Flagship Tournament Program

Full 10 Week Practice Program for 2026 Men's Opening Day

Venue: Wanakah · Wanakah Country Club

Complete 10-week preparation program for the upcoming tournament at Hamburg. Commit to a structured practice plan that improves Scoring (20%) and Precision (14%) and focuses mainly on 6 ft (2m) only putts, Mixed shots, and Wedges (LW,SW,GW,PW). Modules are progressively ranked from HCP 35.0 to 1.8 to build skills leading up to event.

Hamburg, New York, United States of America

May 8, 2026 – May 8, 2026

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Weeks

Time horizon until tee-off

Practice days

Mapped sessions in Program Maker

Macro cycles

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

Buffer

Week 2 Week 4 Week 6 Week 7 Week 9

Buffer

60%

62%

69%

88%

92%

MarAprMay

EventTournament week

Tournament

Week 1 Week 6 Week 10

50%

64%

70%

88%

94%

MarAprMay

EventTournament week

Tournament

Weeks until event

Time horizon from right now to the opening tee shot.

Practice days

Program Maker keeps four on-course days every week.

Macro cycles

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

Precision16%

Scoring14%

Trajectory13%

Distance Control10%

Event snapshot

Tournament & Course Details

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

Schedule

May 8, 2026 – May 8, 2026

Format

Stroke

Field

all

Course

Wanakah

Status

Open for registration

Flagship curriculum

How the 10-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 1≤ 4 daysDay 1 – 4

Make All 6 Ft Putts

Finish putts in one motion, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes. Working on distance: 6 ft (2m) only.

PuttingDifficulty · ExpertModule HCP 1.8

Module skill breakdown

Precision

34%

Scoring

33%

Aim

20%

Weeks 2–3≤ 7 daysDay 5 – 11

Make Par Around the Green

Mix short game shots, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes. Working on shot: mixed.

Short GameDifficulty · BeginnerModule HCP 35.0

Module skill breakdown

Scoring

43%

Distance Control

35%

Visualization

23%

Weeks 3–5≤ 7 daysDay 12 – 19

Visualize your line, then make it happen on every shot

Set a target, for a 26-handicap player, ~20 minutes. Working on shot: bump'n'run.

Short GameDifficulty · BeginnerModule HCP 26.1

Module skill breakdown

Scoring

29%

Aim

25%

Alignment

16%

Weeks 5–7≤ 7 daysDay 20 – 28

Get Square for Success

Check setup, for a 25-handicap player, ~20 minutes. Working on shot: chip.

Short GameDifficulty · BeginnerModule HCP 25.3

Module skill breakdown

Alignment

34%

Distance Control

24%

Accuracy

19%

Weeks 8–9≤ 6 daysDay 29 – 34

Land Ball 2–3 Feet From Pin

Save par consistently, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes. Working on shot: bump'n'run.

Short GameDifficulty · IntermediateModule HCP 17.3

Module skill breakdown

Scoring

21%

Accuracy

18%

Precision

15%

Weeks 9–10≤ 6 daysDay 35 – 40

How many can you leave inside 5 feet?

Leave inside 5 feet, for a 16-handicap player, ~15 minutes. Working on shot: pitch.

Short GameDifficulty · IntermediateModule HCP 15.5

Module skill breakdown

Accuracy

34%

Scoring

29%

Distance Control

15%

Week 11≤ 3 daysDay 41 – 43

Check your setup: avoid fat or thin shots

Avoid fat or thin 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

Mechanics

45%

Precision

28%

Trajectory

27%

Weeks 11–12≤ 3 daysDay 44 – 46

Feet, hips, shoulders—consistent contact every time

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

Driving RangeDifficulty · BeginnerModule HCP 35.0

Module skill breakdown

Mechanics

45%

Precision

30%

Trajectory

25%

Weeks 12–13≤ 3 daysDay 47 – 49

Improve Long Iron Accuracy

Improve accuracy, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes. Working on club: long irons (4,3,2).

Driving RangeDifficulty · IntermediateModule HCP 17.5

Module skill breakdown

Distance Control

25%

Trajectory

22%

Scoring

20%

Program snapshot

Avg HCP focus

1.8

Expert

Skill pillars

Precision · Scoring · Aim · Accuracy · Green Reading · Distance Control

Host course

Wanakah

Hamburg, United States of America

Status

Open for registration

May 8, 2026 – May 8, 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 6 – Mar 12

4 practice days · focus on short game · chip.

Short GameDriving RangePutting

Technique Module HCP +5.0 to 45.0

Week 1

60% ready

Day 1

2 drills · mix of Short Game, Driving Range

Short GameDriving Range

Short Game

Chip | Perpendicular Piles | 3 Landing Zones

Hit 36 chips from varied spots into 3 zones

Scoring benchmarks

HCP	+9	+5	+1	5	12	19	27	36	54
Score	31	29	26	22	17	13	9	6	3

Difficulty

Beginner

HCP 25.0 to 45.0

Short (<20 y/m)Chip#3060

Driving Range

Wedges (LW to PW) | Takeaway

Hit wedges focusing on takeaway, switch clubs often

Scoring benchmarks

HCP	+9	+5	+1	5	12	19	27	36	54
Score	30	28	26	22	18	14	10	7	4

Difficulty

Beginner

HCP 25.0 to 45.0

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

Day 2

2 drills · mix of Driving Range, Putting

Driving RangePutting

Driving Range

Wedges (LW to PW) | Downswing

Hit wedge shots focusing on downswing, switch wedges.

Scoring benchmarks

HCP	+9	+5	+1	5	12	19	27	36	54
Score	32	30	28	25	20	16	12	8	5

Difficulty

Beginner

HCP 25.0 to 45.0

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

Putting

Putting Aid: Alignment Mirror, 15/25

Hit 30 putts from short range using alignment mirror

Scoring benchmarks

HCP	+9	+5	+1	5	12	19	27	36	54
Score	27	23	21	19	17	15	12	9	6

Difficulty

Advanced

HCP +5.0 to 10.0

6 ft (2m) only#1036

Day 3

2 drills · mix of Driving Range, Short Game

Driving RangeShort Game

Driving Range

Wedges (LW to PW) | Impact and Follow Through

Hit wedge shots focusing on impact and follow-through.

Scoring benchmarks

HCP	+9	+5	+1	5	12	19	27	36	54
Score	33	31	29	26	21	16	12	8	5

Difficulty

Beginner

HCP 25.0 to 45.0

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

Short Game

Chip | Perpendicular Piles | 3 Landing Zones

Hit 36 chips from varied spots into 3 zones

Scoring benchmarks

HCP	+9	+5	+1	5	12	19	27	36	54
Score	31	29	26	22	17	13	9	6	3

Difficulty

Beginner

HCP 25.0 to 45.0

Short (<20 y/m)Chip#3060

Day 4

2 drills · mix of Driving Range

Driving Range

Long irons (4,3,2) | Downswing

Hit long irons focusing on two downswing thoughts only

Scoring benchmarks

HCP	+9	+5	+1	5	12	19	27	36	54
Score	30	28	25	20	16	12	9	6	4

Difficulty

Beginner

HCP 25.0 to 45.0

LongLong irons (4,3,2)#5015

Driving Range

Long irons (4,3,2) | Takeaway

Hit long irons focusing on takeaway with two tips

Scoring benchmarks

HCP	+9	+5	+1	5	12	19	27	36	54
Score	30	28	25	20	15	12	9	6	4

Difficulty

Beginner

HCP 25.0 to 45.0

LongLong irons (4,3,2)#5013

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Week 2