Flagship Tournament Program

Full 4 Week Practice Program for AJGA Lake Charles Junior Championship

Venue: Mallard Cove Golf Course · Mallard Golf Club

Complete 4-week preparation program for the upcoming tournament at Lake Charles. Commit to a structured practice plan that improves Scoring (19%) and Precision (16%) and focuses mainly on 3 ft (1m) only putts, Flop shots, and Long irons (4,3,2). Modules are progressively ranked from HCP 35.0 to 2.3 to build skills leading up to event.

AJGA Lake Charles Junior Championship logo

League

AJGA Lake Charles Junior Championship

Lake Charles, LA, United States
Apr 1, 2026 – Apr 4, 2026
View host course profile

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%
MarApr
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

Precision15%
Scoring15%
Distance Control12%
Aim12%
Event snapshot

Tournament & Course Details

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

Schedule

Apr 1, 2026 – Apr 4, 2026

League

AJGA Lake Charles Junior Championship

Field

all

Course

Mallard Cove 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.

Weeks 1–25 daysDay 15

Sink All Short Putts

Sink with precision, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes. Working on distance: 3 ft (1m) only.

PuttingDifficulty · ExpertModule HCP 2.3

Module skill breakdown

Scoring
37%
Precision
28%
Green Reading
11%
Weeks 2–34 daysDay 69

Flop 15–25 Yds From Sand Or Tight Lie

Land near hole, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes. Working on shot: flop.

Short GameDifficulty · BeginnerModule HCP 35.0

Module skill breakdown

Scoring
26%
Distance Control
22%
Dispersion
15%
Weeks 3–46 daysDay 1015

Sand Shot 5–15 Yds

Escape safely, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes. Working on shot: sand.

Short GameDifficulty · BeginnerModule HCP 35.0

Module skill breakdown

Distance Control
28%
Precision
17%
Trajectory
12%
Weeks 4–55 daysDay 1620

Sand Shot 5–15 Yds

Land close to pin, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes. Working on shot: sand.

Short GameDifficulty · BeginnerModule HCP 34.9

Module skill breakdown

Distance Control
29%
Aim
21%
Scoring
17%
Weeks 6–87 daysDay 2129

Set a target and stick it: Bump'n'Run accuracy challenge

Visualize the line, for a 29-handicap player, ~20 minutes. Working on shot: bump'n'run.

Short GameDifficulty · BeginnerModule HCP 29.1

Module skill breakdown

Aim
26%
Scoring
23%
Distance Control
16%
Weeks 8–95 daysDay 3034

Chip Through Gate for Aim

Hit intended line, for a 24-handicap player, ~20 minutes. Working on shot: chip.

Short GameDifficulty · BeginnerModule HCP 24.4

Module skill breakdown

Aim
41%
Dispersion
21%
Distance Control
12%
Weeks 9–117 daysDay 3541

Hit the green with the perfect trajectory

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

Trajectory
30%
Precision
22%
Mechanics
19%
Weeks 11–137 daysDay 4249

Pinpoint accuracy: leave yourself a tap-in every time

Get close to pin, for a 26-handicap player, ~20 minutes. Working on club: wedges (lw,sw,gw,pw).

Driving RangeDifficulty · BeginnerModule HCP 26.3

Module skill breakdown

Precision
30%
Scoring
20%
Mechanics
17%
Weeks 13–157 daysDay 5058

Shape it right: fade or draw with mid irons

Fade or draw mid irons, for a 23-handicap player, ~20 minutes. Working on club: mid irons (7,6,5).

Driving RangeDifficulty · BeginnerModule HCP 23.4

Module skill breakdown

Trajectory
28%
Precision
20%
Distance Control
17%

Program snapshot

Avg HCP focus

2.3

Expert

Skill pillars

Scoring · Precision · Green Reading · Aim · Alignment · Accuracy

Host course

Mallard Cove Golf Course

Lake Charles, United States

Status

Open for registration

Apr 1, 2026 – Apr 4, 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 11 – Mar 17

4 practice days · focus on short game · sand.

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 Sand | Perpendicular Piles | 3 Landing Zones

Sand | Perpendicular Piles | 3 Landing Zones

Hit sand shots aiming at three zones on green

Scoring benchmarks
HCP+9+5+151219273654
Score302825201612964

Difficulty

Beginner

HCP 25.0 to 45.0

Mid (20-40 y/m)Sand#3080

Driving Range

Diagram for Wedges (LW to PW) | Impact and Follow Through

Wedges (LW to PW) | Impact and Follow Through

Hit wedge shots focusing on impact and follow-through.

Scoring benchmarks
HCP+9+5+151219273654
Score3331292621161285

Difficulty

Beginner

HCP 25.0 to 45.0

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

Day 2

2 drills · mix of Driving Range, Putting

Driving RangePutting

Driving Range

Diagram for Wedges (LW to PW) | Takeaway

Wedges (LW to PW) | Takeaway

Hit wedges focusing on takeaway, switch clubs often

Scoring benchmarks
HCP+9+5+151219273654
Score3028262218141074

Difficulty

Beginner

HCP 25.0 to 45.0

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

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

Day 3

2 drills · mix of Short Game

Short Game

Short Game

Diagram for Sand | Perpendicular Ball Lines | Bullseye 2x

Sand | Perpendicular Ball Lines | Bullseye 2x

Hit 36 balls from sand aiming for inner and outer circles

Scoring benchmarks
HCP+9+5+151219273654
Score3230282520161285

Difficulty

Beginner

HCP 25.0 to 45.0

Mid (20-40 y/m)Sand#3161

Short Game

Diagram for Sand | Perpendicular Piles | 3 Landing Zones

Sand | Perpendicular Piles | 3 Landing Zones

Hit sand shots aiming at three zones on green

Scoring benchmarks
HCP+9+5+151219273654
Score302825201612964

Difficulty

Beginner

HCP 25.0 to 45.0

Mid (20-40 y/m)Sand#3080

Day 4

2 drills · mix of Short Game, Driving Range

Short GameDriving Range

Short Game

Diagram for Sand | Perpendicular Ball Lines | Bullseye 2x

Sand | Perpendicular Ball Lines | Bullseye 2x

Hit 36 balls from sand aiming for inner and outer circles

Scoring benchmarks
HCP+9+5+151219273654
Score3230282520161285

Difficulty

Beginner

HCP 25.0 to 45.0

Mid (20-40 y/m)Sand#3161

Driving Range

Diagram for Wedges (LW to PW) | Downswing

Wedges (LW to PW) | Downswing

Hit wedge shots focusing on downswing, switch wedges.

Scoring benchmarks
HCP+9+5+151219273654
Score3230282520161285

Difficulty

Beginner

HCP 25.0 to 45.0

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

Download plan

Lock in the PDF for AJGA Lake Charles Junior Championship

Prepare for AJGA Lake Charles Junior Championship in the next 3 weeks with the printable Program Maker packet.

Week 2

Technique · Off-season

Mar 18 – Mar 24

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) | Downswing

Long irons (4,3,2) | Downswing

Hit long irons focusing on two downswing thoughts only

Scoring benchmarks
HCP+9+5+151219273654
Score302825201612964

Difficulty

Beginner

HCP 25.0 to 45.0

LongLong irons (4,3,2)#5015

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

Day 2

2 drills · mix of Driving Range, Short Game

Driving RangeShort Game

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

Short Game

Diagram for Sand | Perpendicular Piles | 3 Landing Zones

Sand | Perpendicular Piles | 3 Landing Zones

Hit sand shots aiming at three zones on green

Scoring benchmarks
HCP+9+5+151219273654
Score302825201612964

Difficulty

Beginner

HCP 25.0 to 45.0

Mid (20-40 y/m)Sand#3080

Day 3

2 drills · mix of Short Game, Driving Range

Short GameDriving Range

Short Game

Diagram for Sand | Perpendicular Ball Lines | Bullseye 2x

Sand | Perpendicular Ball Lines | Bullseye 2x

Hit 36 balls from sand aiming for inner and outer circles

Scoring benchmarks
HCP+9+5+151219273654
Score3230282520161285

Difficulty

Beginner

HCP 25.0 to 45.0

Mid (20-40 y/m)Sand#3161

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

Day 4

2 drills · mix of Driving Range, Putting

Driving RangePutting

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

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

Week 3

Shot shaping · Pre-season

Mar 25 – Mar 31

4 practice days · focus on driving range · mid irons (7,6,5).

Driving Range
Shot shaping Module HCP +9.0 to 45.0
Week 3
88% ready

Day 1

2 drills · mix of Driving Range

Driving Range

Driving Range

Diagram for Mid irons (7,6,5) | Left-to-R and Right-to-L Shot

Mid irons (7,6,5) | Left-to-R and Right-to-L Shot

Hit 36 mid iron shots curving left then right

Scoring benchmarks
HCP+9+5+151219273654
Score3230282520161285

Difficulty

Intermediate

HCP 10.0 to 25.0

MediumMid irons (7,6,5)#5037

Driving Range

Diagram for Long irons (4,3,2) | Low/Mid/High Shot

Long irons (4,3,2) | Low/Mid/High Shot

Hit 12 low, mid, and high shots to one target.

Scoring benchmarks
HCP+9+5+151219273654
Score302825201612964

Difficulty

Beginner

HCP 25.0 to 45.0

LongLong irons (4,3,2)#5041

Day 2

2 drills · mix of Driving Range

Driving Range

Driving Range

Diagram for Mid irons (7,6,5) | Low/Mid/High Shot

Mid irons (7,6,5) | Low/Mid/High Shot

Hit 12 low, mid, and high shots at one flag

Scoring benchmarks
HCP+9+5+151219273654
Score3230282520161285

Difficulty

Beginner

HCP 25.0 to 45.0

MediumMid irons (7,6,5)#5036

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

Day 3

2 drills · mix of Driving Range

Driving Range

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

Driving Range

Diagram for Long irons (4,3,2) | Opposite Shots Challenge

Long irons (4,3,2) | Opposite Shots Challenge

Hit varied long iron shots toward target flag

Scoring benchmarks
HCP+9+5+151219273654
Score3230282520161285

Difficulty

Advanced

HCP +9.0 to 5.0

LongLong irons (4,3,2)#5097

Day 4

2 drills · mix of Driving Range

Driving Range

Driving Range

Diagram for Long irons (4,3,2) | 5 Ball Flights Challenge

Long irons (4,3,2) | 5 Ball Flights Challenge

Hit long irons practicing five ball flights at target

Scoring benchmarks
HCP+9+5+151219273654
Score3028252218141174

Difficulty

Advanced

HCP +9.0 to 5.0

LongLong irons (4,3,2)#5096

Driving Range

Diagram for Mid irons (7,6,5) | Left-to-R and Right-to-L Shot

Mid irons (7,6,5) | Left-to-R and Right-to-L Shot

Hit 36 mid iron shots curving left then right

Scoring benchmarks
HCP+9+5+151219273654
Score3230282520161285

Difficulty

Intermediate

HCP 10.0 to 25.0

MediumMid irons (7,6,5)#5037

Week 4

Performance · In-season

Apr 1 – Apr 7

4 practice days · focus on short game · mixed.

Short GameDriving RangePutting
Performance Module HCP +9.0 to 13.3
Week 4
89% ready

Day 1

2 drills · mix of Short Game, Driving Range

Short GameDriving Range

Short Game

Diagram for DIY Course  Hard

DIY Course Hard

Chip from tough spots around green, putt until holed

Scoring benchmarks
HCP+9+5+151219273654
Score151617182022252830

Difficulty

Advanced

HCP +9.0 to 10.0

Mid (20-40 y/m)Mixed#3112

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

Day 2

2 drills · mix of Driving Range, Putting

Driving RangePutting

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

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

Day 3

2 drills · mix of Putting, Short Game

PuttingShort Game

Putting

Diagram for Around the Hole: 4 Ball Circle, 50 in a Row

Around the Hole: 4 Ball Circle, 50 in a Row

Hit putts from tees placed close around the hole

Scoring benchmarks
HCP+9+5+151219273654
Score504947454341383530

Difficulty

Advanced

HCP +3.3 to 13.3

3 ft (1m) only#1003

Short Game

Diagram for DIY Course  Hard

DIY Course Hard

Chip balls from tough spots, then putt continuously

Scoring benchmarks
HCP+9+5+151219273654
Score262421181411853

Difficulty

Advanced

HCP +9.0 to 10.0

Mid (20-40 y/m)Mixed#3028

Day 4

2 drills · mix of Short Game, Driving Range

Short GameDriving Range

Short Game

Diagram for DIY Course  Hard

DIY Course Hard

Chip 9 balls from varied lies onto the green repeatedly

Scoring benchmarks
HCP+9+5+151219273654
Score2726252218141074

Difficulty

Advanced

HCP +9.0 to 10.0

Mid (20-40 y/m)Mixed#3056

Driving Range

Diagram for Wedges (LW to PW) | 9 Targets

Wedges (LW to PW) | 9 Targets

Hit wedge shots to 9 cone-marked targets evenly spaced

Scoring benchmarks
HCP+9+5+151219273654
Score3028262218141074

Difficulty

Advanced

HCP +9.0 to 10.0

Extra ShortWedges (LW,SW,GW,PW)#5058

Download plan

Lock in the PDF for AJGA Lake Charles Junior Championship

Prepare for AJGA Lake Charles Junior Championship 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 · All TeesExpert

Sink All Short Putts

Sink with precision, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.

Drills

5

Avg HCP

2.3

Focus

Expert

ScoringPrecisionGreen ReadingAim
Short GameTee · All TeesBeginner

Flop 15–25 Yds From Sand Or Tight Lie

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

Drills

4

Avg HCP

35.0

Focus

Beginner

ScoringDistance ControlDispersionAim
Short GameTee · All TeesBeginner

Sand Shot 5–15 Yds

Escape safely, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.

Drills

6

Avg HCP

35.0

Focus

Beginner

Distance ControlPrecisionTrajectoryAlignment
Short GameTee · All TeesBeginner

Sand Shot 5–15 Yds

Land close to pin, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.

Drills

5

Avg HCP

34.9

Focus

Beginner

Distance ControlAimScoringAccuracy
Short GameTee · All TeesBeginner

Set a target and stick it: Bump'n'Run accuracy challenge

Visualize the line, for a 29-handicap player, ~20 minutes.

Drills

9

Avg HCP

29.1

Focus

Beginner

AimScoringDistance ControlPrecision
Short GameTee · All TeesBeginner

Chip Through Gate for Aim

Hit intended line, for a 24-handicap player, ~20 minutes.

Drills

5

Avg HCP

24.4

Focus

Beginner

AimDispersionDistance ControlPrecision
Driving RangeTee · All TeesBeginner

Hit the green with the perfect trajectory

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

Drills

7

Avg HCP

29.2

Focus

Beginner

TrajectoryPrecisionMechanicsScoring
Driving RangeTee · All TeesBeginner

Pinpoint accuracy: leave yourself a tap-in every time

Get close to pin, for a 26-handicap player, ~20 minutes.

Drills

8

Avg HCP

26.3

Focus

Beginner

PrecisionScoringMechanicsTrajectory
Driving RangeTee · All TeesBeginner

Shape it right: fade or draw with mid irons

Fade or draw mid irons, for a 23-handicap player, ~20 minutes.

Drills

9

Avg HCP

23.4

Focus

Beginner

TrajectoryPrecisionDistance ControlScoring