Schedule
Apr 4, 2026 – Apr 4, 2026
Venue: Totaradale · Totaradale Golf Club
Complete 5-week preparation program for the upcoming tournament at Nelson. Commit to a structured practice plan that improves Scoring (16%) and Precision (15%) and focuses mainly on 9 ft (3m) only putts, Bump'n'Run shots, and Woods (Hy,5W,3W). Modules are progressively ranked from HCP 35.0 to 0.7 to build skills leading up to event.
Organizer
New Zealand Golf
League
New Zealand
Weeks
5
Time horizon until tee-off
Practice days
20
Mapped sessions in Program Maker
Macro cycles
1
Technique · Shaping · Performance loops
Development program
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.
Weeks until event
5
Time horizon from right now to the opening tee shot.
Practice days
20
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
Same layout as the tournaments section on course pages—just focused entirely on this event.
Schedule
Apr 4, 2026 – Apr 4, 2026
Format
Gross,Stableford,Net Medal,Twos
League
New Zealand
Organizer
New Zealand Golf
Holes
18 holes
Field
men
Course
Totaradale
Coordinates
-41.403, 173.039
Status
Open for registration
Flagship curriculum
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.
Focus on ball roll and finish position, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes. Working on distance: 9 ft (3m) only.
Module skill breakdown
Practice uphill and downhill putts, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes. Working on distance: long (20+ ft).
Module skill breakdown
Roll the ball low and straight, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes. Working on shot: bump'n'run.
Module skill breakdown
Vary landing spot, for a 26-handicap player, ~20 minutes. Working on shot: sand.
Module skill breakdown
Turn into birdies, for a 21-handicap player, ~20 minutes. Working on shot: pitch.
Module skill breakdown
Stay on fairways, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes. Working on club: woods (hy,5w,3w).
Module skill breakdown
Control 3-wood dispersion, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes. Working on club: woods (hy,5w,3w).
Module skill breakdown
Thread the needle, for a 28-handicap player, ~20 minutes. Working on club: wedges (lw,sw,gw,pw).
Module skill breakdown
Reduce misses, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes. Working on club: mid irons (7,6,5).
Module skill breakdown
Program snapshot
Avg HCP focus
17.5
Intermediate
Skill pillars
Aim · Alignment · Stroke · Scoring · Visualization · Dispersion
Host course
Totaradale
Nelson, New Zealand
Status
Open for registration
Apr 4, 2026 – Apr 4, 2026
Weekly Plan
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
Mar 7 – Mar 13
4 practice days · focus on short game · sand.
Day 1
2 drills · mix of Short Game, Driving Range
Short Game
Hit sand shots from piles aiming at 3 targets
| HCP | +9 | +5 | +1 | 5 | 12 | 19 | 27 | 36 | 54 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Score | 30 | 28 | 26 | 22 | 17 | 13 | 9 | 6 | 3 |
Difficulty
Beginner
HCP 25.0 to 45.0
Driving Range
Hit woods focusing on impact and follow through cues
| 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
Day 2
2 drills · mix of Driving Range, Putting
Driving Range
Hit woods focusing on two backswing thoughts only
| 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
Putting
Hit 30 putts through ball gate using plane board
| 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
Day 3
2 drills · mix of Short Game
Short Game
Hit sand shots aiming at three zones on green
| HCP | +9 | +5 | +1 | 5 | 12 | 19 | 27 | 36 | 54 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Score | 30 | 28 | 25 | 20 | 16 | 12 | 9 | 6 | 4 |
Difficulty
Beginner
HCP 25.0 to 45.0
Short Game
Hit sand shots aiming at 4 target zones in rotation
| 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
Day 4
2 drills · mix of Short Game, Driving Range
Short Game
Hit sand shots from piles aiming at 3 targets
| HCP | +9 | +5 | +1 | 5 | 12 | 19 | 27 | 36 | 54 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Score | 30 | 28 | 26 | 22 | 17 | 13 | 9 | 6 | 3 |
Difficulty
Beginner
HCP 25.0 to 45.0
Driving Range
Hit wedge shots focusing on downswing, switch wedges.
| 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
Download plan
Prepare for Easter Tournament in the next 4 weeks with the printable Program Maker packet.
Week 2
Mar 14 – Mar 20
4 practice days · focus on driving range · wedges (lw,sw,gw,pw).
Day 1
2 drills · mix of Driving Range, Putting
Driving Range
Hit wedges focusing on takeaway, switch clubs often
| 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
Putting
Hit 30 putts through ball gate using plane board
| 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
Day 2
2 drills · mix of Driving Range, Short Game
Driving Range
Hit woods focusing on downswing; switch clubs often
| 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 Game
Hit sand shots from piles aiming at 3 targets
| HCP | +9 | +5 | +1 | 5 | 12 | 19 | 27 | 36 | 54 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Score | 30 | 28 | 26 | 22 | 17 | 13 | 9 | 6 | 3 |
Difficulty
Beginner
HCP 25.0 to 45.0
Day 3
2 drills · mix of Short Game, Driving Range
Short Game
Hit sand shots aiming at three zones on green
| HCP | +9 | +5 | +1 | 5 | 12 | 19 | 27 | 36 | 54 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Score | 30 | 28 | 25 | 20 | 16 | 12 | 9 | 6 | 4 |
Difficulty
Beginner
HCP 25.0 to 45.0
Driving Range
Hit woods focusing on impact and follow through cues
| 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
Day 4
2 drills · mix of Driving Range, Putting
Driving Range
Hit woods focusing on two backswing thoughts only
| 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
Putting
Hit 30 putts through ball gate using plane board
| 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
Week 3
Mar 21 – Mar 27
4 practice days · focus on putting · 9 ft (3m) only.
Day 1
2 drills · mix of Putting, Driving Range
Putting
Hit 30 putts from a marked line near the hole
| 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
Driving Range
Hit 36 mid iron shots curving left then right
| 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
Day 2
2 drills · mix of Driving Range
Driving Range
Hit shots curving both ways to cones near target
| 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
Driving Range
Hit low, mid, high wood shots at one target repeatedly
| 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
Day 3
2 drills · mix of Driving Range, Putting
Driving Range
Hit long irons curving shots at targets near hole
| HCP | +9 | +5 | +1 | 5 | 12 | 19 | 27 | 36 | 54 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Score | 32 | 30 | 28 | 25 | 20 | 16 | 12 | 8 | 5 |
Difficulty
Advanced
HCP +9.0 to 10.0
Putting
Hit putts from three distances aiming for tight control
| 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
Day 4
2 drills · mix of Putting, Driving Range
Putting
Hit putts from increasing distances, stop ball in circle
| HCP | +9 | +5 | +1 | 5 | 12 | 19 | 27 | 36 | 54 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Score | 24 | 18 | 15 | 13 | 11 | 9 | 7 | 5 | 2 |
Difficulty
Advanced
HCP +8.0 to 10.0
Driving Range
Hit varied long iron shots toward target flag
| HCP | +9 | +5 | +1 | 5 | 12 | 19 | 27 | 36 | 54 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Score | 32 | 30 | 28 | 25 | 20 | 16 | 12 | 8 | 5 |
Difficulty
Advanced
HCP +9.0 to 5.0
Week 4
Mar 28 – Apr 3
4 practice days · focus on putting · 9 ft (3m) only.
Day 1
2 drills · mix of Putting, Driving Range
Putting
Hit 30 putts from a marked line near the hole
| 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
Driving Range
Hit 36 mid iron shots curving left then right
| 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
Day 2
2 drills · mix of Driving Range, Putting
Driving Range
Hit shots curving both ways to cones near target
| 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
Putting
Hit 30 putts from a marked line near the hole
| 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
Day 3
2 drills · mix of Putting
Putting
Hit putts from three distances aiming for tight control
| 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
Putting
Hit 30 putts from a marked line near the hole
| 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
Day 4
2 drills · mix of Driving Range
Driving Range
Hit 36 mid iron shots curving left then right
| 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
Driving Range
Hit shots curving both ways to cones near target
| 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
Download plan
Prepare for Easter Tournament in the next 1 weeks with the printable Program Maker packet.
Week 5
Apr 4 – Apr 10
4 practice days · focus on driving range · woods (hy,5w,3w).
Day 1
2 drills · mix of Driving Range, Putting
Driving Range
Hit wood shots curving both ways at 9 close targets
| HCP | +9 | +5 | +1 | 5 | 12 | 19 | 27 | 36 | 54 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Score | 32 | 30 | 28 | 25 | 20 | 16 | 12 | 8 | 5 |
Difficulty
Advanced
HCP +9.0 to 10.0
Putting
Hit putts from distance aiming inside a close circle
| HCP | +9 | +5 | +1 | 5 | 12 | 19 | 27 | 36 | 54 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Score | 30 | 28 | 27 | 25 | 22 | 19 | 15 | 12 | 9 |
Difficulty
Advanced
HCP +9.0 to 10.0
Day 2
2 drills · mix of Putting, Short Game
Putting
Hit 30 putts from short distance under string.
| 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
Short Game
Chip 4 balls from piles to matching stop zones on green
| HCP | +9 | +5 | +1 | 5 | 12 | 19 | 27 | 36 | 54 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Score | 32 | 30 | 28 | 25 | 21 | 16 | 12 | 8 | 5 |
Difficulty
Advanced
HCP 4.0 to 19.0
Day 3
2 drills · mix of Short Game, Driving Range
Short Game
Hit 4 shots to 9 targets from varied lies and angles
| HCP | +9 | +5 | +1 | 5 | 12 | 19 | 27 | 36 | 54 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Score | 30 | 28 | 26 | 22 | 18 | 14 | 10 | 7 | 4 |
Difficulty
Advanced
HCP +9.0 to 10.0
Driving Range
Hit 36 wood shots at 3 flags within close range
| HCP | +9 | +5 | +1 | 5 | 12 | 19 | 27 | 36 | 54 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Score | 30 | 28 | 25 | 20 | 16 | 12 | 9 | 6 | 3 |
Difficulty
Advanced
HCP +9.0 to 10.0
Day 4
2 drills · mix of Driving Range, Putting
Driving Range
Hit woods aiming at 3 sequential landing zones
| 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
Putting
Hit putts from distance aiming inside a close circle
| HCP | +9 | +5 | +1 | 5 | 12 | 19 | 27 | 36 | 54 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Score | 30 | 28 | 27 | 25 | 22 | 19 | 15 | 12 | 9 |
Difficulty
Advanced
HCP +9.0 to 10.0
Program breakdown
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.
Focus on ball roll and finish position, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Drills
3
Avg HCP
17.5
Focus
Intermediate
Practice uphill and downhill putts, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Drills
3
Avg HCP
0.7
Focus
Expert
Roll the ball low and straight, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Drills
7
Avg HCP
35.0
Focus
Beginner
Vary landing spot, for a 26-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Drills
7
Avg HCP
25.9
Focus
Beginner
Turn into birdies, for a 21-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Drills
8
Avg HCP
21.4
Focus
Beginner
Stay on fairways, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Drills
7
Avg HCP
35.0
Focus
Beginner
Control 3-wood dispersion, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Drills
8
Avg HCP
35.0
Focus
Beginner
Thread the needle, for a 28-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Drills
5
Avg HCP
28.0
Focus
Beginner
Reduce misses, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Drills
7
Avg HCP
17.5
Focus
Intermediate