Flagship Tournament Program

Full 23 Week Practice Program for Boys' Amateur Championship

Venue: Covesea Links

Complete 23-week preparation program for the upcoming tournament at Duffus. Commit to a structured practice plan that improves Scoring (20%) and Precision (17%) and focuses mainly on 9 ft (3m) only putts, Bump'n'Run shots, and Mid irons (7,6,5). Modules are progressively ranked from HCP 35.0 to 2.9 to build skills leading up to event.

Organizer

WAGR

League

Junior

Duffus, Moray, Scotland

Aug 10, 2026 – Aug 15, 2026

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Weeks

Time horizon until tee-off

Practice days

Mapped sessions in Program Maker

Macro cycles

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

Week 1 Week 5 Week 8 Week 12 Week 16 Week 19 Week 23

50%

62%

71%

87%

94%

MarAprMayJunJulAug

EventTournament week

Tournament

Week 1 Week 12 Week 23

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62%

71%

87%

94%

MarAprMayJunJulAug

EventTournament week

Tournament

Weeks until event

Time horizon from right now to the opening tee shot.

Practice days

Program Maker keeps four on-course days every week.

Macro cycles

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

Scoring14%

Aim13%

Precision13%

Alignment12%

Event snapshot

Tournament & Course Details

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

Schedule

Aug 10, 2026 – Aug 15, 2026

Format

Stroke

League

Junior

Organizer

WAGR

Field

men

Course

Covesea Links

Status

Open for registration

Flagship curriculum

How the 23-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≤ 3 daysDay 1 – 3

Control 9 Ft Putts

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%

Weeks 1–2≤ 5 daysDay 4 – 8

Stop Missed Mid Putts On All Shots

Execute with focus, for a 3-handicap player, ~10 minutes. Working on distance: 9 ft (3m) only.

PuttingDifficulty · ExpertModule HCP 2.9

Module skill breakdown

Precision

41%

Scoring

35%

Green Reading

Week 3≤ 4 daysDay 9 – 12

Bump'n'Run From 5–10 Yds

Focus on clean contact, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes. Working on shot: bump'n'run.

Short GameDifficulty · BeginnerModule HCP 35.0

Module skill breakdown

Distance Control

32%

Alignment

22%

Scoring

19%

Weeks 4–5≤ 5 daysDay 13 – 17

Get your feet, hips, and clubface working together for pure contact

Square up, for a 31-handicap player, ~30 minutes. Working on shot: bump'n'run.

Short GameDifficulty · BeginnerModule HCP 31.4

Module skill breakdown

Scoring

35%

Alignment

28%

Aim

19%

Weeks 5–6≤ 5 daysDay 18 – 22

Chip Close: Leave Inside 3 Feet

Pick landing spot, for a 25-handicap player, ~20 minutes. Working on shot: chip.

Short GameDifficulty · BeginnerModule HCP 24.5

Module skill breakdown

Accuracy

34%

Scoring

17%

Distance Control

16%

Weeks 6–8≤ 7 daysDay 23 – 29

Dial in your touch from the fringe—leave yourself a no-stress putt

Dial in touch, for a 23-handicap player, ~20 minutes. Working on shot: bump'n'run.

Short GameDifficulty · BeginnerModule HCP 22.5

Module skill breakdown

Scoring

37%

Accuracy

33%

Aim

Weeks 8–9≤ 4 daysDay 30 – 33

Check your setup: avoid fat or thin shots

Consistent mid iron contact, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes. Working on club: mid irons (7,6,5).

Driving RangeDifficulty · BeginnerModule HCP 35.0

Module skill breakdown

Mechanics

45%

Precision

30%

Trajectory

25%

Weeks 9–11≤ 7 daysDay 34 – 42

Challenge: eliminate off-target mid iron shots

Keep within 6 yards, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes. Working on club: mid irons (7,6,5).

Driving RangeDifficulty · IntermediateModule HCP 17.6

Module skill breakdown

Dispersion

35%

Precision

23%

Scoring

15%

Weeks 11–12≤ 6 daysDay 43 – 48

3-Wood Distance Accuracy

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%

Program snapshot

Avg HCP focus

17.5

Intermediate

Skill pillars

Aim · Alignment · Stroke · Visualization · Scoring · Precision

Host course

Covesea Links

Duffus, Scotland

Status

Open for registration

Aug 10, 2026 – Aug 15, 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 9 – Mar 15

4 practice days · focus on short game · bump'n'run.

Short GameDriving RangePutting

Technique Module HCP +5.0 to 45.0

Week 1

50% ready

Day 1

2 drills · mix of Short Game, Driving Range

Short GameDriving Range

Short Game

Bump-n-Run | Perpendicular Ball Lines | Bullseye 2x

Chip bump shots from two lines into target circles

Scoring benchmarks

HCP	+9	+5	+1	5	12	19	27	36	54
Score	30	28	25	20	15	12	9	6	4

Difficulty

Beginner

HCP 25.0 to 45.0

Short (<20 y/m)Bump'n'Run#3156

Driving Range

Mid irons (7,6,5) | Takeaway

Hit mid irons focusing on two takeaway tasks only

Scoring benchmarks

HCP	+9	+5	+1	5	12	19	27	36	54
Score	33	31	28	24	19	15	11	7	4

Difficulty

Beginner

HCP 25.0 to 45.0

MediumMid irons (7,6,5)#5009

Day 2

2 drills · mix of Driving Range, Putting

Driving RangePutting

Driving Range

Mid irons (7,6,5) | Downswing

Hit mid irons focusing on 2 downswing thoughts only

Scoring benchmarks

HCP	+9	+5	+1	5	12	19	27	36	54
Score	30	28	26	22	18	14	11	7	4

Difficulty

Beginner

HCP 25.0 to 45.0

MediumMid irons (7,6,5)#5011

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 Mirror, 10/20

Hit 30 putts from short range using alignment mirror

Scoring benchmarks

HCP	+9	+5	+1	5	12	19	27	36	54
Score	22	18	15	13	11	9	7	5	3

Difficulty

Advanced

HCP +5.0 to 10.0

9 ft (3m) only#1037

Short Game

Sand | Perpendicular Ball Lines | Bullseye 2x

Hit 36 balls from sand aiming for inner and outer 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

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

Day 4

2 drills · mix of Short Game, Driving Range

Short GameDriving Range

Short Game

Bump-n-Run | Perpendicular Piles | 3 Landing Zones

Hit 36 shots aiming at three aligned zones on green

Scoring benchmarks

HCP	+9	+5	+1	5	12	19	27	36	54
Score	31	29	26	23	18	14	10	7	4

Difficulty

Beginner

HCP 25.0 to 45.0

Short (<20 y/m)Bump'n'Run#3075

Driving Range

Mid irons (7,6,5) | Backswing

Hit mid irons focusing on two backswing tasks only

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

MediumMid irons (7,6,5)#5010

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Week 2