Schedule
Mar 13, 2026 – Mar 14, 2026
Flagship Tournament Program
Full 3 Week Practice Program for Columbia Pillow Springs (Open)
Venue: Willow Springs Cc
Complete 3-week preparation program for the upcoming tournament at Wilson. Commit to a structured practice plan that improves Precision (15%) and Distance Control (14%) and focuses mainly on Long (20+ ft) putts, Chip shots, and Woods (Hy,5W,3W). Modules are progressively ranked from HCP 35.0 to 2.7 to build skills leading up to event.
League
Columbia Pillow Springs (Open)
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
Distance Control12%
Scoring12%
Dispersion12%
Precision12%
Event snapshot
Tournament & Course Details
Same layout as the tournaments section on course pages—just focused entirely on this event.
League
Columbia Pillow Springs (Open)
Field
all
Course
Willow Springs Cc
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≤ 4 daysDay 1 – 4
Eliminate Three-Putts
Course-calibrated drills mapped to this module. Working on distance: long (20+ ft).
PuttingDifficulty · IntermediateModule HCP 17.5
Module skill breakdown
Distance Control
35%
Visualization
25%
Dispersion
23%
Weeks 2–3≤ 7 daysDay 5 – 12
Chip 5–15 Yds From Fringe
Pick line and commit, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes. Working on shot: chip.
Short GameDifficulty · BeginnerModule HCP 35.0
Module skill breakdown
Aim
22%
Alignment
21%
Scoring
20%
Week 4≤ 4 daysDay 13 – 16
3-Wood Dispersion Control For Beginners
Stay on fairways, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes. Working on club: woods (hy,5w,3w).
Driving RangeDifficulty · BeginnerModule HCP 35.0
Module skill breakdown
Mechanics
23%
Precision
22%
Trajectory
16%
Week 5≤ 4 daysDay 17 – 20
Hit Every Long Putt
Course-calibrated drills mapped to this module. Working on distance: long (20+ ft).
PuttingDifficulty · IntermediateModule HCP 17.5
Module skill breakdown
Distance Control
35%
Visualization
25%
Dispersion
23%
Weeks 6–7≤ 7 daysDay 21 – 27
Chip 5–15 Yds From Fringe
Avoid three-putts, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes. Working on shot: chip.
Short GameDifficulty · BeginnerModule HCP 35.0
Module skill breakdown
Distance Control
26%
Alignment
19%
Aim
19%
Weeks 7–8≤ 4 daysDay 28 – 31
Driver Fairway Accuracy For Beginners
Thread the needle, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes. Working on club: driver.
Driving RangeDifficulty · BeginnerModule HCP 35.0
Module skill breakdown
Precision
29%
Mechanics
22%
Trajectory
21%
Weeks 8–9≤ 5 daysDay 32 – 36
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%
Week 10≤ 4 daysDay 37 – 40
Keep Ball Close To Hole
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
Scoring
34%
Aim
27%
Alignment
25%
Weeks 11–12≤ 7 daysDay 41 – 47
Eliminate Hook With Long Irons
Control flight, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes. Working on club: long irons (4,3,2).
Driving RangeDifficulty · BeginnerModule HCP 35.0
Module skill breakdown
Precision
33%
Mechanics
19%
Aim
16%
Program snapshot
Avg HCP focus
17.5
Intermediate
Skill pillars
Distance Control · Visualization · Dispersion · Accuracy · Aim · Alignment
Host course
Willow Springs Cc
Wilson, United States
Status
Open for registration
Mar 13, 2026 – Mar 14, 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 27 – Mar 5
4 practice days · focus on short game · chip.
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
Chip | Perpendicular Piles | Bullseye 2x
Chip from multiple piles into two circle targets close to hole
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
Short (<20 y/m)Chip#3057
Driving Range
Woods (Hy to 3W) | Downswing
Hit woods focusing on downswing; switch clubs often
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)#5019
Day 2
2 drills · mix of Driving Range, Putting
Driving RangePutting
Driving Range
Woods (Hy to 3W) | Backswing
Hit woods focusing on two backswing thoughts only
Scoring benchmarks
| HCP | +9 | +5 | +1 | 5 | 12 | 19 | 27 | 36 | 54 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Score | 30 | 28 | 25 | 21 | 16 | 12 | 8 | 5 | 3 |
Difficulty
Beginner
HCP 25.0 to 45.0
Extra LongWoods (Hy,5W,3W)#5018
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
Day 3
2 drills · mix of Putting, Short Game
PuttingShort Game
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
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
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
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
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Week 2
Shot shaping · Pre-season
Mar 6 – Mar 12
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 | Left-to-R and Right-to-L Shot
Hit 18 shots left-to-right, 18 right-to-left to target
Scoring benchmarks
| HCP | +9 | +5 | +1 | 5 | 12 | 19 | 27 | 36 | 54 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Score | 30 | 28 | 26 | 22 | 18 | 14 | 10 | 6 | 3 |
Difficulty
Intermediate
HCP 10.0 to 25.0
Extra LongDriver#5052
Putting
![Diagram for Stop the Ball: Inside the Field [Long]](/_next/image?url=https%3A%2F%2Fcdn.prod.website-files.com%2F65d60f76badcce181f11dc50%2F665b3333053ac0f43d89ac0e_Slide71.PNG&w=3840&q=75)
Stop the Ball: Inside the Field [Long]
Hit 5 putts progressively farther from hole
Scoring benchmarks
| HCP | +9 | +5 | +1 | 5 | 12 | 19 | 27 | 36 | 54 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Score | 25 | 24 | 22 | 18 | 16 | 14 | 11 | 8 | 5 |
Difficulty
Intermediate
HCP 10.0 to 25.0
Long (20+ ft)#1071
Day 2
2 drills · mix of Putting
Putting
Putting
![Diagram for Stop the Ball: Circle, Three Tees Triangle [Long]](/_next/image?url=https%3A%2F%2Fcdn.prod.website-files.com%2F65d60f76badcce181f11dc50%2F665b37cd6d6fdd2b5373ac3a_Slide84.PNG&w=3840&q=75)
Stop the Ball: Circle, Three Tees Triangle [Long]
Hit putts from all sides at varied distances
Scoring benchmarks
| HCP | +9 | +5 | +1 | 5 | 12 | 19 | 27 | 36 | 54 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Score | 43 | 41 | 39 | 36 | 32 | 28 | 24 | 20 | 15 |
Difficulty
Intermediate
HCP 10.0 to 25.0
Long (20+ ft)#1084
Putting
![Diagram for Stop the Ball: on the Fringe [Long]](/_next/image?url=https%3A%2F%2Fcdn.prod.website-files.com%2F65d60f76badcce181f11dc50%2F665b3864bd3db72ba1e0224a_Slide86.PNG&w=3840&q=75)
Stop the Ball: on the Fringe [Long]
Hit 30 putts from varying distances toward the fringe
Scoring benchmarks
| HCP | +9 | +5 | +1 | 5 | 12 | 19 | 27 | 36 | 54 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Score | 25 | 22 | 19 | 17 | 15 | 12 | 9 | 6 | 3 |
Difficulty
Intermediate
HCP 10.0 to 25.0
Long (20+ ft)#1086
Day 3
2 drills · mix of Putting, Driving Range
PuttingDriving Range
Putting
![Diagram for Stop the Ball: Circle [Long]](/_next/image?url=https%3A%2F%2Fcdn.prod.website-files.com%2F65d60f76badcce181f11dc50%2F665b34a820f7fd508a0ef596_Slide75.PNG&w=3840&q=75)
Stop the Ball: Circle [Long]
Hit putts from increasing distances within growing circles
Scoring benchmarks
| HCP | +9 | +5 | +1 | 5 | 12 | 19 | 27 | 36 | 54 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Score | 28 | 24 | 21 | 19 | 16 | 13 | 10 | 7 | 4 |
Difficulty
Intermediate
HCP 10.0 to 25.0
Long (20+ ft)#1075
Driving Range
Short irons (9,8) | Left-to-R and Right-to-L Shot
Hit short iron shots curving left and right to target
Scoring benchmarks
| HCP | +9 | +5 | +1 | 5 | 12 | 19 | 27 | 36 | 54 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Score | 32 | 30 | 28 | 25 | 20 | 16 | 12 | 8 | 5 |
Difficulty
Intermediate
HCP 10.0 to 25.0
ShortShort irons (9,8)#5032
Day 4
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
![Diagram for Stop the Ball: to the Stick, Eyes Closed [Long]](/_next/image?url=https%3A%2F%2Fcdn.prod.website-files.com%2F65d60f76badcce181f11dc50%2F665b4469ca4087c9c11b4297_Slide91.PNG&w=3840&q=75)
Stop the Ball: to the Stick, Eyes Closed [Long]
Hit putts from three distances aiming for tight control
Scoring benchmarks
| HCP | +9 | +5 | +1 | 5 | 12 | 19 | 27 | 36 | 54 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Score | 26 | 22 | 20 | 17 | 14 | 11 | 8 | 5 | 2 |
Difficulty
Advanced
HCP +9.0 to 10.0
Long (20+ ft)#1091
Week 3
Performance · In-season
Mar 13 – Mar 19
4 practice days · focus on putting · long (20+ ft).
PuttingShort GameDriving Range
Performance Module HCP +9.0 to 11.7
Week 3
89% ready
Day 1
2 drills · mix of Putting, Short Game
PuttingShort Game
Putting
![Diagram for Stop the Ball: Inside the Field, in a Row [Long]](/_next/image?url=https%3A%2F%2Fcdn.prod.website-files.com%2F65d60f76badcce181f11dc50%2F6658863b3c0035ec4a158e8e_Slide16.PNG&w=3840&q=75)
Stop the Ball: Inside the Field, in a Row [Long]
Hit putts from near to far fields, total 30 shots
Scoring benchmarks
| HCP | +9 | +5 | +1 | 5 | 12 | 19 | 27 | 36 | 54 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Score | 29 | 27 | 25 | 22 | 20 | 18 | 15 | 12 | 8 |
Difficulty
Advanced
HCP +9.0 to 10.0
Long (20+ ft)#1016
Short Game
Pitch| Scattered Piles | 9 Stop Zones
Hit pitch shots aiming 4 balls at each marked zone.
Scoring benchmarks
| HCP | +9 | +5 | +1 | 5 | 12 | 19 | 27 | 36 | 54 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Score | 29 | 27 | 24 | 20 | 16 | 12 | 8 | 5 | 3 |
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
Pitch| Parallel Piles | 9 Stop Zones
Hit pitch shots from piles, aiming for 9 zones
Scoring benchmarks
| HCP | +9 | +5 | +1 | 5 | 12 | 19 | 27 | 36 | 54 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Score | 30 | 28 | 25 | 22 | 18 | 14 | 10 | 7 | 4 |
Difficulty
Advanced
HCP +9.0 to 10.0
Mid (20-40 y/m)Pitch#3035
Driving Range
Wedges (LW to PW) | Scattered Targets (Longer)
Hit wedges to scattered targets, switch clubs & distances
Scoring benchmarks
| HCP | +9 | +5 | +1 | 5 | 12 | 19 | 27 | 36 | 54 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Score |
Difficulty
Advanced
HCP +9.0 to 10.0
ShortWedges (LW,SW,GW,PW)#5027
Day 3
2 drills · mix of Driving Range, Putting
Driving RangePutting
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
Putting
Single Tee, 50 in a Row
Hit 30 putts close to the hole continuously
Scoring benchmarks
| HCP | +9 | +5 | +1 | 5 | 12 | 19 | 27 | 36 | 54 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Score | 30 | 29 | 28 | 26 | 24 | 22 | 19 | 16 | 12 |
Difficulty
Advanced
HCP +9.0 to 10.0
3 ft (1m) only#1050
Day 4
2 drills · mix of Putting, Short Game
PuttingShort Game
Putting
Around the Hole: 8 Ball Circle, 50 in a Row
Hit putts from eight tees around the hole continuously
Scoring benchmarks
| HCP | +9 | +5 | +1 | 5 | 12 | 19 | 27 | 36 | 54 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Score | 50 | 49 | 47 | 45 | 43 | 41 | 38 | 35 | 30 |
Difficulty
Advanced
HCP +4.3 to 11.7
3 ft (1m) only#1006
Short Game
Pitch| Parallel Piles | Bullseye 2x
Hit putts from varied spots aiming for close circles
Scoring benchmarks
| HCP | +9 | +5 | +1 | 5 | 12 | 19 | 27 | 36 | 54 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Score | 28 | 26 | 22 | 18 | 14 | 11 | 8 | 5 | 3 |
Difficulty
Advanced
HCP +9.0 to 10.0
Mid (20-40 y/m)Pitch#3034
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 · Long Blue TeesIntermediate
Eliminate Three-Putts
Purpose-built putting block for the host course.
Drills
4
Avg HCP
17.5
Focus
Intermediate
Distance ControlVisualizationDispersionAccuracy
Short GameTee · Long Blue TeesBeginner
Chip 5–15 Yds From Fringe
Pick line and commit, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Drills
8
Avg HCP
35.0
Focus
Beginner
AimAlignmentScoringDistance Control
Driving RangeTee · Long Blue TeesBeginner
3-Wood Dispersion Control For Beginners
Stay on fairways, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Drills
4
Avg HCP
35.0
Focus
Beginner
MechanicsPrecisionTrajectoryAccuracy
PuttingTee · Yellow TeesIntermediate
Hit Every Long Putt
Purpose-built putting block for the host course.
Drills
4
Avg HCP
17.5
Focus
Intermediate
Distance ControlVisualizationDispersionAccuracy
Short GameTee · White TeesBeginner
Chip 5–15 Yds From Fringe
Avoid three-putts, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Drills
7
Avg HCP
35.0
Focus
Beginner
Distance ControlAlignmentAimScoring
Driving RangeTee · Long Blue TeesBeginner
Driver Fairway Accuracy For Beginners
Thread the needle, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Drills
4
Avg HCP
35.0
Focus
Beginner
PrecisionMechanicsTrajectoryAim
PuttingTee · Yellow TeesExpert
Place Every 3 Foot Putt With Maximum Precision
Read the break accurately, for a 3-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Drills
5
Avg HCP
2.7
Focus
Expert
ScoringPrecisionGreen ReadingAlignment
Short GameTee · Long Blue TeesBeginner
Keep Ball Close To Hole
Focus on clean contact, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Drills
4
Avg HCP
35.0
Focus
Beginner
ScoringAimAlignmentDistance Control
Driving RangeTee · White TeesBeginner
Eliminate Hook With Long Irons
Control flight, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Drills
7
Avg HCP
35.0
Focus
Beginner
PrecisionMechanicsAimTrajectory