Flagship Tournament Program

Full 3 Week Practice Program for 2026 Edward Jones Pneumonia Open

Venue: Clear Lake · Clear Lake Golf Club

Complete 3-week preparation program for the upcoming tournament at Clearlake. Commit to a structured practice plan that improves Scoring (18%) and Precision (16%) and focuses mainly on Long (20+ ft) putts, Flop shots, and Woods (Hy,5W,3W). Modules are progressively ranked from HCP 35.0 to 16.3 to build skills leading up to event.

Clearlake, South Dakota, United States of America
Mar 13, 2026 – Mar 15, 2026
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Weeks

3

Time horizon until tee-off

Practice days

12

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
69%
69%
88%
88%
99%
FebMar
EventTournament week
Tournament

Weeks until event

3

Time horizon from right now to the opening tee shot.

Practice days

12

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

Distance Control15%
Dispersion14%
Accuracy13%
Scoring11%
Event snapshot

Tournament & Course Details

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

Schedule

Mar 13, 2026 – Mar 15, 2026

Format

Stroke

Field

all

Course

Clear Lake

Status

Open for registration

Flagship curriculum

How the 3-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

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 2–47 daysDay 513

Set your sights high: aim for a soft landing

Aim for soft landing, for a 26-handicap player, ~20 minutes. Working on shot: flop.

Short GameDifficulty · BeginnerModule HCP 25.7

Module skill breakdown

Aim
33%
Scoring
20%
Alignment
14%
Weeks 4–57 daysDay 1420

Dial in your touch from the fringe—leave yourself a no-stress putt

Roll to tap-in range, for a 23-handicap player, ~20 minutes. Working on shot: bump'n'run.

Short GameDifficulty · BeginnerModule HCP 22.5

Module skill breakdown

Scoring
36%
Accuracy
30%
Green Reading
11%
Weeks 6–75 daysDay 2125

Approach 10–30 Yds From Fringe Or Rough

Approach from hazards, for a 16-handicap player, ~15 minutes. Working on shot: mixed.

Short GameDifficulty · IntermediateModule HCP 16.3

Module skill breakdown

Scoring
45%
Distance Control
31%
Visualization
24%
Weeks 7–97 daysDay 2633

3-Wood Dispersion Control For Beginners

Control 3-wood roll, 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 9–117 daysDay 3441

Control 3-Wood Roll

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

Driving RangeDifficulty · BeginnerModule HCP 35.0

Module skill breakdown

Precision
28%
Mechanics
17%
Trajectory
16%
Week 113 daysDay 4244

Feet, hips, shoulders—consistent contact

Consistent wedge contact, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes. Working on club: wedges (lw,sw,gw,pw).

Driving RangeDifficulty · BeginnerModule HCP 35.0

Module skill breakdown

Mechanics
45%
Precision
28%
Trajectory
27%
Weeks 12–136 daysDay 4550

Stop Missed Wedge Shots

Stop missed shots, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes. Working on club: wedges (lw,sw,gw,pw).

Driving RangeDifficulty · BeginnerModule HCP 35.0

Module skill breakdown

Precision
26%
Mechanics
23%
Trajectory
18%
Weeks 13–143 daysDay 5153

Improve Driver Accuracy

Control flight path, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes. Working on club: driver.

Driving RangeDifficulty · IntermediateModule HCP 17.5

Module skill breakdown

Scoring
27%
Dispersion
20%
Precision
17%

Program snapshot

Avg HCP focus

17.5

Intermediate

Skill pillars

Distance Control · Visualization · Dispersion · Accuracy · Aim · Scoring

Host course

Clear Lake

Clearlake, United States of America

Status

Open for registration

Mar 13, 2026 – Mar 15, 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

Feb 27 – Mar 5

4 practice days · focus on short game · pitch.

Short GameDriving Range
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 Pitch | Perpendicular Piles | Bullseye 2x

Pitch | Perpendicular Piles | Bullseye 2x

Hit pitch shots aiming inside two target circles on green

Scoring benchmarks
HCP+9+5+151219273654
Score3028252218141074

Difficulty

Intermediate

HCP 10.0 to 25.0

Mid (20-40 y/m)Pitch#3062

Driving Range

Diagram for Woods (Hy to 3W) | Downswing

Woods (Hy to 3W) | Downswing

Hit woods focusing on downswing; switch clubs often

Scoring benchmarks
HCP+9+5+151219273654
Score3230282520161285

Difficulty

Beginner

HCP 25.0 to 45.0

Extra LongWoods (Hy,5W,3W)#5019

Day 2

2 drills · mix of Driving Range

Driving Range

Driving Range

Diagram for Woods (Hy to 3W) | Backswing

Woods (Hy to 3W) | Backswing

Hit woods focusing on two backswing thoughts only

Scoring benchmarks
HCP+9+5+151219273654
Score302825211612853

Difficulty

Beginner

HCP 25.0 to 45.0

Extra LongWoods (Hy,5W,3W)#5018

Driving Range

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

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

Hit woods focusing on impact and follow through cues

Scoring benchmarks
HCP+9+5+151219273654
Score3230282520161285

Difficulty

Beginner

HCP 25.0 to 45.0

Extra LongWoods (Hy,5W,3W)#5020

Day 3

2 drills · mix of Driving Range, Short Game

Driving RangeShort Game

Driving Range

Diagram for Wedges (LW to PW) | Downswing

Wedges (LW to PW) | Downswing

Hit wedge shots focusing on downswing, switch wedges.

Scoring benchmarks
HCP+9+5+151219273654
Score3230282520161285

Difficulty

Beginner

HCP 25.0 to 45.0

Extra ShortWedges (LW,SW,GW,PW)#5003

Short Game

Diagram for Pitch | Perpendicular Piles | Bullseye 2x

Pitch | Perpendicular Piles | Bullseye 2x

Hit pitch shots aiming inside two target circles on green

Scoring benchmarks
HCP+9+5+151219273654
Score3028252218141074

Difficulty

Intermediate

HCP 10.0 to 25.0

Mid (20-40 y/m)Pitch#3062

Day 4

2 drills · mix of Driving Range

Driving Range

Driving Range

Diagram for Wedges (LW to PW) | Impact and Follow Through

Wedges (LW to PW) | Impact and Follow Through

Hit wedge shots focusing on impact and follow-through.

Scoring benchmarks
HCP+9+5+151219273654
Score3331292621161285

Difficulty

Beginner

HCP 25.0 to 45.0

Extra ShortWedges (LW,SW,GW,PW)#5004

Driving Range

Diagram for Wedges (LW to PW) | Takeaway

Wedges (LW to PW) | Takeaway

Hit wedges focusing on takeaway, switch clubs often

Scoring benchmarks
HCP+9+5+151219273654
Score3028262218141074

Difficulty

Beginner

HCP 25.0 to 45.0

Extra ShortWedges (LW,SW,GW,PW)#5001

Download plan

Lock in the PDF for 2026 Edward Jones Pneumonia Open

Prepare for 2026 Edward Jones Pneumonia Open in the next 2 weeks with the printable Program Maker packet.

Week 2

Shot shaping · Pre-season

Mar 6 – Mar 12

4 practice days · focus on driving range · driver.

Driving RangePutting
Shot shaping Module HCP 10.0 to 45.0
Week 2
88% ready

Day 1

2 drills · mix of Driving Range, Putting

Driving RangePutting

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

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

Day 2

2 drills · mix of Putting

Putting

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

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 3

2 drills · mix of Putting, Driving Range

PuttingDriving Range

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

Driving Range

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

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

Hit low, mid, high wood shots at one target repeatedly

Scoring benchmarks
HCP+9+5+151219273654
Score3230282520161285

Difficulty

Beginner

HCP 25.0 to 45.0

Extra LongWoods (Hy,5W,3W)#5046

Day 4

2 drills · mix of Driving Range, Putting

Driving RangePutting

Driving Range

Diagram for Woods (Hy to 3W) | Around the Stick

Woods (Hy to 3W) | Around the Stick

Hit shots curving both ways to cones near target

Scoring benchmarks
HCP+9+5+151219273654
Score3230282520161285

Difficulty

Beginner

HCP 25.0 to 45.0

Extra LongWoods (Hy,5W,3W)#5049

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

Week 3

Performance · In-season

Mar 13 – Mar 19

4 practice days · focus on short game · flop.

Short GameDriving Range
Performance Module HCP +9.0 to 23.0
Week 3
89% ready

Day 1

2 drills · mix of Short Game

Short Game

Short Game

Diagram for Flop | Scattered Ball Lines | 9 Stop Zones

Flop | Scattered Ball Lines | 9 Stop Zones

Hit 4 flop shots to each of 9 green targets

Scoring benchmarks
HCP+9+5+151219273654
Score302825221713963

Difficulty

Advanced

HCP +9.0 to 16.0

Short (<20 y/m)Flop#3096

Short Game

Diagram for Pitch| Parallel Piles | 9 Stop Zones

Pitch| Parallel Piles | 9 Stop Zones

Hit pitch shots from piles, aiming for 9 zones

Scoring benchmarks
HCP+9+5+151219273654
Score3028252218141074

Difficulty

Advanced

HCP +9.0 to 10.0

Mid (20-40 y/m)Pitch#3035

Day 2

2 drills · mix of Short Game, Driving Range

Short GameDriving Range

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

Driving Range

Diagram for Short irons (9,8) | PAR 3 Challenge

Short irons (9,8) | PAR 3 Challenge

Hit 8/9 iron shots at 3 targets, aim close zones

Scoring benchmarks
HCP+9+5+151219273654
Score3230282520161285

Difficulty

Advanced

HCP +9.0 to 10.0

ShortShort irons (9,8)#5090

Day 3

2 drills · mix of Driving Range, Short Game

Driving RangeShort Game

Driving Range

Diagram for All irons (9 to 2) | Club Swapping Challenge

All irons (9 to 2) | Club Swapping Challenge

Hit irons at varied targets, focusing on close distances

Scoring benchmarks
HCP+9+5+151219273654
Score3028262218141064

Difficulty

Advanced

HCP +9.0 to 10.0

MediumMid irons (7,6,5)#5110

Short Game

Diagram for Pitch| Parallel Piles | Bullseye 2x

Pitch| Parallel Piles | Bullseye 2x

Hit putts from varied spots aiming for close circles

Scoring benchmarks
HCP+9+5+151219273654
Score282622181411853

Difficulty

Advanced

HCP +9.0 to 10.0

Mid (20-40 y/m)Pitch#3034

Day 4

2 drills · mix of Short Game

Short Game

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

Short Game

Diagram for DIY Course  Medium

DIY Course Medium

Chip balls from varied lies, then putt all holes.

Scoring benchmarks
HCP+9+5+151219273654
Score2220181614121086

Difficulty

Intermediate

HCP 8.0 to 23.0

Mid (20-40 y/m)Mixed#3167

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 · All TeesIntermediate

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 · All TeesBeginner

Set your sights high: aim for a soft landing

Aim for soft landing, for a 26-handicap player, ~20 minutes.

Drills

9

Avg HCP

25.7

Focus

Beginner

AimScoringAlignmentPrecision
Short GameTee · All TeesBeginner

Dial in your touch from the fringe—leave yourself a no-stress putt

Roll to tap-in range, for a 23-handicap player, ~20 minutes.

Drills

7

Avg HCP

22.5

Focus

Beginner

ScoringAccuracyGreen ReadingDistance Control
Short GameTee · All TeesIntermediate

Approach 10–30 Yds From Fringe Or Rough

Approach from hazards, for a 16-handicap player, ~15 minutes.

Drills

5

Avg HCP

16.3

Focus

Intermediate

ScoringDistance ControlVisualization
Driving RangeTee · All TeesBeginner

3-Wood Dispersion Control For Beginners

Control 3-wood roll, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.

Drills

8

Avg HCP

35.0

Focus

Beginner

PrecisionMechanicsTrajectoryAim
Driving RangeTee · All TeesBeginner

Control 3-Wood Roll

Control 3-wood dispersion, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.

Drills

8

Avg HCP

35.0

Focus

Beginner

PrecisionMechanicsTrajectoryAim
Driving RangeTee · All TeesBeginner

Feet, hips, shoulders—consistent contact

Consistent wedge contact, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.

Drills

3

Avg HCP

35.0

Focus

Beginner

MechanicsPrecisionTrajectory
Driving RangeTee · All TeesBeginner

Stop Missed Wedge Shots

Stop missed shots, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.

Drills

6

Avg HCP

35.0

Focus

Beginner

PrecisionMechanicsTrajectoryScoring
Driving RangeTee · All TeesIntermediate

Improve Driver Accuracy

Control flight path, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.

Drills

3

Avg HCP

17.5

Focus

Intermediate

ScoringDispersionPrecisionDistance Control