Flagship Tournament Program

Full 4 Week Practice Program for 2026 RAIL JR. OPEN

Venue: The Rail Golf Course

Complete 4-week preparation program for the upcoming tournament at Springfield. Commit to a structured practice plan that improves Scoring (19%) and Aim (14%) and focuses mainly on Long (20+ ft) putts, Chip shots, and Long irons (4,3,2). Modules are progressively ranked from HCP 35.0 to 11.1 to build skills leading up to event.

2026 RAIL JR. OPEN logo

League

2026 RAIL JR. OPEN

Springfield, IL, United States
Mar 27, 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

Scoring15%
Precision15%
Distance Control12%
Accuracy10%
Event snapshot

Tournament & Course Details

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

Schedule

Mar 27, 2026 – Mar 28, 2026

League

2026 RAIL JR. OPEN

Field

all

Course

The Rail Golf Course

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

Vary landing spot, 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

Chip 5–15 Yds From Fringe

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
22%
Scoring
17%
Aim
16%
Week 43 daysDay 1416

Shape the shot: draw or fade with long irons

Perfect long iron trajectory, for a 29-handicap player, ~20 minutes. Working on club: long irons (4,3,2).

Driving RangeDifficulty · BeginnerModule HCP 29.2

Module skill breakdown

Mechanics
30%
Trajectory
25%
Precision
20%
Weeks 5–65 daysDay 1721

Focus Aim For 3 Foot Putts

Focus on the target line, for a 11-handicap player, ~15 minutes. Working on distance: 3 ft (1m) only.

PuttingDifficulty · IntermediateModule HCP 11.1

Module skill breakdown

Aim
36%
Stroke
17%
Alignment
14%
Weeks 6–87 daysDay 2230

Keep Ball Close To Hole

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

Scoring
29%
Distance Control
19%
Alignment
14%
Weeks 8–93 daysDay 3133

Reduce 3-Wood Spread

Achieve distance accuracy, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes. Working on club: woods (hy,5w,3w).

Driving RangeDifficulty · IntermediateModule HCP 17.5

Module skill breakdown

Precision
43%
Dispersion
26%
Scoring
18%
Weeks 9–105 daysDay 3438

Target Cup Accurately On Every Putt

Align eyes over the ball, for a 11-handicap player, ~15 minutes. Working on distance: 3 ft (1m) only.

PuttingDifficulty · IntermediateModule HCP 11.1

Module skill breakdown

Aim
36%
Stroke
17%
Scoring
14%
Weeks 10–113 daysDay 3941

Keep Par Safe

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

Short GameDifficulty · BeginnerModule HCP 35.0

Module skill breakdown

Alignment
40%
Aim
30%
Scoring
30%
Weeks 11–124 daysDay 4245

Tighten your wedges: keep within 2 yards

Center green hits, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes. Working on club: wedges (lw,sw,gw,pw).

Driving RangeDifficulty · IntermediateModule HCP 17.5

Module skill breakdown

Scoring
34%
Dispersion
33%
Precision
17%

Program snapshot

Avg HCP focus

17.5

Intermediate

Skill pillars

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

Host course

The Rail Golf Course

Springfield, United States

Status

Open for registration

Mar 27, 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 6 – Mar 12

4 practice days · focus on short game · chip.

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

Diagram for Chip | Perpendicular Ball Lines | 3 Landing Zones

Chip | Perpendicular Ball Lines | 3 Landing Zones

Chip balls from two lines to three landing zones each

Scoring benchmarks
HCP+9+5+151219273654
Score3129272318141174

Difficulty

Beginner

HCP 25.0 to 45.0

Short (<20 y/m)Chip#3144

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

Day 2

2 drills · mix of Driving Range, Putting

Driving RangePutting

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

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

Day 3

2 drills · mix of Putting, Short Game

PuttingShort Game

Putting

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

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

Hit 50 putts through gate using alignment sticks

Scoring benchmarks
HCP+9+5+151219273654
Score5048454239353126

Difficulty

Advanced

HCP +6.0 to 10.0

3 ft (1m) only#1038

Short Game

Diagram for Chip | Perpendicular Piles | Bullseye 2x

Chip | Perpendicular Piles | Bullseye 2x

Chip from multiple piles into two circle targets close to hole

Scoring benchmarks
HCP+9+5+151219273654
Score3028262218141074

Difficulty

Beginner

HCP 25.0 to 45.0

Short (<20 y/m)Chip#3057

Day 4

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 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 2026 RAIL JR. OPEN

Prepare for 2026 RAIL JR. OPEN in the next 3 weeks with the printable Program Maker packet.

Week 2

Technique · Off-season

Mar 13 – Mar 19

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
69% ready

Day 1

2 drills · mix of Driving Range, Putting

Driving RangePutting

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

Putting

Diagram for Putting Aid: Alignment Mirror, 50 in a Row

Putting Aid: Alignment Mirror, 50 in a Row

Hit putts close using alignment mirror repeatedly

Scoring benchmarks
HCP+9+5+151219273654
Score5048464238343026

Difficulty

Advanced

HCP +5.0 to 10.0

3 ft (1m) only#1035

Day 2

2 drills · mix of Putting, Short Game

PuttingShort Game

Putting

Diagram for Putting Aid: Alignment Sticks, Ball Gate, 10/20

Putting Aid: Alignment Sticks, Ball Gate, 10/20

Hit 30 putts through ball gate using alignment sticks

Scoring benchmarks
HCP+9+5+151219273654
Score241816141210864

Difficulty

Advanced

HCP +6.0 to 10.0

9 ft (3m) only#1040

Short Game

Diagram for Chip | Perpendicular Ball Lines | Multiple Targets

Chip | Perpendicular Ball Lines | Multiple Targets

Chip balls to land near two flags from crossing lines

Scoring benchmarks
HCP+9+5+151219273654
Score3230282520161285

Difficulty

Beginner

HCP 25.0 to 45.0

Short (<20 y/m)Chip#3143

Day 3

2 drills · mix of Short Game, Driving Range

Short GameDriving Range

Short Game

Diagram for Pitch | Perpendicular Ball Lines | Multiple Targets

Pitch | Perpendicular Ball Lines | Multiple Targets

Hit pitch shots from crossed lines to 3 green targets

Scoring benchmarks
HCP+9+5+151219273654
Score3028262218141074

Difficulty

Beginner

HCP 25.0 to 45.0

Mid (20-40 y/m)Pitch#3148

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

Day 4

2 drills · mix of Driving Range, Putting

Driving RangePutting

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

Putting

Diagram for Putting Aid: Alignment Mirror, 10/20

Putting Aid: Alignment Mirror, 10/20

Hit 30 putts from short range using alignment mirror

Scoring benchmarks
HCP+9+5+151219273654
Score22181513119753

Difficulty

Advanced

HCP +5.0 to 10.0

9 ft (3m) only#1037

Week 3

Shot shaping · Pre-season

Mar 20 – Mar 26

4 practice days · focus on putting · 3 ft (1m) only.

PuttingDriving Range
Shot shaping Module HCP +9.0 to 25.0
Week 3
88% ready

Day 1

2 drills · mix of Putting, Driving Range

PuttingDriving Range

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

Driving Range

Diagram for Woods (Hy to 3W) | Left-to-R and Right-to-L Shot

Woods (Hy to 3W) | Left-to-R and Right-to-L Shot

Hit 36 wood shots curving both ways to target

Scoring benchmarks
HCP+9+5+151219273654
Score3028252218141074

Difficulty

Intermediate

HCP 10.0 to 25.0

LongWoods (Hy,5W,3W)#5047

Day 2

2 drills · mix of Putting, Driving Range

PuttingDriving Range

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

Driving Range

Diagram for Short irons (9,8) | L-R and R-L  9 Targets

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+151219273654
Score302826221713964

Difficulty

Advanced

HCP +9.0 to 10.0

ShortShort irons (9,8)#5033

Day 3

2 drills · mix of Driving Range, Putting

Driving RangePutting

Driving Range

Diagram for Short irons (9,8) | Opposite Shots Challenge

Short irons (9,8) | Opposite Shots Challenge

Hit alternating iron shots shaping fade, draw, high, low

Scoring benchmarks
HCP+9+5+151219273654
Score302825211612853

Difficulty

Advanced

HCP +9.0 to 5.0

ShortShort irons (9,8)#5087

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

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 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

Week 4

Performance · In-season

Mar 27 – Apr 2

4 practice days · focus on short game · flop.

Short GameDriving RangePutting
Performance Module HCP +9.0 to 16.0
Week 4
89% ready

Day 1

2 drills · mix of Short Game, Driving Range

Short GameDriving Range

Short Game

Diagram for Flop | Scattered Piles | 3 Landing Zones

Flop | Scattered Piles | 3 Landing Zones

Hit flop shots to three zones on the green in order

Scoring benchmarks
HCP+9+5+151219273654
Score302825211612853

Difficulty

Advanced

HCP +9.0 to 16.0

Short (<20 y/m)Flop#3014

Driving Range

Diagram for Short irons (9,8) | Quadrants

Short irons (9,8) | Quadrants

Hit 9 shots to each of four areas around target

Scoring benchmarks
HCP+9+5+151219273654
Score3028262218141074

Difficulty

Advanced

HCP +9.0 to 5.0

ShortShort irons (9,8)#5060

Day 2

2 drills · mix of Driving Range, Putting

Driving RangePutting

Driving Range

Diagram for Short irons (9,8) | 5 Ball Flights Challenge

Short irons (9,8) | 5 Ball Flights Challenge

Hit 35 short iron shots with 5 ball flights

Scoring benchmarks
HCP+9+5+151219273654
Score302825221713964

Difficulty

Advanced

HCP +9.0 to 5.0

ShortShort irons (9,8)#5086

Putting

Diagram for Single Tee, 50 in a Row

Single Tee, 50 in a Row

Hit 30 putts close to the hole continuously

Scoring benchmarks
HCP+9+5+151219273654
Score302928262422191612

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

Diagram for Around the Hole: 8 Ball Circle, 50 in a Row

Around the Hole: 8 Ball Circle, 50 in a Row

Hit putts from eight tees around the hole continuously

Scoring benchmarks
HCP+9+5+151219273654
Score504947454341383530

Difficulty

Advanced

HCP +4.3 to 11.7

3 ft (1m) only#1006

Short Game

Diagram for Flop | Parallel Piles | 9 Stop Zones

Flop | Parallel Piles | 9 Stop Zones

Hit 4 shots to 9 targets from varied lies and angles

Scoring benchmarks
HCP+9+5+151219273654
Score3028262218141074

Difficulty

Advanced

HCP +9.0 to 10.0

Short (<20 y/m)Flop#3040

Day 4

2 drills · mix of Short Game, Driving Range

Short GameDriving Range

Short Game

Diagram for Flop | Scattered Piles | 9 Stop Zones

Flop | Scattered Piles | 9 Stop Zones

Hit flop shots to 9 zones from varied lies.

Scoring benchmarks
HCP+9+5+151219273654
Score3028262218141074

Difficulty

Advanced

HCP +9.0 to 10.0

Short (<20 y/m)Flop#3012

Driving Range

Diagram for Short irons (9,8) | Birdie-Par-Bogey Radius

Short irons (9,8) | Birdie-Par-Bogey Radius

Hit 36 shots aiming at two yardage circles

Scoring benchmarks
HCP+9+5+151219273654
Score3331292520161285

Difficulty

Advanced

HCP +9.0 to 5.0

ShortShort irons (9,8)#5061

Download plan

Lock in the PDF for 2026 RAIL JR. OPEN

Prepare for 2026 RAIL JR. OPEN 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

Vary landing spot, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.

Drills

4

Avg HCP

17.5

Focus

Intermediate

Distance ControlVisualizationDispersionAccuracy
Short GameTee · WhiteBeginner

Chip 5–15 Yds From Fringe

Feel the green, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.

Drills

9

Avg HCP

35.0

Focus

Beginner

Distance ControlScoringAimPrecision
Driving RangeTee · BlueBeginner

Shape the shot: draw or fade with long irons

Perfect long iron trajectory, for a 29-handicap player, ~20 minutes.

Drills

3

Avg HCP

29.2

Focus

Beginner

MechanicsTrajectoryPrecisionDistance Control
PuttingTee · WhiteIntermediate

Focus Aim For 3 Foot Putts

Focus on the target line, for a 11-handicap player, ~15 minutes.

Drills

5

Avg HCP

11.1

Focus

Intermediate

AimStrokeAlignmentScoring
Short GameTee · WhiteBeginner

Keep Ball Close To Hole

Focus on clean contact, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.

Drills

9

Avg HCP

35.0

Focus

Beginner

ScoringDistance ControlAlignmentAim
Driving RangeTee · RedIntermediate

Reduce 3-Wood Spread

Achieve distance accuracy, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.

Drills

3

Avg HCP

17.5

Focus

Intermediate

PrecisionDispersionScoringVisualization
PuttingTee · RedIntermediate

Target Cup Accurately On Every Putt

Align eyes over the ball, for a 11-handicap player, ~15 minutes.

Drills

5

Avg HCP

11.1

Focus

Intermediate

AimStrokeScoringAlignment
Short GameTee · WhiteBeginner

Keep Par Safe

Match clubface, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.

Drills

3

Avg HCP

35.0

Focus

Beginner

AlignmentAimScoring
Driving RangeTee · WhiteIntermediate

Tighten your wedges: keep within 2 yards

Center green hits, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.

Drills

4

Avg HCP

17.5

Focus

Intermediate

ScoringDispersionPrecisionDistance Control