Flagship Tournament Program

Full 4 Week Practice Program for 18-Hole at Royal Lakes

Venue: Royal Lakes Golf & Country Club

Complete 4-week preparation program for the upcoming tournament at Flowery Branch. Commit to a structured practice plan that improves Distance Control (15%) and Aim (15%) and focuses mainly on Long (20+ ft) putts, Chip shots, and Driver. Modules are progressively ranked from HCP 35.0 to 17.5 to build skills leading up to event.

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League

18-Hole at Royal Lakes

Flowery Branch, GA, United States
Mar 28, 2026 – Mar 28, 2026
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Weeks

4

Time horizon until tee-off

Practice days

16

Mapped sessions in Program Maker

Macro cycles

1

Technique · Shaping · Performance loops

Development program

Skills periodization build based on tournament clock

Built directly from the time remaining before the event. Macro cycles stack micro focus blocks—red to learn, blue to refine, orange to apply—mirroring the template you provided. Each column equals a week; the green curve tracks practice intensity as drills alternate between comfort and pressure.

Learn SkillsRefine SkillsApply SkillsIntensity of practice
50%
69%
69%
88%
99%
Mar
EventTournament week
Tournament

Weeks until event

4

Time horizon from right now to the opening tee shot.

Practice days

16

Program Maker keeps four on-course days every week.

Macro cycles

1

Stacked red → blue → orange focus blocks per cycle.

Weekly workload

4 days

Two drills per day mixing Putting, Short Game, Range.

Module handicap

+9.0 to 45.0

Range derived from drill hcp_min_avg to hcp_max_avg.

Micro focus map

Technique · Shot shaping · Performance

Every macro runs technique (red), shaping (blue), and performance (orange) blocks to keep the readiness curve honest.

Skill breakdown

Dispersion13%
Scoring13%
Aim13%
Alignment11%
Event snapshot

Tournament & Course Details

Same layout as the tournaments section on course pages—just focused entirely on this event.

Schedule

Mar 28, 2026 – Mar 28, 2026

League

18-Hole at Royal Lakes

Field

all

Course

Royal Lakes Golf & Country Club

Status

Open for registration

Flagship curriculum

How the 4-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

Control Distance

Feel the green, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes. Working on distance: long (20+ ft).

PuttingDifficulty · IntermediateModule HCP 17.5

Module skill breakdown

Distance Control
35%
Visualization
25%
Dispersion
23%
Week 23 daysDay 57

Chip 5–15 Yds From Fringe

Save par clutch, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes. Working on shot: chip.

Short GameDifficulty · BeginnerModule HCP 35.0

Module skill breakdown

Scoring
31%
Alignment
29%
Aim
22%
Weeks 2–46 daysDay 813

Driver Fairway Accuracy For Beginners

Pinpoint mixed shots, 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%
Week 43 daysDay 1416

Control Every 6 Ft Putt

Practice long putts for distance control, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes. Working on distance: 6 ft (2m) only.

PuttingDifficulty · IntermediateModule HCP 17.5

Module skill breakdown

Aim
38%
Alignment
23%
Stroke
22%
Weeks 5–65 daysDay 1721

Chip 5–15 Yds From Fringe

Hit intended line, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes. Working on shot: chip.

Short GameDifficulty · BeginnerModule HCP 35.0

Module skill breakdown

Aim
26%
Distance Control
22%
Scoring
18%
Weeks 6–74 daysDay 2225

Feet, hips, shoulders—consistent contact

Perfect mid iron swing, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes. Working on club: mid irons (7,6,5).

Driving RangeDifficulty · BeginnerModule HCP 35.0

Module skill breakdown

Mechanics
45%
Precision
30%
Trajectory
25%
Weeks 7–84 daysDay 2629

Eliminate Three-Putts

Repeat same distance putts to master touch, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes. Working on distance: long (20+ ft).

PuttingDifficulty · IntermediateModule HCP 17.5

Module skill breakdown

Distance Control
35%
Visualization
25%
Dispersion
23%
Weeks 8–96 daysDay 3035

Keep Par Safe

Vary landing spot, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes. Working on shot: pitch.

Short GameDifficulty · BeginnerModule HCP 35.0

Module skill breakdown

Distance Control
29%
Aim
19%
Precision
16%
Weeks 9–117 daysDay 3642

Stop Missing Greens 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 · Scoring · Alignment

Host course

Royal Lakes Golf & Country Club

Flowery Branch, United States

Status

Open for registration

Mar 28, 2026 – Mar 28, 2026

Weekly Plan

Program Maker weeks broken down by day

The PracticeProgramMaker output replaces the flagship stack entirely. Every row below comes straight from the automated builder—four practice days per week, two drills per day, and category balance enforced automatically. Track the cadence, stick to the summaries, and lean on the PDF exports when you need offline reps.

Week 1

Technique · Off-season

Mar 7 – Mar 13

4 practice days · focus on short game · sand.

Short GameDriving RangePutting
Technique Module HCP 10.0 to 45.0
Week 1
60% ready

Day 1

2 drills · mix of Short Game, Driving Range

Short GameDriving Range

Short Game

Diagram for Sand | Perpendicular Piles | 3 Landing Zones

Sand | Perpendicular Piles | 3 Landing Zones

Hit sand shots aiming at three zones on green

Scoring benchmarks
HCP+9+5+151219273654
Score302825201612964

Difficulty

Beginner

HCP 25.0 to 45.0

Mid (20-40 y/m)Sand#3080

Driving Range

Diagram for Long irons (4,3,2) | Backswing

Long irons (4,3,2) | Backswing

Hit long irons focusing on two backswing thoughts only

Scoring benchmarks
HCP+9+5+151219273654
Score312926221713964

Difficulty

Beginner

HCP 25.0 to 45.0

LongLong irons (4,3,2)#5014

Day 2

2 drills · mix of Driving Range, Putting

Driving RangePutting

Driving Range

Diagram for Long irons (4,3,2) | Downswing

Long irons (4,3,2) | Downswing

Hit long irons focusing on two downswing thoughts only

Scoring benchmarks
HCP+9+5+151219273654
Score302825201612964

Difficulty

Beginner

HCP 25.0 to 45.0

LongLong irons (4,3,2)#5015

Putting

Diagram for Putting Aid: Plane Board, Ball Gate, 15/25

Putting Aid: Plane Board, Ball Gate, 15/25

Hit 30 putts through gate using plane board

Scoring benchmarks
HCP+9+5+151219273654
Score2723211917141186

Difficulty

Intermediate

HCP 10.0 to 25.0

6 ft (2m) only#1045

Day 3

2 drills · mix of Putting, Short Game

PuttingShort Game

Putting

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

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

Hit putts through ball gate using plane board repeatedly

Scoring benchmarks
HCP+9+5+151219273654
Score5049474542383429

Difficulty

Intermediate

HCP 10.0 to 25.0

3 ft (1m) only#1044

Short Game

Diagram for Sand | Perpendicular Piles | Multiple Targets

Sand | Perpendicular Piles | Multiple Targets

Hit sand shots from piles aiming at 3 targets

Scoring benchmarks
HCP+9+5+151219273654
Score302826221713963

Difficulty

Beginner

HCP 25.0 to 45.0

Mid (20-40 y/m)Sand#3079

Day 4

2 drills · mix of Short Game, Driving Range

Short GameDriving Range

Short Game

Diagram for Bump-n-Run | Perpendicular Ball Lines | Multiple Targets

Bump-n-Run | Perpendicular Ball Lines | Multiple Targets

Hit 12 shots at each target from crossing lines.

Scoring benchmarks
HCP+9+5+151219273654
Score3028262218141074

Difficulty

Beginner

HCP 25.0 to 45.0

Short (<20 y/m)Bump'n'Run#3158

Driving Range

Diagram for Long irons (4,3,2) | Takeaway

Long irons (4,3,2) | Takeaway

Hit long irons focusing on takeaway with two tips

Scoring benchmarks
HCP+9+5+151219273654
Score302825201512964

Difficulty

Beginner

HCP 25.0 to 45.0

LongLong irons (4,3,2)#5013

Download plan

Lock in the PDF for 18-Hole at Royal Lakes

Prepare for 18-Hole at Royal Lakes in the next 3 weeks with the printable Program Maker packet.

Week 2

Technique · Off-season

Mar 14 – Mar 20

4 practice days · focus on driving range · driver.

Driving RangePuttingShort Game
Technique Module HCP 10.0 to 45.0
Week 2
69% ready

Day 1

2 drills · mix of Driving Range, Putting

Driving RangePutting

Driving Range

Diagram for Driver | Takeaway

Driver | Takeaway

Hit driver balls focusing on takeaway with two key thoughts

Scoring benchmarks
HCP+9+5+151219273654
Score3330282418141074

Difficulty

Beginner

HCP 25.0 to 45.0

Extra LongDriver#5021

Putting

Diagram for Putting Aid: Plane Board, Ball Gate, 15/25

Putting Aid: Plane Board, Ball Gate, 15/25

Hit 30 putts through gate using plane board

Scoring benchmarks
HCP+9+5+151219273654
Score2723211917141186

Difficulty

Intermediate

HCP 10.0 to 25.0

6 ft (2m) only#1045

Day 2

2 drills · mix of Putting, Short Game

PuttingShort Game

Putting

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

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

Hit putts through ball gate using plane board repeatedly

Scoring benchmarks
HCP+9+5+151219273654
Score5049474542383429

Difficulty

Intermediate

HCP 10.0 to 25.0

3 ft (1m) only#1044

Short Game

Diagram for Chip | Perpendicular Piles | Quadrants

Chip | Perpendicular Piles | Quadrants

Chip balls aiming for each circle quarter around hole

Scoring benchmarks
HCP+9+5+151219273654
Score3028262218141074

Difficulty

Beginner

HCP 25.0 to 45.0

Short (<20 y/m)Chip#3061

Day 3

2 drills · mix of Short Game, Driving Range

Short GameDriving Range

Short Game

Diagram for Chip | Perpendicular Ball Lines | Bullseye 2x

Chip | Perpendicular Ball Lines | Bullseye 2x

Chip balls from two lines aiming for close circles.

Scoring benchmarks
HCP+9+5+151219273654
Score282624201612963

Difficulty

Beginner

HCP 25.0 to 45.0

Short (<20 y/m)Chip#3141

Driving Range

Diagram for Driver | Impact and Follow Through

Driver | Impact and Follow Through

Hit driver balls focusing on impact and follow through

Scoring benchmarks
HCP+9+5+151219273654
Score3129262318141063

Difficulty

Beginner

HCP 25.0 to 45.0

Extra LongDriver#5024

Day 4

2 drills · mix of Driving Range, Putting

Driving RangePutting

Driving Range

Diagram for Driver | Backswing

Driver | Backswing

Hit driver balls focusing on two backswing thoughts

Scoring benchmarks
HCP+9+5+151219273654
Score3028252218141063

Difficulty

Beginner

HCP 25.0 to 45.0

Extra LongDriver#5022

Putting

Diagram for Putting Aid: Plane Board, Ball Gate, 15/25

Putting Aid: Plane Board, Ball Gate, 15/25

Hit 30 putts through gate using plane board

Scoring benchmarks
HCP+9+5+151219273654
Score2723211917141186

Difficulty

Intermediate

HCP 10.0 to 25.0

6 ft (2m) only#1045

Week 3

Shot shaping · Pre-season

Mar 21 – Mar 27

4 practice days · focus on putting · 6 ft (2m) only.

PuttingDriving Range
Shot shaping Module HCP 10.0 to 45.0
Week 3
88% ready

Day 1

2 drills · mix of Putting

Putting

Putting

Diagram for Putting Aid: Chalk Line, 15/25

Putting Aid: Chalk Line, 15/25

Hit 30 putts from short distance over line

Scoring benchmarks
HCP+9+5+151219273654
Score2825222018161296

Difficulty

Intermediate

HCP 10.0 to 25.0

6 ft (2m) only#1042

Putting

Diagram for Stop the Ball: on the Fringe [Long]

Stop the Ball: on the Fringe [Long]

Hit 30 putts from varying distances toward the fringe

Scoring benchmarks
HCP+9+5+151219273654
Score252219171512963

Difficulty

Intermediate

HCP 10.0 to 25.0

Long (20+ ft)#1086

Day 2

2 drills · mix of Putting, Driving Range

PuttingDriving Range

Putting

Diagram for Stop the Ball: Inside the Field [Long]

Stop the Ball: Inside the Field [Long]

Hit 5 putts progressively farther from hole

Scoring benchmarks
HCP+9+5+151219273654
Score2524221816141185

Difficulty

Intermediate

HCP 10.0 to 25.0

Long (20+ ft)#1071

Driving Range

Diagram for Driver | Left-to-R and Right-to-L Shot

Driver | Left-to-R and Right-to-L Shot

Hit 18 shots left-to-right, 18 right-to-left to target

Scoring benchmarks
HCP+9+5+151219273654
Score3028262218141063

Difficulty

Intermediate

HCP 10.0 to 25.0

Extra LongDriver#5052

Day 3

2 drills · mix of Driving Range, Putting

Driving RangePutting

Driving Range

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

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

Hit long irons curving both ways around cones near target

Scoring benchmarks
HCP+9+5+151219273654
Score282623191410742

Difficulty

Beginner

HCP 25.0 to 45.0

LongLong irons (4,3,2)#5044

Putting

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

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

Hit putts from all sides at varied distances

Scoring benchmarks
HCP+9+5+151219273654
Score434139363228242015

Difficulty

Intermediate

HCP 10.0 to 25.0

Long (20+ ft)#1084

Day 4

2 drills · mix of Putting

Putting

Putting

Diagram for Stop the Ball: Circle [Long]

Stop the Ball: Circle [Long]

Hit putts from increasing distances within growing circles

Scoring benchmarks
HCP+9+5+151219273654
Score2824211916131074

Difficulty

Intermediate

HCP 10.0 to 25.0

Long (20+ ft)#1075

Putting

Diagram for Putting Aid: Chalk Line, 50 in Row

Putting Aid: Chalk Line, 50 in Row

Hit putts from close range along a straight line.

Scoring benchmarks
HCP+9+5+151219273654
Score5049474340363126

Difficulty

Intermediate

HCP 10.0 to 25.0

3 ft (1m) only#1041

Week 4

Performance · In-season

Mar 28 – Apr 3

4 practice days · focus on short game · sand.

Short GameDriving RangePutting
Performance Module HCP +9.0 to 19.0
Week 4
89% ready

Day 1

2 drills · mix of Short Game, Driving Range

Short GameDriving Range

Short Game

Diagram for Sand | Perpendicular Piles | 9 Stop Zones

Sand | Perpendicular Piles | 9 Stop Zones

Chip 4 balls from piles to matching stop zones on green

Scoring benchmarks
HCP+9+5+151219273654
Score3230282521161285

Difficulty

Advanced

HCP 4.0 to 19.0

Mid (20-40 y/m)Sand#3078

Driving Range

Diagram for Driver | Y Area

Driver | Y Area

Hit 36 driver shots at 3 wide Y-shaped targets

Scoring benchmarks
HCP+9+5+151219273654
Score3028252218141074

Difficulty

Advanced

HCP +9.0 to 5.0

Extra LongDriver#5080

Day 2

2 drills · mix of Driving Range, Putting

Driving RangePutting

Driving Range

Diagram for Driver | 3 Landing Zones

Driver | 3 Landing Zones

Hit 12 driver shots at each of 3 zones around hole

Scoring benchmarks
HCP+9+5+151219273654
Score3230282520161285

Difficulty

Advanced

HCP +9.0 to 10.0

Extra LongDriver#5081

Putting

Diagram for Stop the Ball: Circle, in a Row [Long]

Stop the Ball: Circle, in a Row [Long]

Hit putts from distance aiming inside a close circle

Scoring benchmarks
HCP+9+5+151219273654
Score30282725221915129

Difficulty

Advanced

HCP +9.0 to 10.0

Long (20+ ft)#1024

Day 3

2 drills · mix of Putting, Short Game

PuttingShort Game

Putting

Diagram for Stop the Ball: Inside the Field, in a Row [Long]

Stop the Ball: Inside the Field, in a Row [Long]

Hit putts from near to far fields, total 30 shots

Scoring benchmarks
HCP+9+5+151219273654
Score29272522201815128

Difficulty

Advanced

HCP +9.0 to 10.0

Long (20+ ft)#1016

Short Game

Diagram for Pitch| Scattered Piles | 3 Landing Zones

Pitch| Scattered Piles | 3 Landing Zones

Hit pitch shots to three spaced landing zones in a row

Scoring benchmarks
HCP+9+5+151219273654
Score3230282520161285

Difficulty

Advanced

HCP 4.0 to 19.0

Mid (20-40 y/m)Pitch#3009

Day 4

2 drills · mix of Short Game, Driving Range

Short GameDriving Range

Short Game

Diagram for Pitch| Scattered Piles | 9 Stop Zones

Pitch| Scattered Piles | 9 Stop Zones

Hit pitch shots aiming 4 balls at each marked zone.

Scoring benchmarks
HCP+9+5+151219273654
Score292724201612853

Difficulty

Advanced

HCP +9.0 to 10.0

Mid (20-40 y/m)Pitch#3007

Driving Range

Diagram for Driver | Visualized Course

Driver | Visualized Course

Hit 36 drivers at a distant target avoiding hazards

Scoring benchmarks
HCP+9+5+151219273654
Score302825211612853

Difficulty

Advanced

HCP +9.0 to 5.0

Extra LongDriver#5108

Download plan

Lock in the PDF for 18-Hole at Royal Lakes

Prepare for 18-Hole at Royal Lakes in the next 1 weeks with the printable Program Maker packet.

Program breakdown

Each block inside the flagship build

You get the same cards that appear under the tournaments section on a course page—category pills, drill counts, and handicap focus—so partners see exactly how the flagship plan is composed.

PuttingTee · WhiteIntermediate

Control Distance

Feel the green, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.

Drills

4

Avg HCP

17.5

Focus

Intermediate

Distance ControlVisualizationDispersionAccuracy
Short GameTee · BlackBeginner

Chip 5–15 Yds From Fringe

Save par clutch, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.

Drills

3

Avg HCP

35.0

Focus

Beginner

ScoringAlignmentAimDistance Control
Driving RangeTee · BlackBeginner

Driver Fairway Accuracy For Beginners

Pinpoint mixed shots, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.

Drills

6

Avg HCP

35.0

Focus

Beginner

PrecisionMechanicsTrajectoryAim
PuttingTee · BlackIntermediate

Control Every 6 Ft Putt

Practice long putts for distance control, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.

Drills

3

Avg HCP

17.5

Focus

Intermediate

AimAlignmentStrokeVisualization
Short GameTee · WhiteBeginner

Chip 5–15 Yds From Fringe

Hit intended line, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.

Drills

5

Avg HCP

35.0

Focus

Beginner

AimDistance ControlScoringAlignment
Driving RangeTee · MGABeginner

Feet, hips, shoulders—consistent contact

Perfect mid iron swing, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.

Drills

4

Avg HCP

35.0

Focus

Beginner

MechanicsPrecisionTrajectory
PuttingTee · BlackIntermediate

Eliminate Three-Putts

Repeat same distance putts to master touch, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.

Drills

4

Avg HCP

17.5

Focus

Intermediate

Distance ControlVisualizationDispersionAccuracy
Short GameTee · BlackBeginner

Keep Par Safe

Vary landing spot, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.

Drills

6

Avg HCP

35.0

Focus

Beginner

Distance ControlAimPrecisionAlignment
Driving RangeTee · BlackBeginner

Stop Missing Greens With Long Irons

Control flight, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.

Drills

7

Avg HCP

35.0

Focus

Beginner

PrecisionMechanicsAimTrajectory