Flagship Tournament Program

Full 3 Week Practice Program for GJG Edge Pearce Championship

Venue: South · Quinta do Lago

Complete 3-week preparation program for the upcoming tournament at Faro. Commit to a structured practice plan that improves Scoring (19%) and Precision (16%) and focuses mainly on mid-range putting distance putts, Bump'n'Run shots, and Long irons (4,3,2). Modules are progressively ranked from HCP 35.0 to 1.8 to build skills leading up to event.

WAGR logo

Organizer

WAGR

Junior logo

League

Junior

Faro, Algarve, Portugal
Mar 17, 2026 – Mar 19, 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%
Mar
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

Scoring14%
Precision14%
Trajectory14%
Aim10%
Event snapshot

Tournament & Course Details

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

Schedule

Mar 17, 2026 – Mar 19, 2026

Format

Stroke

League

Junior

Organizer

WAGR

Field

women

Course

South

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 1–37 daysDay 19

Beat Best Streak of Up-and-Downs

Save par, for a 23-handicap player, ~20 minutes. Working on shot: bump'n'run.

Short GameDifficulty · BeginnerModule HCP 23.1

Module skill breakdown

Scoring
40%
Accuracy
19%
Distance Control
8%
Weeks 3–57 daysDay 1018

Chip Close: Leave Inside 3 Feet

Chip close, for a 21-handicap player, ~20 minutes. Working on shot: chip.

Short GameDifficulty · BeginnerModule HCP 21.4

Module skill breakdown

Accuracy
32%
Distance Control
17%
Scoring
17%
Weeks 5–77 daysDay 1927

Save par with a clutch flop—pressure drill

Up-and-down contest, for a 19-handicap player, ~15 minutes. Working on shot: flop.

Short GameDifficulty · IntermediateModule HCP 19.1

Module skill breakdown

Scoring
33%
Aim
16%
Alignment
13%
Weeks 7–97 daysDay 2834

Flop 25–40 Yds From Bunker Or Fringe

Stop 2 feet away, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes. Working on shot: flop.

Short GameDifficulty · ExpertModule HCP 1.8

Module skill breakdown

Precision
31%
Aim
18%
Scoring
17%
Weeks 9–117 daysDay 3541

Eliminate Hook With Long Irons

Eliminate hooks, 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%
Weeks 11–124 daysDay 4245

Feet, hips, shoulders—consistent contact

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%
Weeks 12–137 daysDay 4652

Stop Missing Greens With Mid Irons

Stop missing greens, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes. Working on club: mid irons (7,6,5).

Driving RangeDifficulty · BeginnerModule HCP 35.0

Module skill breakdown

Precision
27%
Mechanics
19%
Trajectory
17%
Weeks 14–155 daysDay 5357

Feel the distance: control wedge rollout

Control wedge rollout, for a 7-handicap player, ~10 minutes. Working on club: wedges (lw,sw,gw,pw).

Driving RangeDifficulty · AdvancedModule HCP 7.3

Module skill breakdown

Distance Control
44%
Scoring
24%
Accuracy
13%
Weeks 15–165 daysDay 5862

Vary your targets and hit within 5 yards

Hit within 5 yards, for a 7-handicap player, ~10 minutes. Working on club: long irons (4,3,2).

Driving RangeDifficulty · AdvancedModule HCP 7.3

Module skill breakdown

Distance Control
38%
Scoring
24%
Trajectory
13%

Program snapshot

Avg HCP focus

23.1

Beginner

Skill pillars

Scoring · Accuracy · Distance Control · Visualization · Alignment · Precision

Host course

South

Faro, Portugal

Status

Open for registration

Mar 17, 2026 – Mar 19, 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 3 – Mar 9

4 practice days · focus on short game · bump'n'run.

Short GameDriving Range
Technique Module HCP 25.0 to 45.0
Week 1
60% ready

Day 1

2 drills · mix of Short Game, Driving Range

Short GameDriving Range

Short Game

Diagram for Bump-n-Run | Perpendicular Piles | 3 Landing Zones

Bump-n-Run | Perpendicular Piles | 3 Landing Zones

Hit 36 shots aiming at three aligned zones on green

Scoring benchmarks
HCP+9+5+151219273654
Score3129262318141074

Difficulty

Beginner

HCP 25.0 to 45.0

Short (<20 y/m)Bump'n'Run#3075

Driving Range

Diagram for Long irons (4,3,2) | Downswing

Long irons (4,3,2) | Downswing

Hit long irons focusing on two downswing thoughts only

Scoring benchmarks
HCP+9+5+151219273654
Score302825201612964

Difficulty

Beginner

HCP 25.0 to 45.0

LongLong irons (4,3,2)#5015

Day 2

2 drills · mix of Driving Range

Driving Range

Driving Range

Diagram for Long irons (4,3,2) | Backswing

Long irons (4,3,2) | Backswing

Hit long irons focusing on two backswing thoughts only

Scoring benchmarks
HCP+9+5+151219273654
Score312926221713964

Difficulty

Beginner

HCP 25.0 to 45.0

LongLong irons (4,3,2)#5014

Driving Range

Diagram for Long irons (4,3,2) | Takeaway

Long irons (4,3,2) | Takeaway

Hit long irons focusing on takeaway with two tips

Scoring benchmarks
HCP+9+5+151219273654
Score302825201512964

Difficulty

Beginner

HCP 25.0 to 45.0

LongLong irons (4,3,2)#5013

Day 3

2 drills · mix of Driving Range, Short Game

Driving RangeShort Game

Driving Range

Diagram for Short irons (9,8) | Backswing

Short irons (9,8) | Backswing

Hit short irons focusing on backswing on varied targets

Scoring benchmarks
HCP+9+5+151219273654
Score3129272319151174

Difficulty

Beginner

HCP 25.0 to 45.0

ShortShort irons (9,8)#5006

Short Game

Diagram for Bump-n-Run | Perpendicular Piles | 3 Landing Zones

Bump-n-Run | Perpendicular Piles | 3 Landing Zones

Hit 36 shots aiming at three aligned zones on green

Scoring benchmarks
HCP+9+5+151219273654
Score3129262318141074

Difficulty

Beginner

HCP 25.0 to 45.0

Short (<20 y/m)Bump'n'Run#3075

Day 4

2 drills · mix of Driving Range

Driving Range

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

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

Download plan

Lock in the PDF for GJG Edge Pearce Championship

Prepare for GJG Edge Pearce Championship in the next 2 weeks with the printable Program Maker packet.

Week 2

Shot shaping · Pre-season

Mar 10 – Mar 16

4 practice days · focus on driving range · long irons (4,3,2).

Driving Range
Shot shaping Module HCP +9.0 to 45.0
Week 2
88% ready

Day 1

2 drills · mix of Driving Range

Driving Range

Driving Range

Diagram for Long irons (4,3,2) | Low/Mid/High Shot

Long irons (4,3,2) | Low/Mid/High Shot

Hit 12 low, mid, and high shots to one target.

Scoring benchmarks
HCP+9+5+151219273654
Score302825201612964

Difficulty

Beginner

HCP 25.0 to 45.0

LongLong irons (4,3,2)#5041

Driving Range

Diagram for Long irons (4,3,2) | Around the Stick

Long irons (4,3,2) | Around the Stick

Hit long irons curving both ways around cones near target

Scoring benchmarks
HCP+9+5+151219273654
Score282623191410742

Difficulty

Beginner

HCP 25.0 to 45.0

LongLong irons (4,3,2)#5044

Day 2

2 drills · mix of Driving Range

Driving Range

Driving Range

Diagram for Mid irons (7,6,5) | Around the Stick

Mid irons (7,6,5) | Around the Stick

Hit mid irons curving shots around cones both sides

Scoring benchmarks
HCP+9+5+151219273654
Score302825211612853

Difficulty

Beginner

HCP 25.0 to 45.0

MediumMid irons (7,6,5)#5039

Driving Range

Diagram for Mid irons (7,6,5) | Low/Mid/High Shot

Mid irons (7,6,5) | Low/Mid/High Shot

Hit 12 low, mid, and high shots at one flag

Scoring benchmarks
HCP+9+5+151219273654
Score3230282520161285

Difficulty

Beginner

HCP 25.0 to 45.0

MediumMid irons (7,6,5)#5036

Day 3

2 drills · mix of Driving Range

Driving Range

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

Driving Range

Diagram for Long irons (4,3,2) | Low/Mid/High Shot

Long irons (4,3,2) | Low/Mid/High Shot

Hit 12 low, mid, and high shots to one target.

Scoring benchmarks
HCP+9+5+151219273654
Score302825201612964

Difficulty

Beginner

HCP 25.0 to 45.0

LongLong irons (4,3,2)#5041

Day 4

2 drills · mix of Driving Range

Driving Range

Driving Range

Diagram for Long irons (4,3,2) | Around the Stick

Long irons (4,3,2) | Around the Stick

Hit long irons curving both ways around cones near target

Scoring benchmarks
HCP+9+5+151219273654
Score282623191410742

Difficulty

Beginner

HCP 25.0 to 45.0

LongLong irons (4,3,2)#5044

Driving Range

Diagram for Long irons (4,3,2) | Low/Mid/High Shot

Long irons (4,3,2) | Low/Mid/High Shot

Hit 12 low, mid, and high shots to one target.

Scoring benchmarks
HCP+9+5+151219273654
Score302825201612964

Difficulty

Beginner

HCP 25.0 to 45.0

LongLong irons (4,3,2)#5041

Week 3

Performance · In-season

Mar 17 – Mar 23

4 practice days · focus on short game · flop.

Short GameDriving Range
Performance Module HCP +9.0 to 16.0
Week 3
89% ready

Day 1

2 drills · mix of Short Game

Short Game

Short Game

Diagram for Flop | Scattered Piles | 3 Landing Zones

Flop | Scattered Piles | 3 Landing Zones

Hit flop shots to three zones on the green in order

Scoring benchmarks
HCP+9+5+151219273654
Score302825211612853

Difficulty

Advanced

HCP +9.0 to 16.0

Short (<20 y/m)Flop#3014

Short Game

Diagram for Flop | Parallel Ball Lines | 9 Stop Zones

Flop | Parallel Ball Lines | 9 Stop Zones

Hit flop shots alternating lines to 9 zones

Scoring benchmarks
HCP+9+5+151219273654
Score312926221713963

Difficulty

Advanced

HCP +9.0 to 10.0

Short (<20 y/m)Flop#3124

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 around green, putt until holed

Scoring benchmarks
HCP+9+5+151219273654
Score151617182022252830

Difficulty

Advanced

HCP +9.0 to 10.0

Mid (20-40 y/m)Mixed#3112

Driving Range

Diagram for Wedges (LW to PW) | Scattered Targets (Longer)

Wedges (LW to PW) | Scattered Targets (Longer)

Hit wedges to scattered targets, switch clubs & distances

Scoring benchmarks
HCP+9+5+151219273654
Score

Difficulty

Advanced

HCP +9.0 to 10.0

ShortWedges (LW,SW,GW,PW)#5027

Day 3

2 drills · mix of Driving Range, Short Game

Driving RangeShort Game

Driving Range

Diagram for Wedges (LW to PW) | 9 Targets

Wedges (LW to PW) | 9 Targets

Hit wedge shots to 9 cone-marked targets evenly spaced

Scoring benchmarks
HCP+9+5+151219273654
Score3028262218141074

Difficulty

Advanced

HCP +9.0 to 10.0

Extra ShortWedges (LW,SW,GW,PW)#5058

Short Game

Diagram for DIY Course  Hard

DIY Course Hard

Chip from tough spots then putt in two strokes

Scoring benchmarks
HCP+9+5+151219273654
Score161718212427303336

Difficulty

Advanced

HCP +9.0 to 10.0

Mid (20-40 y/m)Mixed#3084

Day 4

2 drills · mix of Short Game

Short Game

Short Game

Diagram for DIY Course  Hard

DIY Course Hard

Chip 9 balls from varied lies onto the green repeatedly

Scoring benchmarks
HCP+9+5+151219273654
Score2726252218141074

Difficulty

Advanced

HCP +9.0 to 10.0

Mid (20-40 y/m)Mixed#3056

Short Game

Diagram for DIY Course  Hard

DIY Course Hard

Chip from tough spots; wedge and putt to hole

Scoring benchmarks
HCP+9+5+151219273654
Score3129262218141063

Difficulty

Advanced

HCP +9.0 to 10.0

Mid (20-40 y/m)Mixed#3140

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.

Short GameTee · All TeesBeginner

Beat Best Streak of Up-and-Downs

Save par, for a 23-handicap player, ~20 minutes.

Drills

9

Avg HCP

23.1

Focus

Beginner

ScoringAccuracyDistance ControlVisualization
Short GameTee · All TeesBeginner

Chip Close: Leave Inside 3 Feet

Chip close, for a 21-handicap player, ~20 minutes.

Drills

9

Avg HCP

21.4

Focus

Beginner

AccuracyDistance ControlScoringAlignment
Short GameTee · All TeesIntermediate

Save par with a clutch flop—pressure drill

Up-and-down contest, for a 19-handicap player, ~15 minutes.

Drills

9

Avg HCP

19.1

Focus

Intermediate

ScoringAimAlignmentAccuracy
Short GameTee · All TeesExpert

Flop 25–40 Yds From Bunker Or Fringe

Stop 2 feet away, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.

Drills

7

Avg HCP

1.8

Focus

Expert

PrecisionAimScoringDispersion
Driving RangeTee · All TeesBeginner

Eliminate Hook With Long Irons

Eliminate hooks, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.

Drills

7

Avg HCP

35.0

Focus

Beginner

PrecisionMechanicsAimTrajectory
Driving RangeTee · All TeesBeginner

Feet, hips, shoulders—consistent contact

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

Drills

4

Avg HCP

35.0

Focus

Beginner

MechanicsPrecisionTrajectory
Driving RangeTee · All TeesBeginner

Stop Missing Greens With Mid Irons

Stop missing greens, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.

Drills

7

Avg HCP

35.0

Focus

Beginner

PrecisionMechanicsTrajectoryAim
Driving RangeTee · All TeesAdvanced

Feel the distance: control wedge rollout

Control wedge rollout, for a 7-handicap player, ~10 minutes.

Drills

5

Avg HCP

7.3

Focus

Advanced

Distance ControlScoringAccuracyTrajectory
Driving RangeTee · All TeesAdvanced

Vary your targets and hit within 5 yards

Hit within 5 yards, for a 7-handicap player, ~10 minutes.

Drills

5

Avg HCP

7.3

Focus

Advanced

Distance ControlScoringTrajectoryDispersion