Schedule
Mar 13, 2026 – Mar 15, 2026
Flagship Tournament Program
Full 3 Week Practice Program for Hacienda Open
Venue: Hacienda Nueva · Hacienda Nueva Country Club
Complete 3-week preparation program for the upcoming tournament at Guatemala. Commit to a structured practice plan that improves Scoring (22%) and Precision (17%) and focuses mainly on 3 ft (1m) only putts, Mixed shots, and Long irons (4,3,2). 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
Dispersion15%
Scoring13%
Precision13%
Aim12%
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
Hacienda Nueva
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
Reduce Short Putts
Prioritize short putts, for a 3-handicap player, ~10 minutes. Working on distance: 3 ft (1m) only.
PuttingDifficulty · ExpertModule HCP 2.5
Module skill breakdown
Scoring
40%
Precision
37%
Alignment
13%
Weeks 1–3≤ 7 daysDay 4 – 10
Keep Ball Near Hole
Make par, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes. Working on shot: mixed.
Short GameDifficulty · BeginnerModule HCP 35.0
Module skill breakdown
Scoring
43%
Distance Control
35%
Visualization
23%
Weeks 3–4≤ 3 daysDay 11 – 13
Challenge: eliminate wild misses on long approaches
Center green hits, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes. Working on club: long irons (4,3,2).
Driving RangeDifficulty · BeginnerModule HCP 35.0
Module skill breakdown
Dispersion
31%
Scoring
23%
Precision
20%
Weeks 4–5≤ 4 daysDay 14 – 17
Make All 6 Ft Putts
Control pace from 3 to 20 feet, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes. Working on distance: 6 ft (2m) only.
PuttingDifficulty · ExpertModule HCP 1.8
Module skill breakdown
Precision
34%
Scoring
33%
Aim
20%
Weeks 5–6≤ 6 daysDay 18 – 23
Sand Shot 5–15 Yds
Land close to pin, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes. Working on shot: sand.
Short GameDifficulty · BeginnerModule HCP 35.0
Module skill breakdown
Distance Control
35%
Scoring
15%
Aim
11%
Weeks 6–7≤ 5 daysDay 24 – 28
Control Driver Ball Flight
Control ball flight basics, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes. Working on club: driver.
Driving RangeDifficulty · BeginnerModule HCP 35.0
Module skill breakdown
Precision
28%
Aim
20%
Trajectory
18%
Weeks 8–9≤ 6 daysDay 29 – 34
Make Every 20+ Ft Putt
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
Distance Control
31%
Visualization
31%
Dispersion
22%
Weeks 9–10≤ 3 daysDay 35 – 37
Up-and-down contest: how many can you save in a row?
Save par clutch, for a 29-handicap player, ~20 minutes. Working on shot: flop.
Short GameDifficulty · BeginnerModule HCP 28.5
Module skill breakdown
Alignment
35%
Scoring
34%
Aim
20%
Weeks 10–11≤ 6 daysDay 38 – 43
Stop Missing Fairways with Driver
Control ball flight basics, 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
19%
Program snapshot
Avg HCP focus
2.5
Expert
Skill pillars
Scoring · Precision · Alignment · Green Reading · Distance Control · Visualization
Host course
Hacienda Nueva
Guatemala, Guatemala
Status
Open for registration
Mar 13, 2026 – Mar 15, 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 · sand.
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
Sand | Perpendicular Piles | 3 Landing Zones
Hit sand shots aiming at three zones on green
Scoring benchmarks
| 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
Mid (20-40 y/m)Sand#3080
Driving Range
Driver | Backswing
Hit driver balls focusing on two backswing thoughts
Scoring benchmarks
| HCP | +9 | +5 | +1 | 5 | 12 | 19 | 27 | 36 | 54 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Score | 30 | 28 | 25 | 22 | 18 | 14 | 10 | 6 | 3 |
Difficulty
Beginner
HCP 25.0 to 45.0
Extra LongDriver#5022
Day 2
2 drills · mix of Driving Range, Putting
Driving RangePutting
Driving Range
Driver | Impact and Follow Through
Hit driver balls focusing on impact and follow through
Scoring benchmarks
| HCP | +9 | +5 | +1 | 5 | 12 | 19 | 27 | 36 | 54 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Score | 31 | 29 | 26 | 23 | 18 | 14 | 10 | 6 | 3 |
Difficulty
Beginner
HCP 25.0 to 45.0
Extra LongDriver#5024
Putting
Putting Aid: Alignment Mirror, 15/25
Hit 30 putts from short range using alignment mirror
Scoring benchmarks
| HCP | +9 | +5 | +1 | 5 | 12 | 19 | 27 | 36 | 54 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Score | 27 | 23 | 21 | 19 | 17 | 15 | 12 | 9 | 6 |
Difficulty
Advanced
HCP +5.0 to 10.0
6 ft (2m) only#1036
Day 3
2 drills · mix of Putting, Short Game
PuttingShort Game
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
Short Game
Sand | Perpendicular Ball Lines | Bullseye 2x
Hit 36 balls from sand aiming for inner and outer circles
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
Mid (20-40 y/m)Sand#3161
Day 4
2 drills · mix of Short Game, Driving Range
Short GameDriving Range
Short Game
Pitch | Perpendicular Ball Lines | Multiple Targets
Hit pitch shots from crossed lines to 3 green targets
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
Mid (20-40 y/m)Pitch#3148
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
Download plan
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Week 2
Shot shaping · Pre-season
Mar 6 – Mar 12
4 practice days · focus on driving range · short irons (9,8).
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
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
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 | 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
Day 3
2 drills · mix of Driving Range
Driving Range
Driving Range
Driver | Straight Shot
Hit driver shots aiming for consistent straight ball flight
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 LongDriver#5050
Driving Range
Driver | Around the Stick
Hit 36 shots curving ball around cones 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
Beginner
HCP 25.0 to 45.0
Extra LongDriver#5054
Day 4
2 drills · mix of Driving Range, Putting
Driving RangePutting
Driving Range
Long irons (4,3,2) | Around the Stick
Hit long irons curving both ways around cones near target
Scoring benchmarks
| HCP | +9 | +5 | +1 | 5 | 12 | 19 | 27 | 36 | 54 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Score | 28 | 26 | 23 | 19 | 14 | 10 | 7 | 4 | 2 |
Difficulty
Beginner
HCP 25.0 to 45.0
LongLong irons (4,3,2)#5044
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 13 – Mar 19
4 practice days · focus on putting · long (20+ ft).
PuttingShort GameDriving Range
Performance Module HCP +9.0 to 25.0
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
Bump-n-Run | Parallel Ball Lines | Quadrants
Chip balls alternately to four quadrants around hole
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 9.0 to 24.0
Short (<20 y/m)Bump'n'Run#3132
Driving Range
Long irons (4,3,2) | Quadrants
Hit 36 long iron shots to four marked 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 5.0
LongLong irons (4,3,2)#5070
Day 3
2 drills · mix of Driving Range, Putting
Driving RangePutting
Driving Range
Long irons (4,3,2) | Birdie-Par-Bogey Radius
Hit long irons at 3 zones around the target flag
Scoring benchmarks
| HCP | +9 | +5 | +1 | 5 | 12 | 19 | 27 | 36 | 54 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Score | 28 | 26 | 23 | 19 | 15 | 11 | 8 | 5 | 3 |
Difficulty
Advanced
HCP +9.0 to 5.0
LongLong irons (4,3,2)#5071
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
Single Tee, 15/25
Hit 30 putts from short range around hole
Scoring benchmarks
| HCP | +9 | +5 | +1 | 5 | 12 | 19 | 27 | 36 | 54 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Score | 29 | 25 | 22 | 20 | 18 | 15 | 12 | 9 | 6 |
Difficulty
Advanced
HCP +9.0 to 10.0
6 ft (2m) only#1051
Short Game
Bump-n-Run | Fairway | Above/Below Feet
Chip balls from two slopes in three distance zones
Scoring benchmarks
| HCP | +9 | +5 | +1 | 5 | 12 | 19 | 27 | 36 | 54 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Score | 31 | 29 | 26 | 22 | 17 | 13 | 9 | 6 | 3 |
Difficulty
Intermediate
HCP 10.0 to 25.0
Short (<20 y/m)Bump'n'Run#3310
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
Reduce Short Putts
Prioritize short putts, for a 3-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Drills
3
Avg HCP
2.5
Focus
Expert
ScoringPrecisionAlignmentGreen Reading
Short GameTee · All TeesBeginner
Keep Ball Near Hole
Make par, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Drills
7
Avg HCP
35.0
Focus
Beginner
ScoringDistance ControlVisualization
Driving RangeTee · All TeesBeginner
Challenge: eliminate wild misses on long approaches
Center green hits, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Drills
3
Avg HCP
35.0
Focus
Beginner
DispersionScoringPrecisionAccuracy
PuttingTee · All TeesExpert
Make All 6 Ft Putts
Control pace from 3 to 20 feet, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Drills
4
Avg HCP
1.8
Focus
Expert
PrecisionScoringAimAccuracy
Short GameTee · All TeesBeginner
Sand Shot 5–15 Yds
Land close to pin, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Drills
6
Avg HCP
35.0
Focus
Beginner
Distance ControlScoringAimAlignment
Driving RangeTee · All TeesBeginner
Control Driver Ball Flight
Control ball flight basics, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Drills
5
Avg HCP
35.0
Focus
Beginner
PrecisionAimTrajectoryMechanics
PuttingTee · All TeesExpert
Make Every 20+ Ft Putt
Practice uphill and downhill putts, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Drills
6
Avg HCP
0.6
Focus
Expert
Distance ControlVisualizationDispersionAccuracy
Short GameTee · All TeesBeginner
Up-and-down contest: how many can you save in a row?
Save par clutch, for a 29-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Drills
3
Avg HCP
28.5
Focus
Beginner
AlignmentScoringAimAccuracy
Driving RangeTee · All TeesBeginner
Stop Missing Fairways with Driver
Control ball flight basics, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Drills
6
Avg HCP
35.0
Focus
Beginner
PrecisionMechanicsTrajectoryAim