Flagship Tournament Program

Full 5 Week Practice Program for 2026 Spring Region Preview

Venue: Champions · Shangri-La Country Club

Complete 5-week preparation program for the upcoming tournament at Monkey Island. Commit to a structured practice plan that improves Distance Control (20%) and Scoring (20%) and focuses mainly on Long (20+ ft) putts, Chip shots, and Driver. Modules are progressively ranked from HCP 34.8 to 7.3 to build skills leading up to event.

University of Central Missouri logo

Organizer

University of Central Missouri

NCAA Division II logo

League

NCAA Division II

Monkey Island, Oklahoma, United States
Apr 5, 2026 – Apr 7, 2026
View host course profile

Weeks

5

Time horizon until tee-off

Practice days

20

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%
70%
88%
88%
MarApr
EventTournament week
Tournament

Weeks until event

5

Time horizon from right now to the opening tee shot.

Practice days

20

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 Control17%
Scoring12%
Accuracy12%
Precision12%
Event snapshot

Tournament & Course Details

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

Schedule

Apr 5, 2026 – Apr 7, 2026

Format

Stroke Play

League

NCAA Division II

Organizer

University of Central Missouri

Holes

54 holes

Field

women

Course

Champions

Status

Open for registration

Flagship curriculum

How the 5-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.

Weeks 1–27 daysDay 18

Sink Long Putts Precisely

Sink long putts, 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%
Week 33 daysDay 911

Stop Chips Near Hole

Stop near the hole, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes. Working on shot: chip.

Short GameDifficulty · BeginnerModule HCP 34.8

Module skill breakdown

Alignment
26%
Accuracy
19%
Distance Control
19%
Weeks 3–57 daysDay 1218

Feet, hips, shoulders—are you set up for a high soft shot?

Open up and fly, for a 26-handicap player, ~20 minutes. Working on shot: flop.

Short GameDifficulty · BeginnerModule HCP 26.3

Module skill breakdown

Alignment
33%
Scoring
19%
Aim
16%
Weeks 5–66 daysDay 1924

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 17.4

Module skill breakdown

Scoring
27%
Accuracy
15%
Distance Control
12%
Week 73 daysDay 2527

Flop 20–30 Yds Over Hazard

Land 3-4 feet away, for a 16-handicap player, ~15 minutes. Working on shot: flop.

Short GameDifficulty · IntermediateModule HCP 16.2

Module skill breakdown

Accuracy
35%
Alignment
20%
Distance Control
20%
Weeks 7–96 daysDay 2833

Can you match your plan to your shot?

Visualize perfect pitch, for a 14-handicap player, ~15 minutes. Working on shot: pitch.

Short GameDifficulty · IntermediateModule HCP 14.2

Module skill breakdown

Scoring
45%
Accuracy
32%
Visualization
24%
Weeks 9–107 daysDay 3440

Control the arc: launch it where you want it to go

Shape driver flight, for a 26-handicap player, ~20 minutes. Working on club: driver.

Driving RangeDifficulty · BeginnerModule HCP 26.3

Module skill breakdown

Trajectory
31%
Precision
23%
Mechanics
19%
Weeks 11–127 daysDay 4148

Shape it right: fade or draw with mid irons

Perfect mid iron flight, for a 23-handicap player, ~20 minutes. Working on club: mid irons (7,6,5).

Driving RangeDifficulty · BeginnerModule HCP 22.6

Module skill breakdown

Trajectory
30%
Distance Control
19%
Scoring
18%
Weeks 13–145 daysDay 4953

Vary your targets and hit within 5 yards

Hit within 5 yards, for a 7-handicap player, ~10 minutes. Working on club: long irons (4,3,2).

Driving RangeDifficulty · AdvancedModule HCP 7.3

Module skill breakdown

Distance Control
38%
Scoring
24%
Trajectory
13%

Program snapshot

Avg HCP focus

9.1

Advanced

Skill pillars

Distance Control · Visualization · Dispersion · Accuracy · Alignment · Scoring

Host course

Champions

Monkey Island, United States of America

Status

Open for registration

Apr 5, 2026 – Apr 7, 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 · flop.

Short GameDriving Range
Technique Module HCP 25.0 to 45.0
Week 1
60% ready

Day 1

2 drills · mix of Short Game, Driving Range

Short GameDriving Range

Short Game

Diagram for Flop | Perpendicular Piles | Quadrants

Flop | Perpendicular Piles | Quadrants

Hit flop shots to land ball in four circle zones

Scoring benchmarks
HCP+9+5+151219273654
Score3028252218141074

Difficulty

Beginner

HCP 25.0 to 45.0

Short (<20 y/m)Flop#3071

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

Day 2

2 drills · mix of Driving Range

Driving Range

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

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 3

2 drills · mix of Driving Range, Short Game

Driving RangeShort Game

Driving Range

Diagram for Mid irons (7,6,5) | Impact and Follow Through

Mid irons (7,6,5) | Impact and Follow Through

Hit mid irons focusing on impact and follow-through.

Scoring benchmarks
HCP+9+5+151219273654
Score3028262218141064

Difficulty

Beginner

HCP 25.0 to 45.0

MediumMid irons (7,6,5)#5012

Short Game

Diagram for Flop | Perpendicular Piles | Quadrants

Flop | Perpendicular Piles | Quadrants

Hit flop shots to land ball in four circle zones

Scoring benchmarks
HCP+9+5+151219273654
Score3028252218141074

Difficulty

Beginner

HCP 25.0 to 45.0

Short (<20 y/m)Flop#3071

Day 4

2 drills · mix of Driving Range

Driving Range

Driving Range

Diagram for Mid irons (7,6,5) | Backswing

Mid irons (7,6,5) | Backswing

Hit mid irons focusing on two backswing tasks only

Scoring benchmarks
HCP+9+5+151219273654
Score3230282520161285

Difficulty

Beginner

HCP 25.0 to 45.0

MediumMid irons (7,6,5)#5010

Driving Range

Diagram for Mid irons (7,6,5) | Takeaway

Mid irons (7,6,5) | Takeaway

Hit mid irons focusing on two takeaway tasks only

Scoring benchmarks
HCP+9+5+151219273654
Score3331282419151174

Difficulty

Beginner

HCP 25.0 to 45.0

MediumMid irons (7,6,5)#5009

Download plan

Lock in the PDF for 2026 Spring Region Preview

Prepare for 2026 Spring Region Preview in the next 4 weeks with the printable Program Maker packet.

Week 2

Technique · Off-season

Mar 15 – Mar 21

4 practice days · focus on driving range · driver.

Driving RangeShort Game
Technique Module HCP 25.0 to 45.0
Week 2
69% ready

Day 1

2 drills · mix of Driving Range, Short Game

Driving RangeShort Game

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

Short Game

Diagram for Flop | Perpendicular Piles | Quadrants

Flop | Perpendicular Piles | Quadrants

Hit flop shots to land ball in four circle zones

Scoring benchmarks
HCP+9+5+151219273654
Score3028252218141074

Difficulty

Beginner

HCP 25.0 to 45.0

Short (<20 y/m)Flop#3071

Day 2

2 drills · mix of Driving Range, Short Game

Driving RangeShort Game

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

Short Game

Diagram for Flop | Perpendicular Piles | Quadrants

Flop | Perpendicular Piles | Quadrants

Hit flop shots to land ball in four circle zones

Scoring benchmarks
HCP+9+5+151219273654
Score3028252218141074

Difficulty

Beginner

HCP 25.0 to 45.0

Short (<20 y/m)Flop#3071

Day 3

2 drills · mix of Driving Range

Driving Range

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

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

Day 4

2 drills · mix of Driving Range, Short Game

Driving RangeShort Game

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

Short Game

Diagram for Flop | Perpendicular Piles | Quadrants

Flop | Perpendicular Piles | Quadrants

Hit flop shots to land ball in four circle zones

Scoring benchmarks
HCP+9+5+151219273654
Score3028252218141074

Difficulty

Beginner

HCP 25.0 to 45.0

Short (<20 y/m)Flop#3071

Week 3

Shot shaping · Pre-season

Mar 22 – Mar 28

4 practice days · focus on putting · long (20+ ft).

PuttingDriving Range
Shot shaping Module HCP +9.0 to 45.0
Week 3
70% ready

Day 1

2 drills · mix of Putting

Putting

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

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 2

2 drills · mix of Putting, Driving Range

PuttingDriving Range

Putting

Diagram for Stop the Ball: to the Stick [Long]

Stop the Ball: to the Stick [Long]

Hit 10 putts from three increasing long distances

Scoring benchmarks
HCP+9+5+151219273654
Score2825221916131073

Difficulty

Beginner

HCP 25.0 to 45.0

Long (20+ ft)#1089

Driving Range

Diagram for Driver | Low/Mid/High Shot

Driver | Low/Mid/High Shot

Hit 36 driver shots varying low, mid, high flights

Scoring benchmarks
HCP+9+5+151219273654
Score3129262218141074

Difficulty

Beginner

HCP 25.0 to 45.0

Extra LongDriver#5051

Day 3

2 drills · mix of Driving Range, Putting

Driving RangePutting

Driving Range

Diagram for Driver | L-R and R-L  9 Targets

Driver | L-R and R-L 9 Targets

Hit 36 drives curving left and right at 9 spaced targets

Scoring benchmarks
HCP+9+5+151219273654
Score3230282520161285

Difficulty

Advanced

HCP +9.0 to 10.0

Extra LongDriver#5053

Putting

Diagram for Stop the Ball: to the Stick, Eyes Closed [Long]

Stop the Ball: to the Stick, Eyes Closed [Long]

Hit putts from three distances aiming for tight control

Scoring benchmarks
HCP+9+5+151219273654
Score262220171411852

Difficulty

Advanced

HCP +9.0 to 10.0

Long (20+ ft)#1091

Day 4

2 drills · mix of Putting

Putting

Putting

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

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+151219273654
Score30272523211817106

Difficulty

Advanced

HCP +9.0 to 10.0

Long (20+ ft)#1032

Putting

Diagram for Stop the Ball: Inside the Field, Eyes Closed [Long]

Stop the Ball: Inside the Field, Eyes Closed [Long]

Hit putts eyes closed from near to far fields

Scoring benchmarks
HCP+9+5+151219273654
Score2624221917151296

Difficulty

Advanced

HCP +9.0 to 10.0

Long (20+ ft)#1018

Week 4

Shot shaping · Pre-season

Mar 29 – Apr 4

4 practice days · focus on putting · long (20+ ft).

PuttingDriving Range
Shot shaping Module HCP +9.0 to 25.0
Week 4
88% ready

Day 1

2 drills · mix of Putting, Driving Range

PuttingDriving Range

Putting

Diagram for Stop the Ball: Circle, Eyes Closed [Long]

Stop the Ball: Circle, Eyes Closed [Long]

Hit putts from increasing distances, stop ball in circle

Scoring benchmarks
HCP+9+5+151219273654
Score24181513119752

Difficulty

Advanced

HCP +8.0 to 10.0

Long (20+ ft)#1077

Driving Range

Diagram for Long irons (4,3,2) | L-R and R-L  9 Targets

Long irons (4,3,2) | L-R and R-L 9 Targets

Hit long irons curving shots at targets near hole

Scoring benchmarks
HCP+9+5+151219273654
Score3230282520161285

Difficulty

Advanced

HCP +9.0 to 10.0

LongLong irons (4,3,2)#5043

Day 2

2 drills · mix of Driving Range, Putting

Driving RangePutting

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

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 3

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 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

Day 4

2 drills · mix of Driving Range

Driving Range

Driving Range

Diagram for Mid irons (7,6,5) | Opposite Shots Challenge

Mid irons (7,6,5) | Opposite Shots Challenge

Hit mid iron shots alternating fades, draws, highs, lows.

Scoring benchmarks
HCP+9+5+151219273654
Score3230282520161285

Difficulty

Advanced

HCP +9.0 to 5.0

MediumMid irons (7,6,5)#5092

Driving Range

Diagram for Woods (Hy to 3W) | Opposite Shots Challenge

Woods (Hy to 3W) | Opposite Shots Challenge

Hit woods with draws/fades, highs/lows, pushes/pulls

Scoring benchmarks
HCP+9+5+151219273654
Score312926221713963

Difficulty

Advanced

HCP +9.0 to 5.0

Extra LongWoods (Hy,5W,3W)#5102

Download plan

Lock in the PDF for 2026 Spring Region Preview

Prepare for 2026 Spring Region Preview in the next 1 weeks with the printable Program Maker packet.

Week 5

Performance · In-season

Apr 5 – Apr 11

4 practice days · focus on driving range · driver.

Driving RangePuttingShort Game
Performance Module HCP +9.0 to 19.0
Week 5
89% ready

Day 1

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: 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

Day 2

2 drills · mix of Driving Range, Short Game

Driving RangeShort Game

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

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 3

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 Driver | 5 Ball Flights Challenge

Driver | 5 Ball Flights Challenge

Hit driver shots practicing straight, draw, fade, pull-fade, push-draw

Scoring benchmarks
HCP+9+5+151219273654
Score302825201612853

Difficulty

Advanced

HCP +9.0 to 5.0

Extra LongDriver#5105

Day 4

2 drills · mix of Driving Range, Putting

Driving RangePutting

Driving Range

Diagram for Driver | Opposite Shots Challenge

Driver | Opposite Shots Challenge

Hit alternating shot shapes at one target on range

Scoring benchmarks
HCP+9+5+151219273654
Score3028262218141064

Difficulty

Advanced

HCP +9.0 to 5.0

Extra LongDriver#5106

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

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 TeesAdvanced

Sink Long Putts Precisely

Sink long putts, for a 9-handicap player, ~10 minutes.

Drills

8

Avg HCP

9.1

Focus

Advanced

Distance ControlVisualizationDispersionAccuracy
Short GameTee · All TeesBeginner

Stop Chips Near Hole

Stop near the hole, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.

Drills

3

Avg HCP

34.8

Focus

Beginner

AlignmentAccuracyDistance ControlScoring
Short GameTee · All TeesBeginner

Feet, hips, shoulders—are you set up for a high soft shot?

Open up and fly, for a 26-handicap player, ~20 minutes.

Drills

7

Avg HCP

26.3

Focus

Beginner

AlignmentScoringAimDistance Control
Short GameTee · All TeesIntermediate

Land Ball 2–3 Feet From Pin

Save par consistently, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.

Drills

6

Avg HCP

17.4

Focus

Intermediate

ScoringAccuracyDistance ControlGreen Reading
Short GameTee · All TeesIntermediate

Flop 20–30 Yds Over Hazard

Land 3-4 feet away, for a 16-handicap player, ~15 minutes.

Drills

3

Avg HCP

16.2

Focus

Intermediate

AccuracyAlignmentDistance ControlScoring
Short GameTee · All TeesIntermediate

Can you match your plan to your shot?

Visualize perfect pitch, for a 14-handicap player, ~15 minutes.

Drills

6

Avg HCP

14.2

Focus

Intermediate

ScoringAccuracyVisualization
Driving RangeTee · All TeesBeginner

Control the arc: launch it where you want it to go

Shape driver flight, for a 26-handicap player, ~20 minutes.

Drills

7

Avg HCP

26.3

Focus

Beginner

TrajectoryPrecisionMechanicsScoring
Driving RangeTee · All TeesBeginner

Shape it right: fade or draw with mid irons

Perfect mid iron flight, for a 23-handicap player, ~20 minutes.

Drills

8

Avg HCP

22.6

Focus

Beginner

TrajectoryDistance ControlScoringMechanics
Driving RangeTee · All TeesAdvanced

Vary your targets and hit within 5 yards

Hit within 5 yards, for a 7-handicap player, ~10 minutes.

Drills

5

Avg HCP

7.3

Focus

Advanced

Distance ControlScoringTrajectoryDispersion