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Course Flagship Program

12 Week Flagship Program for Woodway Country Club

We studied the course and made a flagship practice program specifically for Woodway Country Club. The flagship program is made of multiple modules that focus on different aspects of the game. Follow the drills week by week, then day by day.

Program Snapshot

Weeks

12

Days

47

Modules

9

Frequency

4 days/week

Week 14 days

Putting·Long (20+ ft)

Eliminate Three-Putts

Difficulty: Intermediate · Module HCP 17.5

Weeks 2–36 days

Short Game·Flop

Hit Flop & Avoid Big Numbers

Difficulty: Beginner · Module HCP 35.0

Weeks 3–57 days

Driving Range·Woods (Hy,5W,3W)

Control 3-Wood Roll

Difficulty: Beginner · Module HCP 35.0

Weeks 5–63 days

Putting·3 ft (1m) only

Target Cup Accurately On Every Putt

Difficulty: Intermediate · Module HCP 17.5

Weeks 6–74 days

Short Game·Pitch

Land Close To Pin

Difficulty: Beginner · Module HCP 35.0

Weeks 7–86 days

Driving Range·Driver

Control Driver Ball Flight

Difficulty: Beginner · Module HCP 35.0

Weeks 8–93 days

Putting·3 ft (1m) only

Reduce Short Misses Through Alignment

Difficulty: Intermediate · Module HCP 12.3

Weeks 9–106 days

Short Game·Chip

Stop Chips Near Hole

Difficulty: Beginner · Module HCP 35.0

Weeks 11–127 days

Driving Range·Long irons (4,3,2)

Eliminate Hook With Long Irons

Difficulty: Beginner · Module HCP 35.0

Flagship curriculum

How the 12-week plan unfolds

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.

Week 14 daysDay 14

Eliminate Three-Putts

Course-calibrated drills mapped to this module. Working on distance: long (20+ ft).

PuttingDifficulty · IntermediateModule HCP 17.5

Module skill breakdown

Distance Control
35%
Visualization
25%
Dispersion
23%
Weeks 2–36 daysDay 510

Hit Flop & Avoid Big Numbers

Avoid big numbers, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes. Working on shot: flop.

Short GameDifficulty · BeginnerModule HCP 35.0

Module skill breakdown

Alignment
25%
Aim
24%
Scoring
15%
Weeks 3–57 daysDay 1118

Control 3-Wood Roll

Stay on fairways, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes. Working on club: woods (hy,5w,3w).

Driving RangeDifficulty · BeginnerModule HCP 35.0

Module skill breakdown

Precision
27%
Mechanics
17%
Trajectory
16%
Weeks 5–63 daysDay 1921

Target Cup Accurately On Every Putt

Visualize the path to the hole, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes. Working on distance: 3 ft (1m) only.

PuttingDifficulty · IntermediateModule HCP 17.5

Module skill breakdown

Aim
32%
Stroke
28%
Alignment
23%
Weeks 6–74 daysDay 2225

Land Close To Pin

Check setup, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes. Working on shot: pitch.

Short GameDifficulty · BeginnerModule HCP 35.0

Module skill breakdown

Alignment
25%
Aim
23%
Precision
17%
Weeks 7–86 daysDay 2631

Control Driver Ball Flight

Control ball flight basics, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes. Working on club: driver.

Driving RangeDifficulty · BeginnerModule HCP 35.0

Module skill breakdown

Precision
29%
Mechanics
23%
Trajectory
19%
Weeks 8–93 daysDay 3234

Reduce Short Misses Through Alignment

Align body parallel to line, for a 12-handicap player, ~15 minutes. Working on distance: 3 ft (1m) only.

PuttingDifficulty · IntermediateModule HCP 12.3

Module skill breakdown

Alignment
37%
Aim
22%
Stroke
13%
Weeks 9–106 daysDay 3540

Stop Chips Near Hole

Feel the green, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes. Working on shot: chip.

Short GameDifficulty · BeginnerModule HCP 35.0

Module skill breakdown

Distance Control
24%
Scoring
19%
Alignment
17%
Weeks 11–127 daysDay 4147

Eliminate Hook With Long Irons

Control flight, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes. Working on club: long irons (4,3,2).

Driving RangeDifficulty · BeginnerModule HCP 35.0

Module skill breakdown

Precision
33%
Mechanics
19%
Aim
16%

Program snapshot

Avg HCP focus

17.5

Intermediate

Skill pillars

Distance Control · Visualization · Dispersion · Accuracy · Alignment · Aim

Host course

Woodway Country Club

Weekly Plan

Flagship breakdown by week and day

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.

Week 1 – Module

4 days scheduled

D1

Day 1

Stop the Ball: Inside the Field [Long]

Program: Eliminate Three-Putts

Stop the ball inside five fields to complete the challenge.

Putting15 min
Diagram for Stop the Ball: Inside the Field [Long]
1

Hit 5 putts to the first field 20-25 feet (6-8 m).

2

Hit 5 putts to the next field at 25-30 ft (8-10 m).

3

Keep hitting 5 putts to each field until the last field.

4

Count all putts that stopped inside each field. Enter the total score in the app, out of 25 attempts.

Scoring benchmarks
Repetitions25
Handicap+9+5+151219273654
Score2524221816141185
D2

Day 2

Stop the Ball: on the Fringe [Long]

Program: Eliminate Three-Putts

Stop the ball on the fringe. Hit 20 balls.

Putting18 min
Diagram for Stop the Ball: on the Fringe [Long]
1

Hit 10 putts from 20 ft and try to stop the ball on the fringe.

2

Hit 10 putts from 30 ft.

3

Hit 10 putts from 40 ft.

4

Enter total number of putts that stopped on the fringe, out of 30 attempts.

Scoring benchmarks
Repetitions30
Handicap+9+5+151219273654
Score252219171512963
D3

Day 3

Stop the Ball: Circle [Long]

Program: Eliminate Three-Putts

Stop the ball inside the circle.

Putting18 min
Diagram for Stop the Ball: Circle [Long]
1

Hit 10 putts from 25 ft (8 m). The circle radius is 2.5 ft (0.8 m), about one putter length.

2

Move to 35 ft (12 m). Circle radius is 3.5 ft (1.2 m). Hit 10 putts.

3

Move to 45 ft (15 m). Circle radius is 4.5 ft (1.5 m). Hit 10 putts.

4

Count how many putts stopped inside the circle and enter the total out of 30 attempts in the app.

Scoring benchmarks
Repetitions30
Handicap+9+5+151219273654
Score2824211916131074
D4

Day 4

Stop the Ball: Circle, Three Tees Triangle [Long]

Program: Eliminate Three-Putts

Stop the ball inside the circle.

Putting27 min
Diagram for Stop the Ball: Circle, Three Tees Triangle [Long]
1

Pick a side of the hole and hit 5 putts from the shortest tee at 20 ft (6 m).

2

Move to the other two tees in line and hit 5 putts from each.

3

Repeat for the other sides of the hole.

4

Enter number of putts that stopped inside the circle, out of 45 attempts.

Scoring benchmarks
Repetitions45
Handicap+9+5+151219273654
Score434139363228242015

Week 2 – Module

4 days scheduled

Hit Flop & Avoid Big Numbers. Avoid big numbers and land near hole. Focus on Alignment, Aim, Scoring. This module is for Short Game, specifically working on Flop.

D1

Day 5

Flop | Perpendicular Piles | 3 Landing Zones

Program: Hit Flop & Avoid Big Numbers

Align a bucket of balls (avg. bucket is 40 balls) into 10 equal perpendicular piles of 4 balls and hit-and-land flop shots inside landing zones. Count the number of successes.

Short Game26 min
Diagram for Flop | Perpendicular Piles | 3 Landing Zones
1

Set 36 balls into 9 piles of 4 balls each, arranged in two lines, 2 meters apart.

2

Make 3 landing zones on the green using sticks or string, each 2 meters apart in a straight line.

3

Hit 36 flop shots total, 12 shots at each landing zone.

4

Start from any pile and aim for the first zone. Hit 12 shots at this zone.

5

Then hit 12 shots at the second zone, then 12 shots at the third zone.

6

Change piles between shots if wanted, but always use the same type of shot.

7

Any ball landing and stopping inside the target zone is a success.

8

After 36 shots, enter the number of successful shots out of 36 in the app.

Scoring benchmarks
Repetitions36
Handicap+9+5+151219273654
Score3028262218141074
D2

Day 6

Flop | Perpendicular Piles | Multiple Targets

Program: Hit Flop & Avoid Big Numbers

Align a bucket of balls (avg. bucket is 40 balls) into 10 equal perpendicular piles of 4 balls and stop flop shots close to multiple targets. Count the number of successes.

Short Game26 min
Diagram for Flop | Perpendicular Piles | Multiple Targets
1

Place 40 balls into 10 piles of 4 balls each. Arrange them in two lines of 5 piles each, lines must cross each other.

2

Make sure the lines are 7 yards apart. In a line, make sure each pile is 2 yards apart.

3

Set up 3 flags in a row, 10 feet apart. Each flag is a target for hitting the balls.

4

Hit 36 balls in total. Hit 12 balls at each target.

5

Hit the balls by switching between piles in the two lines.

6

If a ball lands within 10 feet of the target, count it as a success.

7

Count your successful shots out of 36 and enter score in the app, out of 36 attempts.

Scoring benchmarks
Repetitions36
Handicap+9+5+151219273654
Score3028262218141074
D3

Day 7

Flop | Parallel Piles | Quadrants

Program: Hit Flop & Avoid Big Numbers

Align a bucket of balls (avg. bucket is 40 balls) into 10 equal parallel piles of 4 balls and stop flop shots inside quadrants. Count the number of successes.

Short Game26 min
Diagram for Flop | Parallel Piles | Quadrants
1

Arrange 36 balls into 9 piles of 4 balls each. Put 5 piles in one line and 4 piles in a second line, spaced 2 meters apart. Leave 5 to 10 meters between lines.

2

Mark 4 equal quadrants inside a circle with a 3 meter radius around the hole using string or tees.

3

Divide 36 balls into 4 groups of 9 shots. Aim for 9 shots into each quadrant.

4

Hit flop shots from any pile. Aim to land 9 balls in the first quadrant, then move to the next quadrant for the next 9 shots, until all 4 quadrants are targeted.

5

Count each shot that lands in the right quadrant as a success.

6

After 36 shots, enter your total successful shots in the app, out of 36 attempts.

Scoring benchmarks
Repetitions36
Handicap+9+5+151219273654
Score292724201612853
D4

Day 8

Flop | Fairway | Above/Below Feet

Program: Hit Flop & Avoid Big Numbers

Hit flop shot two buckets of balls (avg. bucket is 40 balls) from the sloped fairway; one bucket with balls above feet level, one bucket with balls below feet level.

Short Game26 min
Diagram for Flop | Fairway | Above/Below Feet
1

Set up two targets on the green about 10 to 15 yards apart.

2

Get 36 balls and split them into 2 groups of

3

Hit 18 flop shots from a slope with the ball above your feet, aiming at the first target.

4

Hit 18 flop shots from a slope with the ball below your feet, aiming at the second target.

5

Count how many balls land and stop within 3 feet of each target. These are successes.

6

Keep your ball setup the same for all shots.

7

After all 36 shots, record how many were successful out of 36 in the app.

Scoring benchmarks
Repetitions36
Handicap+9+5+151219273654
Score3028262218141174

Week 3 – Module

4 days scheduled

Hit Flop & Avoid Big Numbers. Avoid big numbers and land near hole. Focus on Alignment, Aim, Scoring. This module is for Short Game, specifically working on Flop.

D1

Day 9

Flop | Rough | Uphill/Downhill

Program: Hit Flop & Avoid Big Numbers

Hit flop 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.

Short Game26 min
Diagram for Flop | Rough | Uphill/Downhill
1

Place two ball markers on the green, about 10 feet apart.

2

Choose a spot on the uphill slope, 5 to 20 yards from the hole. Use this spot every time for the test.

3

Hit 18 flop shots from this spot. Aim at the targets, switching every 3 shots between them until all 18 shots are done.

4

Move to a spot on the downhill slope, 5 to 20 yards from the hole. Use this spot every time for these shots.

5

Hit 18 flop shots from the downhill spot. Switch targets every 3 shots until all 18 are done.

6

Count shots that stop within 3 feet of the marker as successful.

7

Add up all successful shots out of 36 and enter the score in the app.

Scoring benchmarks
Repetitions36
Handicap+9+5+151219273654
Score282624201612853
D2

Day 10

Flop | Fairway | Uphill/Downhill

Program: Hit Flop & Avoid Big Numbers

Hit flop shot two buckets of balls (avg. bucket is 40 balls) from the sloped fairway; one bucket from the uphill slope and one bucket from the downhill slope.

Short Game26 min
Diagram for Flop | Fairway | Uphill/Downhill
1

Place 36 balls in two groups of 18 balls each for uphill and downhill shots.

2

Set up three targets on the green: right, center, and left of the hole, each 6 feet apart.

3

Hit 12 flop shots from uphill slope at the right target.

4

Hit 6 shots from uphill at the center target, then 6 at the left target (total 18 uphill shots).

5

From downhill slope, hit 12 shots at the right target, 6 at center, 6 at left (total 18 downhill shots).

6

Count shots that stop within 3 feet of the target as success.

7

Write down your number of successful shots out of 36 attempts in the app.

Scoring benchmarks
Repetitions36
Handicap+9+5+151219273654
Score302826221713963
D3

Day 11

Woods (Hy to 3W) | Backswing

Program: Control 3-Wood Roll

Work only on backswing using woods only. Hit one bucket of ~50 balls.

Driving Range31 min
Diagram for Woods (Hy to 3W) | Backswing
1

Pick a target flag suitable for your wood club at the driving range.

2

Hit 36 shots with your wood club, focusing solely on your backswing.

3

Concentrate on at most two backswing thoughts or tasks to produce your desired ball flight.

4

Try to do your backswing as planned for each shot.

5

Count each shot as a success if the ball lands within 5 yards of the target.

6

Add up your successes and enter your score in the app, out of 36 attempts.

Scoring benchmarks
Repetitions36
Handicap+9+5+151219273654
Score302825211612853
D4

Day 12

Woods (Hy to 3W) | Around the Stick

Program: Control 3-Wood Roll

Curve the ball around the alignment stick using using woods only. Hit one bucket of ~50 balls.

Driving Range31 min
Diagram for Woods (Hy to 3W) | Around the Stick
1

Set an alignment stick on the ground pointing at the target.

2

Put a cone or bucket on each side of the target about 5% of the distance from ball to flag.

3

Get 36 balls and use a 5-wood, Hybrid, or 3-wood.

4

Split balls into two groups of 18: - 18 shots curve left to right aiming for the right cone/bucket. - 18 shots curve right to left aiming for the left cone/bucket.

5

Keep the ball position and setup the same every time; only change curve and club.

6

After each shot, check if the ball lands in the correct cone/bucket on the right side for the curve.

7

Count each ball in the correct zone as a success.

8

When all 36 shots are done, total your number of successful shots and enter your score in the app out of 36 tries.

Scoring benchmarks
Repetitions36
Handicap+9+5+151219273654
Score3230282520161285

Week 4 – Module

4 days scheduled

Control 3-Wood Roll. Control 3-wood roll and control 3-wood dispersion. Focus on Precision, Mechanics, Trajectory. This module is for Driving Range, specifically working on Woods (Hy,5W,3W).

D1

Day 13

Woods (Hy to 3W) | Straight Shot

Program: Control 3-Wood Roll

Produce straight shots using woods only. Hit one bucket of ~50 balls.

Driving Range31 min
Diagram for Woods (Hy to 3W) | Straight Shot
1

Pick one target on the range suitable for woods (Hy, 5W, 3W).

2

Hit 36 shots total using any wood club, aiming all shots at the same target.

3

Focus on producing a straight shot with no push or pull for each attempt.

4

Do not move your ball or change setup. Only aim straight at the target.

5

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.

Scoring benchmarks
Repetitions36
Handicap+9+5+151219273654
Score3230282520161285
D2

Day 14

Woods (Hy to 3W) | Landing Spot

Program: Control 3-Wood Roll

Land the ball in the landing spot using woods only. Hit one bucket of ~50 balls. Count total number of successful shots.

Driving Range31 min
Diagram for Woods (Hy to 3W) | Landing Spot
1

Pick a flag on the range for woods shots.

2

Make a landing area near the flag with cones or buckets, about 5% of the distance to the target.

3

Split 36 shots into 3 groups of

4

For each group, try to land the ball in the landing area.

5

Use any woods club: hybrid, 5-wood, or 3-wood. You can change clubs.

6

After each shot, note if the ball landed in the landing area.

7

Finish all 36 shots, count the successful ones, and enter your score out of 36.

Scoring benchmarks
Repetitions36
Handicap+9+5+151219273654
Score282623191411853
D3

Day 15

Woods (Hy to 3W) | Impact and Follow Through

Program: Control 3-Wood Roll

Work only on 'impact and follow through' using woods only. Hit one bucket of ~50 balls.

Driving Range31 min
Diagram for Woods (Hy to 3W) | Impact and Follow Through
1

Pick one target or flag on the range to aim at for all your shots with woods.

2

Set up the ball the same way for every shot.

3

Hit 36 shots using woods only, focusing on impact and follow through.

4

Work on at most two impact and follow through thoughts or tasks throughout the drill to produce the desired ball flight.

5

You may switch between woods (Hybrid, 5-wood, 3-wood) during the drill as you focus on your impact and follow through.

6

Count shots that land close to your target line and inside a 10-yard-wide imaginary zone as successful.

7

After 36 shots, total your successful shots and enter your score in the app, out of 36 attempts.

Scoring benchmarks
Repetitions36
Handicap+9+5+151219273654
Score3230282520161285
D4

Day 16

Woods (Hy to 3W) | Low/Mid/High Shot

Program: Control 3-Wood Roll

Produce low/mid/high shots using woods only. Hit one bucket of ~50 balls.

Driving Range31 min
Diagram for Woods (Hy to 3W) | Low/Mid/High Shot
1

Choose one target on the range suitable for woods shots (Hy, 5W, or 3W). Keep ball placement and stance the same.

2

Hit 36 shots in total.

3

Hit 12 low shots at the chosen target.

4

Hit 12 mid shots at the same target.

5

Hit 12 high shots at the same target.

6

Count each shot that lands on or near the target as a success.

7

Add up how many of your 36 shots were successes and enter your score in the app, out of 36 attempts.

Scoring benchmarks
Repetitions36
Handicap+9+5+151219273654
Score3230282520161285

Week 5 – Module

4 days scheduled

Control 3-Wood Roll. Control 3-wood roll and control 3-wood dispersion. Focus on Precision, Mechanics, Trajectory. This module is for Driving Range, specifically working on Woods (Hy,5W,3W).

D1

Day 17

All woods (Hy to Dr) | Progressive Targets Challenge

Program: Control 3-Wood Roll

Complete the Progressive Targets Challenge using woods only. Hit one bucket of ~50 balls.

Driving Range31 min
Diagram for All woods (Hy to Dr) | Progressive Targets Challenge
1

Pick 3 targets on the driving range: Target 1 (short), Target 2 (medium), Target 3 (long).

2

Get 36 balls ready.

3

Hit 12 balls at Target 1, then 12 at Target 2, then 12 at Target

4

Use any wood club (hybrid, 5-wood, 3-wood, driver); switch clubs if wanted.

5

Try to hit each ball close to the target.

6

Count each shot that lands near the flag as a success.

7

Add up your total successful shots and enter your score in the app, out of 36 attempts.

Scoring benchmarks
Repetitions36
Handicap+9+5+151219273654
Score3028262218141074
D2

Day 18

Woods (Hy to 3W) | Downswing

Program: Control 3-Wood Roll

Work only on downswing using woods only. Hit one bucket of ~50 balls.

Driving Range31 min
Diagram for Woods (Hy to 3W) | Downswing
1

Pick one flag or target at a good distance for woods (hybrid, 5-wood, or 3-wood).

2

Put your ball on the tee as you usually do for woods shots.

3

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.

4

Switch between woods (hybrid, 5-wood, 3-wood) throughout the exercise.

5

Count a shot as a success if it lands and stops near the selected target.

6

Enter your number of successes in the app, out of 36 attempts.

Scoring benchmarks
Repetitions36
Handicap+9+5+151219273654
Score3230282520161285
D3

Day 19

Putting Aid: Plane Board, Ball Gate, 50 in a Row

Program: Target Cup Accurately On Every Putt

Make 50 putts in a row through the ball gate, using plane board.

Putting30 min
Diagram for Putting Aid: Plane Board, Ball Gate, 50 in a Row
1

Hit 50 putts from 3 ft through the ball gate using the plane board.

2

Enter score in the app, out of 50 attempts.

Scoring benchmarks
Repetitions50
Handicap+9+5+151219273654
Score5049474542383429
D4

Day 20

Putting Aid: Chalk Line, 50 in Row

Program: Target Cup Accurately On Every Putt

Make 50 putts in a row over the chalk starting line.

Putting30 min
Diagram for Putting Aid: Chalk Line, 50 in Row
1

Hit 50 putts from 3 ft over a chalk starting line.

2

Draw a straight line on the putting surface.

3

Enter score in the app, out of 50 attempts.

Scoring benchmarks
Repetitions50
Handicap+9+5+151219273654
Score5049474340363126

Week 6 – Module

4 days scheduled

Target Cup Accurately On Every Putt. Visualize the path to the hole and align eyes over the ball. Focus on Aim, Stroke, Alignment. This module is for Putting, specifically working on 3 ft (1m) only.

D1

Day 21

Putting Aid: String Line, 50 in a Row

Program: Target Cup Accurately On Every Putt

Make 50 putts in a row, underneath the hanging string line.

Putting18 min
Diagram for Putting Aid: String Line, 50 in a Row
1

Hit 30 putts from 3 ft under a hanging string.

2

Enter score, out of 30 attempts.

Scoring benchmarks
Repetitions30
Handicap+9+5+151219273654
Score3029272522191613
D2

Day 22

Pitch | Perpendicular Ball Lines | Multiple Targets

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>

Short Game26 min
Diagram for Pitch | Perpendicular Ball Lines | Multiple Targets
1

Arrange 40 golf balls in 2 lines that cross at right angles. Each line should have 20 balls, about 1 foot apart.

2

Put this setup on grass 30–60 yards from the hole.

3

Pick 3 targets on the green or near the hole, at least 10 feet apart.

4

Split 36 shots into 3 groups of

5

Stand behind one line and hit 12 pitch shots at the first target, trying to land within 10 feet of it.

6

Move to the other line and hit 12 shots at the second target.

7

Go back to the first line and hit 12 shots at the third target.

8

Count how many balls stop inside 10 feet of the target.

9

After all 36 shots, record the number of successes in the app, out of 36 attempts.

Scoring benchmarks
Repetitions36
Handicap+9+5+151219273654
Score3028262218141074
D3

Day 23

Pitch | Fairway | Flat

Program: Land Close To Pin

Hit two buckets of balls (avg. bucket is 40 balls) from the flat fairway.

Short Game26 min
Diagram for Pitch | Fairway | Flat
1

Pick two spots on the fairway that are 30 to 60 yards from the hole.

2

Put three targets on the green, spaced at least 6 feet apart.

3

Hit 18 pitch shots from the first spot and 18 pitch shots from the second spot.

4

From each spot, hit 6 shots to each target.

5

Line up and aim at each target before hitting.

6

Count every shot that lands close to the target and stops there as a success.

7

After all 36 shots, record how many were successful out of 36 in the app.

Scoring benchmarks
Repetitions36
Handicap+9+5+151219273654
Score3028252218141074
D4

Day 24

Pitch | Perpendicular Piles | Multiple Targets

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.

Short Game26 min
Diagram for Pitch | Perpendicular Piles | Multiple Targets
1

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.

2

Place the piles on grass, 30 to 60 meters from the hole.

3

Set 5 different targets around the green, spaced apart.

4

Make 36 pitch shots, in 6 rounds of 6 shots each.

5

For each round, pick one pile and one target. Hit 6 shots from that pile to that target.

6

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.

7

Count each shot that lands closest to the target as a success.

8

Add up the number of successful shots from all 36 shots and enter this score in the app, out of 36 attempts.

Scoring benchmarks
Repetitions36
Handicap+9+5+151219273654
Score302825211713963

Week 7 – Module

4 days scheduled

Land Close To Pin. Get square and check setup. Focus on Alignment, Aim, Precision, Distance Control, Scoring, Dispersion. This module is for Short Game, specifically working on Pitch.

D1

Day 25

Pitch | Rough | Uphill/Downhill

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.

Short Game26 min
Diagram for Pitch | Rough | Uphill/Downhill
1

Find two places in the rough: one uphill, one downhill, both 30 to 40 yards from the hole.

2

Put three markers at the edge of the green, each about 6 feet apart, to make three target zones (left, center, right).

3

Hit 36 pitch shots: 18 from uphill, 18 from downhill.

4

Split shots into six sets of

6

For each set, aim two shots at each target zone before moving to the next.

5

Keep ball setup the same. Only change aim for the next target zone.

6

After each shot, count it as a success if the ball stops in the correct target zone on the green.

7

After all 36 shots, count how many were successful and enter score in the app (out of 36 attempts).

Scoring benchmarks
Repetitions36
Handicap+9+5+151219273654
Score3129262218141074
D2

Day 26

Driver | Around the Stick

Program: Control Driver Ball Flight

Curve the ball around the alignment stick using using driver only. Hit one bucket of ~50 balls.

Driving Range31 min
Diagram for Driver | Around the Stick
1

Choose a flag or target to aim at with the driver.

2

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.

3

Take 36 shots: 18 curve the ball left to right, 18 curve the ball right to left around the cone.

4

Hit 18 shots curving around the left cone to the flag and 18 shots curving around the right cone to the flag.

5

Set up the ball the same way each time. Try to make the ball curve around the cone and finish near the flag.

6

A shot counts if it curves around the cone and ends near the flag.

7

Count how many successful shots out of 36 and enter the score in the app.

Scoring benchmarks
Repetitions36
Handicap+9+5+151219273654
Score3028262218141063
D3

Day 27

Driver | Takeaway

Program: Control Driver Ball Flight

Work only on takeaway using driver only. Hit one bucket of ~50 balls.

Driving Range31 min
Diagram for Driver | Takeaway
1

Set up a single target flag at a distance where the ball can be seen easily.

2

Hit 36 shots using a driver, focusing solely on your takeaway.

3

Concentrate on at most two takeaway thoughts or tasks to produce a consistent ball flight toward the target.

4

Watch each shot carefully and observe the ball flight.

5

Count how many shots land and stop near the target.

6

After all 36 shots, record your total successes out of 36 in the app.

Scoring benchmarks
Repetitions36
Handicap+9+5+151219273654
Score3330282418141074
D4

Day 28

Driver | Backswing

Program: Control Driver Ball Flight

Work only on backswing using driver only. Hit one bucket of ~50 balls.

Driving Range31 min
Diagram for Driver | Backswing
1

Pick a target about 200 yards away to aim at.

2

Put the ball on the tee and get ready with your normal driver setup.

3

Hit 36 driver shots at the target, focusing on at most two backswing thoughts or tasks.

4

After each shot, assess the ball flight and your control based on your backswing focus.

5

Count how many shots feel controlled and on target.

6

Add up your total successful shots out of 36 and enter the score in the app.

Scoring benchmarks
Repetitions36
Handicap+9+5+151219273654
Score3028252218141063

Week 8 – Module

4 days scheduled

Control Driver Ball Flight. Control ball flight basics and hit fairways consistently. Focus on Precision, Mechanics, Trajectory. This module is for Driving Range, specifically working on Driver.

D1

Day 29

Driver | Straight Shot

Program: Control Driver Ball Flight

Produce straight shots using driver only. Hit one bucket of ~50 balls.

Driving Range31 min
Diagram for Driver | Straight Shot
1

Pick an easy-to-see flag or mark to aim at down the range.

2

Hit 36 balls, all aiming at the same target.

3

Focus on hitting a straight shot with your driver only.

4

Count how many balls land close to the target area.

5

Add up total successful shots and enter your score in the app, out of 36 attempts.

Scoring benchmarks
Repetitions36
Handicap+9+5+151219273654
Score3230282520161285
D2

Day 30

Driver | Impact and Follow Through

Program: Control Driver Ball Flight

Work only on 'impact and follow through' using driver only. Hit one bucket of ~50 balls.

Driving Range31 min
Diagram for Driver | Impact and Follow Through
1

Pick a flag or target far away to aim driver shots.

2

Hit 36 driver shots to the same target, focusing on hitting the ball well with proper impact and follow through.

3

Count every shot that lands near the target as a success.

4

After all 36 shots, record how many were successful in the app, out of 36 attempts.

Scoring benchmarks
Repetitions36
Handicap+9+5+151219273654
Score3129262318141063
D3

Day 31

Driver | Low/Mid/High Shot

Program: Control Driver Ball Flight

Produce low/mid/high shots using driver only. Hit one bucket of ~50 balls.

Driving Range31 min
Diagram for Driver | Low/Mid/High Shot
1

Pick a clear, far target suitable for driver shots.

2

Get 36 balls: 12 for low, 12 for mid, 12 for high shots.

3

Keep your setup the same; only change ball flight height.

4

Hit all 36 driver shots—12 low, 12 mid, and 12 high—aiming at the same target.

5

After completing the shots, record how many were good out of 36 in the app.

Scoring benchmarks
Repetitions36
Handicap+9+5+151219273654
Score3129262218141074
D4

Day 32

Putting Aid: Alignment Sticks, Ball Gate, 50 in a Row

Program: Reduce Short Misses Through Alignment

Make 50 putts in a row from in between two alignment sticks and through the ball gate.

Putting30 min
Diagram for Putting Aid: Alignment Sticks, Ball Gate, 50 in a Row
1

Hit 50 putts from 3 ft using two alignment sticks and a ball gate.

2

Enter score in the app, out of 50 attempts.

Scoring benchmarks
Repetitions50
Handicap+9+5+151219273654
Score5048454239353126

Week 9 – Module

4 days scheduled

Reduce Short Misses Through Alignment. Square the putter face and align body parallel to line. Focus on Alignment, Aim, Stroke. This module is for Putting, specifically working on 3 ft (1m) only.

D1

Day 33

Putting Aid: String Line, 50 in a Row

Program: Reduce Short Misses Through Alignment

Make 50 putts in a row, underneath the hanging string line.

Putting18 min
Diagram for Putting Aid: String Line, 50 in a Row
1

Hit 30 putts from 3 ft under a hanging string.

2

Enter score, out of 30 attempts.

Scoring benchmarks
Repetitions30
Handicap+9+5+151219273654
Score3029272522191613
D2

Day 34

Putting Aid: Chalk Line, 50 in Row

Program: Reduce Short Misses Through Alignment

Make 50 putts in a row over the chalk starting line.

Putting30 min
Diagram for Putting Aid: Chalk Line, 50 in Row
1

Hit 50 putts from 3 ft over a chalk starting line.

2

Draw a straight line on the putting surface.

3

Enter score in the app, out of 50 attempts.

Scoring benchmarks
Repetitions50
Handicap+9+5+151219273654
Score5049474340363126
D3

Day 35

Chip | Parallel Ball Lines | Multiple Targets

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 at the end wins the challenge. Up to 80 balls are needed.

Short Game26 min
Diagram for Chip | Parallel Ball Lines | Multiple Targets
1

Set up 4 rows of balls. Each row has 9 balls, 1 foot apart.

2

Space the rows 5 yards apart on grass, between 5 and 30 yards from the hole.

3

Put 3 targets by the hole: A at 12 o'clock, B at 4 o'clock, C at 8 o'clock, each 3 feet from the hole.

4

Split the 36 shots into 3 groups of

2

First 12 shots go to Target A, next 12 to Target B, last 12 to Target C.

5

From each row, chip the ball to try to stop it close to the chosen target. Ball setup does not change.

6

After 12 shots at one target, switch to the next target. Repeat until all 36 shots are finished.

7

Each ball that stops within 2 feet of the target is a success.

8

Count how many successes you had and enter your score in the app out of 36 attempts.

Scoring benchmarks
Repetitions36
Handicap+9+5+151219273654
Score3129262318141074
D4

Day 36

Chip | Fairway | Uphill/Downhill

Program: Stop Chips Near Hole

Hit 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.

Short Game26 min
Diagram for Chip | Fairway | Uphill/Downhill
1

Set up two target zones on the green: one uphill, one downhill, about 10 feet apart.

2

Hit 18 chip shots from the uphill slope at the uphill target zone.

3

Hit 18 chip shots from the downhill slope at the downhill target zone.

4

Keep ball setup the same for all shots. Only change your target for the slope.

5

Count shots that stop inside or within 3 feet of the target zone as a success.

6

Add up all successful shots out of 36 attempts and enter score in the app.

Scoring benchmarks
Repetitions36
Handicap+9+5+151219273654
Score3129272318141063

Week 10 – Module

4 days scheduled

Stop Chips Near Hole. Vary landing spot and stop on a dime. Focus on Distance Control, Scoring, Alignment, Precision, Dispersion, Aim, Accuracy, Trajectory. This module is for Short Game, specifically working on Chip.

D1

Day 37

Chip | Perpendicular Ball Lines | Multiple Targets

Program: Stop Chips Near Hole

Align a bucket of balls (avg. bucket is 40 balls) into 2 perpendicular lines 20 balls per line and stop chip shots close to multiple targets. Count the number of successes.

Short Game26 min
Diagram for Chip | Perpendicular Ball Lines | Multiple Targets
1

Make two crossing lines with 18 balls in each line.

2

Put the balls 1 foot (30 cm) apart on grass, 5 to 20 yards/meters from the hole.

3

Place 2 flags on the green. The flags should be 5 to 10 yards/meters apart.

4

Hit 18 balls from the first line. Try to land each ball within 10 feet (3 meters) of the first flag.

5

Move to the second line. Hit 18 balls trying to land each within 10 feet (3 meters) of the second flag.

6

Count how many balls stop inside the 10-foot (3-meter) circle near each flag. Enter the score in the app out of 36 attempts.

Scoring benchmarks
Repetitions36
Handicap+9+5+151219273654
Score3230282520161285
D2

Day 38

Chip | Scattered Piles | Quadrants

Program: Stop Chips Near Hole

Scatter a bucket of balls (avg. bucket is 40 balls) into 8 equal piles of 5 balls and stop chip shots inside quadrants. Count the number of successes.

Short Game26 min
Diagram for Chip | Scattered Piles | Quadrants
1

Scatter 40 balls into 8 piles of 5 balls each between 5 and 30 yards from the hole.

2

On the green, use markers to make a 6-foot circle around the hole and divide it into 4 quadrants.

3

Hit 36 chip shots.

4

Hit 9 shots at each of the 4 quadrants.

5

Hit each shot from a different pile and try to land it in the right quadrant.

6

Count a shot as a success if it stops in the correct quadrant.

7

Enter number of successful shots out of 36 attempts in the app.

Scoring benchmarks
Repetitions36
Handicap+9+5+151219273654
Score3230282520161285
D3

Day 39

Chip | Parallel Piles | Quadrants

Program: Stop Chips Near Hole

Align a bucket of balls (avg. bucket is 40 balls) into 10 equal parallel piles of 4 balls and stop chip shots inside quadrants. Count the number of successes.

Short Game26 min
Diagram for Chip | Parallel Piles | Quadrants
1

Put 40 balls into 10 piles with 4 balls in each pile. Arrange in two lines, 5 piles per line.

2

Space piles 2 yards or meters apart side to side. Space the two lines 5 to 10 yards or meters apart front to back.

3

Mark 4 sections (quadrants) in a circle of 6 feet or 2 meters radius around the hole on the green using string or tees.

4

Hit 36 chip shots total, 9 shots into each quadrant.

5

Start at any pile and chip balls to land in the first quadrant. After 9 shots, switch to the next quadrant.

6

Switch piles after each shot for variety, but always keep the same chipping setup and distance.

7

Count each ball that stops inside the correct quadrant as a success.

8

After all 36 shots, enter number of successful shots made out of 36 attempts.

Scoring benchmarks
Repetitions36
Handicap+9+5+151219273654
Score282623191512963
D4

Day 40

Chip | Perpendicular Piles | Bullseye 2x

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.

Short Game26 min
Diagram for Chip | Perpendicular Piles | Bullseye 2x
1

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.

2

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.

3

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).

4

Hit 36 chip shots, in 3 sets of 12 shots.

5

For each set, chip towards the Bullseye zones, switching piles each time.

6

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.

7

When finished, count all balls in the small or big Bullseye out of 36 tries, and enter the total in the app.

Scoring benchmarks
Repetitions36
Handicap+9+5+151219273654
Score3028262218141074

Week 11 – Module

4 days scheduled

Eliminate Hook With Long Irons. Control flight and stop missing greens. Focus on Precision, Mechanics, Aim. This module is for Driving Range, specifically working on Long irons (4,3,2).

D1

Day 41

Long irons (4,3,2) | Around the Stick

Program: Eliminate Hook With Long Irons

Curve the ball around the alignment stick using using long irons only. Hit one bucket of ~50 balls.

Driving Range31 min
Diagram for Long irons (4,3,2) | Around the Stick
1

Choose a flag or target to aim at using a long iron (2, 3, or 4 iron).

2

Put an alignment stick on the ground in front of the target.

3

Place a cone on each side of the flag, each cone 5% of the total distance to the flag.

4

Hit 36 shots: 18 curve left-to-right around the stick, 18 curve right-to-left.

5

Divide shots into 3 groups of 12 shots: first 12 curve left-to-right past the left cone, next 12 curve right-to-left past the right cone, final 12 alternate between both directions.

6

Set up the ball the same for all shots.

7

A shot is successful if it passes outside the correct cone and lands within 3 yards of the flag.

8

Add up the number of successful shots and enter your total out of 36 attempts.

Scoring benchmarks
Repetitions36
Handicap+9+5+151219273654
Score282623191410742
D2

Day 42

Long irons (4,3,2) | Backswing

Program: Eliminate Hook With Long Irons

Work only on backswing using long irons only. Hit one bucket of ~50 balls.

Driving Range31 min
Diagram for Long irons (4,3,2) | Backswing
1

Pick a target on the range for long irons about 150 to 200 yards away.

2

Prepare 36 balls. Keep ball placement and setup the same each time.

3

Use long irons only (4, 3, or 2-iron), switching between clubs throughout the 36 shots.

4

Aim all shots at the same target with a smooth backswing, focusing on at most two backswing thoughts to produce the desired ball flight.

5

After each shot, check if the ball flies smoothly and goes toward the target.

6

Count a shot as a success if it matches your backswing and ball flight goals.

7

When finished, count how many successful shots you made out of 36 and enter your score in the app.

Scoring benchmarks
Repetitions36
Handicap+9+5+151219273654
Score312926221713964
D3

Day 43

Long irons (4,3,2) | Low/Mid/High Shot

Program: Eliminate Hook With Long Irons

Produce low/mid/high shots using long irons only. Hit one bucket of ~50 balls.

Driving Range31 min
Diagram for Long irons (4,3,2) | Low/Mid/High Shot
1

Pick one target suitable for long irons (4, 3, or 2 iron).

2

Divide 36 balls into 3 groups of

3

Hit 12 low shots aimed at the same target.

4

Hit 12 mid-height shots aimed at the same target.

5

Hit 12 high shots aimed at the same target.

6

Keep ball setup the same, only change swing to vary shot height.

7

Count how many balls land close to the target.

8

After 36 shots, count successes and enter score in the app, out of 36 attempts.

Scoring benchmarks
Repetitions36
Handicap+9+5+151219273654
Score302825201612964
D4

Day 44

Long irons (4,3,2) | Takeaway

Program: Eliminate Hook With Long Irons

Work only on takeaway using long irons only. Hit one bucket of ~50 balls.

Driving Range31 min
Diagram for Long irons (4,3,2) | Takeaway
1

Put 36 balls in one group where you hit from.

2

Pick one target suitable for long irons (4, 3, 2) and keep your stance the same for every shot.

3

Use the 4-iron for the first 12 balls, focusing on takeaway and aiming at the target.

4

Use the 3-iron for the next 12 balls, keeping the same focus and aiming at the same target.

5

Use the 2-iron for the last 12 balls, maintaining the same focus and target.

6

Count the shots where the ball goes where you want with the right ball flight.

7

Add up your successful shots out of 36 and enter your score in the app.

Scoring benchmarks
Repetitions36
Handicap+9+5+151219273654
Score302825201512964

Week 12 – Module

3 days scheduled

Eliminate Hook With Long Irons. Control flight and stop missing greens. Focus on Precision, Mechanics, Aim. This module is for Driving Range, specifically working on Long irons (4,3,2).

D1

Day 45

Long irons (4,3,2) | Downswing

Program: Eliminate Hook With Long Irons

Work only on downswing using long irons only. Hit one bucket of ~50 balls.

Driving Range31 min
Diagram for Long irons (4,3,2) | Downswing
1

Pick a clear target or flag on the driving range suitable for long irons (4, 3, or 2 iron).

2

Hit 36 shots total, all aimed at the same target.

3

Use only long irons (4, 3, or 2 iron) and switch clubs between shots.

4

Focus on your downswing, working on at most two downswing thoughts or tasks to produce the desired ball flight.

5

Count how many shots hit the target area and enter your score in the app, out of 36 attempts.

Scoring benchmarks
Repetitions36
Handicap+9+5+151219273654
Score302825201612964
D2

Day 46

Long irons (4,3,2) | Straight Shot

Program: Eliminate Hook With Long Irons

Produce straight shots using long irons only. Hit one bucket of ~50 balls.

Driving Range31 min
Diagram for Long irons (4,3,2) | Straight Shot
1

Pick one far flag or target suitable for long irons (2, 3, and 4 irons).

2

Get 36 balls to hit with your long irons (2, 3, and 4 irons).

3

Use a different long iron for each shot, switching clubs throughout the exercise.

4

Try to hit each ball straight at the target, not left or right.

5

Stand the same way for every shot.

6

Count how many balls went straight to the target, with no big curve or miss.

7

Write down how many straight shots out of 36 you made, and enter score in the app.

Scoring benchmarks
Repetitions36
Handicap+9+5+151219273654
Score302826221713963
D3

Day 47

Long irons (4,3,2) | GIRs Simulation

Program: Eliminate Hook With Long Irons

Simulate X number of GIR (Green in Regulations) using long irons only. Hit one bucket of ~50 balls. Count total number of greens hit.

Driving Range31 min
Diagram for Long irons (4,3,2) | GIRs Simulation
1

Choose a flag to aim at using a 4, 3, or 2 iron.

2

Mark a circle around the flag with radius 5% of the distance to the flag.

3

Split 36 shots into 3 groups of

4

Use one iron for all shots in each group.

5

Hit shots, trying to land inside the circle.

6

Count shots that land inside the circle.

7

Add up successful shots from

6

Enter the successful shots in the app, out of 36 attempts.

Scoring benchmarks
Repetitions36
Handicap+9+5+151219273654
Score302825211612853