Flagship Tournament Program

Full 3 Week Practice Program for Franklin & Marshall Spring Invitational

Venue: Bent Creek Country Club

Complete 3-week preparation program for the upcoming tournament at Lancaster. Commit to a structured practice plan that improves Aim (16%) and Scoring (14%) and focuses mainly on 3 ft (1m) only putts, Chip shots, and Woods (Hy,5W,3W). Modules are progressively ranked from HCP 35.0 to 0.6 to build skills leading up to event.

Franklin & Marshall College logo

Organizer

Franklin & Marshall College

NCAA Division III logo

League

NCAA Division III

Lancaster, PA, United States
Apr 19, 2026 – Apr 20, 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

Free eBook

Download FREE eBook with 57 Unique Golf Drills to prepare for Franklin & Marshall Spring Invitational

Curated selection of drills to prepare for Franklin & Marshall Spring Invitational, based on hole-by-hole data

Available immediately. No cost. Download link + Email Delivery

"I agree to the privacy policy and terms of service." My rewards.

Tournament Coaching

Need a golf lesson for this tournament?

Resident professionals can help you get in shape for this event.

Coaching at Bent Creek Country Club? We'll bring you new lessons. .

Contact links shown for featured coaches.

Talk to a resident professional

Development program

Skills periodization build based on tournament clock

Practice like you have a team of experts preparing you for success. The skills periodization is a widely adopted sports science methodology that programmatically controls your athletic shape. A carefully build system, it is designed to optimize your performance leading up to the event. As in every sport, initial weeks are focused on building foundations (red weeks - think "technique"), followed by a period of refining your shot shaping ability (blue weeks, think "ball flight"), and concluding with performance optimization period that sharpens your ability to shoot lower scores. The intensity of practice gradually increases as the event approaches. The system is composed of micro cycles (weeks) and macro cycles (group of weeks), to learn, refine, and peak at the right time. The green curve tracks practice intensity and is used to indicate readiness to score at any given moment in time.

Build FundamentalsWork on Ball FlightOptimize for ScoringReadiness to ScoreTournament Date
Week 1Week 2Week 3
69%
69%
88%
88%
99%
Apr

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%
Precision13%
Aim12%
Distance Control10%
Event snapshot

Tournament & Course Details

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

Schedule

Apr 19, 2026 – Apr 20, 2026

Format

Stroke Play

League

NCAA Division III

Organizer

Franklin & Marshall College

Holes

36 holes

Field

men

Course

Bent Creek Country Club

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≤ 3 daysDay 1 – 3

Stop Missing Short Putts

Hit center consistently, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes. Working on distance: 3 ft (1m) only.

PuttingDifficulty · IntermediateModule HCP 17.5

Module skill breakdown

Aim
32%
Stroke
28%
Alignment
23%
Weeks 1–2≤ 5 daysDay 4 – 8

Avoid Three-Putts

Course-calibrated drills mapped to this module. Working on shot: chip.

Short GameDifficulty · BeginnerModule HCP 35.0

Module skill breakdown

Scoring
35%
Aim
33%
Alignment
19%
Week 3≤ 3 daysDay 9 – 11

Check your setup: does your swing match the shot?

Consistent woods contact, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes. Working on club: woods (hy,5w,3w).

Driving RangeDifficulty · BeginnerModule HCP 35.0

Module skill breakdown

Mechanics
45%
Trajectory
28%
Precision
27%
Weeks 3–5≤ 7 daysDay 12 – 18

Save Par From 3 Foot Putts

Capitalize on makeable putts, for a 5-handicap player, ~10 minutes. Working on distance: 3 ft (1m) only.

PuttingDifficulty · ExpertModule HCP 4.5

Module skill breakdown

Scoring
34%
Precision
25%
Aim
16%
Weeks 5–6≤ 6 daysDay 19 – 24

Chip 5–15 Yds From Fringe

Stop on a dime, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes. Working on shot: chip.

Short GameDifficulty · BeginnerModule HCP 35.0

Module skill breakdown

Distance Control
30%
Scoring
24%
Alignment
16%
Weeks 7–8≤ 6 daysDay 25 – 30

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
23%
Trajectory
19%
Weeks 8–9≤ 5 daysDay 31 – 35

Sink All Long Putts

Practice uphill and downhill putts, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes. Working on distance: long (20+ ft).

PuttingDifficulty · ExpertModule HCP 0.6

Module skill breakdown

Visualization
32%
Distance Control
25%
Dispersion
23%
Weeks 9–11≤ 7 daysDay 36 – 44

Chip 5–15 Yds From Fringe

Match clubface, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes. Working on shot: chip.

Short GameDifficulty · BeginnerModule HCP 35.0

Module skill breakdown

Alignment
26%
Aim
19%
Distance Control
19%
Weeks 12–13≤ 6 daysDay 45 – 50

Hit Short Irons Close To Flag

Hit close to flag, 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
19%

Program snapshot

Avg HCP focus

17.5

Intermediate

Skill pillars

Aim · Stroke · Alignment · Visualization · Scoring · Distance Control

Host course

Bent Creek Country Club

Lancaster, United States

Status

Open for registration

Apr 19, 2026 – Apr 20, 2026

Embed Widget Tool

Embed Franklin & Marshall Spring Invitational widget

This live tournament widget updates from the same page data. Customize the style and copy the embed snippet to place on your site.

Slug: franklin-marshall-spring-invitational-men-2026-04-19

Customize the Widget

Presets

Copy this embed code

<div
  data-drills-golf-widget
  data-type="tournament"
  data-slug="franklin-marshall-spring-invitational-men-2026-04-19"
  data-drills="2"
  data-layout="horizontal"
  data-skill-layout="horizontal"
  data-width="100%"
  data-background="#0b1220"
  data-card-background="#1f2937"
  data-accent="#22c55e"
  data-plain-text-color="#e2e8f0"
  data-box-text-color="#e2e8f0"
></div>
<script src="https://drills.golf/widgets/drills-widget.js" async></script>

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

Apr 5 – Apr 11

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

Diagram for Chip | Perpendicular Piles | Quadrants

Chip | Perpendicular Piles | Quadrants

Chip balls aiming for each circle quarter around hole

Scoring benchmarks
HCP+9+5+151219273654
Score3028262218141074

Difficulty

Beginner

HCP 25.0 to 45.0

Short (<20 y/m)Chip#3061

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

Day 2

2 drills · mix of Driving Range, Putting

Driving RangePutting

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

Putting

Diagram for Putting Aid: Plane Board, Ball Gate, 50 in a Row

Putting Aid: Plane Board, Ball Gate, 50 in a Row

Hit putts through ball gate using plane board repeatedly

Scoring benchmarks
HCP+9+5+151219273654
Score5049474542383429

Difficulty

Intermediate

HCP 10.0 to 25.0

3 ft (1m) only#1044

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 Chip | Perpendicular Piles | 3 Landing Zones

Chip | Perpendicular Piles | 3 Landing Zones

Hit 36 chips from varied spots into 3 zones

Scoring benchmarks
HCP+9+5+151219273654
Score312926221713963

Difficulty

Beginner

HCP 25.0 to 45.0

Short (<20 y/m)Chip#3060

Day 4

2 drills · mix of Short Game, Driving Range

Short GameDriving Range

Short Game

Diagram for Pitch | Perpendicular Ball Lines | Multiple Targets

Pitch | Perpendicular Ball Lines | Multiple Targets

Hit pitch shots from crossed lines to 3 green targets

Scoring benchmarks
HCP+9+5+151219273654
Score3028262218141074

Difficulty

Beginner

HCP 25.0 to 45.0

Mid (20-40 y/m)Pitch#3148

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 Franklin & Marshall Spring Invitational

Prepare for Franklin & Marshall Spring Invitational in the next 2 weeks with the printable Program Maker packet.

Download PDF planTalk to a coach

Week 2

Shot shaping · Pre-season

Apr 12 – Apr 18

4 practice days · focus on driving range · woods (hy,5w,3w).

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

Diagram for Woods (Hy to 3W) | Left-to-R and Right-to-L Shot

Woods (Hy to 3W) | Left-to-R and Right-to-L Shot

Hit 36 wood shots curving both ways to target

Scoring benchmarks
HCP+9+5+151219273654
Score3028252218141074

Difficulty

Intermediate

HCP 10.0 to 25.0

LongWoods (Hy,5W,3W)#5047

Putting

Diagram for Putting Aid: Chalk Line, 50 in Row

Putting Aid: Chalk Line, 50 in Row

Hit putts from close range along a straight line.

Scoring benchmarks
HCP+9+5+151219273654
Score5049474340363126

Difficulty

Intermediate

HCP 10.0 to 25.0

3 ft (1m) only#1041

Day 2

2 drills · mix of Putting, Driving Range

PuttingDriving Range

Putting

Diagram for Stop the Ball: Circle, Eyes Closed [Long]

Stop the Ball: Circle, Eyes Closed [Long]

Hit putts from increasing distances, stop ball in circle

Scoring benchmarks
HCP+9+5+151219273654
Score24181513119752

Difficulty

Advanced

HCP +8.0 to 10.0

Long (20+ ft)#1077

Driving Range

Diagram for Driver | Left-to-R and Right-to-L Shot

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+151219273654
Score3028262218141063

Difficulty

Intermediate

HCP 10.0 to 25.0

Extra LongDriver#5052

Day 3

2 drills · mix of Driving Range

Driving Range

Driving Range

Diagram for Short irons (9,8) | Around the Stick

Short irons (9,8) | Around the Stick

Hit curved shots around markers toward target

Scoring benchmarks
HCP+9+5+151219273654
Score3230282520161285

Difficulty

Beginner

HCP 25.0 to 45.0

ShortShort irons (9,8)#5034

Driving Range

Diagram for Short irons (9,8) | Low/Mid/High Shot

Short irons (9,8) | Low/Mid/High Shot

Hit sets of low, mid, and high iron shots to target

Scoring benchmarks
HCP+9+5+151219273654
Score3230282520151285

Difficulty

Beginner

HCP 25.0 to 45.0

ShortShort irons (9,8)#5031

Day 4

2 drills · mix of Driving Range, Putting

Driving RangePutting

Driving Range

Diagram for Driver | Around the Stick

Driver | Around the Stick

Hit 36 shots curving ball around cones to target

Scoring benchmarks
HCP+9+5+151219273654
Score3028262218141063

Difficulty

Beginner

HCP 25.0 to 45.0

Extra LongDriver#5054

Putting

Diagram for Stop the Ball: Inside the Field, Eyes Closed [Long]

Stop the Ball: Inside the Field, Eyes Closed [Long]

Hit putts eyes closed from near to far fields

Scoring benchmarks
HCP+9+5+151219273654
Score2624221917151296

Difficulty

Advanced

HCP +9.0 to 10.0

Long (20+ ft)#1018

Week 3

Performance · In-season

Apr 19 – Apr 25

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

PuttingShort GameDriving Range
Performance Module HCP +9.0 to 19.0
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 Bump-n-Run | Scattered Ball Lines | 9 Stop Zones

Bump-n-Run | Scattered Ball Lines | 9 Stop Zones

Hit bump-and-run balls to 9 marked green zones

Scoring benchmarks
HCP+9+5+151219273654
Score3230282520161285

Difficulty

Advanced

HCP +9.0 to 15.0

Short (<20 y/m)Bump'n'Run#3101

Day 2

2 drills · mix of Short Game, Driving Range

Short GameDriving Range

Short Game

Diagram for Pitch| Parallel Piles | Bullseye 2x

Pitch| Parallel Piles | Bullseye 2x

Hit putts from varied spots aiming for close circles

Scoring benchmarks
HCP+9+5+151219273654
Score282622181411853

Difficulty

Advanced

HCP +9.0 to 10.0

Mid (20-40 y/m)Pitch#3034

Driving Range

Diagram for Driver | 3 Landing Zones

Driver | 3 Landing Zones

Hit 12 driver shots at each of 3 zones around hole

Scoring benchmarks
HCP+9+5+151219273654
Score3230282520161285

Difficulty

Advanced

HCP +9.0 to 10.0

Extra LongDriver#5081

Day 3

2 drills · mix of Driving Range, Putting

Driving RangePutting

Driving Range

Diagram for Driver | Y Area

Driver | Y Area

Hit 36 driver shots at 3 wide Y-shaped targets

Scoring benchmarks
HCP+9+5+151219273654
Score3028252218141074

Difficulty

Advanced

HCP +9.0 to 5.0

Extra LongDriver#5080

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

Day 4

2 drills · mix of Putting, Short Game

PuttingShort Game

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

Short Game

Diagram for Pitch| Scattered Piles | 3 Landing Zones

Pitch| Scattered Piles | 3 Landing Zones

Hit pitch shots to three spaced landing zones in a row

Scoring benchmarks
HCP+9+5+151219273654
Score3230282520161285

Difficulty

Advanced

HCP 4.0 to 19.0

Mid (20-40 y/m)Pitch#3009

Drill Library

Unique Golf Drills for Franklin & Marshall Spring Invitational

Train with the complete tournament drill library. Open any drill to review setup, practice goals, and benchmark scoring targets before tee time.

Category

Duration

Free eBook

Download FREE eBook with 57 Unique Golf Drills to prepare for Franklin & Marshall Spring Invitational

Curated selection of drills to prepare for Franklin & Marshall Spring Invitational, based on hole-by-hole data

Available immediately. No cost. Download link + Email Delivery

"I agree to the privacy policy and terms of service." My rewards.

Free eBook

Download FREE eBook with 57 Unique Golf Drills to prepare for Franklin & Marshall Spring Invitational

Curated selection of drills to prepare for Franklin & Marshall Spring Invitational, based on hole-by-hole data

Available immediately. No cost. Download link + Email Delivery

"I agree to the privacy policy and terms of service." My rewards.

Free eBook

Download FREE eBook with 57 Unique Golf Drills to prepare for Franklin & Marshall Spring Invitational

Curated selection of drills to prepare for Franklin & Marshall Spring Invitational, based on hole-by-hole data

Available immediately. No cost. Download link + Email Delivery

"I agree to the privacy policy and terms of service." My rewards.

Free eBook

Download FREE eBook with 57 Unique Golf Drills to prepare for Franklin & Marshall Spring Invitational

Curated selection of drills to prepare for Franklin & Marshall Spring Invitational, based on hole-by-hole data

Available immediately. No cost. Download link + Email Delivery

"I agree to the privacy policy and terms of service." My rewards.

Free eBook

Download FREE eBook with 57 Unique Golf Drills to prepare for Franklin & Marshall Spring Invitational

Curated selection of drills to prepare for Franklin & Marshall Spring Invitational, based on hole-by-hole data

Available immediately. No cost. Download link + Email Delivery

"I agree to the privacy policy and terms of service." My rewards.

Free eBook

Download FREE eBook with 57 Unique Golf Drills to prepare for Franklin & Marshall Spring Invitational

Curated selection of drills to prepare for Franklin & Marshall Spring Invitational, based on hole-by-hole data

Available immediately. No cost. Download link + Email Delivery

"I agree to the privacy policy and terms of service." My rewards.

Free eBook

Download FREE eBook with 57 Unique Golf Drills to prepare for Franklin & Marshall Spring Invitational

Curated selection of drills to prepare for Franklin & Marshall Spring Invitational, based on hole-by-hole data

Available immediately. No cost. Download link + Email Delivery

"I agree to the privacy policy and terms of service." My rewards.

Free eBook

Download FREE eBook with 57 Unique Golf Drills to prepare for Franklin & Marshall Spring Invitational

Curated selection of drills to prepare for Franklin & Marshall Spring Invitational, based on hole-by-hole data

Available immediately. No cost. Download link + Email Delivery

"I agree to the privacy policy and terms of service." My rewards.

Free eBook

Download FREE eBook with 57 Unique Golf Drills to prepare for Franklin & Marshall Spring Invitational

Curated selection of drills to prepare for Franklin & Marshall Spring Invitational, based on hole-by-hole data

Available immediately. No cost. Download link + Email Delivery

"I agree to the privacy policy and terms of service." My rewards.

Free eBook

Download FREE eBook with 57 Unique Golf Drills to prepare for Franklin & Marshall Spring Invitational

Curated selection of drills to prepare for Franklin & Marshall Spring Invitational, based on hole-by-hole data

Available immediately. No cost. Download link + Email Delivery

"I agree to the privacy policy and terms of service." My rewards.

Free eBook

Download FREE eBook with 57 Unique Golf Drills to prepare for Franklin & Marshall Spring Invitational

Curated selection of drills to prepare for Franklin & Marshall Spring Invitational, based on hole-by-hole data

Available immediately. No cost. Download link + Email Delivery

"I agree to the privacy policy and terms of service." My rewards.

Free eBook

Download FREE eBook with 57 Unique Golf Drills to prepare for Franklin & Marshall Spring Invitational

Curated selection of drills to prepare for Franklin & Marshall Spring Invitational, based on hole-by-hole data

Available immediately. No cost. Download link + Email Delivery

"I agree to the privacy policy and terms of service." My rewards.

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 · WhiteIntermediate

Stop Missing Short Putts

Hit center consistently, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.

Drills

3

Avg HCP

17.5

Focus

Intermediate

AimStrokeAlignmentVisualization
Short GameTee · WhiteBeginner

Avoid Three-Putts

Purpose-built short game block for the host course.

Drills

5

Avg HCP

35.0

Focus

Beginner

ScoringAimAlignmentDistance Control
Driving RangeTee · Laurel PondBeginner

Check your setup: does your swing match the shot?

Consistent woods contact, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.

Drills

3

Avg HCP

35.0

Focus

Beginner

MechanicsTrajectoryPrecision
PuttingTee · Laurel PondExpert

Save Par From 3 Foot Putts

Capitalize on makeable putts, for a 5-handicap player, ~10 minutes.

Drills

7

Avg HCP

4.5

Focus

Expert

ScoringPrecisionAimGreen Reading
Short GameTee · BlackBeginner

Chip 5–15 Yds From Fringe

Stop on a dime, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.

Drills

6

Avg HCP

35.0

Focus

Beginner

Distance ControlScoringAlignmentAim
Driving RangeTee · BlackBeginner

Driver Fairway Accuracy For Beginners

Thread the needle, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.

Drills

6

Avg HCP

35.0

Focus

Beginner

PrecisionMechanicsTrajectoryAim
PuttingTee · WhiteExpert

Sink All Long Putts

Practice uphill and downhill putts, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.

Drills

5

Avg HCP

0.6

Focus

Expert

VisualizationDistance ControlDispersionAccuracy
Short GameTee · Laurel PondBeginner

Chip 5–15 Yds From Fringe

Match clubface, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.

Drills

9

Avg HCP

35.0

Focus

Beginner

AlignmentAimDistance ControlScoring
Driving RangeTee · BlackBeginner

Hit Short Irons Close To Flag

Hit close to flag, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.

Drills

6

Avg HCP

35.0

Focus

Beginner

PrecisionMechanicsTrajectoryAim