Flagship Tournament Program

Full 28 Week Practice Program for Bulgarian Mid-Amateur Open Championship

Venue: Ihtiman · Air Sofia Golf Club

Complete 28-week preparation program for the upcoming tournament at Ihtiman. Commit to a structured practice plan that improves Precision (20%) and Scoring (17%) and focuses mainly on 6 ft (2m) only putts, Chip shots, and Mid irons (7,6,5). Modules are progressively ranked from HCP 35.0 to 1.8 to build skills leading up to event.

Organizer

WAGR

Ihtiman, Sofia Province, Bulgaria

Sep 10, 2026 – Sep 12, 2026

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Weeks

Time horizon until tee-off

Practice days

112

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 6 Week 10 Week 15 Week 19 Week 24 Week 28

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70%

92%

69%

88%

MarAprMayJunJulAugSep

EventTournament week

Tournament

Week 1 Week 15 Week 28

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70%

92%

69%

88%

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EventTournament week

Tournament

Weeks until event

Time horizon from right now to the opening tee shot.

Practice days

112

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 || Technique · Shot shaping · Performance

Every macro runs technique (red), shaping (blue), and performance (orange) blocks to keep the readiness curve honest.

Skill breakdown

Precision14%

Scoring13%

Accuracy13%

Distance Control12%

Event snapshot

Tournament & Course Details

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

Schedule

Sep 10, 2026 – Sep 12, 2026

Format

Stroke

Organizer

WAGR

Field

men

Defending champion

Bulgaria

Course

Ihtiman

Status

Open for registration

Flagship curriculum

How the 28-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

Read Subtle Breaks

Control pace from 3 to 20 feet, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes. Working on distance: 6 ft (2m) only.

PuttingDifficulty · ExpertModule HCP 1.8

Module skill breakdown

Precision

34%

Scoring

33%

Aim

20%

Weeks 2–4≤ 7 daysDay 5 – 13

Check Setup: Feet Hips Shoulders

Get square, for a 27-handicap player, ~20 minutes. Working on shot: chip.

Short GameDifficulty · BeginnerModule HCP 27.2

Module skill breakdown

Alignment

32%

Distance Control

20%

Accuracy

15%

Weeks 4–6≤ 7 daysDay 14 – 22

Close from Tough Lie

Precision from tough lie, for a 25-handicap player, ~20 minutes. Working on shot: chip.

Short GameDifficulty · BeginnerModule HCP 25.3

Module skill breakdown

Precision

30%

Aim

16%

Scoring

15%

Weeks 6–7≤ 4 daysDay 23 – 26

Bump'n'Run 10–20 Yds

Control the rollout distance, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes. Working on shot: bump'n'run.

Short GameDifficulty · IntermediateModule HCP 17.5

Module skill breakdown

Accuracy

20%

Scoring

20%

Distance Control

16%

Weeks 7–9≤ 7 daysDay 27 – 35

Stop Missing Greens With Mid Irons

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

Driving RangeDifficulty · BeginnerModule HCP 35.0

Module skill breakdown

Precision

28%

Mechanics

20%

Trajectory

16%

Weeks 9–11≤ 6 daysDay 36 – 41

Shape your flight: high, low, or straight—your choice

Shape driver flight, for a 26-handicap player, ~20 minutes. Working on club: driver.

Driving RangeDifficulty · BeginnerModule HCP 26.3

Module skill breakdown

Trajectory

29%

Mechanics

23%

Precision

21%

Week 11≤ 3 daysDay 42 – 44

Tighten up: reduce your driver spread to a minimum

Reduce driver spread, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes. Working on club: driver.

Driving RangeDifficulty · IntermediateModule HCP 17.7

Module skill breakdown

Dispersion

26%

Accuracy

22%

Scoring

18%

Weeks 12–13≤ 5 daysDay 45 – 49

Tighten up: reduce your driver spread to a minimum

Hit within 10 yards, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes. Working on club: driver.

Driving RangeDifficulty · IntermediateModule HCP 17.6

Module skill breakdown

Dispersion

31%

Precision

20%

Scoring

16%

Weeks 13–14≤ 7 daysDay 50 – 56

Mid-Iron Trajectory Control

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

Driving RangeDifficulty · IntermediateModule HCP 17.5

Module skill breakdown

Precision

26%

Dispersion

21%

Scoring

19%

Program snapshot

Avg HCP focus

1.8

Expert

Skill pillars

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

Host course

Ihtiman

Ihtiman, Bulgaria

Status

Open for registration

Sep 10, 2026 – Sep 12, 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 5 – Mar 11

4 practice days · focus on short game · chip.

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

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

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) | 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

Putting

Putting Aid: Alignment Mirror, 15/25

Hit 30 putts from short range using alignment mirror

Scoring benchmarks

HCP	+9	+5	+1	5	12	19	27	36	54
Score	27	23	21	19	17	15	12	9	6

Difficulty

Advanced

HCP +5.0 to 10.0

6 ft (2m) only#1036

Day 3

2 drills · mix of Driving Range, Short Game

Driving RangeShort Game

Driving Range

Mid irons (7,6,5) | Impact and Follow Through

Hit mid irons focusing on impact and follow-through.

Scoring benchmarks

HCP	+9	+5	+1	5	12	19	27	36	54
Score	30	28	26	22	18	14	10	6	4

Difficulty

Beginner

HCP 25.0 to 45.0

MediumMid irons (7,6,5)#5012

Short Game

Chip | Perpendicular Piles | Multiple Targets

Chip 36 shots to 3 targets from varied distances

Scoring benchmarks

HCP	+9	+5	+1	5	12	19	27	36	54
Score	30	28	25	20	16	12	9	6	3

Difficulty

Beginner

HCP 25.0 to 45.0

Short (<20 y/m)Chip#3059

Day 4

2 drills · mix of Short Game, Driving Range

Short GameDriving Range

Short Game

Sand | Perpendicular Ball Lines | Quadrants

Hit sand shots aiming at 4 target zones in rotation

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 5.0 to 20.0

Mid (20-40 y/m)Sand#3165

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

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Week 2