Align Stroke For Every 9 Foot Putt
Maintain posture, for a 12-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 Vanylven. The flagship program is made of multiple modules that focus on different aspects of the game. Follow the drills week by week, then day by day.
Program Snapshot
Weeks
13
Days
49
Modules
9
Frequency
4 days/week
Putting·9 ft (3m) only
Align Stroke For Every 9 Foot Putt
Difficulty: Intermediate · Module HCP 12.3
Short Game·Bump'n'Run
Bump'n'Run From 5–10 Yds
Difficulty: Beginner · Module HCP 35.0
Driving Range·Wedges (LW,SW,GW,PW)
Stop Missed Wedge Shots
Difficulty: Beginner · Module HCP 35.0
Putting·6 ft (2m) only
Make All 6 Ft Putts
Difficulty: Expert · Module HCP 1.8
Short Game·Pitch
Land Close To Pin
Difficulty: Beginner · Module HCP 35.0
Driving Range·Mid irons (7,6,5)
Tighten your game: keep mid irons within 6 yards
Difficulty: Intermediate · Module HCP 17.7
Putting·6 ft (2m) only
Make All 6 Ft Putts
Difficulty: Expert · Module HCP 1.8
Short Game·Bump'n'Run
Dial in your touch from the fringe—leave yourself a no-stress putt
Difficulty: Beginner · Module HCP 25.0
Driving Range·Driver
Challenge: eliminate wild misses on tee shots
Difficulty: Intermediate · Module HCP 17.6
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.
Maintain posture, for a 12-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
Control distance inside 100, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes. Working on club: wedges (lw,sw,gw,pw).
Module skill breakdown
Control pace from 3 to 20 feet, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes. Working on distance: 6 ft (2m) only.
Module skill breakdown
Land close to pin, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes. Working on shot: pitch.
Module skill breakdown
Keep within 6 yards, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes. Working on club: mid irons (7,6,5).
Module skill breakdown
Control pace from 3 to 20 feet, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes. Working on distance: 6 ft (2m) only.
Module skill breakdown
Land inside 2 feet, for a 25-handicap player, ~20 minutes. Working on shot: bump'n'run.
Module skill breakdown
Eliminate wild misses, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes. Working on club: driver.
Module skill breakdown
Program snapshot
Avg HCP focus
12.3
Intermediate
Skill pillars
Alignment · Aim · Precision · Stroke · Scoring · Visualization
Host course
Vanylven
Weekly Plan
1 day, 1 drill. Follow the drills and progress through the program. Each drill has instructions and scoring benchmarks to help you track your progress. The drills are designed to build on each other week by week, so try to follow the schedule as closely as possible for the best results.
4 days scheduled
Align Stroke For Every 9 Foot Putt. Square feet to the line and maintain posture. Focus on Alignment, Aim, Precision. This module is for Putting, specifically working on 9 ft (3m) only.
Day 1
Program: Align Stroke For Every 9 Foot Putt
Make 10 out of 20 putts from in between two alignment sticks and through the ball gate.
Hit 30 putts from 9 ft (3 m) using two alignment sticks and through the ball gate.
Enter score. Total number of putts holed, out of 30 attempts.
| Handicap | +9 | +5 | +1 | 5 | 12 | 19 | 27 | 36 | 54 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Score | 24 | 18 | 16 | 14 | 12 | 10 | 8 | 6 | 4 |
Day 2
Program: Align Stroke For Every 9 Foot Putt
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 3
Program: Align Stroke For Every 9 Foot Putt
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
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. Up to 80 balls are needed.
Set up 4 lines of 9 balls each, with balls 1 foot apart.
Place the lines on grass, 1 to 10 yards from the green, 5 yards between lines.
Mark two circles on the green around the hole: one with a 6-foot radius, another with a 15-foot radius.
Hit 36 shots, in two groups of 18 shots.
For the first 18 shots, aim for the small circle. For the next 18 shots, aim for the big circle.
Hit balls in order from any line, switch lines as wanted.
Count each ball that stops in the right circle as a success.
After 36 shots, count how many hit their target circles and enter your score in the app out of 36 attempts.
| Handicap | +9 | +5 | +1 | 5 | 12 | 19 | 27 | 36 | 54 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Score | 33 | 31 | 28 | 25 | 20 | 16 | 12 | 8 | 5 |
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, Aim. 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 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 6
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 close to multiple targets. Count the number of successes.
Scatter 36 balls into 6 lines of 6 balls each on grass near the green. Put each line 1 to 10 yards or meters from the green and 5 to 30 yards or meters from the hole.
At the edge of the green, set up 3 targets spaced about 6 feet (2 meters) apart in a straight line. Name them Target 1, Target 2, and Target
Hit 36 bump-and-run shots. Aim 12 shots at Target 1, 12 at Target 2, and 12 at Target
From each line, hit all 6 balls at the chosen target for that group of 12 shots. Switch targets after every 12 shots.
A shot is a success if the ball stops within 10 feet (3 meters) of the target.
Record how many shots land inside the 10-foot zone, 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 | 17 | 13 | 9 | 6 | 3 |
Day 7
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 8
Program: Bump'n'Run From 5–10 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.
Put 36 balls into 6 piles of 6 balls each around the chipping area, between 1 and 10 yards from the green, and 5 to 30 yards from the hole.
On the green, make two rings around the hole with string or tees: a small ring with a 6-foot radius and a bigger ring with a 15-foot radius.
Split your shots into two groups of
For the first 18 shots, try to land the ball inside the small ring (6-foot radius).
For the next 18 shots, try to land the ball inside the big ring but outside the small ring.
Hit one ball at a time from any pile. Do 18 shots for the first target, then do 18 shots for the second target.
Count every ball that stops inside the target ring as a success.
After all 36 shots, add up how many landed in the right rings 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 |
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, Aim. This module is for Short Game, specifically working on Bump'n'Run.
Day 9
Program: Bump'n'Run From 5–10 Yds
Up to 5 players compete to stop a bump-n-run shot closest to the multiple target(s). The player with the most points wins the challenge. One bucket of balls per player is needed.
Put 36 balls in 6 piles, each pile has 6 balls. Scatter them around chipping area between 1 to 10 yards from green and 5 to 30 yards from hole.
Place 3 targets in a line at the edge of the green, spaced 6 feet apart.
Split the 36 shots into 3 groups of 12 shots.
Hit first 12 balls as bump-and-run, try to stop them in the first target zone.
Hit next 12 balls at the second target zone, try to stop them there.
Hit the last 12 balls at the third target zone, try to stop them there.
Pick any pile before each group and keep setup simple for every shot.
Count balls in the right target zone. Each one is a point. 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 10
Program: Bump'n'Run From 5–10 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.
Set up 10 piles of balls in two lines that cross each other. Put 5 piles in each line. Leave space between all piles and lines.
Put the piles 1 to 10 yards/meters from the green and 5 to 30 yards/meters from the hole.
On the green, mark two big circles around the hole. Make the first circle 6 feet (2 meters) out from the hole, and the second circle 15 feet (5 meters) out from the hole.
There are 36 shots total. Split them into 3 groups of 12 shots.
First 12 shots: try to stop the ball inside the small (inner) circle. Next 12: try to stop the ball inside the big (outer) circle but outside the small circle. Last 12: try to keep the ball anywhere on the green.
Hit one ball from each pile. Keep moving around the piles any way until all 36 shots are done using the right target for each group.
Count how many balls land in the right place for each group: inside the small circle for the first 12, in the big circle but outside the small one for the next 12, and anywhere on the green for the last
Enter score in the app, out of 36 attempts.
| Handicap | +9 | +5 | +1 | 5 | 12 | 19 | 27 | 36 | 54 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Score | 32 | 30 | 28 | 25 | 20 | 16 | 12 | 8 | 5 |
Day 11
Program: Bump'n'Run From 5–10 Yds
Scatter a bucket of balls (avg. bucket is 40 balls) into 8 equal piles of 5 balls and stop bump-n-run shots inside quadrants. Count the number of successes.
Put 40 balls into 8 piles of 5 balls each. Place the piles between 1 and 10 yards from the green and 5 to 30 yards from the hole.
On the green, use string or tees to make 4 equal sections inside a circle with a 6-foot radius around the hole.
Hit 36 bump-and-run shots, split into 4 groups of 9 shots. Each group tries to stop the ball in a different section.
Choose any pile and hit 9 shots at the first section. Then do 9 shots for the next section, and repeat for all 4 sections.
For each set of 9 shots, use any pile, but keep the same setup for all shots.
Count each shot that stops in the correct section as a success.
Add up the number of successes 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 | 23 | 18 | 14 | 11 | 7 | 4 |
Day 12
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
Stop Missed Wedge Shots. Control distance inside 100 and stop missed shots. Focus on Precision, Mechanics, Trajectory. This module is for Driving Range, specifically working on Wedges (LW,SW,GW,PW).
Day 13
Program: Stop Missed Wedge Shots
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 |
Day 14
Program: Stop Missed Wedge Shots
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 15
Program: Stop Missed Wedge Shots
Work only on downswing using wedges only. Hit one bucket of ~50 balls.
Pick a flag or target suitable for wedges (LW, SW, GW, or PW).
Hit 36 wedge shots aiming at the same single target.
Use any wedges; keep the ball setup the same, and focus on your downswing.
Count each shot that lands on or near the target as a success.
Record how many shots were successful 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 16
Program: Stop Missed Wedge Shots
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 |
4 days scheduled
Stop Missed Wedge Shots. Control distance inside 100 and stop missed shots. Focus on Precision, Mechanics, Trajectory. This module is for Driving Range, specifically working on Wedges (LW,SW,GW,PW).
Day 17
Program: Stop Missed Wedge Shots
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 18
Program: Stop Missed Wedge Shots
Produce straight shots using wedges only. Hit one bucket of ~50 balls.
Pick a flag or target on the range suitable for wedge shots (LW, SW, GW, or PW). Use the same target for all 36 shots.
Use any wedge, switching clubs throughout the exercise.
Set up the ball the same way for every shot and focus on hitting a straight shot towards the target.
Hit 36 wedge shots, aiming all shots at the single chosen target.
Count a shot as successful if it lands and stops near the target.
After 36 shots, add your total successful shots 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 | 18 | 14 | 10 | 6 | 3 |
Day 19
Program: Make All 6 Ft Putts
Make 15 out of 25 putts using an alignment mirror.
Hit 30 putts from 6 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 | 27 | 23 | 21 | 19 | 17 | 15 | 12 | 9 | 6 |
Day 20
Program: Make All 6 Ft Putts
Make 15 out of 25 putts
Hit 30 putts from 6 ft (2 m).
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 |
4 days scheduled
Make All 6 Ft Putts. Read breaks and aim precisely and finish putts in one motion. Focus on Precision, Scoring, Aim. This module is for Putting, specifically working on 6 ft (2m) only.
Day 21
Program: Make All 6 Ft Putts
Make 12 putts in a row, one-handed through the ball gate.
Hit 25 putts from 6 ft through the ball gate.
Count how many putts went through the gate without touching the tees. Enter the score in the app, out of 25 attempts.
| Handicap | +9 | +5 | +1 | 5 | 12 | 19 | 27 | 36 | 54 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Score | 24 | 22 | 19 | 17 | 14 | 12 | 9 | 6 | 4 |
Day 22
Program: Make All 6 Ft Putts
Make 4 out of 8 putts from [6 ft | 2 m], 5 times in total.
Place eight tees around the hole at 6 ft or 2 m.
After each putt is made, move to the next tee in front.
Hit 40 putts.
Enter the total number of putts made in the app, out of 40 attempts.
| Handicap | +9 | +5 | +1 | 5 | 12 | 19 | 27 | 36 | 54 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Score | 35 | 31 | 28 | 26 | 24 | 22 | 19 | 16 | 12 |
Day 23
Program: Land Close To Pin
Hit two buckets of balls (avg. bucket is 40 balls) from the sloped deep rough and other extreme grass types; one bucket with balls above feet level, one bucket with balls below feet level.
Set up 3 targets on the green, each about 6 feet apart in a line or curve.
Stand in the deep rough, 30 to 40 yards away, where the ground is sloped above or below your feet.
Hit 36 pitch shots: 18 with the ball above your feet, 18 with the ball below your feet.
Divide each set of 18 shots into 3 groups of 6 shots.
For each group, aim all 6 shots at one target, then switch to the next target.
Start with shots when the ball is above your feet: hit 6 shots at Target 1, 6 at Target 2, 6 at Target
Then hit from where the ball is below your feet: 6 shots at Target 1, 6 at Target 2, 6 at Target
Count each shot that lands and stays near the target as a success.
Enter your number of successful shots in the app out of 36 attempts.
| Handicap | +9 | +5 | +1 | 5 | 12 | 19 | 27 | 36 | 54 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Score | 28 | 26 | 23 | 18 | 14 | 11 | 8 | 5 | 3 |
Day 24
Program: Land Close To Pin
Hit two buckets of balls (avg. bucket is 40 balls) from the sloped deep rough and other extreme grass types; one bucket from the uphill slope and one bucket from the downhill slope.
Find a place on the uphill slope, 30 to 40 yards from the hole, to hit all shots.
Put a target (like a pin or club) at the hole or a visible spot on the green.
Split 36 shots into 2 groups of
Hit 18 balls from the uphill slope, trying to stop them close to the target.
Move to a similar place on the downhill slope at the same distance.
Hit 18 balls from the downhill slope at the same target.
Count how many balls stop in the chosen scoring area around the target (example: within 3 feet).
Add up successful shots out of 36 attempts and enter the score in the app.
| Handicap | +9 | +5 | +1 | 5 | 12 | 19 | 27 | 36 | 54 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Score | 31 | 29 | 26 | 22 | 18 | 14 | 10 | 6 | 3 |
4 days scheduled
Land Close To Pin. Keep par safe and land close to pin. Focus on Alignment, Aim, Scoring. This module is for Short Game, specifically working on Pitch.
Day 25
Program: Land Close To Pin
Up to 5 players compete to stop a pitch shot closest to the multiple target(s). The player with the most points at the end wins the challenge. One bucket of balls per player is needed.
Arrange 10 piles of balls in two lines that cross each other at a right angle. Each line has 5 piles, spaced about 3 meters apart.
Place the piles on grass, 30 to 60 meters from the hole.
Set 5 different targets around the green, spaced apart.
Make 36 pitch shots, in 6 rounds of 6 shots each.
For each round, pick one pile and one target. Hit 6 shots from that pile to that target.
After 6 shots, move to a different pile and a different target for the next round. Keep going until all 36 shots are done and each target has 6 shots.
Count each shot that lands closest to the target as a success.
Add up the number of successful shots from all 36 shots and enter this score in the app, out of 36 attempts.
| Handicap | +9 | +5 | +1 | 5 | 12 | 19 | 27 | 36 | 54 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Score | 30 | 28 | 25 | 21 | 17 | 13 | 9 | 6 | 3 |
Day 26
Program: Land Close To Pin
Hit two buckets of balls (avg. bucket is 40 balls) from the sloped rough grass; one bucket with balls above feet level, one bucket with balls below feet level.
Find a rough area with a slope where the ball is above your feet, 30 to 40 yards from the hole.
Place three targets in a line on the green, about 5 feet apart.
Hit 36 pitch shots: 18 with the ball above your feet, 18 with it below your feet.
For each slope, hit 6 shots at each target.
Hit 6 balls at the first target, 6 at the second, 6 at the third, with the ball above your feet.
Switch to the slope where the ball is below your feet and do the same.
Try to land each ball close and stopped near each target for a success.
Count how many balls stopped inside the target zones and enter the number out of 36 attempts.
| Handicap | +9 | +5 | +1 | 5 | 12 | 19 | 27 | 36 | 54 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Score | 30 | 28 | 25 | 22 | 18 | 14 | 11 | 7 | 4 |
Day 27
Program: Land Close To Pin
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 |
Day 28
Program: Land Close To Pin
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 |
4 days scheduled
Tighten your game: keep mid irons within 6 yards. Eliminate off-target mid irons and center green hits. Focus on Dispersion, Precision, Scoring. This module is for Driving Range, specifically working on Mid irons (7,6,5).
Day 29
Program: Tighten your game: keep mid irons within 6 yards
Produce left-to-right and right-to-left shots using mid irons only. Hit one bucket of ~50 balls.
Pick one flag/target suitable for mid irons (7, 6, or 5 iron).
Hit 36 shots in total at that single target.
Hit half the shots curving left-to-right and half curving right-to-left. Use different irons if you want.
Stand the same way for every shot. Only try to change the way the ball curves.
If a shot lands close to the target (within a range you decide), count it as a success.
When finished, count how many good shots you got 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 30
Program: Tighten your game: keep mid irons within 6 yards
Hit 5 balls to each randomly selected target while producing left-to-right and right-to-left shots, using mid irons only. Hit one bucket of ~50 balls.
Set up 9 targets around the flag, spaced evenly about 5% of the distance to the flag.
Use cones or buckets to mark the edges so each target has a small gate to aim through.
Hit 4 shots at each target, for a total of 36 shots.
For each target, hit 2 shots left-to-right and 2 shots right-to-left using a 5, 6, or 7 iron.
A shot is successful if the ball goes between the cones.
Switch clubs if desired, but hit all 4 shots at each target before moving on.
When finished, count how many shots went between the cones.
Enter your score in the app, out of 36 attempts.
| Handicap | +9 | +5 | +1 | 5 | 12 | 19 | 27 | 36 | 54 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Score | 31 | 29 | 25 | 21 | 16 | 12 | 8 | 5 | 3 |
Day 31
Program: Tighten your game: keep mid irons within 6 yards
Hit 12 balls to each quadrant using mid irons only. Hit one bucket of ~50 balls. Count total number of successful shots.
Pick a 5, 6, or 7 iron for the drill.
Choose a flag or mark at a medium distance.
Make a square around the target using four markers, each marker about 5% of the distance to the flag away from it.
Hit 36 shots, divided into 4 groups of 9 shots each.
For each group, aim to land the ball in one specific quadrant.
Start with one quadrant and hit 9 shots, then do the same for each of the other 3 quadrants.
Switch between the 5, 6, or 7 iron any time.
Count each ball that lands and stops in the target quadrant as successful.
Add up your total successful shots and enter your score out of 36 in the app.
| Handicap | +9 | +5 | +1 | 5 | 12 | 19 | 27 | 36 | 54 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Score | 30 | 28 | 26 | 22 | 18 | 14 | 10 | 7 | 4 |
Day 32
Program: Tighten your game: keep mid irons within 6 yards
Use mid irons only to land the ball inside the radius. Hit one bucket of ~50 balls. Keep the score relative to PAR.
Choose a target flag on the driving range for mid irons (7, 6, or 5 iron).
Mark two circles on the ground: an inner circle with a 5-yard radius, and an outer circle with an 8-yard radius.
Prepare 36 balls.
For the first 12 shots, try to land the ball inside the 5-yard circle.
For the next 12 shots, try to land the ball inside the area between the 5-yard and 8-yard circles.
For the final 12 shots, try to land the ball anywhere inside the 8-yard circle.
Use any 7, 6, or 5 iron, but keep the ball setup the same.
Count how many balls land and stop in the correct circle for that group. Balls outside the 8-yard circle are misses.
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 | 24 | 20 | 16 | 12 | 8 | 5 |
4 days scheduled
Tighten your game: keep mid irons within 6 yards. Eliminate off-target mid irons and center green hits. Focus on Dispersion, Precision, Scoring. This module is for Driving Range, specifically working on Mid irons (7,6,5).
Day 33
Program: Tighten your game: keep mid irons within 6 yards
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 34
Program: Make All 6 Ft Putts
Make 12 putts in a row, one-handed through the ball gate.
Hit 25 putts from 6 ft through the ball gate.
Count how many putts went through the gate without touching the tees. Enter the score in the app, out of 25 attempts.
| Handicap | +9 | +5 | +1 | 5 | 12 | 19 | 27 | 36 | 54 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Score | 24 | 22 | 19 | 17 | 14 | 12 | 9 | 6 | 4 |
Day 35
Program: Make All 6 Ft Putts
Make 15 out of 25 putts
Hit 30 putts from 6 ft (2 m).
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 36
Program: Make All 6 Ft Putts
Make 4 out of 8 putts from [6 ft | 2 m], 5 times in total.
Place eight tees around the hole at 6 ft or 2 m.
After each putt is made, move to the next tee in front.
Hit 40 putts.
Enter the total number of putts made in the app, out of 40 attempts.
| Handicap | +9 | +5 | +1 | 5 | 12 | 19 | 27 | 36 | 54 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Score | 35 | 31 | 28 | 26 | 24 | 22 | 19 | 16 | 12 |
4 days scheduled
Make All 6 Ft Putts. Read breaks and aim precisely and finish putts in one motion. Focus on Precision, Scoring, Aim. This module is for Putting, specifically working on 6 ft (2m) only.
Day 37
Program: Make All 6 Ft Putts
Make 15 out of 25 putts using an alignment mirror.
Hit 30 putts from 6 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 | 27 | 23 | 21 | 19 | 17 | 15 | 12 | 9 | 6 |
Day 38
Program: Dial in your touch from the fringe—leave yourself a no-stress putt
Hit bump-n-run two buckets of balls (avg. bucket is 40 balls) from the sloped fairway; one bucket with balls above feet level, and one bucket with balls below feet level.
Place 18 balls in a row on the fairway. Place another 18 balls in a row 5 yards away from the first row.
Label one row “Above Feet” and the other row “Below Feet” according to the slope.
Divide each row into 3 zones by distance: Zone 1 (5–13 yards), Zone 2 (14–21 yards), Zone 3 (22–30 yards), with 6 balls in each zone.
Hit all 36 balls: start with all balls in Zone 1, then all balls in Zone 2, then all balls in Zone
Take turns hitting every third ball from one row, then switch to the other row and do the same.
Try to stop each ball as close as possible to the hole.
Count each ball that stops within 3 feet of the hole as a success.
When finished with 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 | 31 | 29 | 26 | 22 | 17 | 13 | 9 | 6 | 3 |
Day 39
Program: Dial in your touch from the fringe—leave yourself a no-stress putt
Hit bump-n-run 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.
Set up two lines of balls next to the green on a slope. Each line has 18 balls, 5 yards apart, between 5 and 30 yards from the hole.
One line has balls above foot level, the other line has balls below foot level.
There are two groups: 18 shots from balls above feet, and 18 shots from balls below feet.
For each group, hit every third ball in the line until you hit all
Aim each shot to land and stop in a target zone on the green, 5 to 10 yards from the hole.
First, hit all 18 balls from above feet, then all 18 from below feet.
Count each ball that stops in the target zone as a success.
Add all 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 | 20 | 16 | 12 | 8 | 5 | 3 |
Day 40
Program: Dial in your touch from the fringe—leave yourself a no-stress putt
Up to 5 players 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.
Make two piles of 18 balls each, one on an uphill slope, one on a downhill slope, both close to the green.
Mark three target zones on the green, each 4 feet wide and 6 feet apart. Label as Zone 1, Zone 2, Zone
Hit 36 bump-and-run shots, 18 from uphill, 18 from downhill.
Split each group of 18 shots into three sets of
Try to land 6 balls in Zone 1, 6 in Zone 2, 6 in Zone 3, for each slope.
From the uphill pile, hit 6 shots at Zone 1, then 6 at Zone 2, then 6 at Zone
From the downhill pile, do the same: 6 shots at Zone 1, 6 at Zone 2, 6 at Zone
A shot counts if the ball stops inside the target zone.
Enter your number of successful shots 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
Dial in your touch from the fringe—leave yourself a no-stress putt. Roll to tap-in range and land inside 2 feet. Focus on Scoring, Accuracy, Distance Control. This module is for Short Game, specifically working on Bump'n'Run.
Day 41
Program: Dial in your touch from the fringe—leave yourself a no-stress putt
Align a bucket of balls next to the green (avg. bucket is 40 balls) into 10 equal perpendicular piles of 4 balls and stop bump-n-run shots inside Bullseye. Count the number of balls in the inner and outer Bullseye.
Make 10 piles of 4 balls (40 balls) in two lines, crossing each other near the green, 1 to 10 yards from the green and 5 to 30 yards from the hole. Keep piles 2 yards apart, lines 5 to 10 yards apart.
On the green, use string or tees to mark two circles around the hole: one with a 6-foot radius (inner), the other with a 15-foot radius (outer).
Use only 36 balls (9 piles of 4) for this test.
Split the 36 shots into two groups of
For the first 18 shots, try to land the ball inside the small circle.
For the next 18 shots, try to land the ball inside the big circle but outside the small circle.
Play bump-and-run shots by hitting from different piles, one after the other, keeping the same setup and order.
Count as a success if the ball stops in the correct circle. If not, it is a miss.
Count how many balls finished where they should in both circles. Enter your score in the app, out of 36 attempts.
| Handicap | +9 | +5 | +1 | 5 | 12 | 19 | 27 | 36 | 54 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Score | 32 | 30 | 28 | 25 | 20 | 16 | 12 | 8 | 5 |
Day 42
Program: Dial in your touch from the fringe—leave yourself a no-stress putt
Hit bump-n-run two buckets of balls (avg. bucket is 40 balls) from the sloped rough grass; one bucket with balls above feet level, and one bucket with balls below feet level.
Set up two lines of balls (18 balls in each line) next to the green on sloped rough. One line is above feet level and one is below feet level.
Set each line 5 yards apart. Balls should be between 5 and 30 yards from the hole.
Hit 18 bump-and-run shots from the above feet line and 18 from the below feet line (36 total shots).
For each line, hit every third ball (leave two balls between each shot). Finish all shots in one line, then switch to the other.
Try to land and stop the ball inside a 6-foot circle around the hole.
Count a success for every ball that stays inside the target circle.
Add up all your shots that stopped inside the target circle, then enter your total score out of 36 shots in the app.
| Handicap | +9 | +5 | +1 | 5 | 12 | 19 | 27 | 36 | 54 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Score | 30 | 28 | 25 | 22 | 18 | 14 | 10 | 7 | 4 |
Day 43
Program: Dial in your touch from the fringe—leave yourself a no-stress putt
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 44
Program: Dial in your touch from the fringe—leave yourself a no-stress putt
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 |
4 days scheduled
Challenge: eliminate wild misses on tee shots. Reduce driver spread and hit within 10 yards. Focus on Dispersion, Precision, Scoring. This module is for Driving Range, specifically working on Driver.
Day 45
Program: Challenge: eliminate wild misses on tee shots
Hit 15 balls to each Y area using driver only. Hit one bucket of ~50 balls. Count total number of successful shots.
Choose one flag or target on the range to aim at with the driver.
Mark 3 Y-shaped target areas around the flag, each about 15 yards wide.
Hit 36 driver shots.
Hit 12 shots at each Y-area.
Hit shots to the areas in any order.
A shot is a success if it lands in the 15-yard-wide Y-area around the flag.
Count the successful shots for each Y-area.
Add up 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 | 22 | 18 | 14 | 10 | 7 | 4 |
Day 46
Program: Challenge: eliminate wild misses on tee shots
Hit 5 balls to each randomly selected target while producing left-to-right and right-to-left shots, using driver only. Hit one bucket of ~50 balls.
Pick a flag or target at the distance you want to practice.
Put 9 markers in a circle around the flag, spaced evenly and close to it.
Hit 36 shots with your driver.
Divide your 36 shots into 9 groups of 4 shots, each group aimed at one marker.
For each marker, hit 2 shots curving left, 2 shots curving right.
A shot counts if it finishes between the two markers of a target.
Set up carefully for each shot and try to hit the target the right way.
Count how many shots finished between the markers 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 47
Program: Challenge: eliminate wild misses on tee shots
Produce left-to-right and right-to-left shots using driver only. Hit one bucket of ~50 balls.
Pick a flag or marker at a good distance for your driver.
Use the same ball setup and stance every time.
Hit 18 shots using a left-to-right ball flight to the flag.
Hit 18 shots using a right-to-left ball flight to the flag.
Count each ball that lands close to 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 | 26 | 22 | 18 | 14 | 10 | 6 | 3 |
Day 48
Program: Challenge: eliminate wild misses on tee shots
Hit 15 balls to each dispersion corridor using driver only. Hit one bucket of ~50 balls. Count total number of successful shots.
Pick one target to aim for with your driver.
Make three zones around the target, each zone 25 feet apart, using cones or markers.
Hit 36 drives in total, split into 3 groups of 12 shots.
For the first 12 shots, aim for the first zone.
For the next 12 shots, aim for the second zone.
For the last 12 shots, aim for the third zone and enter your score in the app, out of 36 attempts.
Use any spot to hit from, but keep your ball setup the same.
Count each shot that lands and stays in the correct zone as a success.
| Handicap | +9 | +5 | +1 | 5 | 12 | 19 | 27 | 36 | 54 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Score | 32 | 30 | 27 | 23 | 18 | 14 | 10 | 7 | 4 |
1 day scheduled
Challenge: eliminate wild misses on tee shots. Reduce driver spread and hit within 10 yards. Focus on Dispersion, Precision, Scoring. This module is for Driving Range, specifically working on Driver.
Day 49
Program: Challenge: eliminate wild misses on tee shots
Curve the ball around the alignment stick using using driver only. Hit one bucket of ~50 balls.
Choose a flag or target to aim at with the driver.
Measure 5% of the distance to the flag. Put one cone on the left side and one cone on the right side at that distance.
Take 36 shots: 18 curve the ball left to right, 18 curve the ball right to left around the cone.
Hit 18 shots curving around the left cone to the flag and 18 shots curving around the right cone to the flag.
Set up the ball the same way each time. Try to make the ball curve around the cone and finish near the flag.
A shot counts if it curves around the cone and ends near the flag.
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 | 30 | 28 | 26 | 22 | 18 | 14 | 10 | 6 | 3 |