Schedule
Apr 26, 2026 – Apr 28, 2026
Flagship Tournament Program
Full 8 Week Practice Program for 2026 Missouri Valley Conference Men's Golf Championship
Venue: Annbriar Golf Course
Complete 8-week preparation program for the upcoming tournament at Waterloo. Commit to a structured practice plan that improves Distance Control (18%) and Scoring (13%) and focuses mainly on Long (20+ ft) putts, Chip shots, and Wedges (LW,SW,GW,PW). Modules are progressively ranked from HCP 35.0 to 9.1 to build skills leading up to event.
Organizer
Missouri Valley Conference (Men)
League
NCAA Division I
Weeks
8
Time horizon until tee-off
Practice days
32
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
Weeks until event
8
Time horizon from right now to the opening tee shot.
Practice days
32
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
Scoring15%
Accuracy13%
Precision12%
Distance Control12%
Event snapshot
Tournament & Course Details
Same layout as the tournaments section on course pages—just focused entirely on this event.
Format
Stroke Play
League
NCAA Division I
Organizer
Missouri Valley Conference (Men)
Holes
54 holes
Field
men
Course
Annbriar Golf Course
Status
Open for registration
Flagship curriculum
How the 8-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≤ 3 daysDay 1 – 3
Control Distance
Stop on a dime, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes. Working on distance: long (20+ ft).
PuttingDifficulty · IntermediateModule HCP 17.5
Module skill breakdown
Distance Control
32%
Dispersion
30%
Accuracy
23%
Weeks 1–3≤ 7 daysDay 4 – 12
Avoid Three-Putts
Course-calibrated drills mapped to this module. Working on shot: chip.
Short GameDifficulty · BeginnerModule HCP 35.0
Module skill breakdown
Alignment
27%
Distance Control
22%
Aim
18%
Week 4≤ 4 daysDay 13 – 16
Wedge Distance Control Inside 100 Yards
Control distance inside 100, 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
23%
Precision
22%
Trajectory
21%
Week 5≤ 3 daysDay 17 – 19
Align Putter Face For Accurate 3 Foot Putts
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 5–6≤ 4 daysDay 20 – 23
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
36%
Scoring
29%
Alignment
24%
Weeks 6–7≤ 4 daysDay 24 – 27
Shape the shot: draw or fade with long irons
Draw or fade long irons, for a 31-handicap player, ~30 minutes. Working on club: long irons (4,3,2).
Driving RangeDifficulty · BeginnerModule HCP 30.6
Module skill breakdown
Mechanics
34%
Trajectory
29%
Precision
22%
Weeks 7–9≤ 7 daysDay 28 – 35
Sink Long Putts Precisely
Read long breaks, for a 9-handicap player, ~10 minutes. Working on distance: long (20+ ft).
PuttingDifficulty · AdvancedModule HCP 9.1
Module skill breakdown
Distance Control
43%
Visualization
41%
Dispersion
12%
Weeks 9–11≤ 7 daysDay 36 – 44
Make Par Around the Green
Focus on clean contact, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes. Working on shot: bump'n'run.
Short GameDifficulty · BeginnerModule HCP 35.0
Module skill breakdown
Distance Control
29%
Scoring
24%
Aim
18%
Weeks 12–14≤ 7 daysDay 45 – 53
Shape it up: fade or draw with your woods
Fade or draw woods, for a 22-handicap player, ~20 minutes. Working on club: woods (hy,5w,3w).
Driving RangeDifficulty · BeginnerModule HCP 22.0
Module skill breakdown
Trajectory
24%
Scoring
19%
Precision
19%
Program snapshot
Avg HCP focus
17.5
Intermediate
Skill pillars
Distance Control · Dispersion · Accuracy · Visualization · Alignment · Aim
Host course
Annbriar Golf Course
Waterloo, United States
Status
Open for registration
Apr 26, 2026 – Apr 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 8 – Mar 14
4 practice days · focus on short game · pitch.
Short GameDriving RangePutting
Technique Module HCP +6.0 to 45.0
Week 1
60% ready
Day 1
2 drills · mix of Short Game, Driving Range
Short GameDriving Range
Short Game
Pitch | Perpendicular Ball Lines | Quadrants
Hit 3 balls alternating lines into 4 green zones
Scoring benchmarks
| HCP | +9 | +5 | +1 | 5 | 12 | 19 | 27 | 36 | 54 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Score | 31 | 29 | 26 | 22 | 18 | 13 | 10 | 7 | 4 |
Difficulty
Beginner
HCP 25.0 to 45.0
Mid (20-40 y/m)Pitch#3150
Driving Range
Woods (Hy to 3W) | Impact and Follow Through
Hit woods focusing on impact and follow through cues
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 LongWoods (Hy,5W,3W)#5020
Day 2
2 drills · mix of Driving Range, Putting
Driving RangePutting
Driving Range
Woods (Hy to 3W) | Backswing
Hit woods focusing on two backswing thoughts only
Scoring benchmarks
| HCP | +9 | +5 | +1 | 5 | 12 | 19 | 27 | 36 | 54 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Score | 30 | 28 | 25 | 21 | 16 | 12 | 8 | 5 | 3 |
Difficulty
Beginner
HCP 25.0 to 45.0
Extra LongWoods (Hy,5W,3W)#5018
Putting
Putting Aid: Alignment Sticks, Ball Gate, 50 in a Row
Hit 50 putts through gate using alignment sticks
Scoring benchmarks
| HCP | +9 | +5 | +1 | 5 | 12 | 19 | 27 | 36 | 54 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Score | 50 | 48 | 45 | 42 | 39 | 35 | 31 | 26 |
Difficulty
Advanced
HCP +6.0 to 10.0
3 ft (1m) only#1038
Day 3
2 drills · mix of Putting, Short Game
PuttingShort Game
Putting
Putting Aid: Alignment Mirror, 50 in a Row
Hit putts close using alignment mirror repeatedly
Scoring benchmarks
| HCP | +9 | +5 | +1 | 5 | 12 | 19 | 27 | 36 | 54 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Score | 50 | 48 | 46 | 42 | 38 | 34 | 30 | 26 |
Difficulty
Advanced
HCP +5.0 to 10.0
3 ft (1m) only#1035
Short Game
Pitch | Perpendicular Ball Lines | Multiple Targets
Hit pitch shots from crossed lines to 3 green targets
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
Mid (20-40 y/m)Pitch#3148
Day 4
2 drills · mix of Short Game, Driving Range
Short GameDriving Range
Short Game
Bump-n-Run | Perpendicular Piles | Multiple Targets
Hit bump-and-run shots at 3 close targets
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)Bump'n'Run#3074
Driving Range
Woods (Hy to 3W) | Downswing
Hit woods focusing on downswing; switch clubs often
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 LongWoods (Hy,5W,3W)#5019
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Week 2
Technique · Off-season
Mar 15 – Mar 21
4 practice days · focus on driving range · long irons (4,3,2).
Driving RangePuttingShort Game
Technique Module HCP +6.0 to 45.0
Week 2
65% ready
Day 1
2 drills · mix of Driving Range, Putting
Driving RangePutting
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
Putting
Putting Aid: Alignment Sticks, Ball Gate, 50 in a Row
Hit 50 putts through gate using alignment sticks
Scoring benchmarks
| HCP | +9 | +5 | +1 | 5 | 12 | 19 | 27 | 36 | 54 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Score | 50 | 48 | 45 | 42 | 39 | 35 | 31 | 26 |
Difficulty
Advanced
HCP +6.0 to 10.0
3 ft (1m) only#1038
Day 2
2 drills · mix of Putting, Short Game
PuttingShort Game
Putting
Putting Aid: Alignment Mirror, 50 in a Row
Hit putts close using alignment mirror repeatedly
Scoring benchmarks
| HCP | +9 | +5 | +1 | 5 | 12 | 19 | 27 | 36 | 54 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Score | 50 | 48 | 46 | 42 | 38 | 34 | 30 | 26 |
Difficulty
Advanced
HCP +5.0 to 10.0
3 ft (1m) only#1035
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 3
2 drills · mix of Short Game, Driving Range
Short GameDriving Range
Short Game
Chip | Perpendicular Ball Lines | Multiple Targets
Chip balls to land near two flags from crossing lines
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
Short (<20 y/m)Chip#3143
Driving Range
Long irons (4,3,2) | Backswing
Hit long irons focusing on two backswing thoughts only
Scoring benchmarks
| HCP | +9 | +5 | +1 | 5 | 12 | 19 | 27 | 36 | 54 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Score | 31 | 29 | 26 | 22 | 17 | 13 | 9 | 6 | 4 |
Difficulty
Beginner
HCP 25.0 to 45.0
LongLong irons (4,3,2)#5014
Day 4
2 drills · mix of Driving Range, Putting
Driving RangePutting
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
Putting
Putting Aid: Alignment Sticks, Ball Gate, 50 in a Row
Hit 50 putts through gate using alignment sticks
Scoring benchmarks
| HCP | +9 | +5 | +1 | 5 | 12 | 19 | 27 | 36 | 54 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Score | 50 | 48 | 45 | 42 | 39 | 35 | 31 | 26 |
Difficulty
Advanced
HCP +6.0 to 10.0
3 ft (1m) only#1038
Week 3
Technique · Off-season
Mar 22 – Mar 28
4 practice days · focus on putting · 3 ft (1m) only.
PuttingShort GameDriving Range
Technique Module HCP +6.0 to 45.0
Week 3
69% ready
Day 1
2 drills · mix of Putting, Short Game
PuttingShort Game
Putting
Putting Aid: Alignment Mirror, 50 in a Row
Hit putts close using alignment mirror repeatedly
Scoring benchmarks
| HCP | +9 | +5 | +1 | 5 | 12 | 19 | 27 | 36 | 54 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Score | 50 | 48 | 46 | 42 | 38 | 34 | 30 | 26 |
Difficulty
Advanced
HCP +5.0 to 10.0
3 ft (1m) only#1035
Short Game
Sand | Perpendicular Piles | 3 Landing Zones
Hit sand shots aiming at three zones on green
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
Mid (20-40 y/m)Sand#3080
Day 2
2 drills · mix of Short Game, Driving Range
Short GameDriving Range
Short Game
Sand | Perpendicular Ball Lines | Multiple Targets
Chip balls from bunker lines to alternating distant targets
Scoring benchmarks
| HCP | +9 | +5 | +1 | 5 | 12 | 19 | 27 | 36 | 54 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Score | 30 | 28 | 25 | 22 | 18 | 14 | 10 | 7 | 4 |
Difficulty
Beginner
HCP 25.0 to 45.0
Mid (20-40 y/m)Sand#3163
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
Day 3
2 drills · mix of Driving Range, Putting
Driving RangePutting
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
Putting
Putting Aid: Alignment Sticks, Ball Gate, 50 in a Row
Hit 50 putts through gate using alignment sticks
Scoring benchmarks
| HCP | +9 | +5 | +1 | 5 | 12 | 19 | 27 | 36 | 54 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Score | 50 | 48 | 45 | 42 | 39 | 35 | 31 | 26 |
Difficulty
Advanced
HCP +6.0 to 10.0
3 ft (1m) only#1038
Day 4
2 drills · mix of Putting, Short Game
PuttingShort Game
Putting
Putting Aid: Alignment Mirror, 50 in a Row
Hit putts close using alignment mirror repeatedly
Scoring benchmarks
| HCP | +9 | +5 | +1 | 5 | 12 | 19 | 27 | 36 | 54 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Score | 50 | 48 | 46 | 42 | 38 | 34 | 30 | 26 |
Difficulty
Advanced
HCP +5.0 to 10.0
3 ft (1m) only#1035
Short Game
Sand | Perpendicular Piles | Multiple Targets
Hit sand shots from piles aiming at 3 targets
Scoring benchmarks
| HCP | +9 | +5 | +1 | 5 | 12 | 19 | 27 | 36 | 54 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Score | 30 | 28 | 26 | 22 | 17 | 13 | 9 | 6 | 3 |
Difficulty
Beginner
HCP 25.0 to 45.0
Mid (20-40 y/m)Sand#3079
Week 4
Shot shaping · Pre-season
Mar 29 – Apr 4
4 practice days · focus on putting · 3 ft (1m) only.
PuttingDriving Range
Shot shaping Module HCP +9.0 to 25.0
Week 4
70% ready
Day 1
2 drills · mix of Putting, Driving Range
PuttingDriving Range
Putting
Putting Aid: Chalk Line, 50 in Row
Hit putts from close range along a straight line.
Scoring benchmarks
| HCP | +9 | +5 | +1 | 5 | 12 | 19 | 27 | 36 | 54 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Score | 50 | 49 | 47 | 43 | 40 | 36 | 31 | 26 |
Difficulty
Intermediate
HCP 10.0 to 25.0
3 ft (1m) only#1041
Driving Range
Long irons (4,3,2) | Left-to-R and Right-to-L Shot
Hit long irons curving shots both ways to target
Scoring benchmarks
| HCP | +9 | +5 | +1 | 5 | 12 | 19 | 27 | 36 | 54 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Score | 31 | 29 | 27 | 23 | 18 | 14 | 10 | 7 | 4 |
Difficulty
Intermediate
HCP 10.0 to 25.0
LongLong irons (4,3,2)#5042
Day 2
2 drills · mix of Driving Range, Putting
Driving RangePutting
Driving Range
Short irons (9,8) | L-R and R-L 9 Targets
Hit curving shots to 9 targets around the hole.
Scoring benchmarks
| HCP | +9 | +5 | +1 | 5 | 12 | 19 | 27 | 36 | 54 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Score | 30 | 28 | 26 | 22 | 17 | 13 | 9 | 6 | 4 |
Difficulty
Advanced
HCP +9.0 to 10.0
ShortShort irons (9,8)#5033
Putting
![Diagram for Stop the Ball: Inside the Field [Long]](/_next/image?url=https%3A%2F%2Fcdn.prod.website-files.com%2F65d60f76badcce181f11dc50%2F665b3333053ac0f43d89ac0e_Slide71.PNG&w=3840&q=75)
Stop the Ball: Inside the Field [Long]
Hit 5 putts progressively farther from hole
Scoring benchmarks
| HCP | +9 | +5 | +1 | 5 | 12 | 19 | 27 | 36 | 54 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Score | 25 | 24 | 22 | 18 | 16 | 14 | 11 | 8 | 5 |
Difficulty
Intermediate
HCP 10.0 to 25.0
Long (20+ ft)#1071
Day 3
2 drills · mix of Putting
Putting
Putting
![Diagram for Stop the Ball: on the Fringe [Long]](/_next/image?url=https%3A%2F%2Fcdn.prod.website-files.com%2F65d60f76badcce181f11dc50%2F665b3864bd3db72ba1e0224a_Slide86.PNG&w=3840&q=75)
Stop the Ball: on the Fringe [Long]
Hit 30 putts from varying distances toward the fringe
Scoring benchmarks
| HCP | +9 | +5 | +1 | 5 | 12 | 19 | 27 | 36 | 54 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Score | 25 | 22 | 19 | 17 | 15 | 12 | 9 | 6 | 3 |
Difficulty
Intermediate
HCP 10.0 to 25.0
Long (20+ ft)#1086
Putting
![Diagram for Stop the Ball: Circle [Long]](/_next/image?url=https%3A%2F%2Fcdn.prod.website-files.com%2F65d60f76badcce181f11dc50%2F665b34a820f7fd508a0ef596_Slide75.PNG&w=3840&q=75)
Stop the Ball: Circle [Long]
Hit putts from increasing distances within growing circles
Scoring benchmarks
| HCP | +9 | +5 | +1 | 5 | 12 | 19 | 27 | 36 | 54 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Score | 28 | 24 | 21 | 19 | 16 | 13 | 10 | 7 | 4 |
Difficulty
Intermediate
HCP 10.0 to 25.0
Long (20+ ft)#1075
Day 4
2 drills · mix of Putting, Driving Range
PuttingDriving Range
Putting
![Diagram for Stop the Ball: Circle, Three Tees Triangle [Long]](/_next/image?url=https%3A%2F%2Fcdn.prod.website-files.com%2F65d60f76badcce181f11dc50%2F665b37cd6d6fdd2b5373ac3a_Slide84.PNG&w=3840&q=75)
Stop the Ball: Circle, Three Tees Triangle [Long]
Hit putts from all sides at varied distances
Scoring benchmarks
| HCP | +9 | +5 | +1 | 5 | 12 | 19 | 27 | 36 | 54 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Score | 43 | 41 | 39 | 36 | 32 | 28 | 24 | 20 | 15 |
Difficulty
Intermediate
HCP 10.0 to 25.0
Long (20+ ft)#1084
Driving Range
Woods (Hy to 3W) | Opposite Shots Challenge
Hit woods with draws/fades, highs/lows, pushes/pulls
Scoring benchmarks
| HCP | +9 | +5 | +1 | 5 | 12 | 19 | 27 | 36 | 54 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Score | 31 | 29 | 26 | 22 | 17 | 13 | 9 | 6 | 3 |
Difficulty
Advanced
HCP +9.0 to 5.0
Extra LongWoods (Hy,5W,3W)#5102
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Week 5
Shot shaping · Pre-season
Apr 5 – Apr 11
4 practice days · focus on driving range · long irons (4,3,2).
Driving RangePutting
Shot shaping Module HCP +9.0 to 45.0
Week 5
79% ready
Day 1
2 drills · mix of Driving Range, Putting
Driving RangePutting
Driving Range
Long irons (4,3,2) | Left-to-R and Right-to-L Shot
Hit long irons curving shots both ways to target
Scoring benchmarks
| HCP | +9 | +5 | +1 | 5 | 12 | 19 | 27 | 36 | 54 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Score | 31 | 29 | 27 | 23 | 18 | 14 | 10 | 7 | 4 |
Difficulty
Intermediate
HCP 10.0 to 25.0
LongLong irons (4,3,2)#5042
Putting
![Diagram for Stop the Ball: to the Stick [Long]](/_next/image?url=https%3A%2F%2Fcdn.prod.website-files.com%2F65d60f76badcce181f11dc50%2F665b3946aad61e4e679b386a_Slide89.PNG&w=3840&q=75)
Stop the Ball: to the Stick [Long]
Hit 10 putts from three increasing long distances
Scoring benchmarks
| HCP | +9 | +5 | +1 | 5 | 12 | 19 | 27 | 36 | 54 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Score | 28 | 25 | 22 | 19 | 16 | 13 | 10 | 7 | 3 |
Difficulty
Beginner
HCP 25.0 to 45.0
Long (20+ ft)#1089
Day 2
2 drills · mix of Putting
Putting
Putting
![Diagram for Stop the Ball: to the Stick, Eyes Closed [Long]](/_next/image?url=https%3A%2F%2Fcdn.prod.website-files.com%2F65d60f76badcce181f11dc50%2F665b4469ca4087c9c11b4297_Slide91.PNG&w=3840&q=75)
Stop the Ball: to the Stick, Eyes Closed [Long]
Hit putts from three distances aiming for tight control
Scoring benchmarks
| HCP | +9 | +5 | +1 | 5 | 12 | 19 | 27 | 36 | 54 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Score | 26 | 22 | 20 | 17 | 14 | 11 | 8 | 5 | 2 |
Difficulty
Advanced
HCP +9.0 to 10.0
Long (20+ ft)#1091
Putting
![Diagram for Stop the Ball: Inside the Field, Eyes Closed [Long]](/_next/image?url=https%3A%2F%2Fcdn.prod.website-files.com%2F65d60f76badcce181f11dc50%2F665887a0c4f4a790542a56e3_Slide18.PNG&w=3840&q=75)
Stop the Ball: Inside the Field, Eyes Closed [Long]
Hit putts eyes closed from near to far fields
Scoring benchmarks
| HCP | +9 | +5 | +1 | 5 | 12 | 19 | 27 | 36 | 54 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Score | 26 | 24 | 22 | 19 | 17 | 15 | 12 | 9 | 6 |
Difficulty
Advanced
HCP +9.0 to 10.0
Long (20+ ft)#1018
Day 3
2 drills · mix of Putting, Driving Range
PuttingDriving Range
Putting
![Diagram for Stop the Ball: Circle, Eyes Closed [Long]](/_next/image?url=https%3A%2F%2Fcdn.prod.website-files.com%2F65d60f76badcce181f11dc50%2F665b356193809ca2e8eb0df7_Slide77.PNG&w=3840&q=75)
Stop the Ball: Circle, Eyes Closed [Long]
Hit putts from increasing distances, stop ball in circle
Scoring benchmarks
| HCP | +9 | +5 | +1 | 5 | 12 | 19 | 27 | 36 | 54 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Score | 24 | 18 | 15 | 13 | 11 | 9 | 7 | 5 | 2 |
Difficulty
Advanced
HCP +8.0 to 10.0
Long (20+ ft)#1077
Driving Range
Long irons (4,3,2) | Left-to-R and Right-to-L Shot
Hit long irons curving shots both ways to target
Scoring benchmarks
| HCP | +9 | +5 | +1 | 5 | 12 | 19 | 27 | 36 | 54 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Score | 31 | 29 | 27 | 23 | 18 | 14 | 10 | 7 | 4 |
Difficulty
Intermediate
HCP 10.0 to 25.0
LongLong irons (4,3,2)#5042
Day 4
2 drills · mix of Driving Range, Putting
Driving RangePutting
Driving Range
Short irons (9,8) | L-R and R-L 9 Targets
Hit curving shots to 9 targets around the hole.
Scoring benchmarks
| HCP | +9 | +5 | +1 | 5 | 12 | 19 | 27 | 36 | 54 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Score | 30 | 28 | 26 | 22 | 17 | 13 | 9 | 6 | 4 |
Difficulty
Advanced
HCP +9.0 to 10.0
ShortShort irons (9,8)#5033
Putting
![Diagram for Stop the Ball: to the Stick, in a Row [Long]](/_next/image?url=https%3A%2F%2Fcdn.prod.website-files.com%2F65d60f76badcce181f11dc50%2F66588cd97597181cc748d4de_Slide32.PNG&w=3840&q=75)
Stop the Ball: to the Stick, in a Row [Long]
Hit 30 putts stopping ball past hole in target zone
Scoring benchmarks
| HCP | +9 | +5 | +1 | 5 | 12 | 19 | 27 | 36 | 54 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Score | 30 | 27 | 25 | 23 | 21 | 18 | 17 | 10 | 6 |
Difficulty
Advanced
HCP +9.0 to 10.0
Long (20+ ft)#1032
Week 6
Shot shaping · Pre-season
Apr 12 – Apr 18
4 practice days · focus on putting · 3 ft (1m) only.
PuttingDriving Range
Shot shaping Module HCP +9.0 to 25.0
Week 6
88% ready
Day 1
2 drills · mix of Putting
Putting
Putting
Putting Aid: Chalk Line, 50 in Row
Hit putts from close range along a straight line.
Scoring benchmarks
| HCP | +9 | +5 | +1 | 5 | 12 | 19 | 27 | 36 | 54 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Score | 50 | 49 | 47 | 43 | 40 | 36 | 31 | 26 |
Difficulty
Intermediate
HCP 10.0 to 25.0
3 ft (1m) only#1041
Putting
Stop the Ball: Inside the Field [Long]
Hit 5 putts progressively farther from hole
Scoring benchmarks
| HCP | +9 | +5 | +1 | 5 | 12 | 19 | 27 | 36 | 54 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Score | 25 | 24 | 22 | 18 | 16 | 14 | 11 | 8 | 5 |
Difficulty
Intermediate
HCP 10.0 to 25.0
Long (20+ ft)#1071
Day 2
2 drills · mix of Putting, Driving Range
PuttingDriving Range
Putting
Putting Aid: Chalk Line, 50 in Row
Hit putts from close range along a straight line.
Scoring benchmarks
| HCP | +9 | +5 | +1 | 5 | 12 | 19 | 27 | 36 | 54 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Score | 50 | 49 | 47 | 43 | 40 | 36 | 31 | 26 |
Difficulty
Intermediate
HCP 10.0 to 25.0
3 ft (1m) only#1041
Driving Range
Long irons (4,3,2) | Left-to-R and Right-to-L Shot
Hit long irons curving shots both ways to target
Scoring benchmarks
| HCP | +9 | +5 | +1 | 5 | 12 | 19 | 27 | 36 | 54 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Score | 31 | 29 | 27 | 23 | 18 | 14 | 10 | 7 | 4 |
Difficulty
Intermediate
HCP 10.0 to 25.0
LongLong irons (4,3,2)#5042
Day 3
2 drills · mix of Driving Range, Putting
Driving RangePutting
Driving Range
Short irons (9,8) | L-R and R-L 9 Targets
Hit curving shots to 9 targets around the hole.
Scoring benchmarks
| HCP | +9 | +5 | +1 | 5 | 12 | 19 | 27 | 36 | 54 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Score | 30 | 28 | 26 | 22 | 17 | 13 | 9 | 6 | 4 |
Difficulty
Advanced
HCP +9.0 to 10.0
ShortShort irons (9,8)#5033
Putting
Putting Aid: Chalk Line, 50 in Row
Hit putts from close range along a straight line.
Scoring benchmarks
| HCP | +9 | +5 | +1 | 5 | 12 | 19 | 27 | 36 | 54 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Score | 50 | 49 | 47 | 43 | 40 | 36 | 31 | 26 |
Difficulty
Intermediate
HCP 10.0 to 25.0
3 ft (1m) only#1041
Day 4
2 drills · mix of Putting
Putting
Putting
Stop the Ball: Inside the Field [Long]
Hit 5 putts progressively farther from hole
Scoring benchmarks
| HCP | +9 | +5 | +1 | 5 | 12 | 19 | 27 | 36 | 54 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Score | 25 | 24 | 22 | 18 | 16 | 14 | 11 | 8 | 5 |
Difficulty
Intermediate
HCP 10.0 to 25.0
Long (20+ ft)#1071
Putting
Putting Aid: Chalk Line, 50 in Row
Hit putts from close range along a straight line.
Scoring benchmarks
| HCP | +9 | +5 | +1 | 5 | 12 | 19 | 27 | 36 | 54 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Score | 50 | 49 | 47 | 43 | 40 | 36 | 31 | 26 |
Difficulty
Intermediate
HCP 10.0 to 25.0
3 ft (1m) only#1041
Week 7
Performance · In-season
Apr 19 – Apr 25
4 practice days · focus on short game · sand.
Short GameDriving RangePutting
Performance Module HCP +9.0 to 16.0
Week 7
89% ready
Day 1
2 drills · mix of Short Game, Driving Range
Short GameDriving Range
Short Game
Sand | Parallel Piles | 9 Stop Zones
Hit bunker shots to 9 target zones on the green
Scoring benchmarks
| HCP | +9 | +5 | +1 | 5 | 12 | 19 | 27 | 36 | 54 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Score | 30 | 28 | 25 | 21 | 17 | 13 | 9 | 6 | 3 |
Difficulty
Advanced
HCP +9.0 to 10.0
Mid (20-40 y/m)Sand#3050
Driving Range
Short irons (9,8) | PAR 3 Challenge
Hit 8/9 iron shots at 3 targets, aim close zones
Scoring benchmarks
| HCP | +9 | +5 | +1 | 5 | 12 | 19 | 27 | 36 | 54 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Score | 32 | 30 | 28 | 25 | 20 | 16 | 12 | 8 | 5 |
Difficulty
Advanced
HCP +9.0 to 10.0
ShortShort irons (9,8)#5090
Day 2
2 drills · mix of Driving Range, Putting
Driving RangePutting
Driving Range
Short irons (9,8) | Birdie-Par-Bogey Radius
Hit 36 shots aiming at two yardage circles
Scoring benchmarks
| HCP | +9 | +5 | +1 | 5 | 12 | 19 | 27 | 36 | 54 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Score | 33 | 31 | 29 | 25 | 20 | 16 | 12 | 8 | 5 |
Difficulty
Advanced
HCP +9.0 to 5.0
ShortShort irons (9,8)#5061
Putting
Single Tee, 50 in a Row
Hit 30 putts close to the hole continuously
Scoring benchmarks
| HCP | +9 | +5 | +1 | 5 | 12 | 19 | 27 | 36 | 54 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Score | 30 | 29 | 28 | 26 | 24 | 22 | 19 | 16 | 12 |
Difficulty
Advanced
HCP +9.0 to 10.0
3 ft (1m) only#1050
Day 3
2 drills · mix of Putting, Short Game
PuttingShort Game
Putting
Around the Hole: 4 Ball Circle, 50 in a Row
Hit putts from tees placed close around the hole
Scoring benchmarks
| HCP | +9 | +5 | +1 | 5 | 12 | 19 | 27 | 36 | 54 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Score | 50 | 49 | 47 | 45 | 43 | 41 | 38 | 35 | 30 |
Difficulty
Advanced
HCP +3.3 to 13.3
3 ft (1m) only#1003
Short Game
Sand | Parallel Ball Lines | 9 Stop Zones
Chip balls from two lines into nine target zones on green
Scoring benchmarks
| HCP | +9 | +5 | +1 | 5 | 12 | 19 | 27 | 36 | 54 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Score | 31 | 29 | 27 | 23 | 18 | 14 | 10 | 7 | 4 |
Difficulty
Advanced
HCP +9.0 to 16.0
Mid (20-40 y/m)Sand#3134
Day 4
2 drills · mix of Short Game, Driving Range
Short GameDriving Range
Short Game
Sand | Parallel Piles | Bullseye 2x
Chip from two lines aiming at two target circles
Scoring benchmarks
| HCP | +9 | +5 | +1 | 5 | 12 | 19 | 27 | 36 | 54 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Score | 30 | 28 | 24 | 20 | 15 | 12 | 8 | 5 | 3 |
Difficulty
Advanced
HCP +9.0 to 10.0
Mid (20-40 y/m)Sand#3049
Driving Range
All Woods (Hy to Dr) | Club Swapping Challenge
Hit 36 wood shots at 3 flags within close range
Scoring benchmarks
| HCP | +9 | +5 | +1 | 5 | 12 | 19 | 27 | 36 | 54 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Score | 30 | 28 | 25 | 20 | 16 | 12 | 9 | 6 | 3 |
Difficulty
Advanced
HCP +9.0 to 10.0
Extra LongWoods (Hy,5W,3W)#5111
Week 8
Performance · In-season
Apr 26 – May 2
4 practice days · focus on driving range · woods (hy,5w,3w).
Driving RangePuttingShort Game
Performance Module HCP +9.0 to 19.0
Week 8
94% ready
Day 1
2 drills · mix of Driving Range, Putting
Driving RangePutting
Driving Range
Woods (Hy to 3W) | 3 Landing Zones
Hit woods aiming at 3 sequential landing zones
Scoring benchmarks
| HCP | +9 | +5 | +1 | 5 | 12 | 19 | 27 | 36 | 54 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Score | 30 | 28 | 25 | 22 | 18 | 14 | 10 | 7 | 4 |
Difficulty
Advanced
HCP +9.0 to 10.0
Extra LongWoods (Hy,5W,3W)#5077
Putting
Around the Hole: 8 Ball Circle, 50 in a Row
Hit putts from eight tees around the hole continuously
Scoring benchmarks
| HCP | +9 | +5 | +1 | 5 | 12 | 19 | 27 | 36 | 54 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Score | 50 | 49 | 47 | 45 | 43 | 41 | 38 | 35 | 30 |
Difficulty
Advanced
HCP +4.3 to 11.7
3 ft (1m) only#1006
Day 2
2 drills · mix of Putting, Short Game
PuttingShort Game
Putting
![Diagram for Stop the Ball: Inside the Field, in a Row [Long]](/_next/image?url=https%3A%2F%2Fcdn.prod.website-files.com%2F65d60f76badcce181f11dc50%2F6658863b3c0035ec4a158e8e_Slide16.PNG&w=3840&q=75)
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 | +1 | 5 | 12 | 19 | 27 | 36 | 54 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Score | 29 | 27 | 25 | 22 | 20 | 18 | 15 | 12 | 8 |
Difficulty
Advanced
HCP +9.0 to 10.0
Long (20+ ft)#1016
Short Game
Sand | Scattered Piles | 9 Stop Zones
Chip 4 balls at 9 marked zones around the green
Scoring benchmarks
| HCP | +9 | +5 | +1 | 5 | 12 | 19 | 27 | 36 | 54 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Score | 33 | 30 | 27 | 23 | 18 | 14 | 10 | 7 | 4 |
Difficulty
Advanced
HCP 3.0 to 18.0
Mid (20-40 y/m)Sand#3022
Day 3
2 drills · mix of Short Game, Driving Range
Short GameDriving Range
Short Game
Sand | Perpendicular Piles | 9 Stop Zones
Chip 4 balls from piles to matching stop zones on green
Scoring benchmarks
| HCP | +9 | +5 | +1 | 5 | 12 | 19 | 27 | 36 | 54 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Score | 32 | 30 | 28 | 25 | 21 | 16 | 12 | 8 | 5 |
Difficulty
Advanced
HCP 4.0 to 19.0
Mid (20-40 y/m)Sand#3078
Driving Range
Wedges (LW to PW) | Quadrants
Hit wedges 9 times in each of 4 target zones
Scoring benchmarks
| HCP | +9 | +5 | +1 | 5 | 12 | 19 | 27 | 36 | 54 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Score | 32 | 30 | 28 | 25 | 20 | 16 | 12 | 8 | 5 |
Difficulty
Advanced
HCP +9.0 to 5.0
Extra ShortWedges (LW,SW,GW,PW)#5055
Day 4
2 drills · mix of Driving Range, Putting
Driving RangePutting
Driving Range
Wedges (LW to PW) | 9 Targets
Hit wedge shots to 9 cone-marked targets evenly spaced
Scoring benchmarks
| HCP | +9 | +5 | +1 | 5 | 12 | 19 | 27 | 36 | 54 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Score | 30 | 28 | 26 | 22 | 18 | 14 | 10 | 7 | 4 |
Difficulty
Advanced
HCP +9.0 to 10.0
Extra ShortWedges (LW,SW,GW,PW)#5058
Putting
One Handed, Ball Gate, 25 in a Row
Hit 25 putts through ball gate from close range
Scoring benchmarks
| HCP | +9 | +5 | +1 | 5 | 12 | 19 | 27 | 36 | 54 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Score | 25 | 23 | 22 | 20 | 18 | 16 | 12 | 9 | 6 |
Difficulty
Advanced
HCP +9.0 to 10.0
3 ft (1m) only#1019
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
Stop on a dime, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Drills
3
Avg HCP
17.5
Focus
Intermediate
Distance ControlDispersionAccuracyVisualization
Short GameTee · WhiteBeginner
Avoid Three-Putts
Purpose-built short game block for the host course.
Drills
9
Avg HCP
35.0
Focus
Beginner
AlignmentDistance ControlAimScoring
Driving RangeTee · WhiteBeginner
Wedge Distance Control Inside 100 Yards
Control distance inside 100, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Drills
4
Avg HCP
35.0
Focus
Beginner
MechanicsPrecisionTrajectoryScoring
PuttingTee · Green/RedIntermediate
Align Putter Face For Accurate 3 Foot Putts
Align body parallel to line, for a 12-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Drills
3
Avg HCP
12.3
Focus
Intermediate
AlignmentAimStrokePrecision
Short GameTee · GreenBeginner
Chip 5–15 Yds From Fringe
Hit intended line, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Drills
4
Avg HCP
35.0
Focus
Beginner
AimScoringAlignmentDistance Control
Driving RangeTee · Green/RedBeginner
Shape the shot: draw or fade with long irons
Draw or fade long irons, for a 31-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Drills
4
Avg HCP
30.6
Focus
Beginner
MechanicsTrajectoryPrecisionDistance Control
PuttingTee · Green/RedAdvanced
Sink Long Putts Precisely
Read long breaks, for a 9-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Drills
8
Avg HCP
9.1
Focus
Advanced
Distance ControlVisualizationDispersionAccuracy
Short GameTee · Green/RedBeginner
Make Par Around the Green
Focus on clean contact, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Drills
9
Avg HCP
35.0
Focus
Beginner
Distance ControlScoringAimDispersion
Driving RangeTee · Green/RedBeginner
Shape it up: fade or draw with your woods
Fade or draw woods, for a 22-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Drills
9
Avg HCP
22.0
Focus
Beginner
TrajectoryScoringPrecisionMechanics