Schedule
Mar 16, 2026 – Mar 18, 2026
Flagship Tournament Program
Full 3 Week Practice Program for BUCS Golf Tour - English & Welsh Championships
Venue: Ivinghoe · Ivinghoe Golf Club
Complete 3-week preparation program for the upcoming tournament at Ivinghoe. Commit to a structured practice plan that improves Scoring (20%) and Precision (18%) and focuses mainly on 9 ft (3m) only putts, Pitch shots, and Wedges (LW,SW,GW,PW). Modules are progressively ranked from HCP 35.0 to 12.3 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
Aim16%
Scoring16%
Precision13%
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
Collegiate
Organizer
WAGR
Field
men
Course
Ivinghoe
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≤ 3 daysDay 1 – 3
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%
Weeks 1–2≤ 3 daysDay 4 – 6
Align Putter Face For Accurate 3 Foot Putts
Align body parallel to line, for a 12-handicap player, ~15 minutes. Working on distance: 3 ft (1m) only.
PuttingDifficulty · IntermediateModule HCP 12.3
Module skill breakdown
Alignment
37%
Aim
22%
Stroke
13%
Weeks 2–3≤ 4 daysDay 7 – 10
Keep Par Safe
Land close to pin, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes. Working on shot: pitch.
Short GameDifficulty · BeginnerModule HCP 34.8
Module skill breakdown
Aim
30%
Scoring
21%
Precision
20%
Weeks 3–4≤ 3 daysDay 11 – 13
Visualize your line, then make it happen on every shot
Pick your spot, for a 29-handicap player, ~20 minutes. Working on shot: bump'n'run.
Short GameDifficulty · BeginnerModule HCP 29.2
Module skill breakdown
Scoring
46%
Aim
14%
Precision
14%
Week 4≤ 3 daysDay 14 – 16
Check your clubface: does it match your target?
Set up for success, for a 22-handicap player, ~20 minutes. Working on shot: pitch.
Short GameDifficulty · BeginnerModule HCP 22.0
Module skill breakdown
Alignment
29%
Accuracy
24%
Scoring
24%
Weeks 5–6≤ 6 daysDay 17 – 22
Stop Missed Wedge Shots
Control distance inside 100, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes. Working on club: wedges (lw,sw,gw,pw).
Driving RangeDifficulty · BeginnerModule HCP 35.0
Module skill breakdown
Precision
26%
Mechanics
23%
Trajectory
18%
Weeks 6–7≤ 5 daysDay 23 – 27
Control the arc: launch it where you want it to go
Control driver arc, for a 31-handicap player, ~30 minutes. Working on club: driver.
Driving RangeDifficulty · BeginnerModule HCP 30.6
Module skill breakdown
Trajectory
30%
Precision
27%
Mechanics
18%
Weeks 7–8≤ 4 daysDay 28 – 31
Thread the needle: precision wedges to the pin
Get close to pin, for a 29-handicap player, ~20 minutes. Working on club: wedges (lw,sw,gw,pw).
Driving RangeDifficulty · BeginnerModule HCP 29.2
Module skill breakdown
Precision
34%
Scoring
27%
Mechanics
11%
Weeks 8–10≤ 7 daysDay 32 – 39
How close can you get? Challenge your short game
Thread the needle, 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
31%
Scoring
20%
Mechanics
11%
Program snapshot
Avg HCP focus
17.5
Intermediate
Skill pillars
Aim · Alignment · Stroke · Visualization · Scoring · Precision
Host course
Ivinghoe
Ivinghoe, England
Status
Open for registration
Mar 16, 2026 – Mar 18, 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 2 – Mar 8
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 | Multiple Targets
Hit pitch shots from crossed lines to 3 green targets
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
Mid (20-40 y/m)Pitch#3148
Driving Range
Wedges (LW to PW) | Impact and Follow Through
Hit wedge shots focusing on impact and follow-through.
Scoring benchmarks
| HCP | +9 | +5 | +1 | 5 | 12 | 19 | 27 | 36 | 54 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Score | 33 | 31 | 29 | 26 | 21 | 16 | 12 | 8 | 5 |
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
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
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
Pitch | Perpendicular Ball Lines | Multiple Targets
Hit pitch shots from crossed lines to 3 green targets
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
Mid (20-40 y/m)Pitch#3148
Day 4
2 drills · mix of Driving Range
Driving Range
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
Driving Range
Wedges (LW to PW) | Takeaway
Hit wedges focusing on takeaway, switch clubs often
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
Extra ShortWedges (LW,SW,GW,PW)#5001
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Week 2
Shot shaping · Pre-season
Mar 9 – Mar 15
4 practice days · focus on driving range · driver.
Driving RangePutting
Shot shaping Module HCP +9.0 to 45.0
Week 2
88% ready
Day 1
2 drills · mix of Driving Range, Putting
Driving RangePutting
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
Putting
Putting Aid: Chalk Line, 50 in Row
Hit putts from close range along a straight line.
Scoring benchmarks
| HCP | +9 | +5 | +1 | 5 | 12 | 19 | 27 | 36 | 54 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Score | 50 | 49 | 47 | 43 | 40 | 36 | 31 | 26 |
Difficulty
Intermediate
HCP 10.0 to 25.0
3 ft (1m) only#1041
Day 2
2 drills · mix of Putting, Driving Range
PuttingDriving Range
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
Driving Range
Woods (Hy to 3W) | Low/Mid/High Shot
Hit low, mid, high wood shots at one target repeatedly
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 LongWoods (Hy,5W,3W)#5046
Day 3
2 drills · mix of Driving Range
Driving Range
Driving Range
Woods (Hy to 3W) | Opposite Shots Challenge
Hit woods with draws/fades, highs/lows, pushes/pulls
Scoring benchmarks
| HCP | +9 | +5 | +1 | 5 | 12 | 19 | 27 | 36 | 54 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Score | 31 | 29 | 26 | 22 | 17 | 13 | 9 | 6 | 3 |
Difficulty
Advanced
HCP +9.0 to 5.0
Extra LongWoods (Hy,5W,3W)#5102
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 4
2 drills · mix of Driving Range, Putting
Driving RangePutting
Driving Range
Woods (Hy to 3W) | Low/Mid/High Shot
Hit low, mid, high wood shots at one target repeatedly
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 LongWoods (Hy,5W,3W)#5046
Putting
Putting Aid: Chalk Line, 50 in Row
Hit putts from close range along a straight line.
Scoring benchmarks
| HCP | +9 | +5 | +1 | 5 | 12 | 19 | 27 | 36 | 54 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Score | 50 | 49 | 47 | 43 | 40 | 36 | 31 | 26 |
Difficulty
Intermediate
HCP 10.0 to 25.0
3 ft (1m) only#1041
Week 3
Performance · In-season
Mar 16 – Mar 22
4 practice days · focus on putting · 3 ft (1m) only.
PuttingShort GameDriving Range
Performance Module HCP +9.0 to 25.0
Week 3
89% ready
Day 1
2 drills · mix of Putting, Short Game
PuttingShort Game
Putting
Putting Aid: String Line, 50 in a Row
Hit 30 putts under a hanging string nearby
Scoring benchmarks
| HCP | +9 | +5 | +1 | 5 | 12 | 19 | 27 | 36 | 54 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Score | 30 | 29 | 27 | 25 | 22 | 19 | 16 | 13 |
Difficulty
Intermediate
HCP 10.0 to 25.0
3 ft (1m) only#1047
Short Game
Pitch | Deep Rough and Other | Flat
Chip balls from rough to three distant targets in line
Scoring benchmarks
| HCP | +9 | +5 | +1 | 5 | 12 | 19 | 27 | 36 | 54 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Score | 28 | 26 | 23 | 19 | 15 | 12 | 8 | 5 | 3 |
Difficulty
Intermediate
HCP 6.0 to 21.0
Mid (20-40 y/m)Pitch#3296
Day 2
2 drills · mix of Short Game, Driving Range
Short GameDriving Range
Short Game
Bump-n-Run | Deep Rough and Other | Above/Below Feet
Chip balls from above and below feet towards target zone
Scoring benchmarks
| HCP | +9 | +5 | +1 | 5 | 12 | 19 | 27 | 36 | 54 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Score | 30 | 28 | 25 | 20 | 16 | 12 | 8 | 5 | 3 |
Difficulty
Intermediate
HCP 10.0 to 25.0
Short (<20 y/m)Bump'n'Run#3316
Driving Range
Wedges (LW to PW) | Visualized Course
Chip balls aiming through imagined hazards to one target
Scoring benchmarks
| HCP | +9 | +5 | +1 | 5 | 12 | 19 | 27 | 36 | 54 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Score | 31 | 29 | 26 | 22 | 17 | 13 | 9 | 6 | 3 |
Difficulty
Advanced
HCP +9.0 to 5.0
Extra ShortWedges (LW,SW,GW,PW)#5084
Day 3
2 drills · mix of Driving Range, Putting
Driving RangePutting
Driving Range
Driver | Opposite Shots Challenge
Hit alternating shot shapes at one target on range
Scoring benchmarks
| HCP | +9 | +5 | +1 | 5 | 12 | 19 | 27 | 36 | 54 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Score | 30 | 28 | 26 | 22 | 18 | 14 | 10 | 6 | 4 |
Difficulty
Advanced
HCP +9.0 to 5.0
Extra LongDriver#5106
Putting
Putting Aid: String Line, 10/20
Hit 30 putts from short distance under string.
Scoring benchmarks
| HCP | +9 | +5 | +1 | 5 | 12 | 19 | 27 | 36 | 54 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Score | 24 | 19 | 16 | 14 | 12 | 10 | 8 | 6 | 3 |
Difficulty
Intermediate
HCP 10.0 to 25.0
9 ft (3m) only#1049
Day 4
2 drills · mix of Putting, Short Game
PuttingShort Game
Putting
Putting Aid: String Line, 50 in a Row
Hit 30 putts under a hanging string nearby
Scoring benchmarks
| HCP | +9 | +5 | +1 | 5 | 12 | 19 | 27 | 36 | 54 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Score | 30 | 29 | 27 | 25 | 22 | 19 | 16 | 13 |
Difficulty
Intermediate
HCP 10.0 to 25.0
3 ft (1m) only#1047
Short Game
Bump-n-Run | Fairway | Flat
Chip balls from two rows aiming left, right, then center
Scoring benchmarks
| HCP | +9 | +5 | +1 | 5 | 12 | 19 | 27 | 36 | 54 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Score | 30 | 28 | 26 | 22 | 18 | 14 | 10 | 7 | 4 |
Difficulty
Intermediate
HCP 10.0 to 25.0
Short (<20 y/m)Bump'n'Run#3308
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 TeesIntermediate
Pace Putts To Hole
Practice uphill and downhill putts, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Drills
3
Avg HCP
17.5
Focus
Intermediate
AimAlignmentStrokeVisualization
PuttingTee · All TeesIntermediate
Align Putter Face For Accurate 3 Foot Putts
Align body parallel to line, for a 12-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Drills
3
Avg HCP
12.3
Focus
Intermediate
AlignmentAimStrokePrecision
Short GameTee · All TeesBeginner
Keep Par Safe
Land close to pin, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Drills
4
Avg HCP
34.8
Focus
Beginner
AimScoringPrecisionDispersion
Short GameTee · All TeesBeginner
Visualize your line, then make it happen on every shot
Pick your spot, for a 29-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Drills
3
Avg HCP
29.2
Focus
Beginner
ScoringAimPrecisionDispersion
Short GameTee · All TeesBeginner
Check your clubface: does it match your target?
Set up for success, for a 22-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Drills
3
Avg HCP
22.0
Focus
Beginner
AlignmentAccuracyScoringAim
Driving RangeTee · All TeesBeginner
Stop Missed Wedge Shots
Control distance inside 100, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Drills
6
Avg HCP
35.0
Focus
Beginner
PrecisionMechanicsTrajectoryScoring
Driving RangeTee · All TeesBeginner
Control the arc: launch it where you want it to go
Control driver arc, for a 31-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Drills
5
Avg HCP
30.6
Focus
Beginner
TrajectoryPrecisionMechanicsScoring
Driving RangeTee · All TeesBeginner
Thread the needle: precision wedges to the pin
Get close to pin, for a 29-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Drills
4
Avg HCP
29.2
Focus
Beginner
PrecisionScoringMechanicsVisualization
Driving RangeTee · All TeesBeginner
How close can you get? Challenge your short game
Thread the needle, for a 26-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Drills
8
Avg HCP
26.3
Focus
Beginner
PrecisionScoringMechanicsDispersion