Aim To Hit Center Every Time
Hit center consistently, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes. Working on distance: 3 ft (1m) only.
Module skill breakdown
Course Flagship Program
We studied the course and made a flagship practice program specifically for Wildhorse Resort 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
13
Days
49
Modules
9
Frequency
4 days/week
Putting·3 ft (1m) only
Aim To Hit Center Every Time
Difficulty: Intermediate · Module HCP 17.5
Short Game·Bump'n'Run
Keep Ball Close To Hole
Difficulty: Beginner · Module HCP 35.0
Driving Range·Woods (Hy,5W,3W)
Stop Missing 3-Wood Fairways
Difficulty: Beginner · Module HCP 35.0
Putting·Long (20+ ft)
Control Distance
Difficulty: Intermediate · Module HCP 17.5
Short Game·Pitch
Land Close To Pin
Difficulty: Beginner · Module HCP 35.0
Driving Range·Wedges (LW,SW,GW,PW)
Reduce Wedge Misses
Difficulty: Intermediate · Module HCP 17.5
Putting·6 ft (2m) only
Control Every 6 Ft Putt
Difficulty: Intermediate · Module HCP 17.5
Short Game·Chip
Stop Chips Near Hole
Difficulty: Beginner · Module HCP 35.0
Driving Range·Long irons (4,3,2)
Vary your targets and hit within 5 yards
Difficulty: Advanced · Module HCP 7.3
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 center consistently, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes. Working on distance: 3 ft (1m) only.
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
Control 3-wood roll, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes. Working on club: woods (hy,5w,3w).
Module skill breakdown
Feel the green, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes. Working on distance: long (20+ ft).
Module skill breakdown
Chip through gate, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes. Working on shot: pitch.
Module skill breakdown
Reduce misses, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes. Working on club: wedges (lw,sw,gw,pw).
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
Turn into birdies, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes. Working on shot: chip.
Module skill breakdown
Consistent long iron rollout, for a 7-handicap player, ~10 minutes. Working on club: long irons (4,3,2).
Module skill breakdown
Program snapshot
Avg HCP focus
17.5
Intermediate
Skill pillars
Aim · Stroke · Alignment · Scoring · Visualization · Distance Control
Host course
Wildhorse Resort 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
Aim To Hit Center Every Time. Focus on alignment and control pace on every putt. Focus on Aim, Stroke, Alignment. This module is for Putting, specifically working on 3 ft (1m) only.
Day 1
Program: Aim To Hit Center Every Time
Make 50 putts in a row, underneath the hanging string line.
Hit 30 putts from 3 ft under a hanging string.
Enter score, out of 30 attempts.
| Handicap | +9 | +5 | +1 | 5 | 12 | 19 | 27 | 36 | 54 |
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| Score | 30 | 29 | 27 | 25 | 22 | 19 | 16 | 13 |
Day 2
Program: Aim To Hit Center Every Time
Make 50 putts in a row through the ball gate, using plane board.
Hit 50 putts from 3 ft through the ball gate using the plane board.
Enter score in the app, out of 50 attempts.
| Handicap | +9 | +5 | +1 | 5 | 12 | 19 | 27 | 36 | 54 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Score | 50 | 49 | 47 | 45 | 42 | 38 | 34 | 29 |
Day 3
Program: Aim To Hit Center Every Time
Make 50 putts in a row over the chalk starting line.
Hit 50 putts from 3 ft over a chalk starting line.
Draw a straight line on the putting surface.
Enter score in the app, out of 50 attempts.
| Handicap | +9 | +5 | +1 | 5 | 12 | 19 | 27 | 36 | 54 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Score | 50 | 49 | 47 | 43 | 40 | 36 | 31 | 26 |
Day 4
Program: Keep Ball Close To Hole
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
Keep Ball Close To Hole. Focus on clean contact and use a short swing. Focus on Scoring, Aim, Distance Control. This module is for Short Game, specifically working on Bump'n'Run.
Day 5
Program: Keep Ball Close To Hole
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 6
Program: Keep Ball Close To Hole
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 |
Day 7
Program: Keep Ball Close To Hole
Up to 5 players compete to stop a bump-n-run shot closest to the multiple target(s). The player with the most points at the end wins the challenge. One bucket of balls per player is needed.
Set up 10 piles of balls in two lines 3 yards/meters apart. Each line has 5 piles spaced 4 yards/meters apart.
Put the piles between 1 and 10 yards/meters from the green and 5 to 30 yards/meters from the hole.
Pick 3 targets on the green, spaced evenly apart.
Split 36 shots into 3 sets of
Aim first 12 shots at the left target.
Aim next 12 shots at the center target.
Aim last 12 shots at the right target.
Do not move the ball setup, only change the target.
Count how many balls land closest or in the scoring area for the right target, and enter your score out of 36.
| Handicap | +9 | +5 | +1 | 5 | 12 | 19 | 27 | 36 | 54 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Score | 31 | 29 | 26 | 22 | 17 | 13 | 10 | 7 | 4 |
Day 8
Program: Keep Ball Close To Hole
Align a bucket of balls next to the green (avg. bucket is 40 balls) into 2 parallel lines 20 balls per line and stop bump-n-run shots inside 9 Stop Zones. Count the number of successful stops.
Place two parallel lines of balls beside the green. Each line has 18 balls spaced 1 foot apart. The lines are 5 to 10 yards apart.
On the green, mark 9 stop zones using tees, string, or buckets. Arrange the zones in 3 rows of 3, spaced evenly.
Hit 36 bump-n-run shots. Divide them into 9 groups of 4 shots.
Hit 4 shots from one ball line toward Stop Zone
Try to stop each ball in that zone.
Switch to the other ball line and hit 4 shots toward Stop Zone
Keep switching ball lines and hit 4 shots at each stop zone in order (Zone 1 to Zone 9).
Count every ball that stops in the right stop zone as a success.
Add total successful stops and enter the score in the app, out of 36 attempts.
| Handicap | +9 | +5 | +1 | 5 | 12 | 19 | 27 | 36 | 54 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Score | 32 | 30 | 28 | 25 | 20 | 16 | 12 | 8 | 5 |
4 days scheduled
Keep Ball Close To Hole. Focus on clean contact and use a short swing. Focus on Scoring, Aim, Distance Control. This module is for Short Game, specifically working on Bump'n'Run.
Day 9
Program: Keep Ball Close To Hole
Align a bucket of balls next to the green (avg. bucket is 40 balls) into 2 parallel lines 20 balls per line and stop bump-n-run shots close to multiple targets. Count the number of successes.
Put a bucket with 40 balls by the green. Set up two lines of 18 balls each, 1 foot apart. The lines are 6 feet apart.
Pick 3 different targets on the green. Each target should be 6 feet apart from the others.
Hit 12 shots at Target 1 from the first line.
Hit 12 shots at Target 2 from the second line.
Hit 12 shots at Target 3 from the first line.
Use the same setup for all shots. Leave balls in place between 1 and 10 yards from the green, and 5 to 30 yards from the hole.
A shot is a success if it stops within 10 feet of the target.
Count how many successful shots out of 36 attempts and enter score 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 10
Program: Keep Ball Close To Hole
Up to 5 players compete to stop bump-n-run shot inside the quadrant(s). The player with the most points wins the challenge. One bucket of balls per player is needed.
Prepare 36 balls and make 4 piles of 9 balls each.
Put each pile in a different spot, 1 to 10 yards from the green and 5 to 30 yards from the hole.
Mark 4 areas on the green using string or tees, each area should be about 6 feet across.
Hit 36 bump-n-run shots, trying to land 9 balls in each area.
Start from one pile, aim at one area, and hit all 9 balls. Move to the next pile and area.
Keep going until all 36 shots are done, 9 shots per area.
Count how many balls stopped in the target area each time.
After all 36 shots, enter how many successes out of 36 in the app.
| Handicap | +9 | +5 | +1 | 5 | 12 | 19 | 27 | 36 | 54 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Score | 31 | 29 | 27 | 23 | 18 | 14 | 10 | 7 | 4 |
Day 11
Program: Keep Ball Close To Hole
Hit bump-n-run shot two buckets of balls (avg. bucket is 40 balls) from the sloped rough grass; one bucket from the uphill slope and one bucket from the downhill slope.
Put two markers on the green about 6 feet apart as targets.
Place the balls in the downhill rough, 5 to 30 yards from the hole.
Hit 18 bump-and-run shots from downhill, aiming for Target 1 for 9 shots, then Target 2 for 9 shots.
Move to the uphill rough on the opposite side, same distance from the hole.
Hit 18 bump-and-run shots from uphill, aiming for Target 1 for 9 shots, then Target 2 for 9 shots.
A shot is successful if the ball stops within 3 feet of the target.
Count total successful shots out of 36 and enter that number in the app.
| Handicap | +9 | +5 | +1 | 5 | 12 | 19 | 27 | 36 | 54 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Score | 31 | 29 | 27 | 23 | 18 | 14 | 10 | 7 | 4 |
Day 12
Program: Keep Ball Close To Hole
Hit bump-n-run shot 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.
Put the ball in the sloped rough, 5 to 30 yards from the hole, with the ball above your feet.
Place three targets evenly spaced left, center, and right of the hole, all about the same distance from your ball.
Hit 36 bump-and-run shots: 18 with the ball above your feet and 18 with the ball below your feet.
For each lie, split the 18 shots into 3 groups of 6, one group for each target.
With the ball above your feet, hit 6 shots to the left target, 6 to center, and 6 to right, in any order.
Move the ball below your feet and repeat: 6 shots to left, 6 to center, 6 to right.
Count each shot that stops inside the target area as a success.
Add up your total successful shots and enter your score in the app, out of 36 attempts.
| Handicap | +9 | +5 | +1 | 5 | 12 | 19 | 27 | 36 | 54 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Score | 30 | 28 | 26 | 22 | 18 | 14 | 10 | 7 | 4 |
4 days scheduled
Stop Missing 3-Wood Fairways. Stay on fairways and control 3-wood roll. Focus on Mechanics, Precision, Trajectory. This module is for Driving Range, specifically working on Woods (Hy,5W,3W).
Day 13
Program: Stop Missing 3-Wood Fairways
Work only on backswing using woods only. Hit one bucket of ~50 balls.
Pick a target flag suitable for your wood club at the driving range.
Hit 36 shots with your wood club, focusing solely on your backswing.
Concentrate on at most two backswing thoughts or tasks to produce your desired ball flight.
Try to do your backswing as planned for each shot.
Count each shot as a success if the ball lands within 5 yards of the target.
Add up your successes 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 | 8 | 5 | 3 |
Day 14
Program: Stop Missing 3-Wood Fairways
Produce straight shots using woods only. Hit one bucket of ~50 balls.
Pick one target on the range suitable for woods (Hy, 5W, 3W).
Hit 36 shots total using any wood club, aiming all shots at the same target.
Focus on producing a straight shot with no push or pull for each attempt.
Do not move your ball or change setup. Only aim straight at the target.
After all 36 shots, count the successes where the ball lands in or very close to the target and enter the score in the app.
| Handicap | +9 | +5 | +1 | 5 | 12 | 19 | 27 | 36 | 54 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Score | 32 | 30 | 28 | 25 | 20 | 16 | 12 | 8 | 5 |
Day 15
Program: Stop Missing 3-Wood Fairways
Work only on downswing using woods only. Hit one bucket of ~50 balls.
Pick one flag or target at a good distance for woods (hybrid, 5-wood, or 3-wood).
Put your ball on the tee as you usually do for woods shots.
Hit 36 shots with your woods, focusing solely on your downswing. Work on at most two downswing thoughts or tasks to influence the ball flight.
Switch between woods (hybrid, 5-wood, 3-wood) throughout the exercise.
Count a shot as a success if it lands and stops near the selected target.
Enter your number of successes 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 16
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 |
4 days scheduled
Control Distance. Feel the green and vary landing spot. 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 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 18
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 |
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| Score | 43 | 41 | 39 | 36 | 32 | 28 | 24 | 20 | 15 |
Day 19
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 |
Day 20
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 |
4 days scheduled
Land Close To Pin. Chip through gate and hit intended line. Focus on Aim, Alignment, Scoring, Distance Control, Precision, Trajectory, Dispersion. This module is for Short Game, specifically working on Pitch.
Day 21
Program: Land Close To Pin
Hit two buckets of balls (avg. bucket is 40 balls) from the flat fairway.
Pick two spots on the fairway that are 30 to 60 yards from the hole.
Put three targets on the green, spaced at least 6 feet apart.
Hit 18 pitch shots from the first spot and 18 pitch shots from the second spot.
From each spot, hit 6 shots to each target.
Line up and aim at each target before hitting.
Count every shot that lands close to the target and stops there as a success.
After all 36 shots, record how many were successful out of 36 in the app.
| Handicap | +9 | +5 | +1 | 5 | 12 | 19 | 27 | 36 | 54 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Score | 30 | 28 | 25 | 22 | 18 | 14 | 10 | 7 | 4 |
Day 22
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 |
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 from the uphill slope and one bucket from the downhill slope.
Find a place on the uphill slope, 30 to 40 yards from the hole, to hit all shots.
Put a target (like a pin or club) at the hole or a visible spot on the green.
Split 36 shots into 2 groups of
Hit 18 balls from the uphill slope, trying to stop them close to the target.
Move to a similar place on the downhill slope at the same distance.
Hit 18 balls from the downhill slope at the same target.
Count how many balls stop in the chosen scoring area around the target (example: within 3 feet).
Add up successful shots out of 36 attempts and enter the score in the app.
| Handicap | +9 | +5 | +1 | 5 | 12 | 19 | 27 | 36 | 54 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Score | 31 | 29 | 26 | 22 | 18 | 14 | 10 | 6 | 3 |
Day 24
Program: Land Close To Pin
Align a bucket of balls (avg. bucket is 40 balls) into 2 perpendicular lines 20 balls per line and stop pitch shots close to multiple targets. Count the number of successes.</p>
Arrange 40 golf balls in 2 lines that cross at right angles. Each line should have 20 balls, about 1 foot apart.
Put this setup on grass 30–60 yards from the hole.
Pick 3 targets on the green or near the hole, at least 10 feet apart.
Split 36 shots into 3 groups of
Stand behind one line and hit 12 pitch shots at the first target, trying to land within 10 feet of it.
Move to the other line and hit 12 shots at the second target.
Go back to the first line and hit 12 shots at the third target.
Count how many balls stop inside 10 feet of the target.
After all 36 shots, record the number of successes 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
Land Close To Pin. Chip through gate and hit intended line. Focus on Aim, Alignment, Scoring, Distance Control, Precision, Trajectory, Dispersion. 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 inside the landing zone(s). The player with the most points at the end wins the challenge. One bucket of balls per player is needed.
Put 10 piles of balls in two lines that meet at a right angle, 5 to 10 yards apart, with each pile 3 yards apart.
Place the piles 30 to 60 yards from the hole on grass but not on the green.
Mark 3 landing zones on the green with sticks or string, each 6 feet apart in a line.
Hit 36 pitch shots in total, 12 at each landing zone.
For the first 12 shots aim at Landing Zone 1, for the next 12 aim at Zone 2, for the last 12 aim at Zone
Start from any pile and switch piles between shots.
Count a success if the ball lands and stops in the correct zone.
After all shots, add up your total successes and enter the score in the app, out of 36 attempts.
| Handicap | +9 | +5 | +1 | 5 | 12 | 19 | 27 | 36 | 54 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Score | 29 | 27 | 25 | 22 | 18 | 14 | 11 | 7 | 4 |
Day 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: Reduce Wedge Misses
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 28
Program: Reduce Wedge Misses
Complete the Alternate Targets Challenge using wedges only. Hit one bucket of ~50 balls.
Pick 4 different targets at different distances.
Make a landing zone around each target that is 5% of the distance to the target.
Hit 36 wedge shots in total, in 4 groups of 9 shots.
For each group of 9 shots, use one wedge and aim at 3 targets in turn (3 shots per target).
Count every shot that lands and stops in the zone as a success.
Add up your successful shots and enter your score in the app, out of 36 attempts.
| Handicap | +9 | +5 | +1 | 5 | 12 | 19 | 27 | 36 | 54 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Score | 30 | 28 | 25 | 21 | 16 | 12 | 8 | 5 | 3 |
4 days scheduled
Reduce Wedge Misses. Improve accuracy and control distance. Focus on Scoring, Distance Control, Trajectory. This module is for Driving Range, specifically working on Wedges (LW,SW,GW,PW).
Day 29
Program: Reduce Wedge Misses
Discover strengths amongst wedges a go-to shots and clubs worth utilizing. Hit one bucket of ~50 balls.
Place 3 flags or targets about 10 yards apart, all within wedge range.
Hit 36 wedge shots total: 12 at each target.
Use the same ball setup for all shots.
Hit 12 shots at the first target.
Hit 12 shots at the second target.
Hit 12 shots at the third target.
Count shots that land on or very close to the target as a success.
Add up successful shots out of
Enter score in the app out of 36 attempts.
| Handicap | +9 | +5 | +1 | 5 | 12 | 19 | 27 | 36 | 54 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Score | 31 | 29 | 26 | 23 | 18 | 14 | 10 | 7 | 4 |
Day 30
Program: Reduce Wedge Misses
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 31
Program: Reduce Wedge Misses
Complete the Ladder Challenge using wedges only. Hit one bucket of ~50 balls.
Set up three zones (Ladder 1, Ladder 2, Ladder 3) in a line, 4 yards/meters apart, before the flag.
Try to land and stop the ball in each zone, within 4 yards/meters of the flag.
Hit 36 wedge shots, 12 for each zone.
For each set of 12, land one ball in Ladder 1, then Ladder 2, then Ladder 3, in order.
Use any wedge (LW, SW, GW, PW) but keep setup the same for every shot.
Count a shot as a success if it lands and stops in the right zone.
Add up all successful shots out of 36 and enter score in the app.
| Handicap | +9 | +5 | +1 | 5 | 12 | 19 | 27 | 36 | 54 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Score | 31 | 29 | 27 | 23 | 18 | 14 | 10 | 7 | 4 |
Day 32
Program: Reduce Wedge Misses
Hit 15 balls to each landing zone using wedges only. Hit one bucket of ~50 balls. Count total number of successful shots.
Set up 3 landing zones on the green, 5 yards apart, near a flag or target. Mark each zone with cones or buckets.
Put 36 balls in one bucket. Hit all shots from the same spot.
Split 36 shots into 3 groups of
First aim for Zone 1, then Zone 2, then Zone
Hit with any wedge (LW, SW, GW, PW), and change clubs if wanted.
Try to land each ball in the zone you are aiming at before moving to the next zone.
Count each ball that lands and stays in the zone as a success.
When finished, add up the number of successful shots out of 36 and enter the score in the app.
| Handicap | +9 | +5 | +1 | 5 | 12 | 19 | 27 | 36 | 54 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Score | 31 | 29 | 26 | 22 | 17 | 14 | 10 | 6 | 3 |
4 days scheduled
Control Every 6 Ft Putt. 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 33
Program: Control Every 6 Ft Putt
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 34
Program: Control Every 6 Ft Putt
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 35
Program: Control Every 6 Ft Putt
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 36
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.
Make two piles of balls for each player between 5 and 30 yards from the hole, anywhere in the chipping area, on any surface.
On the green, make two bullseye zones around the hole: inner circle with 6-foot radius and outer ring from 6 to 15 feet.
Each player hits 36 chips: 18 from each pile.
Try to stop the ball in the inner bullseye (best), then outer bullseye (good), or avoid missing both (bad).
Switch piles after 18 shots, finish all 36 shots.
Count how many balls stop in the bullseye zones.
After 36 shots, record the number of balls in the bullseyes as your score. Enter this total in the app out of 36 attempts.
| Handicap | +9 | +5 | +1 | 5 | 12 | 19 | 27 | 36 | 54 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Score | 30 | 28 | 26 | 22 | 17 | 13 | 9 | 6 | 3 |
4 days scheduled
Stop Chips Near Hole. Up-and-down contest and turn into birdies. Focus on Scoring, Aim, Alignment, Distance Control, Accuracy, Precision, Dispersion. This module is for Short Game, specifically working on Chip.
Day 37
Program: Stop Chips Near Hole
Hit two buckets of balls (avg. bucket is 40 balls) from the sloped deep rough and other extreme grass types; one bucket with balls above feet level, one bucket with balls below feet level.
Make two groups of 18 balls; one for balls above feet, one for balls below feet.
Put 3 targets in a straight line on the green, about 6 feet apart.
Hit 36 chip shots total: 18 with balls above feet, 18 with balls below feet.
Split each set of 18 shots into three groups of
Each group of 6 goes to a different target.
With balls above feet, hit 6 shots to each target, keeping ball position the same.
With balls below feet, do the same: 6 shots to each target.
Count any shot that stops within 3 feet of the target as a success.
Count how many successful shots you had. Enter your score out of 36.
| Handicap | +9 | +5 | +1 | 5 | 12 | 19 | 27 | 36 | 54 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Score | 30 | 28 | 25 | 20 | 15 | 12 | 9 | 6 | 4 |
Day 38
Program: Stop Chips Near Hole
Hit two buckets of balls (avg. bucket is 40 balls) from the flat rough grass.
Divide 36 balls into 3 groups of 12 balls each.
Put 3 targets on the green, each about 3 feet apart.
From about 10-20 yards away, chip 12 balls and try to get them to stop inside Target
Chip 12 balls at Target 2, same way.
Chip 12 balls at Target 3, same way.
Count how many shots stop inside the right target.
Add up your total successful shots out of 36 and enter score in the app.
| Handicap | +9 | +5 | +1 | 5 | 12 | 19 | 27 | 36 | 54 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Score | 30 | 28 | 25 | 22 | 18 | 14 | 10 | 7 | 4 |
Day 39
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 40
Program: Stop Chips Near Hole
Align a bucket of balls (avg. bucket is 40 balls) into 10 equal perpendicular piles of 4 balls and stop chip shots inside the Bullseye. Count the number of balls in the inner and outer Bullseye.
Make 10 piles with 4 balls in each pile, for a total of 40 balls. Put these piles in two lines that cross each other, with 5 piles in each line.
Place the piles on grass, 5-30 yards from the hole. The lines should be 5-10 yards apart, and each pile should be 2 yards apart.
Around the hole, make two circle target zones using string or tees: a small Bullseye (6 feet from hole) and a bigger Bullseye (15 feet from hole).
Hit 36 chip shots, in 3 sets of 12 shots.
For each set, chip towards the Bullseye zones, switching piles each time.
Balls stopping in the small Bullseye count as higher score. Balls in the big Bullseye also count, but less. Both are counted as a successful chip.
When finished, count all balls in the small or big Bullseye out of 36 tries, and enter the total 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
Stop Chips Near Hole. Up-and-down contest and turn into birdies. Focus on Scoring, Aim, Alignment, Distance Control, Accuracy, Precision, Dispersion. This module is for Short Game, specifically working on Chip.
Day 41
Program: Stop Chips Near Hole
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Score | 31 | 29 | 26 | 22 | 18 | 14 | 10 | 6 | 3 |
Day 42
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 43
Program: Stop Chips Near Hole
Align a bucket of balls (avg. bucket is 40 balls) into 2 parallel lines 20 balls per line and stop chip shots inside quadrants. Count the number of successes.
Arrange 36 balls in 2 lines of 18 balls each. Keep the lines 5 to 10 yards apart. Place balls 1 foot apart.
Mark a 6-foot circle around the hole. Divide the circle into 4 sections using markers.
Split the 36 chips into 4 sets of 9 shots.
From the first line, hit 9 chips at Quadrant
From the second line, hit 9 chips at Quadrant
From the first line, hit 9 chips at Quadrant
From the second line, hit 9 chips at Quadrant
Count each ball that stops in the correct quadrant.
Add up all successful shots and enter your score, out of 36, in the app.
| Handicap | +9 | +5 | +1 | 5 | 12 | 19 | 27 | 36 | 54 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Score | 30 | 28 | 25 | 21 | 16 | 12 | 9 | 6 | 3 |
Day 44
Program: Stop Chips Near Hole
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.
Gather 36 balls and split into 2 groups of 18 balls.
Pick one target (pin) on the green.
For the first 18 shots, place the ball above your feet in the rough 5–20 yards from the hole.
Chip all 18 balls, trying to get close to the target.
Move to the other slope so the ball is below your feet, same distance.
Chip the last 18 balls at the target.
Count each shot that stops within 3 feet of the hole as a success.
Enter the number of successes out of 36 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
Vary your targets and hit within 5 yards. Consistent long iron rollout and control long iron distance. Focus on Distance Control, Scoring, Trajectory. This module is for Driving Range, specifically working on Long irons (4,3,2).
Day 45
Program: Vary your targets and hit within 5 yards
Complete the PAR 3 Challenge using long irons only. Hit one bucket of ~50 balls.
Set up 3 flags at different distances, like Par 3 holes.
Mark two zones around each flag: Birdie zone is within 6 yards/meters. Par zone is within 10 yards/meters but outside the Birdie zone.
Get 36 balls, 12 for each flag.
Use only 4, 3, or 2 irons. Hit all 12 balls per flag before switching to the next.
Try to land each ball in the Birdie zone. If not, aim for Par zone. Balls outside both zones are misses.
Count a success for any ball that lands in Birdie or Par zones.
When finished, add up total successes and enter the score in the app, out of 36 attempts.
| Handicap | +9 | +5 | +1 | 5 | 12 | 19 | 27 | 36 | 54 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Score | 28 | 26 | 24 | 21 | 17 | 13 | 9 | 6 | 3 |
Day 46
Program: Vary your targets and hit within 5 yards
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 47
Program: Vary your targets and hit within 5 yards
Hit 5 balls to each randomly selected target while producing left-to-right and right-to-left shots, using long irons only. Hit one bucket of ~50 balls.
Set up 9 targets around the flag with cones or buckets. Space each target at 5% of the distance to the flag.
For each target, hit 4 shots: 2 curve left-to-right, 2 curve right-to-left, using your long irons (4, 3, or 2).
Do all shots the same way every time.
Only shots landing between the cones count as successes.
After 36 shots, count how many landed between cones 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 48
Program: Vary your targets and hit within 5 yards
Hit 5 balls to each target using long irons only. Hit one bucket of ~50 balls. Count total number of successful shots.
Choose a main flag or target for long iron shots.
Mark 9 targets spaced around the flag, each 5% of the flag distance away, using cones or buckets.
Hit 36 shots total, 4 shots at each of the 9 targets.
Use only long irons (4, 3, or 2), try to land the ball between the first two cones at each target.
Randomly switch between the 9 targets and different long irons.
Count each shot that lands between the two cones as a success.
After all shots, add up your total 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 | 22 | 17 | 13 | 9 | 6 | 3 |
1 day scheduled
Vary your targets and hit within 5 yards. Consistent long iron rollout and control long iron distance. Focus on Distance Control, Scoring, Trajectory. This module is for Driving Range, specifically working on Long irons (4,3,2).
Day 49
Program: Vary your targets and hit within 5 yards
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 |