Flagship Tournament Program

Full 4 Week Practice Program for Barbados National Trials

Venue: Barbados Golf Club

Complete 4-week preparation program for the upcoming tournament at Christ Church. Commit to a structured practice plan that improves Distance Control (15%) and Scoring (14%) and focuses mainly on 3 ft (1m) only putts, Flop shots, and Woods (Hy,5W,3W). Modules are progressively ranked from HCP 35.0 to 4.5 to build skills leading up to event.

WAGR logo

Organizer

WAGR

All Ages logo

League

All Ages

Christ Church, 01, Barbados
Mar 29, 2026 – Apr 28, 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%
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

Scoring13%
Precision12%
Accuracy12%
Aim11%
Event snapshot

Tournament & Course Details

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

Schedule

Mar 29, 2026 – Apr 28, 2026

Format

Stroke

League

All Ages

Organizer

WAGR

Field

women

Course

Barbados Golf Club

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 13 daysDay 13

Aim To Hit Center Every Time

Hit center consistently, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes. Working on distance: 3 ft (1m) only.

PuttingDifficulty · IntermediateModule HCP 17.5

Module skill breakdown

Aim
32%
Stroke
28%
Alignment
23%
Weeks 1–37 daysDay 412

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

Alignment
20%
Aim
19%
Distance Control
16%
Weeks 4–57 daysDay 1320

3-Wood Dispersion Control For Beginners

Control 3-wood roll, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes. Working on club: woods (hy,5w,3w).

Driving RangeDifficulty · BeginnerModule HCP 35.0

Module skill breakdown

Precision
27%
Mechanics
17%
Trajectory
16%
Week 63 daysDay 2123

Control Distance

Work on alignment and starting line, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes. Working on distance: long (20+ ft).

PuttingDifficulty · IntermediateModule HCP 17.5

Module skill breakdown

Distance Control
47%
Visualization
33%
Dispersion
12%
Weeks 6–87 daysDay 2430

Make Par Around the Green

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

Short GameDifficulty · BeginnerModule HCP 35.0

Module skill breakdown

Scoring
44%
Distance Control
34%
Visualization
22%
Weeks 8–93 daysDay 3133

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

Mechanics
30%
Precision
24%
Trajectory
18%
Weeks 9–107 daysDay 3440

Reduce Short Putts

Capitalize on makeable putts, for a 5-handicap player, ~10 minutes. Working on distance: 3 ft (1m) only.

PuttingDifficulty · ExpertModule HCP 4.5

Module skill breakdown

Scoring
34%
Precision
25%
Aim
16%
Week 113 daysDay 4143

Stop Chips Near Hole

Chip to the green, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes. Working on shot: chip.

Short GameDifficulty · BeginnerModule HCP 35.0

Module skill breakdown

Distance Control
37%
Dispersion
21%
Alignment
14%
Weeks 11–136 daysDay 4449

Control Driver Ball Flight

Stop missing fairways, 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%

Program snapshot

Avg HCP focus

17.5

Intermediate

Skill pillars

Aim · Stroke · Alignment · Scoring · Visualization · Distance Control

Host course

Barbados Golf Club

Christ Church, Barbados

Status

Open for registration

Mar 29, 2026 – Apr 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 8 – Mar 14

4 practice days · focus on short game · sand.

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

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) | 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

Day 2

2 drills · mix of Driving Range, Putting

Driving RangePutting

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

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 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

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

Day 4

2 drills · mix of Short Game, Driving Range

Short GameDriving Range

Short Game

Diagram for Flop | Perpendicular Piles | Multiple Targets

Flop | Perpendicular Piles | Multiple Targets

Hit balls from crossed piles to 3 close flags targets

Scoring benchmarks
HCP+9+5+151219273654
Score3028262218141074

Difficulty

Beginner

HCP 25.0 to 45.0

Short (<20 y/m)Flop#3069

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 Barbados National Trials

Prepare for Barbados National Trials in the next 3 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 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 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

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 Putting, Short Game

PuttingShort Game

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

Short Game

Diagram for Flop | Perpendicular Ball Lines | Multiple Targets

Flop | Perpendicular Ball Lines | Multiple Targets

Hit flop shots from two lines at dual targets

Scoring benchmarks
HCP+9+5+151219273654
Score3129262218141074

Difficulty

Beginner

HCP 25.0 to 45.0

Short (<20 y/m)Flop#3153

Day 3

2 drills · mix of Short Game, Driving Range

Short GameDriving Range

Short Game

Diagram for Flop | Perpendicular Ball Lines | Bullseye 2x

Flop | Perpendicular Ball Lines | Bullseye 2x

Hit flop shots from two lines aiming inside circles

Scoring benchmarks
HCP+9+5+151219273654
Score302826221713963

Difficulty

Beginner

HCP 25.0 to 45.0

Short (<20 y/m)Flop#3151

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 4

2 drills · mix of Driving Range, Putting

Driving RangePutting

Driving Range

Diagram for Woods (Hy to 3W) | Backswing

Woods (Hy to 3W) | Backswing

Hit woods focusing on two backswing thoughts only

Scoring benchmarks
HCP+9+5+151219273654
Score302825211612853

Difficulty

Beginner

HCP 25.0 to 45.0

Extra LongWoods (Hy,5W,3W)#5018

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

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 10.0 to 25.0
Week 3
88% 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: 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 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 3

2 drills · mix of Driving Range, Putting

Driving RangePutting

Driving Range

Diagram for Driver | Left-to-R and Right-to-L Shot

Driver | Left-to-R and Right-to-L Shot

Hit 18 shots left-to-right, 18 right-to-left to target

Scoring benchmarks
HCP+9+5+151219273654
Score3028262218141063

Difficulty

Intermediate

HCP 10.0 to 25.0

Extra LongDriver#5052

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

Day 4

2 drills · mix of Putting, Driving Range

PuttingDriving Range

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

Driving Range

Diagram for Long irons (4,3,2) | Left-to-R and Right-to-L Shot

Long irons (4,3,2) | Left-to-R and Right-to-L Shot

Hit long irons curving shots both ways to target

Scoring benchmarks
HCP+9+5+151219273654
Score3129272318141074

Difficulty

Intermediate

HCP 10.0 to 25.0

LongLong irons (4,3,2)#5042

Week 4

Performance · In-season

Mar 29 – Apr 4

4 practice days · focus on short game · pitch.

Short GameDriving RangePutting
Performance Module HCP +9.0 to 19.0
Week 4
89% ready

Day 1

2 drills · mix of Short Game, Driving Range

Short GameDriving Range

Short Game

Diagram for Pitch| Scattered Piles | 9 Stop Zones

Pitch| Scattered Piles | 9 Stop Zones

Hit pitch shots aiming 4 balls at each marked zone.

Scoring benchmarks
HCP+9+5+151219273654
Score292724201612853

Difficulty

Advanced

HCP +9.0 to 10.0

Mid (20-40 y/m)Pitch#3007

Driving Range

Diagram for All Woods (Hy to Dr) | Club Swapping Challenge

All Woods (Hy to Dr) | Club Swapping Challenge

Hit 36 wood shots at 3 flags within close range

Scoring benchmarks
HCP+9+5+151219273654
Score302825201612963

Difficulty

Advanced

HCP +9.0 to 10.0

Extra LongWoods (Hy,5W,3W)#5111

Day 2

2 drills · mix of Driving Range, Putting

Driving RangePutting

Driving Range

Diagram for Woods (Hy to 3W) | 3 Landing Zones

Woods (Hy to 3W) | 3 Landing Zones

Hit woods aiming at 3 sequential landing zones

Scoring benchmarks
HCP+9+5+151219273654
Score3028252218141074

Difficulty

Advanced

HCP +9.0 to 10.0

Extra LongWoods (Hy,5W,3W)#5077

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 One Handed, Ball Gate, 25 in a Row

One Handed, Ball Gate, 25 in a Row

Hit 25 putts through ball gate from close range

Scoring benchmarks
HCP+9+5+151219273654
Score2523222018161296

Difficulty

Advanced

HCP +9.0 to 10.0

3 ft (1m) only#1019

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 4

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 Woods (Hy to 3W) | L-R and R-L  9 Targets

Woods (Hy to 3W) | L-R and R-L 9 Targets

Hit wood shots curving both ways at 9 close targets

Scoring benchmarks
HCP+9+5+151219273654
Score3230282520161285

Difficulty

Advanced

HCP +9.0 to 10.0

Extra LongWoods (Hy,5W,3W)#5048

Download plan

Lock in the PDF for Barbados National Trials

Prepare for Barbados National Trials 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 · WHITE (BackIntermediate

Aim To Hit Center Every Time

Hit center consistently, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.

Drills

3

Avg HCP

17.5

Focus

Intermediate

AimStrokeAlignmentScoring
Short GameTee · WHITE (Front)Beginner

Flop 15–25 Yds From Sand Or Tight Lie

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

Drills

9

Avg HCP

35.0

Focus

Beginner

AlignmentAimDistance ControlScoring
Driving RangeTee · GOLD (Back)Beginner

3-Wood Dispersion Control For Beginners

Control 3-wood roll, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.

Drills

8

Avg HCP

35.0

Focus

Beginner

PrecisionMechanicsTrajectoryAim
PuttingTee · WHITE (Front)Intermediate

Control Distance

Work on alignment and starting line, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.

Drills

3

Avg HCP

17.5

Focus

Intermediate

Distance ControlVisualizationDispersionAccuracy
Short GameTee · RED (Front)Beginner

Make Par Around the Green

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

Drills

7

Avg HCP

35.0

Focus

Beginner

ScoringDistance ControlVisualization
Driving RangeTee · WHITE (Front)Beginner

Control Driver Ball Flight

Hit fairways consistently, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.

Drills

3

Avg HCP

35.0

Focus

Beginner

MechanicsPrecisionTrajectoryAim
PuttingTee · GOLD (Back)Expert

Reduce Short Putts

Capitalize on makeable putts, for a 5-handicap player, ~10 minutes.

Drills

7

Avg HCP

4.5

Focus

Expert

ScoringPrecisionAimGreen Reading
Short GameTee · RED (Front)Beginner

Stop Chips Near Hole

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

Drills

3

Avg HCP

35.0

Focus

Beginner

Distance ControlDispersionAlignmentScoring
Driving RangeTee · WHITE (BackBeginner

Control Driver Ball Flight

Stop missing fairways, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.

Drills

6

Avg HCP

35.0

Focus

Beginner

PrecisionMechanicsTrajectoryAim