Schedule
Mar 8, 2026 – Mar 10, 2026
Flagship Tournament Program
Full 3 Week Practice Program for Bandon Dunes Championship
Venue: Legend · Tahquitz Creek Golf Resort
Complete 3-week preparation program for the upcoming tournament at Palm Springs. Commit to a structured practice plan that improves Scoring (15%) and Aim (14%) and focuses mainly on Long (20+ ft) putts, Chip shots, and Short irons (9,8). Modules are progressively ranked from HCP 35.0 to 6.3 to build skills leading up to event.
Organizer
WAGR
League
Collegiate
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
Dispersion14%
Scoring13%
Aim12%
Alignment10%
Event snapshot
Tournament & Course Details
Same layout as the tournaments section on course pages—just focused entirely on this event.
Format
Stroke
League
Collegiate
Organizer
WAGR
Field
men
Course
Legend
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.
Week 1≤ 4 daysDay 1 – 4
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
35%
Visualization
25%
Dispersion
22%
Weeks 2–3≤ 7 daysDay 5 – 11
Chip 5–15 Yds From Fringe
Pick line and commit, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes. Working on shot: chip.
Short GameDifficulty · BeginnerModule HCP 35.0
Module skill breakdown
Aim
29%
Alignment
21%
Scoring
14%
Weeks 3–5≤ 7 daysDay 12 – 18
Stop Missing Greens With Short Irons
Stop missing greens, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes. Working on club: short irons (9,8).
Driving RangeDifficulty · BeginnerModule HCP 35.0
Module skill breakdown
Precision
32%
Mechanics
19%
Aim
17%
Weeks 5–6≤ 3 daysDay 19 – 21
Pace Putts To Hole
Practice uphill and downhill putts, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes. Working on distance: 9 ft (3m) only.
PuttingDifficulty · IntermediateModule HCP 17.5
Module skill breakdown
Aim
38%
Alignment
23%
Stroke
22%
Week 6≤ 3 daysDay 22 – 24
Chip 5–15 Yds From Fringe
Turn into birdies, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes. Working on shot: chip.
Short GameDifficulty · BeginnerModule HCP 35.0
Module skill breakdown
Scoring
31%
Alignment
20%
Distance Control
19%
Weeks 7–8≤ 6 daysDay 25 – 30
Reduce 3-Wood Spread
Improve 3-wood 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
34%
Dispersion
25%
Scoring
15%
Weeks 8–9≤ 3 daysDay 31 – 33
Hit Cup From Long Distance
Hit cups from afar, for a 6-handicap player, ~10 minutes. Working on distance: long (20+ ft).
PuttingDifficulty · AdvancedModule HCP 6.3
Module skill breakdown
Dispersion
38%
Accuracy
35%
Scoring
13%
Weeks 9–11≤ 7 daysDay 34 – 42
Keep Par Safe
Hit intended line, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes. Working on shot: pitch.
Short GameDifficulty · BeginnerModule HCP 35.0
Module skill breakdown
Aim
24%
Alignment
23%
Distance Control
21%
Weeks 11–13≤ 7 daysDay 43 – 49
Beat your best drive streak—how many in a row?
Build drive streaks, for a 12-handicap player, ~15 minutes. Working on club: driver.
Driving RangeDifficulty · IntermediateModule HCP 11.8
Module skill breakdown
Scoring
35%
Precision
17%
Trajectory
15%
Program snapshot
Avg HCP focus
17.5
Intermediate
Skill pillars
Distance Control · Visualization · Dispersion · Accuracy · Aim · Alignment
Host course
Legend
Palm Springs, United States
Status
Open for registration
Mar 8, 2026 – Mar 10, 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 · 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
Short irons (9,8) | Takeaway
Hit short irons focusing on takeaway and ball flight.
Scoring benchmarks
| HCP | +9 | +5 | +1 | 5 | 12 | 19 | 27 | 36 | 54 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Score | 30 | 28 | 25 | 22 | 18 | 14 | 11 | 7 | 4 |
Difficulty
Beginner
HCP 25.0 to 45.0
ShortShort irons (9,8)#5005
Day 2
2 drills · mix of Driving Range, Putting
Driving RangePutting
Driving Range
Short irons (9,8) | Backswing
Hit short irons focusing on backswing on varied targets
Scoring benchmarks
| HCP | +9 | +5 | +1 | 5 | 12 | 19 | 27 | 36 | 54 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Score | 31 | 29 | 27 | 23 | 19 | 15 | 11 | 7 | 4 |
Difficulty
Beginner
HCP 25.0 to 45.0
ShortShort irons (9,8)#5006
Putting
Putting Aid: Plane Board, Ball Gate, 10/20
Hit 30 putts through ball gate using plane board
Scoring benchmarks
| HCP | +9 | +5 | +1 | 5 | 12 | 19 | 27 | 36 | 54 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Score | 24 | 19 | 16 | 14 | 12 | 10 | 8 | 6 | 4 |
Difficulty
Intermediate
HCP 10.0 to 25.0
9 ft (3m) only#1046
Day 3
2 drills · mix of Putting, Short Game
PuttingShort Game
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
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
Day 4
2 drills · mix of Short Game, Driving Range
Short GameDriving Range
Short Game
Chip | Perpendicular Ball Lines | 3 Landing Zones
Chip balls from two lines to three landing zones each
Scoring benchmarks
| HCP | +9 | +5 | +1 | 5 | 12 | 19 | 27 | 36 | 54 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Score | 31 | 29 | 27 | 23 | 18 | 14 | 11 | 7 | 4 |
Difficulty
Beginner
HCP 25.0 to 45.0
Short (<20 y/m)Chip#3144
Driving Range
Short irons (9,8) | Downswing
Hit short iron shots focusing on downswing thoughts only
Scoring benchmarks
| HCP | +9 | +5 | +1 | 5 | 12 | 19 | 27 | 36 | 54 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Score | 31 | 29 | 27 | 24 | 19 | 15 | 11 | 7 | 4 |
Difficulty
Beginner
HCP 25.0 to 45.0
ShortShort irons (9,8)#5007
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Week 2
Shot shaping · Pre-season
Mar 1 – Mar 7
4 practice days · focus on driving range · woods (hy,5w,3w).
Driving RangePutting
Shot shaping Module HCP 10.0 to 45.0
Week 2
88% ready
Day 1
2 drills · mix of Driving Range, Putting
Driving RangePutting
Driving Range
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 | +1 | 5 | 12 | 19 | 27 | 36 | 54 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Score | 30 | 28 | 25 | 22 | 18 | 14 | 10 | 7 | 4 |
Difficulty
Intermediate
HCP 10.0 to 25.0
LongWoods (Hy,5W,3W)#5047
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 2
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, 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
Day 3
2 drills · mix of Putting, Driving Range
PuttingDriving Range
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
Driving Range
Short irons (9,8) | Low/Mid/High Shot
Hit sets of low, mid, and high iron shots to target
Scoring benchmarks
| HCP | +9 | +5 | +1 | 5 | 12 | 19 | 27 | 36 | 54 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Score | 32 | 30 | 28 | 25 | 20 | 15 | 12 | 8 | 5 |
Difficulty
Beginner
HCP 25.0 to 45.0
ShortShort irons (9,8)#5031
Day 4
2 drills · mix of Driving Range, Putting
Driving RangePutting
Driving Range
Short irons (9,8) | Around the Stick
Hit curved shots around markers toward target
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
ShortShort irons (9,8)#5034
Putting
Putting Aid: Chalk Line, 10/20
Hit 30 putts from a marked line near the hole
Scoring benchmarks
| HCP | +9 | +5 | +1 | 5 | 12 | 19 | 27 | 36 | 54 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Score | 23 | 18 | 15 | 13 | 11 | 9 | 7 | 5 | 3 |
Difficulty
Intermediate
HCP 10.0 to 25.0
9 ft (3m) only#1043
Week 3
Performance · In-season
Mar 8 – Mar 14
4 practice days · focus on putting · long (20+ ft).
PuttingShort GameDriving Range
Performance Module HCP +9.0 to 19.0
Week 3
89% ready
Day 1
2 drills · mix of Putting, Short Game
PuttingShort Game
Putting
![Diagram for Stop the Ball: Circle, in a Row [Long]](/_next/image?url=https%3A%2F%2Fcdn.prod.website-files.com%2F65d60f76badcce181f11dc50%2F665889fa873430f527142a73_Slide24.PNG&w=3840&q=75)
Stop the Ball: Circle, in a Row [Long]
Hit putts from distance aiming inside a close circle
Scoring benchmarks
| HCP | +9 | +5 | +1 | 5 | 12 | 19 | 27 | 36 | 54 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Score | 30 | 28 | 27 | 25 | 22 | 19 | 15 | 12 | 9 |
Difficulty
Advanced
HCP +9.0 to 10.0
Long (20+ ft)#1024
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 2
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) | Birdie-Par-Bogey Radius
Chip balls into three concentric circles around the flag
Scoring benchmarks
| HCP | +9 | +5 | +1 | 5 | 12 | 19 | 27 | 36 | 54 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Score | 30 | 28 | 25 | 21 | 16 | 12 | 8 | 5 | 3 |
Difficulty
Advanced
HCP +9.0 to 5.0
Extra ShortWedges (LW,SW,GW,PW)#5056
Day 3
2 drills · mix of Driving Range, Putting
Driving RangePutting
Driving Range
Wedges (LW to PW) | Target Line (Shorter)
Hit wedges 7 times at 5 spaced targets aiming close to markers
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 ShortWedges (LW,SW,GW,PW)#5028
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
Day 4
2 drills · mix of Putting, Short Game
PuttingShort Game
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
Short Game
Sand | Parallel Ball Lines | Bullseye 2x
Hit bunker shots aiming for two marked circles on green
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
Mid (20-40 y/m)Sand#3133
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
4
Avg HCP
17.5
Focus
Intermediate
Distance ControlVisualizationDispersionAccuracy
Short GameTee · GreenBeginner
Chip 5–15 Yds From Fringe
Pick line and commit, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Drills
7
Avg HCP
35.0
Focus
Beginner
AimAlignmentScoringDistance Control
Driving RangeTee · RedBeginner
Stop Missing Greens With Short Irons
Stop missing greens, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Drills
7
Avg HCP
35.0
Focus
Beginner
PrecisionMechanicsAimTrajectory
PuttingTee · YellowIntermediate
Pace Putts To Hole
Practice uphill and downhill putts, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Drills
3
Avg HCP
17.5
Focus
Intermediate
AimAlignmentStrokeScoring
Short GameTee · RedBeginner
Chip 5–15 Yds From Fringe
Turn into birdies, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Drills
3
Avg HCP
35.0
Focus
Beginner
ScoringAlignmentDistance ControlAccuracy
Driving RangeTee · RedIntermediate
Reduce 3-Wood Spread
Improve 3-wood accuracy, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Drills
6
Avg HCP
17.5
Focus
Intermediate
PrecisionDispersionScoringDistance Control
PuttingTee · RedAdvanced
Hit Cup From Long Distance
Hit cups from afar, for a 6-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Drills
3
Avg HCP
6.3
Focus
Advanced
DispersionAccuracyScoringVisualization
Short GameTee · WhiteBeginner
Keep Par Safe
Hit intended line, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Drills
9
Avg HCP
35.0
Focus
Beginner
AimAlignmentDistance ControlScoring
Driving RangeTee · WhiteIntermediate
Beat your best drive streak—how many in a row?
Build drive streaks, for a 12-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Drills
7
Avg HCP
11.8
Focus
Intermediate
ScoringPrecisionTrajectoryDistance Control