Schedule
Mar 8, 2026
Flagship Tournament Program
Full 3 Week Practice Program for 4G Golfen mit Douglas Appleton
Venue: Bad Salzdetfurth-Hildesheim · Golfclub Bad Salzdetfurth-Hildesheim
Complete 3-week preparation program for the upcoming tournament at Bad Salzdetfurth. Commit to a structured practice plan that improves Scoring (17%) and Precision (16%) and focuses mainly on 6 ft (2m) only putts, Pitch shots, and Driver. Modules are progressively ranked from HCP 35.0 to 4.9 to build skills leading up to event.
Organizer
Deutscher Golf Verband
League
Germany
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
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
Precision16%
Scoring15%
Aim14%
Distance Control10%
Event snapshot
Tournament & Course Details
Same layout as the tournaments section on course pages—just focused entirely on this event.
Format
Stroke
League
Germany
Organizer
Deutscher Golf Verband
Field
all
Course
Bad Salzdetfurth-Hildesheim
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.
Weeks 1–2≤ 5 daysDay 1 – 5
Reduce Missed Mid Putts
Build putting confidence, for a 5-handicap player, ~10 minutes. Working on distance: 6 ft (2m) only.
PuttingDifficulty · ExpertModule HCP 4.9
Module skill breakdown
Scoring
31%
Precision
27%
Aim
24%
Week 2≤ 3 daysDay 6 – 8
Land Close To Pin
Pitch to the green, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes. Working on shot: pitch.
Short GameDifficulty · BeginnerModule HCP 34.8
Module skill breakdown
Aim
34%
Scoring
23%
Alignment
20%
Weeks 3–4≤ 5 daysDay 9 – 13
Thread the needle: roll your Bump'n'Run to tap-in range
Dial in touch, for a 32-handicap player, ~30 minutes. Working on shot: bump'n'run.
Short GameDifficulty · BeginnerModule HCP 31.5
Module skill breakdown
Accuracy
29%
Scoring
20%
Distance Control
19%
Weeks 4–6≤ 7 daysDay 14 – 22
Check Setup: Feet Hips Shoulders
Get square, for a 27-handicap player, ~20 minutes. Working on shot: chip.
Short GameDifficulty · BeginnerModule HCP 27.2
Module skill breakdown
Alignment
33%
Distance Control
29%
Accuracy
19%
Weeks 6–7≤ 5 daysDay 23 – 27
Chip Close: Leave Inside 3 Feet
Pick landing spot, for a 21-handicap player, ~20 minutes. Working on shot: chip.
Short GameDifficulty · BeginnerModule HCP 20.8
Module skill breakdown
Accuracy
31%
Scoring
31%
Aim
16%
Weeks 7–9≤ 6 daysDay 28 – 33
Control Driver Ball Flight
Hit fairways consistently, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes. Working on club: driver.
Driving RangeDifficulty · BeginnerModule HCP 35.0
Module skill breakdown
Precision
29%
Mechanics
23%
Trajectory
19%
Weeks 9–10≤ 7 daysDay 34 – 40
Control Long Iron Flight
Stop missing greens, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes. Working on club: long irons (4,3,2).
Driving RangeDifficulty · BeginnerModule HCP 35.0
Module skill breakdown
Precision
33%
Mechanics
19%
Aim
16%
Weeks 11–12≤ 7 daysDay 41 – 47
Control the arc: launch it where you want it to go
Control driver arc, 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 12–14≤ 6 daysDay 48 – 53
Reduce Wedge Misses
Reduce misses, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes. Working on club: wedges (lw,sw,gw,pw).
Driving RangeDifficulty · IntermediateModule HCP 17.5
Module skill breakdown
Distance Control
26%
Scoring
26%
Trajectory
18%
Program snapshot
Avg HCP focus
4.9
Expert
Skill pillars
Scoring · Precision · Aim · Stroke · Accuracy · Green Reading
Host course
Bad Salzdetfurth-Hildesheim
Bad Salzdetfurth, Germany
Status
Open for registration
Mar 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
Feb 22 – Feb 28
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 | Quadrants
Chip balls aiming for each circle quarter around hole
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
Short (<20 y/m)Chip#3061
Driving Range
Driver | Impact and Follow Through
Hit driver balls focusing on impact and follow through
Scoring benchmarks
| HCP | +9 | +5 | +1 | 5 | 12 | 19 | 27 | 36 | 54 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Score | 31 | 29 | 26 | 23 | 18 | 14 | 10 | 6 | 3 |
Difficulty
Beginner
HCP 25.0 to 45.0
Extra LongDriver#5024
Day 2
2 drills · mix of Driving Range, Putting
Driving RangePutting
Driving Range
Driver | Takeaway
Hit driver balls focusing on takeaway with two key thoughts
Scoring benchmarks
| HCP | +9 | +5 | +1 | 5 | 12 | 19 | 27 | 36 | 54 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Score | 33 | 30 | 28 | 24 | 18 | 14 | 10 | 7 | 4 |
Difficulty
Beginner
HCP 25.0 to 45.0
Extra LongDriver#5021
Putting
Putting Aid: Plane Board, Ball Gate, 15/25
Hit 30 putts through gate using plane board
Scoring benchmarks
| HCP | +9 | +5 | +1 | 5 | 12 | 19 | 27 | 36 | 54 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Score | 27 | 23 | 21 | 19 | 17 | 14 | 11 | 8 | 6 |
Difficulty
Intermediate
HCP 10.0 to 25.0
6 ft (2m) only#1045
Day 3
2 drills · mix of Putting, Short Game
PuttingShort Game
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
Short Game
Chip | Perpendicular Piles | Bullseye 2x
Chip from multiple piles into two circle targets close to hole
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
Short (<20 y/m)Chip#3057
Day 4
2 drills · mix of Short Game, Driving Range
Short GameDriving Range
Short Game
Bump-n-Run | Perpendicular Piles | Bullseye 2x
Chip bump-and-run balls into two marked circles
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)Bump'n'Run#3072
Driving Range
Driver | Backswing
Hit driver balls focusing on two backswing thoughts
Scoring benchmarks
| HCP | +9 | +5 | +1 | 5 | 12 | 19 | 27 | 36 | 54 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Score | 30 | 28 | 25 | 22 | 18 | 14 | 10 | 6 | 3 |
Difficulty
Beginner
HCP 25.0 to 45.0
Extra LongDriver#5022
Download plan
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Week 2
Shot shaping · Pre-season
Mar 1 – Mar 7
4 practice days · focus on driving range · driver.
Driving Range
Shot shaping Module HCP +9.0 to 45.0
Week 2
88% ready
Day 1
2 drills · mix of Driving Range
Driving Range
Driving Range
Driver | Straight Shot
Hit driver shots aiming for consistent straight ball flight
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 LongDriver#5050
Driving Range
Driver | Low/Mid/High Shot
Hit 36 driver shots varying low, mid, high flights
Scoring benchmarks
| HCP | +9 | +5 | +1 | 5 | 12 | 19 | 27 | 36 | 54 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Score | 31 | 29 | 26 | 22 | 18 | 14 | 10 | 7 | 4 |
Difficulty
Beginner
HCP 25.0 to 45.0
Extra LongDriver#5051
Day 2
2 drills · mix of Driving Range
Driving Range
Driving Range
Driver | Around the Stick
Hit 36 shots curving ball around cones to target
Scoring benchmarks
| HCP | +9 | +5 | +1 | 5 | 12 | 19 | 27 | 36 | 54 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Score | 30 | 28 | 26 | 22 | 18 | 14 | 10 | 6 | 3 |
Difficulty
Beginner
HCP 25.0 to 45.0
Extra LongDriver#5054
Driving Range
Long irons (4,3,2) | Low/Mid/High Shot
Hit 12 low, mid, and high shots to one target.
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)#5041
Day 3
2 drills · mix of Driving Range
Driving Range
Driving Range
Long irons (4,3,2) | Around the Stick
Hit long irons curving both ways around cones near target
Scoring benchmarks
| HCP | +9 | +5 | +1 | 5 | 12 | 19 | 27 | 36 | 54 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Score | 28 | 26 | 23 | 19 | 14 | 10 | 7 | 4 | 2 |
Difficulty
Beginner
HCP 25.0 to 45.0
LongLong irons (4,3,2)#5044
Driving Range
Driver | L-R and R-L 9 Targets
Hit 36 drives curving left and right at 9 spaced targets
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
Extra LongDriver#5053
Day 4
2 drills · mix of Driving Range
Driving Range
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
Driving Range
Driver | Straight Shot
Hit driver shots aiming for consistent straight ball flight
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 LongDriver#5050
Week 3
Performance · In-season
Mar 8 – Mar 14
4 practice days · focus on putting · 6 ft (2m) only.
PuttingShort GameDriving Range
Performance Module HCP +9.0 to 11.7
Week 3
89% ready
Day 1
2 drills · mix of Putting, Short Game
PuttingShort Game
Putting
One Handed, Ball Gate, 12 in a Row
Hit 25 putts through the ball gate from close range
Scoring benchmarks
| HCP | +9 | +5 | +1 | 5 | 12 | 19 | 27 | 36 | 54 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Score | 24 | 22 | 19 | 17 | 14 | 12 | 9 | 6 | 4 |
Difficulty
Advanced
HCP +9.0 to 10.0
6 ft (2m) only#1020
Short Game
DIY Course Hard
Chip 9 balls from varied lies onto the green repeatedly
Scoring benchmarks
| HCP | +9 | +5 | +1 | 5 | 12 | 19 | 27 | 36 | 54 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Score | 27 | 26 | 25 | 22 | 18 | 14 | 10 | 7 | 4 |
Difficulty
Advanced
HCP +9.0 to 10.0
Mid (20-40 y/m)Mixed#3056
Day 2
2 drills · mix of Short Game, Driving Range
Short GameDriving Range
Short Game
DIY Course Hard
Chip from tough spots around green, putt until holed
Scoring benchmarks
| HCP | +9 | +5 | +1 | 5 | 12 | 19 | 27 | 36 | 54 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Score | 15 | 16 | 17 | 18 | 20 | 22 | 25 | 28 | 30 |
Difficulty
Advanced
HCP +9.0 to 10.0
Mid (20-40 y/m)Mixed#3112
Driving Range
Driver | 3 Landing Zones
Hit 12 driver shots at each of 3 zones around hole
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
Extra LongDriver#5081
Day 3
2 drills · mix of Driving Range, Putting
Driving RangePutting
Driving Range
Wedges (LW to PW) | PAR 3 Challenge
Hit wedge shots at 3 zones, keep setup consistent
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)#5085
Putting
Single Tee, 15/25
Hit 30 putts from short range around hole
Scoring benchmarks
| HCP | +9 | +5 | +1 | 5 | 12 | 19 | 27 | 36 | 54 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Score | 29 | 25 | 22 | 20 | 18 | 15 | 12 | 9 | 6 |
Difficulty
Advanced
HCP +9.0 to 10.0
6 ft (2m) only#1051
Day 4
2 drills · mix of Putting, Short Game
PuttingShort Game
Putting
Around the Hole: 8 Ball Circle, 4/8
Hit 40 putts moving around tees near hole
Scoring benchmarks
| HCP | +9 | +5 | +1 | 5 | 12 | 19 | 27 | 36 | 54 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Score | 35 | 31 | 28 | 26 | 24 | 22 | 19 | 16 | 12 |
Difficulty
Advanced
HCP +4.3 to 11.7
6 ft (2m) only#1007
Short Game
DIY Course Hard
Chip balls from tough spots, then putt continuously
Scoring benchmarks
| HCP | +9 | +5 | +1 | 5 | 12 | 19 | 27 | 36 | 54 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Score | 26 | 24 | 21 | 18 | 14 | 11 | 8 | 5 | 3 |
Difficulty
Advanced
HCP +9.0 to 10.0
Mid (20-40 y/m)Mixed#3028
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 TeesExpert
Reduce Missed Mid Putts
Build putting confidence, for a 5-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Drills
5
Avg HCP
4.9
Focus
Expert
ScoringPrecisionAimStroke
Short GameTee · All TeesBeginner
Land Close To Pin
Pitch to the green, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Drills
3
Avg HCP
34.8
Focus
Beginner
AimScoringAlignmentPrecision
Short GameTee · All TeesBeginner
Thread the needle: roll your Bump'n'Run to tap-in range
Dial in touch, for a 32-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Drills
5
Avg HCP
31.5
Focus
Beginner
AccuracyScoringDistance ControlAim
Short GameTee · All TeesBeginner
Check Setup: Feet Hips Shoulders
Get square, for a 27-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Drills
9
Avg HCP
27.2
Focus
Beginner
AlignmentDistance ControlAccuracyAim
Short GameTee · All TeesBeginner
Chip Close: Leave Inside 3 Feet
Pick landing spot, for a 21-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Drills
5
Avg HCP
20.8
Focus
Beginner
AccuracyScoringAimVisualization
Driving RangeTee · All TeesBeginner
Control Driver Ball Flight
Hit fairways consistently, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Drills
6
Avg HCP
35.0
Focus
Beginner
PrecisionMechanicsTrajectoryAim
Driving RangeTee · All TeesBeginner
Control Long Iron Flight
Stop missing greens, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Drills
7
Avg HCP
35.0
Focus
Beginner
PrecisionMechanicsAimTrajectory
Driving RangeTee · All TeesBeginner
Control the arc: launch it where you want it to go
Control driver arc, for a 26-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Drills
7
Avg HCP
26.3
Focus
Beginner
TrajectoryPrecisionMechanicsScoring
Driving RangeTee · All TeesIntermediate
Reduce Wedge Misses
Reduce misses, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Drills
6
Avg HCP
17.5
Focus
Intermediate
Distance ControlScoringTrajectoryDispersion