Control 9 Ft Putts
Hit putts with both left and right breaks, 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 Tullamore Golf Club. 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·Chip
Avoid Three-Putts
Difficulty: Beginner · Module HCP 35.0
Driving Range·Mid irons (7,6,5)
Stop Missing Greens With Mid Irons
Difficulty: Beginner · Module HCP 35.0
Putting·Long (20+ ft)
Control Distance
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)
Control the spin: height and roll as needed
Difficulty: Beginner · Module HCP 29.2
Putting·6 ft (2m) only
Focus On Pace And Line
Difficulty: Intermediate · Module HCP 17.5
Short Game·Chip
Chip 5–15 Yds From Fringe
Difficulty: Beginner · Module HCP 35.0
Driving Range·Mid irons (7,6,5)
Shape it right: fade or draw with mid irons
Difficulty: Beginner · Module HCP 26.3
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.
Hit putts with both left and right breaks, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes. Working on distance: 9 ft (3m) only.
Module skill breakdown
Course-calibrated drills mapped to this module. Working on shot: chip.
Module skill breakdown
Stop missing greens, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes. Working on club: mid irons (7,6,5).
Module skill breakdown
Vary landing spot, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes. Working on distance: long (20+ ft).
Module skill breakdown
Roll the ball low and straight, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes. Working on shot: bump'n'run.
Module skill breakdown
Perfect long iron trajectory, 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
Vary landing spot, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes. Working on shot: chip.
Module skill breakdown
Perfect mid iron flight, for a 26-handicap player, ~20 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 · Scoring · Visualization · Distance Control
Host course
Tullamore Golf Club
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. Practice uphill and downhill putts 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, 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 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 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 4
Program: Avoid Three-Putts
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 |
4 days scheduled
Day 5
Program: Avoid Three-Putts
Up to 5 players compete to stop a chip shot closest to the multiple target(s). The player with the most points at the end wins the challenge. One bucket of balls per player is needed.
Arrange 10 piles of balls in two lines that cross each other. Each line has 5 piles. Each pile has the same number of balls.
Put the piles 5 to 30 yards from the hole. Leave 3 yards between piles in a line. Make lines 5 to 10 yards apart.
Set up 3 targets around the green. Each target is about 6 feet apart from the others.
There are 36 chip shots total, with 12 shots for each target.
Always use the same stance and ball position for every shot.
For each set of 12 shots, chip to the target from any pile. Try to get close to the target.
A shot is a success if the ball stops within 3 feet of the target.
After all 36 shots, add up how many balls stopped within 3 feet of the target and enter the score out of 36 attempts in the app.
| Handicap | +9 | +5 | +1 | 5 | 12 | 19 | 27 | 36 | 54 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Score | 30 | 28 | 25 | 22 | 17 | 14 | 11 | 7 | 4 |
Day 6
Program: Avoid Three-Putts
Scatter a bucket of balls (avg. bucket is 40 balls) into 8 equal lines of 5 balls and stop chip shots close to multiple targets. Count the number of successes.
Put 40 golf balls in 8 lines, 5 balls in each line, each ball 1 yard apart.
Set up 8 flags as targets, spaced apart so each one is clear.
Chip all 5 balls from each line to a different target flag.
Aim for all shots to land within 10 feet (3 meters) of the target flag.
Do this for all 8 lines for a total of 40 chips.
Only count 36 shots: skip 4 balls or do 4 fewer shots.
Give a point for each ball that stops within 10 feet (3 meters) of the target.
Add up the number of successes out of 36 attempts and enter the score in the app.
| Handicap | +9 | +5 | +1 | 5 | 12 | 19 | 27 | 36 | 54 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Score | 31 | 29 | 26 | 22 | 18 | 14 | 10 | 7 | 4 |
Day 7
Program: Avoid Three-Putts
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 |
Day 8
Program: Stop Missing Greens With Mid Irons
Complete the Progressive Targets Challenge using irons only. Hit one bucket of ~50 balls.
Pick 3 flags at the range for your 9, 7, and 5 irons: close, medium, far.
Hit 36 shots total: 12 at each flag.
Hit 12 shots at the close flag.
Hit 12 shots at the medium flag, change irons if wanted.
Hit 12 shots at the far flag, change irons if wanted.
Count shots that land within a club-length of each flag.
Add up successful shots out of 36 and enter score in the app.
| Handicap | +9 | +5 | +1 | 5 | 12 | 19 | 27 | 36 | 54 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Score | 31 | 29 | 26 | 22 | 18 | 14 | 10 | 6 | 3 |
4 days scheduled
Stop Missing Greens With Mid Irons. Improve accuracy and stop missing greens. Focus on Mechanics, Precision, Trajectory. This module is for Driving Range, specifically working on Mid irons (7,6,5).
Day 9
Program: Stop Missing Greens With Mid Irons
Curve the ball around the alignment stick using using mid irons only. Hit one bucket of ~50 balls.
Pick a flag or target for mid irons (7, 6, or 5 iron).
Place two cones or buckets left and right of the flag, each 5% of the total distance away.
Hit 36 shots in total, in 2 sets of 18 shots.
First 18 shots: curve ball left to right, aiming near the left cone, curving back to the flag.
Second 18 shots: curve ball right to left, aiming near the right cone, curving back to the flag.
Switch between 7, 6, or 5 irons during the test.
A shot is a success if it curves correctly around the cone and lands close to the flag (within 10% of the distance).
After 36 shots, count 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 | 21 | 16 | 12 | 8 | 5 | 3 |
Day 10
Program: Stop Missing Greens With Mid Irons
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 11
Program: Stop Missing Greens With Mid Irons
Simulate X number of GIR (Green in Regulations) using mid irons only. Hit one bucket of ~50 balls. Count total number of greens hit.
Pick a flag for 7, 6, or 5 iron.
Mark an area around the flag like a green, about 5% of the distance to the flag.
Get 36 balls to hit into this green area.
Split the green into 3 equal parts: Left, Center, Right.
Hit 12 balls at the Left part.
Hit 12 balls at the Center part.
Hit 12 balls at the Right part.
Use just 7, 6, or 5 irons, set up the same way every time.
Count only the balls that land and stay in the zone you aimed at.
Add up all your successes from 36 shots and enter score in the app, out of 36 attempts.
| Handicap | +9 | +5 | +1 | 5 | 12 | 19 | 27 | 36 | 54 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Score | 30 | 28 | 26 | 22 | 18 | 14 | 10 | 7 | 4 |
Day 12
Program: Stop Missing Greens With Mid Irons
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
Stop Missing Greens With Mid Irons. Improve accuracy and stop missing greens. Focus on Mechanics, Precision, Trajectory. This module is for Driving Range, specifically working on Mid irons (7,6,5).
Day 13
Program: Stop Missing Greens With Mid Irons
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 14
Program: Stop Missing Greens With Mid Irons
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 15
Program: Control Distance
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 16
Program: Control Distance
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 |
4 days scheduled
Control Distance. Vary landing spot and stop on a dime. Focus on Distance Control, Visualization, Dispersion, Accuracy. This module is for Putting, specifically working on Long (20+ ft).
Day 17
Program: Control Distance
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 |
Day 18
Program: Control Distance
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 19
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 20
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 |
4 days scheduled
Bump'n'Run From 5–10 Yds. Roll the ball low and straight and use a short swing. Focus on Scoring, Aim, Distance Control. This module is for Short Game, specifically working on Bump'n'Run.
Day 21
Program: Bump'n'Run From 5–10 Yds
Scatter a bucket of balls next to the green (avg. bucket is 40 balls) into 8 equal lines of 5 balls and stop bump-n-run shots inside Bullseye. Count the number of balls in the inner and outer Bullseye.
Put 40 balls in 8 lines of 5 balls each around the green. Lines should be about 1 yard/meter apart and placed 1 to 10 yards/meters from the green and 5 to 30 yards/meters from the hole.
On the green, mark two circle zones around the hole: one with a 6-foot (2 meter) radius and another with a 15-foot (5 meter) radius.
Hit 36 bump-and-run shots—first 18 shots aiming for the small inner circle, then 18 shots aiming for the bigger outer circle.
Use any line of balls. Hit shots for the inner circle for 18 attempts, then switch to hitting shots for the outer circle for another 18 attempts. Change lines as wanted.
Count each ball that stops in the circle aimed for as a success.
After all 36 shots, add the number of successful shots out of 36 and enter your score in the app.
| Handicap | +9 | +5 | +1 | 5 | 12 | 19 | 27 | 36 | 54 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Score | 32 | 30 | 28 | 25 | 20 | 16 | 12 | 8 | 5 |
Day 22
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 from the uphill slope and one bucket from the downhill slope.
Prepare 36 balls in two sets of
Pick one uphill spot, 5-20 yards from the hole, for 18 tries.
Make three target zones on the green around the hole: left, center, right.
Hit 6 balls at each target zone in order: left, center, right.
Move to a downhill spot, 5-20 yards from the hole, and do the same.
Count every ball that stops in the right target zone as a success.
After 36 tries (18 uphill, 18 downhill), add up your successful shots and enter your score in the app, out of 36.
| Handicap | +9 | +5 | +1 | 5 | 12 | 19 | 27 | 36 | 54 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Score | 31 | 29 | 26 | 23 | 18 | 14 | 10 | 6 | 3 |
Day 23
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 inside Bullseye. Count the number of balls in the inner and outer Bullseye.
Place a bucket of balls next to the green with 2 straight lines of 20 balls arranged perpendicular to each other.
Space the lines 5 to 10 yards/meters apart, with each ball about 1 foot (30 cm) apart in each line.
Mark two circles on the green: an inner circle with a 6-foot (2 m) radius and an outer circle with a 15-foot (5 m) radius around the hole.
Hit 36 bump-and-run shots in 2 sets of 18 shots, switching between the two lines.
Hit 3 to 5 shots from one line, then switch to the other line, until all 36 balls are played.
Try to land balls in the circles: inside the inner circle is best, inside the outer circle is okay.
Count how many balls stopped inside the outer circle (including the inner circle), and enter your score in the app out of 36 attempts.
| Handicap | +9 | +5 | +1 | 5 | 12 | 19 | 27 | 36 | 54 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Score | 30 | 28 | 25 | 20 | 15 | 12 | 9 | 6 | 4 |
Day 24
Program: Bump'n'Run From 5–10 Yds
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 |
4 days scheduled
Bump'n'Run From 5–10 Yds. Roll the ball low and straight and use a short swing. Focus on Scoring, Aim, Distance Control. This module is for Short Game, specifically working on Bump'n'Run.
Day 25
Program: Bump'n'Run From 5–10 Yds
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 quadrants. Count the number of successes.
Take 40 balls and make 10 piles with 4 balls each. Put the piles into 2 lines of 5 piles, spaced 5 to 10 yards/meters apart.
Place the piles on grass, each 1 to 10 yards/meters from the green and 5 to 30 yards/meters from the hole.
On the green, use string or tees to make a circle about 6 feet (2 meters) wide. Mark 4 equal parts in the circle.
Hit 36 bump-and-run shots. Make 9 shots for each of the 4 circle parts.
Start from any pile, aiming for the first circle part. After 9 shots, go to the second part, then the third, then the fourth.
Change piles as wanted to practice from different spots, but keep piles the same.
Count a shot as success if it stops in the right part of the circle.
After all 36 shots, add the number of 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 | 17 | 13 | 9 | 6 | 3 |
Day 26
Program: Bump'n'Run From 5–10 Yds
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 that cross each other, 5 piles in each line. Space the piles about 3 yards or meters apart.
Place the piles so they are 1 to 10 yards or meters from the green and 5 to 30 yards or meters from the hole, on any grass.
On the green, make 3 landing zones side by side, each about 6 feet or 2 meters apart, using sticks, clubs, or string.
Hit 36 bump-and-run shots total. Aim 12 shots at each landing zone.
Pick a pile. Hit balls at the first landing zone until you do 12 shots.
Aim at the second landing zone for 12 shots from any piles.
Aim at the third landing zone for the last 12 shots.
Count how many shots land and stop in the right zone.
When all 36 shots are done, record the number of good shots out of 36 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: Bump'n'Run From 5–10 Yds
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 close to multiple targets. Count the number of successes.
Set up 10 piles of 4 balls each (40 balls) in two lines next to the green. Keep piles about 2 yards apart and lines 5 to 10 yards apart.
Place three flags on the green for landing zones.
Hit 36 bump-and-run shots, 12 for each target flag.
Hit shots from the first line, aiming for the first target. Alternate piles.
After 12 shots, switch to the second target and use the second line for the next 12 shots.
Hit the last 12 shots at the third target (use any line or alternate piles). After all shots are done, count balls within 10 feet of the target as successful and enter your number of successes 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 28
Program: Control the spin: height and roll as needed
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
Control the spin: height and roll as needed. Perfect long iron trajectory and control long iron spin. Focus on Trajectory, Precision, Mechanics. This module is for Driving Range, specifically working on Long irons (4,3,2).
Day 29
Program: Control the spin: height and roll as needed
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 |
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| Score | 30 | 28 | 25 | 20 | 16 | 12 | 9 | 6 | 4 |
Day 30
Program: Control the spin: height and roll as needed
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 |
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| Score | 32 | 30 | 28 | 25 | 20 | 16 | 12 | 8 | 5 |
Day 31
Program: Control the spin: height and roll as needed
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 32
Program: Control the spin: height and roll as needed
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 |
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| Score | 30 | 28 | 25 | 20 | 16 | 12 | 9 | 6 | 4 |
4 days scheduled
Control the spin: height and roll as needed. Perfect long iron trajectory and control long iron spin. Focus on Trajectory, Precision, Mechanics. This module is for Driving Range, specifically working on Long irons (4,3,2).
Day 33
Program: Control the spin: height and roll as needed
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 |
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| Score | 30 | 28 | 25 | 20 | 15 | 12 | 9 | 6 | 4 |
Day 34
Program: Control the spin: height and roll as needed
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 |
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| Score | 31 | 29 | 27 | 23 | 18 | 14 | 10 | 6 | 3 |
Day 35
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 |
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| Score | 28 | 25 | 22 | 20 | 18 | 16 | 12 | 9 | 6 |
Day 36
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 |
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| Score | 27 | 23 | 21 | 19 | 17 | 14 | 11 | 8 | 6 |
4 days scheduled
Focus On Pace And Line. Hit short putts until smooth 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 37
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 |
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| Score | 29 | 25 | 22 | 20 | 18 | 15 | 12 | 9 | 6 |
Day 38
Program: Chip 5–15 Yds From Fringe
Up to 5 players compete to stop a chip shot closest to the multiple target(s). The player with the most points wins the challenge. One bucket of balls per player is needed.
Make 3 target zones on the green. Space them 6 feet apart in a line.
Put 36 balls in 6 piles of 6 around the chipping area, 5–20 yards from the hole.
Hit 12 balls at each target zone (36 attempts total).
Start from any pile. Aim 12 shots at the first zone.
Next, aim 12 shots at the second zone from any pile.
Last, aim 12 shots at the third zone. Count shots that stop in the right zone.
Add up how many shots landed in the correct zone out of 36 attempts. Enter score in the app.
| Handicap | +9 | +5 | +1 | 5 | 12 | 19 | 27 | 36 | 54 |
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| Score | 31 | 29 | 26 | 22 | 18 | 14 | 10 | 6 | 3 |
Day 39
Program: Chip 5–15 Yds From Fringe
Scatter a bucket of balls (avg. bucket is 40 balls) into 8 equal lines of 5 balls and stop chip shots inside the Bullseye. Count the number of balls in the inner and outer Bullseye.
Scatter 40 balls into 8 lines of 5 balls each, spaced 1 yard or meter apart, placed anywhere from 5 to 30 yards from the hole.
On the green, make two circles around the hole: one with a 6-foot (2-meter) radius, and one with a 15-foot (5-meter) radius, using string or tees.
Chip 36 balls during the test, divided into 3 sets of 12 balls.
Chip the first 12 balls, trying to make them land inside the small circle.
Chip the next 12 balls, trying to make them land inside the big circle but outside the small circle.
Chip the last 12 balls, trying to make them land anywhere inside the big circle.
Start from any line and move around as needed, but use only 36 balls.
Count each ball that stops where it is supposed to for each set.
Enter your score in the app, out of 36 attempts.
| Handicap | +9 | +5 | +1 | 5 | 12 | 19 | 27 | 36 | 54 |
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| Score | 31 | 29 | 26 | 22 | 17 | 13 | 9 | 6 | 3 |
Day 40
Program: Chip 5–15 Yds From Fringe
Align a bucket of balls (avg. bucket is 40 balls) into 2 parallel lines 20 balls per line and stop chip shots close to multiple targets. Count the number of successes.
Place 36 balls in 2 straight lines of 18 balls, 6 yards apart. Balls in each line are 1 foot apart.
Put 3 flags on the green, each 10 feet apart.
Hit 36 chip shots, aiming 12 shots at each flag.
From the first line, hit 4 balls to the first flag.
From the second line, hit 4 balls to the first flag.
Repeat steps 4 and 5 until 12 balls are hit to the first flag.
Do the same method for the second flag: 4 shots from each line, until 12 shots are made.
Repeat for the third flag.
A shot is good if it stops within 10 feet of the target.
Add up your good shots and enter the score in the app, out of 36 tries.
| Handicap | +9 | +5 | +1 | 5 | 12 | 19 | 27 | 36 | 54 |
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| Score | 28 | 26 | 24 | 20 | 16 | 12 | 9 | 6 | 4 |
4 days scheduled
Chip 5–15 Yds From Fringe. Feel the green and stop on a dime. Focus on Distance Control, Aim, Scoring, Alignment, Dispersion, Trajectory, Accuracy. This module is for Short Game, specifically working on Chip.
Day 41
Program: Chip 5–15 Yds From Fringe
Align a bucket of balls (avg. bucket is 40 balls) into 2 perpendicular lines 20 balls per line and hit-and-land chip shots inside landing zones. Count the number of successes.
Set up two lines of 18 balls each so they cross each other. Place balls 1 foot apart.
On the green, mark 3 landing zones spaced 6 feet apart in a row using sticks or string.
Hit 36 chip shots total: 18 from each ball line.
From the first line, hit 6 shots to each landing zone (18 shots).
From the second line, hit 6 shots to each landing zone (18 shots).
Count each ball that lands and stays inside the right landing zone.
Add up all successful shots, enter score in the app, out of 36 attempts.
| Handicap | +9 | +5 | +1 | 5 | 12 | 19 | 27 | 36 | 54 |
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| Score | 31 | 29 | 27 | 23 | 18 | 14 | 11 | 7 | 4 |
Day 42
Program: Shape it right: fade or draw with mid irons
Discover strengths amongst irons a go-to shots and clubs worth utilizing. Hit one bucket of ~50 balls.
Set up 3 flags or targets in a field, spaced apart for medium iron shots (about 80-150 yards). Label them Target A, Target B, and Target C.
Hit 36 shots total: 12 shots at each target.
Use different irons for each target, like 9-iron for Target A, 6-iron for Target B, 3-iron for Target C.
Hit 12 shots at Target A, then 12 at Target B, then 12 at Target C. Keep setup and routine the same.
Count shots that land within 10 yards of each target. These are successes.
Add up your successful shots. Enter your score in the app, out of 36 attempts.
| Handicap | +9 | +5 | +1 | 5 | 12 | 19 | 27 | 36 | 54 |
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| Score | 28 | 26 | 24 | 20 | 16 | 12 | 9 | 6 | 3 |
Day 43
Program: Shape it right: fade or draw with mid irons
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 |
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| Score | 29 | 27 | 24 | 20 | 16 | 12 | 9 | 6 | 3 |
Day 44
Program: Shape it right: fade or draw with mid irons
Complete the Opposite Shots Challenge using mid irons only. Hit one bucket of ~50 balls.
Pick one flag or target for mid iron shots (using 7, 6, or 5 iron).
Hit 36 balls in total, divided into 3 sets of 12 shots: - Set 1: 6 fades and 6 draws, switching each time, to the same target. - Set 2: 6 high shots and 6 low shots, switching each time, to the same target. - Set 3: 6 pull/fade shots and 6 push/draw shots, switching each time, to the same target.
Keep ball setup and target the same for every shot.
For each set, work on either shot height or shot direction as required.
Give 1 point for each shot that lands close to the target with the right flight.
Keep alternating shots until you finish all
At the end, count your total successful shots and enter score in the app, out of 36 attempts.
| Handicap | +9 | +5 | +1 | 5 | 12 | 19 | 27 | 36 | 54 |
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| Score | 32 | 30 | 28 | 25 | 20 | 16 | 12 | 8 | 5 |
4 days scheduled
Shape it right: fade or draw with mid irons. Fade or draw mid irons and control mid iron arc. Focus on Trajectory, Scoring, Precision. This module is for Driving Range, specifically working on Mid irons (7,6,5).
Day 45
Program: Shape it right: fade or draw with mid irons
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 |
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| Score | 33 | 31 | 28 | 24 | 19 | 15 | 11 | 7 | 4 |
Day 46
Program: Shape it right: fade or draw with mid irons
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 |
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| Score | 32 | 30 | 28 | 25 | 20 | 16 | 12 | 8 | 5 |
Day 47
Program: Shape it right: fade or draw with mid irons
Complete the Progressive Targets Challenge using irons only. Hit one bucket of ~50 balls.
Pick 3 flags at the range for your 9, 7, and 5 irons: close, medium, far.
Hit 36 shots total: 12 at each flag.
Hit 12 shots at the close flag.
Hit 12 shots at the medium flag, change irons if wanted.
Hit 12 shots at the far flag, change irons if wanted.
Count shots that land within a club-length of each flag.
Add up successful shots out of 36 and enter score in the app.
| Handicap | +9 | +5 | +1 | 5 | 12 | 19 | 27 | 36 | 54 |
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| Score | 31 | 29 | 26 | 22 | 18 | 14 | 10 | 6 | 3 |
Day 48
Program: Shape it right: fade or draw with mid irons
Complete the Ladder Challenge using mid irons only. Hit one bucket of ~50 balls.
Set up three ladder zones on the range, each 6 yards/meters apart, short of the target flag.
Each ladder zone is a target area. The ball must land and stop within 6 yards/meters of the flag.
Hit 36 mid iron shots (using 7-, 6-, or 5-iron) towards the three ladder zones.
Split the 36 shots into 3 sets of
For each set, hit shots in order: first into zone 1, then zone 2, then zone 3, and repeat the ladder sequence three times.
All shots go to the same flag. You can switch clubs (7-, 6-, or 5-iron) any time.
A shot counts as a success only if it lands and stops in the right ladder zone for that shot.
After 36 shots, add up how many were successful and enter your score in the app, out of 36 attempts.
| Handicap | +9 | +5 | +1 | 5 | 12 | 19 | 27 | 36 | 54 |
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| Score | 32 | 30 | 28 | 25 | 20 | 16 | 12 | 8 | 5 |