Schedule
Mar 6, 2026 – Mar 8, 2026
Flagship Tournament Program
Full 3 Week Practice Program for Grand Prix de Château d'Arc
Venue: Châteaux · Golf du Médoc Resort
Complete 3-week preparation program for the upcoming tournament at Le Pian Médoc. Commit to a structured practice plan that improves Scoring (19%) and Distance Control (17%) and focuses mainly on Long (20+ ft) putts, Sand shots, and Wedges (LW,SW,GW,PW). Modules are progressively ranked from HCP 35.0 to 0.6 to build skills leading up to event.
Organizer
WAGR
League
All Ages
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 Control16%
Scoring15%
Dispersion13%
Accuracy12%
Event snapshot
Tournament & Course Details
Same layout as the tournaments section on course pages—just focused entirely on this event.
Format
Stroke
League
All Ages
Organizer
WAGR
Field
men
Course
Châteaux
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 1–2≤ 6 daysDay 1 – 6
Sink All Long Putts
Hit putts with both left and right breaks, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes. Working on distance: long (20+ ft).
PuttingDifficulty · ExpertModule HCP 0.6
Module skill breakdown
Distance Control
31%
Visualization
31%
Dispersion
22%
Weeks 2–3≤ 3 daysDay 7 – 9
Turn bunker shots into par saves—score from the sand
Save par clutch, for a 23-handicap player, ~20 minutes. Working on shot: sand.
Short GameDifficulty · BeginnerModule HCP 23.3
Module skill breakdown
Scoring
31%
Alignment
13%
Precision
12%
Week 3≤ 3 daysDay 10 – 12
Chip Through Gate for Aim
Chip through gate, for a 23-handicap player, ~20 minutes. Working on shot: chip.
Short GameDifficulty · BeginnerModule HCP 23.0
Module skill breakdown
Aim
41%
Accuracy
24%
Dispersion
16%
Weeks 4–5≤ 6 daysDay 13 – 18
How close can you get from a tough lie? Precision test
Precision from tough lie, for a 22-handicap player, ~20 minutes. Working on shot: pitch.
Short GameDifficulty · BeginnerModule HCP 22.3
Module skill breakdown
Precision
32%
Distance Control
24%
Aim
15%
Weeks 5–6≤ 6 daysDay 19 – 24
Control Wedge Roll
Stop missed shots, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes. Working on club: wedges (lw,sw,gw,pw).
Driving RangeDifficulty · BeginnerModule HCP 35.0
Module skill breakdown
Precision
26%
Mechanics
23%
Trajectory
18%
Week 7≤ 3 daysDay 25 – 27
Improve Driver Accuracy
Control flight path, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes. Working on club: driver.
Driving RangeDifficulty · IntermediateModule HCP 17.5
Module skill breakdown
Scoring
27%
Dispersion
20%
Precision
17%
Weeks 7–8≤ 3 daysDay 28 – 30
Improve Wedge Accuracy
Improve accuracy, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes. Working on club: wedges (lw,sw,gw,pw).
Driving RangeDifficulty · IntermediateModule HCP 17.5
Module skill breakdown
Dispersion
28%
Distance Control
25%
Scoring
20%
Weeks 8–9≤ 4 daysDay 31 – 34
Reduce Mid-Iron Misses
Achieve distance accuracy, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes. Working on club: mid irons (7,6,5).
Driving RangeDifficulty · IntermediateModule HCP 17.5
Module skill breakdown
Scoring
25%
Distance Control
25%
Dispersion
18%
Weeks 9–10≤ 6 daysDay 35 – 40
Reduce Wedge Misses
Reduce misses, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes. Working on club: wedges (lw,sw,gw,pw).
Driving RangeDifficulty · IntermediateModule HCP 17.5
Module skill breakdown
Distance Control
26%
Scoring
26%
Trajectory
17%
Program snapshot
Avg HCP focus
0.6
Expert
Skill pillars
Distance Control · Visualization · Dispersion · Accuracy · Scoring · Alignment
Host course
Châteaux
Le Pian Médoc, France
Status
Open for registration
Mar 6, 2026 – Mar 8, 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 20 – Feb 26
4 practice days · focus on short game · pitch.
Short GameDriving Range
Technique Module HCP 5.0 to 45.0
Week 1
60% ready
Day 1
2 drills · mix of Short Game, Driving Range
Short GameDriving Range
Short Game
Pitch | Perpendicular Ball Lines | Quadrants
Hit 3 balls alternating lines into 4 green zones
Scoring benchmarks
| HCP | +9 | +5 | +1 | 5 | 12 | 19 | 27 | 36 | 54 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Score | 31 | 29 | 26 | 22 | 18 | 13 | 10 | 7 | 4 |
Difficulty
Beginner
HCP 25.0 to 45.0
Mid (20-40 y/m)Pitch#3150
Driving Range
Wedges (LW to PW) | Impact and Follow Through
Hit wedge shots focusing on impact and follow-through.
Scoring benchmarks
| HCP | +9 | +5 | +1 | 5 | 12 | 19 | 27 | 36 | 54 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Score | 33 | 31 | 29 | 26 | 21 | 16 | 12 | 8 | 5 |
Difficulty
Beginner
HCP 25.0 to 45.0
Extra ShortWedges (LW,SW,GW,PW)#5004
Day 2
2 drills · mix of Driving Range
Driving Range
Driving Range
Wedges (LW to PW) | Takeaway
Hit wedges focusing on takeaway, switch clubs often
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
Extra ShortWedges (LW,SW,GW,PW)#5001
Driving Range
Wedges (LW to PW) | Downswing
Hit wedge shots focusing on downswing, switch wedges.
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 ShortWedges (LW,SW,GW,PW)#5003
Day 3
2 drills · mix of Short Game
Short Game
Short Game
Sand | Perpendicular Ball Lines | Quadrants
Hit sand shots aiming at 4 target zones in rotation
Scoring benchmarks
| 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
Mid (20-40 y/m)Sand#3165
Short Game
Pitch | Perpendicular Ball Lines | Quadrants
Hit 3 balls alternating lines into 4 green zones
Scoring benchmarks
| HCP | +9 | +5 | +1 | 5 | 12 | 19 | 27 | 36 | 54 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Score | 31 | 29 | 26 | 22 | 18 | 13 | 10 | 7 | 4 |
Difficulty
Beginner
HCP 25.0 to 45.0
Mid (20-40 y/m)Pitch#3150
Day 4
2 drills · mix of Short Game, Driving Range
Short GameDriving Range
Short Game
Sand | Perpendicular Ball Lines | Quadrants
Hit sand shots aiming at 4 target zones in rotation
Scoring benchmarks
| 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
Mid (20-40 y/m)Sand#3165
Driving Range
Wedges (LW to PW) | Impact and Follow Through
Hit wedge shots focusing on impact and follow-through.
Scoring benchmarks
| HCP | +9 | +5 | +1 | 5 | 12 | 19 | 27 | 36 | 54 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Score | 33 | 31 | 29 | 26 | 21 | 16 | 12 | 8 | 5 |
Difficulty
Beginner
HCP 25.0 to 45.0
Extra ShortWedges (LW,SW,GW,PW)#5004
Download plan
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Week 2
Shot shaping · Pre-season
Feb 27 – Mar 5
4 practice days · focus on driving range · mid irons (7,6,5).
Driving RangePutting
Shot shaping Module HCP +9.0 to 25.0
Week 2
88% ready
Day 1
2 drills · mix of Driving Range, Putting
Driving RangePutting
Driving Range
Mid irons (7,6,5) | Left-to-R and Right-to-L Shot
Hit 36 mid iron shots curving left then right
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
MediumMid irons (7,6,5)#5037
Putting
![Diagram for Stop the Ball: to the Stick, in a Row [Long]](/_next/image?url=https%3A%2F%2Fcdn.prod.website-files.com%2F65d60f76badcce181f11dc50%2F66588cd97597181cc748d4de_Slide32.PNG&w=3840&q=75)
Stop the Ball: to the Stick, in a Row [Long]
Hit 30 putts stopping ball past hole in target zone
Scoring benchmarks
| HCP | +9 | +5 | +1 | 5 | 12 | 19 | 27 | 36 | 54 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Score | 30 | 27 | 25 | 23 | 21 | 18 | 17 | 10 | 6 |
Difficulty
Advanced
HCP +9.0 to 10.0
Long (20+ ft)#1032
Day 2
2 drills · mix of Putting, Driving Range
PuttingDriving Range
Putting
![Diagram for Stop the Ball: Circle, Eyes Closed [Long]](/_next/image?url=https%3A%2F%2Fcdn.prod.website-files.com%2F65d60f76badcce181f11dc50%2F665b356193809ca2e8eb0df7_Slide77.PNG&w=3840&q=75)
Stop the Ball: Circle, Eyes Closed [Long]
Hit putts from increasing distances, stop ball in circle
Scoring benchmarks
| 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
Long (20+ ft)#1077
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
Day 3
2 drills · mix of Putting, Driving Range
PuttingDriving Range
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
Driving Range
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 | +1 | 5 | 12 | 19 | 27 | 36 | 54 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Score | 31 | 29 | 25 | 21 | 16 | 12 | 8 | 5 | 3 |
Difficulty
Advanced
HCP +9.0 to 10.0
MediumMid irons (7,6,5)#5038
Day 4
2 drills · mix of Driving Range, Putting
Driving RangePutting
Driving Range
Short irons (9,8) | L-R and R-L 9 Targets
Hit curving shots to 9 targets around the hole.
Scoring benchmarks
| HCP | +9 | +5 | +1 | 5 | 12 | 19 | 27 | 36 | 54 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Score | 30 | 28 | 26 | 22 | 17 | 13 | 9 | 6 | 4 |
Difficulty
Advanced
HCP +9.0 to 10.0
ShortShort irons (9,8)#5033
Putting
![Diagram for Stop the Ball: Inside the Field, Eyes Closed [Long]](/_next/image?url=https%3A%2F%2Fcdn.prod.website-files.com%2F65d60f76badcce181f11dc50%2F665887a0c4f4a790542a56e3_Slide18.PNG&w=3840&q=75)
Stop the Ball: Inside the Field, Eyes Closed [Long]
Hit putts eyes closed from near to far fields
Scoring benchmarks
| HCP | +9 | +5 | +1 | 5 | 12 | 19 | 27 | 36 | 54 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Score | 26 | 24 | 22 | 19 | 17 | 15 | 12 | 9 | 6 |
Difficulty
Advanced
HCP +9.0 to 10.0
Long (20+ ft)#1018
Week 3
Performance · In-season
Mar 6 – Mar 12
4 practice days · focus on putting · long (20+ ft).
PuttingShort GameDriving Range
Performance Module HCP +9.0 to 22.0
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
Bump-n-Run | Scattered Ball Lines | 9 Stop Zones
Hit bump-and-run balls to 9 marked green zones
Scoring benchmarks
| 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 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
Pitch | Parallel Piles | 3 Landing Zones
Hit pitch shots aiming for 3 target zones on green
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 7.0 to 22.0
Mid (20-40 y/m)Pitch#3037
Driving Range
Short irons (9,8) | PAR 3 Challenge
Hit 8/9 iron shots at 3 targets, aim close zones
Scoring benchmarks
| 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
ShortShort irons (9,8)#5090
Day 3
2 drills · mix of Driving Range, Putting
Driving RangePutting
Driving Range
Short irons (9,8) | Birdie-Par-Bogey Radius
Hit 36 shots aiming at two yardage circles
Scoring benchmarks
| HCP | +9 | +5 | +1 | 5 | 12 | 19 | 27 | 36 | 54 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Score | 33 | 31 | 29 | 25 | 20 | 16 | 12 | 8 | 5 |
Difficulty
Advanced
HCP +9.0 to 5.0
ShortShort irons (9,8)#5061
Putting
![Diagram for Stop the Ball: Circle, in a Row [Long]](/_next/image?url=https%3A%2F%2Fcdn.prod.website-files.com%2F65d60f76badcce181f11dc50%2F665889fa873430f527142a73_Slide24.PNG&w=3840&q=75)
Stop the Ball: Circle, in a Row [Long]
Hit putts from distance aiming inside a close circle
Scoring benchmarks
| 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
Long (20+ ft)#1024
Day 4
2 drills · mix of Putting, Short Game
PuttingShort Game
Putting
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 | Parallel Ball Lines | 3 Landing Zones
Hit putts from two lines to three zones across green
Scoring benchmarks
| HCP | +9 | +5 | +1 | 5 | 12 | 19 | 27 | 36 | 54 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Score | 31 | 29 | 26 | 22 | 18 | 14 | 10 | 7 | 4 |
Difficulty
Intermediate
HCP 7.0 to 22.0
Mid (20-40 y/m)Pitch#3121
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
Sink All Long Putts
Hit putts with both left and right breaks, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Drills
6
Avg HCP
0.6
Focus
Expert
Distance ControlVisualizationDispersionAccuracy
Short GameTee · All TeesBeginner
Turn bunker shots into par saves—score from the sand
Save par clutch, for a 23-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Drills
3
Avg HCP
23.3
Focus
Beginner
ScoringAlignmentPrecisionAccuracy
Short GameTee · All TeesBeginner
Chip Through Gate for Aim
Chip through gate, for a 23-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Drills
3
Avg HCP
23.0
Focus
Beginner
AimAccuracyDispersionPrecision
Short GameTee · All TeesBeginner
How close can you get from a tough lie? Precision test
Precision from tough lie, for a 22-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Drills
6
Avg HCP
22.3
Focus
Beginner
PrecisionDistance ControlAimScoring
Driving RangeTee · All TeesBeginner
Control Wedge Roll
Stop missed shots, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Drills
6
Avg HCP
35.0
Focus
Beginner
PrecisionMechanicsTrajectoryScoring
Driving RangeTee · All TeesIntermediate
Improve Driver Accuracy
Control flight path, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Drills
3
Avg HCP
17.5
Focus
Intermediate
ScoringDispersionPrecisionDistance Control
Driving RangeTee · All TeesIntermediate
Improve Wedge Accuracy
Improve accuracy, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Drills
3
Avg HCP
17.5
Focus
Intermediate
DispersionDistance ControlScoringPrecision
Driving RangeTee · All TeesIntermediate
Reduce Mid-Iron Misses
Achieve distance accuracy, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Drills
4
Avg HCP
17.5
Focus
Intermediate
ScoringDistance ControlDispersionTrajectory
Driving RangeTee · All TeesIntermediate
Reduce Wedge Misses
Reduce misses, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Drills
6
Avg HCP
17.5
Focus
Intermediate
Distance ControlScoringTrajectoryPrecision