Flagship Tournament Program

Full 3 Week Practice Program for Central Districts Ladies Championship - Winton

Venue: Clinton · Clinton Golf Club

Complete 3-week preparation program for the upcoming tournament at Clinton. Commit to a structured practice plan that improves Scoring (17%) and Precision (14%) and focuses mainly on 3 ft (1m) only putts, Chip shots, and Short irons (9,8). Modules are progressively ranked from HCP 35.0 to 2.4 to build skills leading up to event.

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Organizer

New Zealand Golf

New Zealand logo

League

New Zealand

Clinton, Otago, New Zealand
Mar 9, 2026 – Mar 9, 2026
View host course profile

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
69%
69%
88%
88%
99%
FebMar
EventTournament week
Tournament

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

Scoring15%
Precision14%
Accuracy13%
Distance Control12%
Event snapshot

Tournament & Course Details

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

Schedule

Mar 9, 2026 – Mar 9, 2026

Format

Gross,Net Medal,Twos

League

New Zealand

Organizer

New Zealand Golf

Holes

18 holes

Field

women

Course

Clinton

Coordinates

-46.152, 168.302

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.

Weeks 1–26 daysDay 16

Focus On Cup Accuracy

Sink with precision, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes. Working on distance: 3 ft (1m) only.

PuttingDifficulty · ExpertModule HCP 2.4

Module skill breakdown

Scoring
35%
Precision
29%
Aim
14%
Weeks 2–47 daysDay 715

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

Aim
26%
Scoring
21%
Alignment
17%
Weeks 4–53 daysDay 1618

Pitch 15–25 Yds From Fringe

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

Short GameDifficulty · BeginnerModule HCP 34.8

Module skill breakdown

Aim
33%
Scoring
25%
Dispersion
18%
Weeks 5–66 daysDay 1924

Feet, hips, shoulders—are you set up for a high soft shot?

Match clubface, for a 25-handicap player, ~20 minutes. Working on shot: sand.

Short GameDifficulty · BeginnerModule HCP 25.3

Module skill breakdown

Alignment
24%
Distance Control
23%
Precision
20%
Week 74 daysDay 2528

Can you match your plan to your shot?

Visualize perfect chip, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes. Working on shot: chip.

Short GameDifficulty · IntermediateModule HCP 17.5

Module skill breakdown

Scoring
45%
Accuracy
30%
Visualization
25%
Weeks 8–97 daysDay 2936

Save Par On Every Approach

Land 3-4 feet away, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes. Working on shot: pitch.

Short GameDifficulty · IntermediateModule HCP 17.5

Module skill breakdown

Distance Control
38%
Dispersion
13%
Accuracy
12%
Week 104 daysDay 3740

Check your setup: avoid slices and hooks

Perfect short iron swing, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes. Working on club: short irons (9,8).

Driving RangeDifficulty · BeginnerModule HCP 35.0

Module skill breakdown

Mechanics
45%
Precision
29%
Trajectory
26%
Week 113 daysDay 4143

Pinpoint accuracy: leave yourself a tap-in

Get close to pin, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes. Working on club: short irons (9,8).

Driving RangeDifficulty · BeginnerModule HCP 35.0

Module skill breakdown

Mechanics
30%
Precision
29%
Trajectory
18%
Weeks 11–125 daysDay 4448

Vary your targets and hit within 3-5 yards

Consistent mid iron length, for a 7-handicap player, ~10 minutes. Working on club: mid irons (7,6,5).

Driving RangeDifficulty · AdvancedModule HCP 7.3

Module skill breakdown

Distance Control
36%
Scoring
15%
Dispersion
14%

Program snapshot

Avg HCP focus

2.4

Expert

Skill pillars

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

Host course

Clinton

Clinton, New Zealand

Status

Open for registration

Mar 9, 2026 – Mar 9, 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

Feb 23 – Mar 1

4 practice days · focus on short game · sand.

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

Diagram for Sand | Perpendicular Ball Lines | Multiple Targets

Sand | Perpendicular Ball Lines | Multiple Targets

Chip balls from bunker lines to alternating distant targets

Scoring benchmarks
HCP+9+5+151219273654
Score3028252218141074

Difficulty

Beginner

HCP 25.0 to 45.0

Mid (20-40 y/m)Sand#3163

Driving Range

Diagram for Short irons (9,8) | Downswing

Short irons (9,8) | Downswing

Hit short iron shots focusing on downswing thoughts only

Scoring benchmarks
HCP+9+5+151219273654
Score3129272419151174

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

Diagram for Short irons (9,8) | Takeaway

Short irons (9,8) | Takeaway

Hit short irons focusing on takeaway and ball flight.

Scoring benchmarks
HCP+9+5+151219273654
Score3028252218141174

Difficulty

Beginner

HCP 25.0 to 45.0

ShortShort irons (9,8)#5005

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

Day 3

2 drills · mix of Putting, Short Game

PuttingShort Game

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

Short Game

Diagram for Pitch | Perpendicular Piles | Bullseye 2x

Pitch | Perpendicular Piles | Bullseye 2x

Hit pitch shots aiming inside two target circles on green

Scoring benchmarks
HCP+9+5+151219273654
Score3028252218141074

Difficulty

Intermediate

HCP 10.0 to 25.0

Mid (20-40 y/m)Pitch#3062

Day 4

2 drills · mix of Short Game, Driving Range

Short GameDriving Range

Short Game

Diagram for Pitch | Perpendicular Piles | Quadrants

Pitch | Perpendicular Piles | Quadrants

Hit pitch shots from piles into four circle zones

Scoring benchmarks
HCP+9+5+151219273654
Score3028262218141074

Difficulty

Intermediate

HCP 10.0 to 25.0

Mid (20-40 y/m)Pitch#3066

Driving Range

Diagram for Short irons (9,8) | Impact and Follow Through

Short irons (9,8) | Impact and Follow Through

Hit short irons focusing on impact and follow-through.

Scoring benchmarks
HCP+9+5+151219273654
Score2927252218141074

Difficulty

Beginner

HCP 25.0 to 45.0

ShortShort irons (9,8)#5008

Download plan

Lock in the PDF for Central Districts Ladies Championship - Winton

Prepare for Central Districts Ladies Championship - Winton in the next 2 weeks with the printable Program Maker packet.

Week 2

Shot shaping · Pre-season

Mar 2 – Mar 8

4 practice days · focus on driving range · mid irons (7,6,5).

Driving Range
Shot shaping Module HCP +9.0 to 10.0
Week 2
88% ready

Day 1

2 drills · mix of Driving Range

Driving Range

Driving Range

Diagram for Mid irons (7,6,5) | L-R and R-L  9 Targets

Mid irons (7,6,5) | L-R and R-L 9 Targets

Hit 4 iron shots through gates at 9 targets near flag

Scoring benchmarks
HCP+9+5+151219273654
Score312925211612853

Difficulty

Advanced

HCP +9.0 to 10.0

MediumMid irons (7,6,5)#5038

Driving Range

Diagram for Long irons (4,3,2) | L-R and R-L  9 Targets

Long irons (4,3,2) | L-R and R-L 9 Targets

Hit long irons curving shots at targets near hole

Scoring benchmarks
HCP+9+5+151219273654
Score3230282520161285

Difficulty

Advanced

HCP +9.0 to 10.0

LongLong irons (4,3,2)#5043

Day 2

2 drills · mix of Driving Range

Driving Range

Driving Range

Diagram for Mid irons (7,6,5) | L-R and R-L  9 Targets

Mid irons (7,6,5) | L-R and R-L 9 Targets

Hit 4 iron shots through gates at 9 targets near flag

Scoring benchmarks
HCP+9+5+151219273654
Score312925211612853

Difficulty

Advanced

HCP +9.0 to 10.0

MediumMid irons (7,6,5)#5038

Driving Range

Diagram for Long irons (4,3,2) | L-R and R-L  9 Targets

Long irons (4,3,2) | L-R and R-L 9 Targets

Hit long irons curving shots at targets near hole

Scoring benchmarks
HCP+9+5+151219273654
Score3230282520161285

Difficulty

Advanced

HCP +9.0 to 10.0

LongLong irons (4,3,2)#5043

Day 3

2 drills · mix of Driving Range

Driving Range

Driving Range

Diagram for Mid irons (7,6,5) | L-R and R-L  9 Targets

Mid irons (7,6,5) | L-R and R-L 9 Targets

Hit 4 iron shots through gates at 9 targets near flag

Scoring benchmarks
HCP+9+5+151219273654
Score312925211612853

Difficulty

Advanced

HCP +9.0 to 10.0

MediumMid irons (7,6,5)#5038

Driving Range

Diagram for Long irons (4,3,2) | L-R and R-L  9 Targets

Long irons (4,3,2) | L-R and R-L 9 Targets

Hit long irons curving shots at targets near hole

Scoring benchmarks
HCP+9+5+151219273654
Score3230282520161285

Difficulty

Advanced

HCP +9.0 to 10.0

LongLong irons (4,3,2)#5043

Day 4

2 drills · mix of Driving Range

Driving Range

Driving Range

Diagram for Mid irons (7,6,5) | L-R and R-L  9 Targets

Mid irons (7,6,5) | L-R and R-L 9 Targets

Hit 4 iron shots through gates at 9 targets near flag

Scoring benchmarks
HCP+9+5+151219273654
Score312925211612853

Difficulty

Advanced

HCP +9.0 to 10.0

MediumMid irons (7,6,5)#5038

Driving Range

Diagram for Long irons (4,3,2) | L-R and R-L  9 Targets

Long irons (4,3,2) | L-R and R-L 9 Targets

Hit long irons curving shots at targets near hole

Scoring benchmarks
HCP+9+5+151219273654
Score3230282520161285

Difficulty

Advanced

HCP +9.0 to 10.0

LongLong irons (4,3,2)#5043

Week 3

Performance · In-season

Mar 9 – Mar 15

4 practice days · focus on putting · 3 ft (1m) only.

PuttingShort GameDriving Range
Performance Module HCP +9.0 to 13.3
Week 3
89% ready

Day 1

2 drills · mix of Putting, Short Game

PuttingShort Game

Putting

Diagram for Around the Hole: 4 Ball Circle, 50 in a Row

Around the Hole: 4 Ball Circle, 50 in a Row

Hit putts from tees placed close around the hole

Scoring benchmarks
HCP+9+5+151219273654
Score504947454341383530

Difficulty

Advanced

HCP +3.3 to 13.3

3 ft (1m) only#1003

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

Day 2

2 drills · mix of Short Game, Driving Range

Short GameDriving Range

Short Game

Diagram for DIY Course  Hard

DIY Course Hard

Chip from tough spots, then putt, repeat rounds

Scoring benchmarks
HCP+9+5+151219273654
Score282624201612963

Difficulty

Advanced

HCP +9.0 to 10.0

Mid (20-40 y/m)Mixed#3168

Driving Range

Diagram for Wedges (LW to PW) | Visualized Course

Wedges (LW to PW) | Visualized Course

Chip balls aiming through imagined hazards to one target

Scoring benchmarks
HCP+9+5+151219273654
Score312926221713963

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

Diagram for Wedges (LW to PW) | Target Line (Longer)

Wedges (LW to PW) | Target Line (Longer)

Chip wedges at 5 spaced targets, aiming for close zones

Scoring benchmarks
HCP+9+5+151219273654
Score3230282520161285

Difficulty

Advanced

HCP +9.0 to 10.0

Extra ShortWedges (LW,SW,GW,PW)#5029

Putting

Diagram for Around the Hole: 8 Ball Circle, 50 in a Row

Around the Hole: 8 Ball Circle, 50 in a Row

Hit putts from eight tees around the hole continuously

Scoring benchmarks
HCP+9+5+151219273654
Score504947454341383530

Difficulty

Advanced

HCP +4.3 to 11.7

3 ft (1m) only#1006

Day 4

2 drills · mix of Putting, Short Game

PuttingShort Game

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

Short Game

Diagram for DIY Course  Hard

DIY Course Hard

Chip balls from tough spots, then putt continuously

Scoring benchmarks
HCP+9+5+151219273654
Score262421181411853

Difficulty

Advanced

HCP +9.0 to 10.0

Mid (20-40 y/m)Mixed#3028

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 TeesExpert

Focus On Cup Accuracy

Sink with precision, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.

Drills

6

Avg HCP

2.4

Focus

Expert

ScoringPrecisionAimGreen Reading
Short GameTee · All TeesBeginner

Stop Chips Near Hole

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

Drills

9

Avg HCP

35.0

Focus

Beginner

AimScoringAlignmentDistance Control
Short GameTee · All TeesBeginner

Pitch 15–25 Yds From Fringe

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

Drills

3

Avg HCP

34.8

Focus

Beginner

AimScoringDispersionAlignment
Short GameTee · All TeesBeginner

Feet, hips, shoulders—are you set up for a high soft shot?

Match clubface, for a 25-handicap player, ~20 minutes.

Drills

6

Avg HCP

25.3

Focus

Beginner

AlignmentDistance ControlPrecisionScoring
Short GameTee · All TeesIntermediate

Can you match your plan to your shot?

Visualize perfect chip, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.

Drills

4

Avg HCP

17.5

Focus

Intermediate

ScoringAccuracyVisualization
Short GameTee · All TeesIntermediate

Save Par On Every Approach

Land 3-4 feet away, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.

Drills

8

Avg HCP

17.5

Focus

Intermediate

Distance ControlDispersionAccuracyAim
Driving RangeTee · All TeesBeginner

Check your setup: avoid slices and hooks

Perfect short iron swing, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.

Drills

4

Avg HCP

35.0

Focus

Beginner

MechanicsPrecisionTrajectory
Driving RangeTee · All TeesBeginner

Pinpoint accuracy: leave yourself a tap-in

Get close to pin, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.

Drills

3

Avg HCP

35.0

Focus

Beginner

MechanicsPrecisionTrajectoryAim
Driving RangeTee · All TeesAdvanced

Vary your targets and hit within 3-5 yards

Consistent mid iron length, for a 7-handicap player, ~10 minutes.

Drills

5

Avg HCP

7.3

Focus

Advanced

Distance ControlScoringDispersionTrajectory