Keep Ball Near Hole
Mix short game shots, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes. Working on shot: mixed.
Module skill breakdown
Course Flagship Program
We studied the course and made a flagship practice program specifically for Willow Ridge. 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
11
Days
44
Modules
9
Frequency
4 days/week
Short Game·Mixed
Keep Ball Near Hole
Difficulty: Beginner · Module HCP 35.0
Short Game·Bump'n'Run
Square up and send it: perfect alignment for Bump'n'Runs
Difficulty: Beginner · Module HCP 32.8
Short Game·Mixed
Feel the green: mixed shots to different distances and control your rollout
Difficulty: Beginner · Module HCP 26.9
Short Game·Chip
Close from Tough Lie
Difficulty: Intermediate · Module HCP 19.4
Short Game·Flop
Can you match your plan to your shot?
Difficulty: Intermediate · Module HCP 15.0
Driving Range·Wedges (LW,SW,GW,PW)
Land it soft: consistent length on short shots
Difficulty: Beginner · Module HCP 23.3
Driving Range·Mid irons (7,6,5)
Green getter: hit every mid iron to the surface
Difficulty: Intermediate · Module HCP 17.7
Driving Range·Driver
Lag it long: can you control your driver distance every time?
Difficulty: Advanced · Module HCP 6.2
Driving Range·Driver
Master the art of length: no more short or over drives
Difficulty: Advanced · Module HCP 6.2
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.
Mix short game shots, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes. Working on shot: mixed.
Module skill breakdown
Square up, for a 33-handicap player, ~30 minutes. Working on shot: bump'n'run.
Module skill breakdown
Feel the green, for a 27-handicap player, ~20 minutes. Working on shot: mixed.
Module skill breakdown
Thread the needle, for a 19-handicap player, ~15 minutes. Working on shot: chip.
Module skill breakdown
Match plan to shot, for a 15-handicap player, ~15 minutes. Working on shot: flop.
Module skill breakdown
Control wedge rollout, for a 23-handicap player, ~20 minutes. Working on club: wedges (lw,sw,gw,pw).
Module skill breakdown
Avoid fringe with mid irons, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes. Working on club: mid irons (7,6,5).
Module skill breakdown
Reach target zones, for a 6-handicap player, ~10 minutes. Working on club: driver.
Module skill breakdown
Control driver distance, for a 6-handicap player, ~10 minutes. Working on club: driver.
Module skill breakdown
Program snapshot
Avg HCP focus
35.0
Beginner
Skill pillars
Scoring · Distance Control · Visualization · Alignment · Aim · Precision
Host course
Willow Ridge
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
Keep Ball Near Hole. Keep near hole and mix short game shots. Focus on Scoring, Distance Control, Visualization. This module is for Short Game, specifically working on Mixed.
Day 1
Program: Keep Ball Near Hole
Up to 5 players play easy-difficulty 9 hole ‘PAR 2’ DIY course. Best final score wins.
Set up 9 holes in different places around the chipping area, like sand, sloped ground, rough, or deep rough.
Put 4 balls at each hole, one for each player.
Each ball spot is a PAR 2 hole. Chip or pitch the ball onto the green, then putt until the ball goes in.
Play all 9 holes, hitting one shot to the green and putting until you finish the hole.
Repeat the 9-hole course 4 times for a total of 36 shots.
Count how many shots were used for each hole, compare to PAR 2, and keep score (lower score is better).
When finished, enter how many times you completed holes at or below the expected score out of 36 attempts in the app.
| Handicap | +9 | +5 | +1 | 5 | 12 | 19 | 27 | 36 | 54 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Score | 30 | 28 | 26 | 22 | 18 | 14 | 10 | 6 | 4 |
Day 2
Program: Keep Ball Near Hole
Make a DIY 9 hole easy-difficulty course. Every hole is PAR 2. Count the score.
Place 9 balls in different spots around the chipping green like light rough, sand, or short grass 20 to 40 yards from the hole.
Treat each ball as a PAR 2 hole. Hit one wedge shot to the green, then try to putt the ball into the hole.
Finish each ball before starting the next one.
Repeat this process 4 times for a total of 36 shots.
Count how many strokes it takes for each hole.
Count how many holes you finish in 2 strokes or fewer. After finishing, enter your total successful holes out of 36.
| Handicap | +9 | +5 | +1 | 5 | 12 | 19 | 27 | 36 | 54 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Score | 26 | 24 | 22 | 19 | 16 | 13 | 10 | 7 | 4 |
Day 3
Program: Keep Ball Near Hole
Make a DIY 9 hole easy-difficulty course. Every hole is PAR 2. Count the score.
Set up 9 balls in easy spots around the short game area like sand traps and rough. Each ball is its own hole with par
For each ball, hit a wedge shot to the green and putt to finish the hole in as few shots as possible.
After each hole, move to the next ball and do the same until all 9 holes are done.
Do the 9-hole course 4 times, changing ball spots a bit each time, so you have 36 tries.
Add up all your shots for the 36 tries. Par total is
Mark a hole as a success if you finish it in 2 shots or less.
At the end, enter your number of successful holes out of 36 in the app.
| Handicap | +9 | +5 | +1 | 5 | 12 | 19 | 27 | 36 | 54 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Score | 30 | 28 | 26 | 23 | 18 | 14 | 10 | 7 | 4 |
Day 4
Program: Keep Ball Near Hole
Up to 5 players play easy-difficulty 9 hole ‘PAR 2’ DIY course. Best final score wins.
Set up 9 holes in different easy spots like sand or rough.
Hit 4 shots at each hole (total 36 shots).
Keep the ball setup the same for each shot.
At each hole, use one wedge shot onto the green and finish with putts if needed.
Try to finish each hole in 2 shots or less.
Count each hole finished in 2 shots or less as a success.
After 36 shots, count total successful holes and enter the total out of 36 attempts.
| Handicap | +9 | +5 | +1 | 5 | 12 | 19 | 27 | 36 | 54 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Score | 30 | 29 | 27 | 24 | 20 | 16 | 12 | 8 | 5 |
4 days scheduled
Keep Ball Near Hole. Keep near hole and mix short game shots. Focus on Scoring, Distance Control, Visualization. This module is for Short Game, specifically working on Mixed.
Day 5
Program: Keep Ball Near Hole
Make a DIY 9 hole easy-difficulty course. Every hole is PAR 2. Count the score.
Set up a 9-hole short game course around the green. Each hole is PAR
Put 9 balls in easy spots around the green, like in sand or rough.
For each hole, hit a wedge onto the green and then putt the ball in.
Finish each hole (chip and putt) before going to the next ball spot.
Do the whole 9-hole course 4 times, moving balls for variety if possible.
This gives 36 total tries (9 holes × 4 rounds).
After all 36 tries, count your total strokes and compare to PAR 72 (36 holes × PAR 2).
See how many strokes over or under par you got.
Write down how many holes you finished at or under par, out of 36 tries, in the app.
| Handicap | +9 | +5 | +1 | 5 | 12 | 19 | 27 | 36 | 54 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Score | 14 | 15 | 16 | 18 | 20 | 22 | 24 | 26 | 28 |
Day 6
Program: Square up and send it: perfect alignment for Bump'n'Runs
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 7
Program: Square up and send it: perfect alignment for Bump'n'Runs
Hit bump-n-run shot two buckets of balls (avg. bucket is 40 balls) from the sloped fairway; one bucket from the uphill slope and one bucket from the downhill slope.
Place 18 balls on the uphill slope and 18 balls on the downhill slope between 5 and 30 yards from the hole.
Set up 3 targets on the green, spaced evenly in a 10-foot wide area, labeled Target A, Target B, and Target C.
Hit 18 shots from the uphill slope and 18 shots from the downhill slope, for a total of 36 shots.
For each slope, hit 6 shots at Target A, then 6 shots at Target B, then 6 shots at Target C.
Keep the ball setup the same and do not move from your spot on the slope while hitting each group of shots.
Count each shot that lands and stops in the target zone as a success.
After all 36 shots, count and enter the number of successful shots in the app, out of 36 attempts.
| Handicap | +9 | +5 | +1 | 5 | 12 | 19 | 27 | 36 | 54 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Score | 31 | 29 | 27 | 23 | 18 | 14 | 10 | 7 | 4 |
Day 8
Program: Square up and send it: perfect alignment for Bump'n'Runs
Hit bump-n-run shot two buckets of balls (avg. bucket is 40 balls) from the flat fairway.
Pick two spots between 5 and 30 yards from the hole to hit from.
Place three markers 3 feet apart in a line on the green to make target zones.
Hit 18 shots from the first spot, 6 to each target zone.
Hit 18 shots from the second spot, 6 to each target zone.
Aim for the correct zone each time.
Count shots that stop inside the correct 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 | 31 | 29 | 26 | 22 | 17 | 13 | 9 | 6 | 3 |
4 days scheduled
Square up and send it: perfect alignment for Bump'n'Runs. Square up and test your setup. Focus on Alignment, Scoring, Aim. This module is for Short Game, specifically working on Bump'n'Run.
Day 9
Program: Square up and send it: perfect alignment for Bump'n'Runs
Hit bump-n-run shot two buckets of balls (avg. bucket is 40 balls) from the sloped deep rough and other extreme grass types; one bucket with balls above feet level, one bucket with balls below feet level.
Place 36 balls into 6 groups of 6 balls.
Mark 3 target pins on the green, 6 feet apart in a line or arc.
From above feet, hit 18 shots, 6 at each pin in order.
From below feet, hit 18 shots, 6 at each pin in order.
Keep the same ball setup and lie each time. Only change slope.
Count each ball that stops within 3 feet of the target pin as a success.
After 36 shots, add up successes out of 36 and enter score in the app.
| Handicap | +9 | +5 | +1 | 5 | 12 | 19 | 27 | 36 | 54 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Score | 32 | 30 | 28 | 24 | 20 | 16 | 12 | 8 | 5 |
Day 10
Program: Square up and send it: perfect alignment for Bump'n'Runs
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 11
Program: Square up and send it: perfect alignment for Bump'n'Runs
Hit bump-n-run shot two buckets of balls (avg. bucket is 40 balls) from the flat rough grass.
Place two markers on the green, 15 yards apart.
Split 36 shots into two groups of
Hit 18 bump-and-run shots from the first rough spot at the first marker, aiming to stop the ball near it.
Move to a different nearby rough spot.
Hit 18 shots at the second marker from the new spot.
Count each shot as a success if the ball stops within 3 feet of the marker.
Use the same setup and stance for all shots.
Total the number of successful shots out of 36 in the app.
| Handicap | +9 | +5 | +1 | 5 | 12 | 19 | 27 | 36 | 54 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Score | 30 | 28 | 26 | 22 | 18 | 14 | 10 | 7 | 4 |
Day 12
Program: Square up and send it: perfect alignment for Bump'n'Runs
Up to 5 players compete to stop a bump-n-run shot in the stop zone(s). The player with the most points at the end wins the challenge. One bucket of balls per player is needed.
Place 10 piles of balls in two lines that cross like a plus sign. Each line has 5 piles, 3 yards/meters apart.
The piles should be 1 to 10 yards/meters from the green and 5 to 30 yards/meters from the hole.
Mark 9 stop zones on the green in a 3x3 grid, spaced to cover different parts.
Hit 36 bump-and-run shots, divided into 9 groups of 4 shots.
For each group, pick a stop zone and hit 4 shots from any piles.
A shot is successful if it stops in the target stop zone.
Repeat until 4 shots have been aimed at each stop zone.
Count how many shots stopped inside their target zones. Enter your total out of 36 attempts.
| Handicap | +9 | +5 | +1 | 5 | 12 | 19 | 27 | 36 | 54 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Score | 30 | 28 | 26 | 22 | 17 | 13 | 9 | 6 | 4 |
4 days scheduled
Square up and send it: perfect alignment for Bump'n'Runs. Square up and test your setup. Focus on Alignment, Scoring, Aim. This module is for Short Game, specifically working on Bump'n'Run.
Day 13
Program: Square up and send it: perfect alignment for Bump'n'Runs
Align a bucket of balls next to the green (avg. bucket is 40 balls) into 10 equal perpendicular piles of 4 balls and stop bump-n-run shots close to multiple targets. Count the number of successes.
Arrange 40 balls into 10 piles with 4 balls in each pile. Set the piles in two lines that cross each other near the green. The two lines should be 6 yards apart. Each pile in a line is 2 yards from the next pile.
Pick 3 target flags on the green. Space the targets 6 feet apart in a line or triangle so each one can be aimed at.
Hit 36 bump-and-run shots, in 3 sets of 12 shots. For each set, aim all 12 shots at one of the target flags (Zone 1, Zone 2, Zone 3).
Start at any pile and try to hit the ball so it lands inside a 10-foot circle around the chosen target. Do this for 12 shots, then move to the next target and do it again, until all 36 shots are done.
Use different piles as you like for variety, but always set up the same way for each shot.
Count each shot that stops inside the 10-foot circle as a success.
After all shots, count total successes and enter score in the app, out of 36 attempts.
| Handicap | +9 | +5 | +1 | 5 | 12 | 19 | 27 | 36 | 54 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Score | 31 | 29 | 26 | 22 | 17 | 13 | 9 | 6 | 3 |
Day 14
Program: Feel the green: mixed shots to different distances and control your rollout
Make a DIY 9 hole medium-difficulty course. Every hole is PAR 2. Count the score.
Set up 9 spots to chip from around the green. Each spot is a little different and should be about 20–40 yards away.
Put one ball at each spot. Each ball is one hole. Par is
Hit the ball onto the green with your wedge, then putt it into the hole.
Play all 9 holes. Then, move the balls to new spots and play another 9 holes.
If wanted, do a third round for a total of 36 shots.
Add up how many strokes you used for all holes. The total par for 36 holes is
Write down how many times you made par or better, out of 36 tries, in the app.
| Handicap | +9 | +5 | +1 | 5 | 12 | 19 | 27 | 36 | 54 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Score | 28 | 26 | 24 | 21 | 17 | 14 | 11 | 8 | 5 |
Day 15
Program: Feel the green: mixed shots to different distances and control your rollout
Make a DIY 9 hole easy-difficulty course. Every hole is PAR 2. Count the score.
Place 9 balls in different spots around the chipping green like light rough, sand, or short grass 20 to 40 yards from the hole.
Treat each ball as a PAR 2 hole. Hit one wedge shot to the green, then try to putt the ball into the hole.
Finish each ball before starting the next one.
Repeat this process 4 times for a total of 36 shots.
Count how many strokes it takes for each hole.
Count how many holes you finish in 2 strokes or fewer. After finishing, enter your total successful holes out of 36.
| Handicap | +9 | +5 | +1 | 5 | 12 | 19 | 27 | 36 | 54 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Score | 26 | 24 | 22 | 19 | 16 | 13 | 10 | 7 | 4 |
Day 16
Program: Feel the green: mixed shots to different distances and control your rollout
Make a DIY 9 hole easy-difficulty course. Every hole is PAR 2. Count the score.
Set up 9 balls in easy spots around the short game area like sand traps and rough. Each ball is its own hole with par
For each ball, hit a wedge shot to the green and putt to finish the hole in as few shots as possible.
After each hole, move to the next ball and do the same until all 9 holes are done.
Do the 9-hole course 4 times, changing ball spots a bit each time, so you have 36 tries.
Add up all your shots for the 36 tries. Par total is
Mark a hole as a success if you finish it in 2 shots or less.
At the end, enter your number of successful holes out of 36 in the app.
| Handicap | +9 | +5 | +1 | 5 | 12 | 19 | 27 | 36 | 54 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Score | 30 | 28 | 26 | 23 | 18 | 14 | 10 | 7 | 4 |
4 days scheduled
Feel the green: mixed shots to different distances and control your rollout. Stop on a dime and feel the green. Focus on Scoring, Distance Control, Visualization. This module is for Short Game, specifically working on Mixed.
Day 17
Program: Feel the green: mixed shots to different distances and control your rollout
Up to 5 players play easy-difficulty 9 hole ‘PAR 2’ DIY course. Best final score wins.
Set up 9 holes in different places around the chipping area, like sand, sloped ground, rough, or deep rough.
Put 4 balls at each hole, one for each player.
Each ball spot is a PAR 2 hole. Chip or pitch the ball onto the green, then putt until the ball goes in.
Play all 9 holes, hitting one shot to the green and putting until you finish the hole.
Repeat the 9-hole course 4 times for a total of 36 shots.
Count how many shots were used for each hole, compare to PAR 2, and keep score (lower score is better).
When finished, enter how many times you completed holes at or below the expected score out of 36 attempts in the app.
| Handicap | +9 | +5 | +1 | 5 | 12 | 19 | 27 | 36 | 54 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Score | 30 | 28 | 26 | 22 | 18 | 14 | 10 | 6 | 4 |
Day 18
Program: Feel the green: mixed shots to different distances and control your rollout
Up to 5 players play medium-difficulty 9 hole ‘PAR 2’ DIY course. Best final score wins.
Make 9 holes around the chipping area using things like sand, sloped rough, and deep rough to make each hole different.
Put one ball for each player at every hole spot. If there are 5 players, put 5 balls at every hole.
Each ball spot is its own 'PAR 2' hole to finish.
At each hole, players chip or wedge from 20-40 yards onto the green, then putt to finish.
Finish the hole (chip and putts) before going to the next one.
Do this for all 9 holes to make one round of 18 tries (about 2 shots per hole).
To get 36 tries, play two rounds of the 9 holes, using new ball spots each time.
Count how many holes were finished in 2 shots or less.
Enter the total number of successful holes out of 36 tries as your score.
| Handicap | +9 | +5 | +1 | 5 | 12 | 19 | 27 | 36 | 54 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Score | 30 | 28 | 26 | 22 | 18 | 14 | 10 | 6 | 4 |
Day 19
Program: Feel the green: mixed shots to different distances and control your rollout
Make a DIY 9 hole medium-difficulty course. Every hole is PAR 2. Count the score.
Place 9 balls in different spots around the chipping green.
Hit each ball onto the green with one shot.
Putt each ball to finish that hole, counting total strokes (max 2 is PAR).
Do this for all 9 balls to finish 1 round.
Repeat the 9-hole round 4 times, changing ball positions each time, for 36 holes.
Count how many holes you finished in 2 strokes or less. Enter the total out of 36 attempts.
| Handicap | +9 | +5 | +1 | 5 | 12 | 19 | 27 | 36 | 54 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Score | 29 | 28 | 26 | 23 | 19 | 14 | 11 | 8 | 5 |
Day 20
Program: Feel the green: mixed shots to different distances and control your rollout
Up to 5 players play easy-difficulty 9 hole ‘PAR 2’ DIY course. Best final score wins.
Set up 9 short holes around the practice area. Put one ball per player on different lies like sand, rough, and slopes.
Each hole is a PAR 2 challenge.
Play the 9 holes two times. Take 2 shots per hole each time. This means 36 shots total.
At each hole, hit your wedge or short shot to the green, then putt until you finish the hole.
Go to the next hole when you finish. Do this for all 9 holes, two times.
Count each hole finished in 2 shots or fewer as a success.
Add the number of successful holes. 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
Close from Tough Lie. Thread the needle and precision from tough lie. Focus on Precision, Distance Control, Aim. This module is for Short Game, specifically working on Chip.
Day 21
Program: Close from Tough Lie
Up to 5 players compete to stop a chip shot in the stop zone(s). The player with the most points at the end wins the challenge. Up to 80 balls are needed.
Make 9 stop zones on the green. Mark them with tees, string, or buckets. Line up or put them in a grid.
Put 36 balls in 4 rows. Each row has 9 balls, spaced 1 foot apart. Put the rows about 5 yards apart on the grass, between 5 and 20 yards from the green.
Plan to hit 4 balls at each of the 9 stop zones. That is 36 shots.
Start at any row of balls. Hit balls, trying to stop each one in the first stop zone.
After 4 tries at the first zone, go to the next zone and do the same. Keep going until you try all 9 zones.
Count a shot as a success if the ball stops completely inside the target zone.
When all shots are done, count the number of successful shots and enter the score in the app, out of 36 attempts.
| Handicap | +9 | +5 | +1 | 5 | 12 | 19 | 27 | 36 | 54 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Score | 31 | 29 | 27 | 23 | 18 | 14 | 10 | 7 | 4 |
Day 22
Program: Close from Tough Lie
Up to 5 players compete to stop a chip shot inside the quadrant(s). The player with the most points wins the challenge. One bucket of balls per player is needed.
Mark 4 areas on the green with string or tees. Each area should be a circle about 6 feet wide.
Put 36 balls into 4 piles of 9 balls. Place the piles between 5 and 30 yards from the hole.
Hit 9 balls from each pile. Aim every group of 9 at a different circle.
Try to land each ball into the correct circle. Move to the next pile and repeat until all 36 balls are hit.
Count the balls that stop inside the correct circle.
Add up your successful shots out of 36 attempts and enter the 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 23
Program: Close from Tough Lie
Up to 5 players compete to stop a chip 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 three landing zones on the green in a line, 6 feet apart.
Make three piles of 12 balls each at the edge of the green.
Use the first pile to chip balls into the first landing zone, 12 shots.
Use the second pile to chip balls into the second landing zone, 12 shots.
Use the third pile to chip balls into the third landing zone, 12 shots. Count how many balls land and stay in each zone.
After all 36 shots, enter the number of successes out of 36 in the app.
| Handicap | +9 | +5 | +1 | 5 | 12 | 19 | 27 | 36 | 54 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Score | 30 | 28 | 25 | 22 | 18 | 14 | 10 | 7 | 4 |
Day 24
Program: Close from Tough Lie
Scatter a bucket of balls (avg. bucket is 40 balls) into 8 equal lines of 5 balls and hit-and-land chip shots inside landing zones. Count the number of successes.
Put 40 balls into 8 lines. Each line has 5 balls. Lines should be about 1 yard or meter apart. Put these lines anywhere on the grass 5 to 30 yards/meters from the hole but not on the green.
On the green, use sticks, clubs, or string to mark 3 landing zones in a straight line about 6 feet (2 meters) apart.
Divide the 36 chip shots into 3 sets of 12 shots.
For each set, pick 3 lines of balls and aim every shot at one landing zone.
Hit 5 chips from each line to the chosen zone. After 3 lines (15 shots), change zones until all 36 shots are done.
Count each shot that lands and stays in the target zone as a success.
Enter the total 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 |
4 days scheduled
Close from Tough Lie. Thread the needle and precision from tough lie. Focus on Precision, Distance Control, Aim. This module is for Short Game, specifically working on Chip.
Day 25
Program: Close from Tough Lie
Up to 5 players compete to stop a chip shot in the stop zone(s). The player with the most points at the end wins the challenge. One bucket of balls per player is needed.
Put 36 balls into 9 piles. Each pile has 4 balls. Put piles 5 to 30 yards from the hole.
Mark 9 target zones on the green.
Try to hit 4 balls into each zone. Do this for all 9 zones.
Always use the same ball setup. Only change which zone is the target.
Count each ball that stops inside the correct zone.
Add up all the 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 | 27 | 23 | 18 | 14 | 10 | 7 | 4 |
Day 26
Program: Close from Tough Lie
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.
Set up 10 piles of balls in two lines of 5 piles, 6 yards/meters between lines, 4 yards/meters between piles.
Put the piles on grass, not on the green, between 5 and 30 yards/meters from the hole.
Mark 3 clear target zones around the hole, spaced evenly.
Hit 36 chip shots: 12 to Target Zone 1, 12 to Target Zone 2, and 12 to Target Zone
Always chip from the piles; for each set of 12 shots, pick any piles but only aim at the assigned zone.
After each shot, check if the ball stops inside the right target zone; count as success if it does.
Finish all 36 shots, then count total successes inside the right zones out of 36 attempts and enter this 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 27
Program: Close from Tough Lie
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 28
Program: Close from Tough Lie
Align a bucket of balls (avg. bucket is 40 balls) into 10 equal parallel piles of 4 balls and hit-and-land chip shots inside landing zones. Count the number of successes.
Place 36 balls into 9 piles of 4 balls each. Arrange piles in two lines, with 4 in one line and 5 in the other, 5-10 yards apart and 2 yards between piles.
On the green, set up 3 landing zones side by side, 6 feet apart, using sticks, clubs, or string.
Hit 36 chip shots, 12 shots at each landing zone.
Hit 12 chip shots at the first landing zone from any piles.
Hit 12 chip shots at the second landing zone. Change piles if wanted.
Hit 12 chip shots at the third landing zone. Change piles if wanted.
Count a success each time the ball stays in the correct landing zone.
Add up all 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 | 26 | 22 | 18 | 14 | 10 | 7 | 4 |
4 days scheduled
Can you match your plan to your shot?. See landing and roll and visualize perfect flop. Focus on Scoring, Accuracy, Visualization. This module is for Short Game, specifically working on Flop.
Day 29
Program: Can you match your plan to your shot?
Hit flop shot two buckets of balls (avg. bucket is 40 balls) from the sloped deep rough and other extreme grass types; one bucket with balls above feet level, and one bucket with balls below feet level.
Make two target zones on the green, Zone A (front) and Zone B (back), both about the same size, using cones or markers.
Place 18 balls in 3 piles of 6 balls each in deep rough above your feet, at different distances between 5 and 20 yards from the hole.
Place another 18 balls the same way in deep rough below your feet.
Hit 18 flop shots from above feet towards Zone A, in any order, until finished.
Hit 18 flop shots from below feet towards Zone B, in any order, until finished.
Count each ball that lands and stops in the target zone as a success.
Add up total successful shots out of 36 attempts and enter score in the app.
| Handicap | +9 | +5 | +1 | 5 | 12 | 19 | 27 | 36 | 54 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Score | 29 | 27 | 25 | 21 | 16 | 12 | 8 | 5 | 3 |
Day 30
Program: Can you match your plan to your shot?
Hit flop shot 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.
Make two piles of 18 balls each: one pile with the ball above your feet on a slope, and another pile with the ball below your feet on a slope. Place both piles 5–40 yards/meters from the hole.
Set up three target zones on the green at different distances. Make sure each zone is marked and separated by about 5 feet (1.5 meters).
Hit 18 shots from the above-feet pile and 18 shots from the below-feet pile, for a total of 36 shots.
From the above-feet pile, hit 6 shots to each of the three zones.
From the below-feet pile, hit 6 shots to each of the three zones.
Count each shot that stops in the correct zone.
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 | 24 | 20 | 16 | 12 | 9 | 6 | 3 |
Day 31
Program: Can you match your plan to your shot?
Hit flop shot two buckets of balls (avg. bucket is 40 balls) from the sloped deep rough and other extreme grass types; one bucket from the uphill slope and one bucket from the downhill slope.
Make 4 piles of 9 balls: 2 piles uphill in deep rough, 2 piles downhill in deep rough, all 5 to 20 yards from the hole.
Mark 3 landing zones on the green in a line, each 6 feet apart: Zone A (closest), Zone B (middle), Zone C (farthest).
Hit 36 flop shots: 3 groups of 12 shots.
For first 12 shots, hit from uphill piles aiming for Zone A, switching between the two piles after each shot.
For next 12 shots, hit from uphill piles aiming for Zone B, switch piles after each shot.
For last 12 shots, hit from downhill piles aiming for Zone C, switch piles after each shot.
A shot counts if it lands and stops in the target zone.
Use same ball position every time. Only change aim for zone and slope.
Count how many landed in the target zone out of 36 and enter score 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: Can you match your plan to your shot?
Hit flop shot 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 two piles of 18 balls on a sloped fairway: one pile above feet level, one pile below. Each pile should be 5-20 yards from the hole.
Mark three target zones on the green at different distances (Zone 1 at 5 feet, Zone 2 at 10 feet, Zone 3 at 15 feet).
Hit 18 shots from above and 18 shots from below feet, making 36 flop shots in total.
Split each 18-shot pile into 3 groups of 6 shots.
Aim each group of 6 shots at one zone. First 6 shots at Zone 1, next 6 at Zone 2, last 6 at Zone
Alternate shots between above feet and below feet piles as you go through zones.
Count each shot that stops in the correct zone as a success.
When done, add up successes. Enter score in the app, out of 36 attempts.
| Handicap | +9 | +5 | +1 | 5 | 12 | 19 | 27 | 36 | 54 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Score | 30 | 28 | 26 | 22 | 18 | 14 | 10 | 7 | 4 |
4 days scheduled
Land it soft: consistent length on short shots. Hit within 2-3 yards and consistent wedge length. Focus on Distance Control, Scoring, Trajectory. This module is for Driving Range, specifically working on Wedges (LW,SW,GW,PW).
Day 33
Program: Land it soft: consistent length on short shots
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 |
Day 34
Program: Land it soft: consistent length on short shots
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 35
Program: Land it soft: consistent length on short 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 36
Program: Green getter: hit every mid iron to the surface
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
Green getter: hit every mid iron to the surface. Stick to mid iron line and hit greens with mid irons. Focus on Distance Control, Trajectory, Accuracy. This module is for Driving Range, specifically working on Mid irons (7,6,5).
Day 37
Program: Green getter: hit every mid iron to the surface
Complete the Alternate Targets Challenge using irons only. Hit one bucket of ~50 balls.
Choose 6 different targets at medium distance for irons 9, 8, 7, 6, 5, and
Match each target with the correct iron, from 9 to
Hit 36 shots in total, 6 shots at each target.
Try to land shots within 5% of the flag distance.
Aim to get at least 2 shots in the 5% zone for each target.
Switch between targets and irons as you go. Any order is fine.
Count each shot that lands inside the 5% zone.
At the end, enter your score in the app, out of 36 attempts.
| Handicap | +9 | +5 | +1 | 5 | 12 | 19 | 27 | 36 | 54 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Score | 32 | 30 | 28 | 25 | 20 | 16 | 12 | 8 | 5 |
Day 38
Program: Green getter: hit every mid iron to the surface
Complete the Club Swapping Challenge using irons only. Hit one bucket of ~50 balls.
Choose 6 targets at different distances for irons 9 through
Assign each iron (9, 8, 7, 6, 5, 4, 3, 2) to hit 4 shots each, for 32 shots total.
Add 4 extra shots using any club and target, for a total of 36 shots.
Try to land each shot within 5% of the distance to the target.
Keep the setup the same for every shot, only aim at different targets.
Count each shot that lands within 5% of the target distance as a success.
After 36 shots, 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 | 26 | 22 | 18 | 14 | 10 | 6 | 4 |
Day 39
Program: Lag it long: can you control your driver distance every time?
Hit 15 balls to each landing zone using driver only. Hit one bucket of ~50 balls. Count total number of successful shots.
Place three landing zones around the flag, each 15 yards/meters apart.
Hit 36 shots using only a driver.
Aim 12 shots at each landing zone.
Start with any zone and hit 12 shots at it.
Move to the next zone and hit 12 shots, then do the same for the last zone.
Count each shot that lands and stays in its zone as a success.
Add up your successful shots and enter the score in the app, out of 36 attempts.
| Handicap | +9 | +5 | +1 | 5 | 12 | 19 | 27 | 36 | 54 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Score | 32 | 30 | 28 | 25 | 20 | 16 | 12 | 8 | 5 |
Day 40
Program: Lag it long: can you control your driver distance every time?
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 |
4 days scheduled
Lag it long: can you control your driver distance every time?. Reach target zones and control driver distance. Focus on Distance Control, Scoring, Trajectory. This module is for Driving Range, specifically working on Driver.
Day 41
Program: Lag it long: can you control your driver distance every time?
Complete the Ladder Challenge using driver only. Hit one bucket of ~50 balls.
Pick a flag or target to aim for with your driver.
Put three markers on the ground to make landing zones. Put each zone 15 yards/meters apart in a line.
Hit 36 driver shots, divided into three sets of 12 shots.
Try to get all 12 shots in the same zone for each set. First set, aim for zone
Second set, zone
Third set, zone
Hit the balls one at a time, keep each ball inside the current zone.
Finish when 12 balls have landed in each zone (zone 1, then zone 2, then zone 3).
Count every shot that finishes inside the right zone as a success.
At the end, add up successful shots and enter score in the app, out of 36 attempts.
| Handicap | +9 | +5 | +1 | 5 | 12 | 19 | 27 | 36 | 54 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Score | 32 | 30 | 28 | 25 | 20 | 16 | 12 | 8 | 5 |
Day 42
Program: Master the art of length: no more short or over drives
Complete the Ladder Challenge using driver only. Hit one bucket of ~50 balls.
Pick a flag or target to aim for with your driver.
Put three markers on the ground to make landing zones. Put each zone 15 yards/meters apart in a line.
Hit 36 driver shots, divided into three sets of 12 shots.
Try to get all 12 shots in the same zone for each set. First set, aim for zone
Second set, zone
Third set, zone
Hit the balls one at a time, keep each ball inside the current zone.
Finish when 12 balls have landed in each zone (zone 1, then zone 2, then zone 3).
Count every shot that finishes inside the right zone as a success.
At the end, add up successful shots and enter score in the app, out of 36 attempts.
| Handicap | +9 | +5 | +1 | 5 | 12 | 19 | 27 | 36 | 54 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Score | 32 | 30 | 28 | 25 | 20 | 16 | 12 | 8 | 5 |
Day 43
Program: Master the art of length: no more short or over drives
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 44
Program: Master the art of length: no more short or over drives
Hit 15 balls to each landing zone using driver only. Hit one bucket of ~50 balls. Count total number of successful shots.
Place three landing zones around the flag, each 15 yards/meters apart.
Hit 36 shots using only a driver.
Aim 12 shots at each landing zone.
Start with any zone and hit 12 shots at it.
Move to the next zone and hit 12 shots, then do the same for the last zone.
Count each shot that lands and stays in its zone as a success.
Add up your successful shots and enter the score in the app, out of 36 attempts.
| Handicap | +9 | +5 | +1 | 5 | 12 | 19 | 27 | 36 | 54 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Score | 32 | 30 | 28 | 25 | 20 | 16 | 12 | 8 | 5 |