score | 32 | 30 | 27 | 23 | 18 | 14 | 10 | 7 | 4 |
Day 47
Program: Vary your targets and hit within 3-5 yards
Hit 15 balls to each landing zone using mid irons only. Hit one bucket of ~50 balls. Count total number of successful shots.
Place a flag or target for your mid irons (7, 6, or 5 irons).
Make 3 landing zones around the flag. Space the zones 8 yards/meters apart with cones, buckets, or markers.
Hit 36 shots in total. Do 12 shots for each landing zone.
Only use 7, 6, or 5 irons for all shots. Switch clubs if you want, but keep ball setup the same.
Hit 12 shots to one zone, then 12 to another, then 12 to the last zone. You can go in any order.
A shot counts as successful if it lands and stops in the right zone.
Add up how many shots landed in the right zone, out of 36 attempts, and enter the score in the app.
| Handicap | +9 | +5 | +1 | 5 | 12 | 19 | 27 | 36 | 54 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Score | 29 | 27 | 24 | 20 | 16 | 12 | 9 | 6 | 3 |
Day 48
Program: Vary your targets and hit within 3-5 yards
Complete the Alternate Targets Challenge using irons only. Hit one bucket of ~50 balls.
Choose 6 different targets at medium distance for irons 9, 8, 7, 6, 5, and
Match each target with the correct iron, from 9 to
Hit 36 shots in total, 6 shots at each target.
Try to land shots within 5% of the flag distance.
Aim to get at least 2 shots in the 5% zone for each target.
Switch between targets and irons as you go. Any order is fine.
Count each shot that lands inside the 5% zone.
At the end, enter your score in the app, out of 36 attempts.
| Handicap | +9 | +5 | +1 | 5 | 12 | 19 | 27 | 36 | 54 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Score | 32 | 30 | 28 | 25 | 20 | 16 | 12 | 8 | 5 |