Flagship Tournament Program

Full 14 Week Practice Program for Campeonato Nacional Absoluto KIA

Venue: Old · Old Course Golf Club

Complete 14-week preparation program for the upcoming tournament at Vilamoura. Commit to a structured practice plan that improves Distance Control (19%) and Scoring (17%) and focuses mainly on 3 ft (1m) only putts, Bump'n'Run shots, and Short irons (9,8). Modules are progressively ranked from HCP 35.0 to 2.7 to build skills leading up to event.

Organizer

WAGR

League

All Ages

Vilamoura, Algarve, Portugal

Jun 4, 2026 – Jun 7, 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 3 Week 5 Week 8 Week 10 Week 12 Week 14

50%

66%

70%

85%

92%

MarAprMayJun

EventTournament week

Tournament

Week 1 Week 8 Week 14

50%

66%

70%

85%

92%

MarAprMayJun

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

Scoring15%

Precision14%

Aim12%

Dispersion11%

Event snapshot

Tournament & Course Details

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

Schedule

Jun 4, 2026 – Jun 7, 2026

Format

Stroke

League

All Ages

Organizer

WAGR

Field

women

Course

Old

Status

Open for registration

Flagship curriculum

How the 14-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.

Weeks 1–2≤ 5 daysDay 1 – 5

Place Every 3 Foot Putt With Maximum Precision

Read the break accurately, for a 3-handicap player, ~10 minutes. Working on distance: 3 ft (1m) only.

PuttingDifficulty · ExpertModule HCP 2.7

Module skill breakdown

Scoring

38%

Precision

35%

Green Reading

11%

Weeks 2–4≤ 7 daysDay 6 – 13

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

Work together for contact, for a 33-handicap player, ~30 minutes. Working on shot: bump'n'run.

Short GameDifficulty · BeginnerModule HCP 32.8

Module skill breakdown

Alignment

29%

Scoring

22%

Distance Control

21%

Weeks 4–5≤ 7 daysDay 14 – 20

Stick Chip Close To Hole

Land close to pin, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes. Working on shot: chip.

Short GameDifficulty · IntermediateModule HCP 17.5

Module skill breakdown

Accuracy

35%

Alignment

22%

Scoring

19%

Weeks 6–8≤ 7 daysDay 21 – 29

Land 2–3 Feet From Pin

Land close to pin, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes. Working on shot: chip.

Short GameDifficulty · IntermediateModule HCP 17.3

Module skill breakdown

Distance Control

24%

Accuracy

17%

Precision

14%

Week 8≤ 3 daysDay 30 – 32

Land 2 Feet From Hole

Sand from deep bunkers, for a 8-handicap player, ~10 minutes. Working on shot: sand.

Short GameDifficulty · AdvancedModule HCP 8.2

Module skill breakdown

Distance Control

29%

Aim

18%

Dispersion

16%

Week 9≤ 4 daysDay 33 – 36

Convert Every Up-And-Down

Convert every opportunity, for a 3-handicap player, ~10 minutes. Working on shot: bump'n'run.

Short GameDifficulty · ExpertModule HCP 3.4

Module skill breakdown

Distance Control

45%

Trajectory

19%

Precision

15%

Weeks 10–11≤ 7 daysDay 37 – 44

Hit Short Irons Close To Flag

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

23%

Trajectory

17%

Week 12≤ 3 daysDay 45 – 47

Control Driver Flight Path

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

Driving RangeDifficulty · IntermediateModule HCP 17.5

Module skill breakdown

Scoring

27%

Dispersion

20%

Precision

17%

Weeks 12–14≤ 6 daysDay 48 – 53

Can you avoid the fringe from 140-180 yards?

Stick to mid iron line, for a 11-handicap player, ~15 minutes. Working on club: mid irons (7,6,5).

Driving RangeDifficulty · IntermediateModule HCP 10.8

Module skill breakdown

Distance Control

27%

Accuracy

24%

Scoring

19%

Program snapshot

Avg HCP focus

2.7

Expert

Skill pillars

Scoring · Precision · Green Reading · Aim · Alignment · Distance Control

Host course

Old

Vilamoura, Portugal

Status

Open for registration

Jun 4, 2026 – Jun 7, 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 · bump'n'run.

Short GameDriving RangePutting

Technique Module HCP +6.0 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 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

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

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: Alignment Mirror, 50 in a Row

Hit putts close using alignment mirror repeatedly

Scoring benchmarks

HCP	+9	+5	+1	5	12	19	27	36	54
Score		50	48	46	42	38	34	30	26

Difficulty

Advanced

HCP +5.0 to 10.0

3 ft (1m) only#1035

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

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

Day 4

2 drills · mix of Short Game, Driving Range

Short GameDriving Range

Short Game

Bump-n-Run | Perpendicular Piles | Multiple Targets

Hit bump-and-run shots at 3 close targets

Scoring benchmarks

HCP	+9	+5	+1	5	12	19	27	36	54
Score	31	29	26	22	17	13	9	6	3

Difficulty

Beginner

HCP 25.0 to 45.0

Short (<20 y/m)Bump'n'Run#3074

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

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