Schedule
Mar 18, 2026
Flagship Tournament Program
Full 3 Week Practice Program for Herrengolf - 9-Loch Winter-Eclectic
Venue: Erftal · Golf & Country Club Erftal
Complete 3-week preparation program for the upcoming tournament at Eichenbuhl. Commit to a structured practice plan that improves Aim (16%) and Alignment (16%) and focuses mainly on 3 ft (1m) only putts, Chip shots, and Short irons (9,8). Modules are progressively ranked from HCP 35.0 to 2.7 to build skills leading up to event.
Organizer
Deutscher Golf Verband
League
Germany
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
Scoring16%
Aim15%
Alignment13%
Precision13%
Event snapshot
Tournament & Course Details
Same layout as the tournaments section on course pages—just focused entirely on this event.
Format
Stroke
League
Germany
Organizer
Deutscher Golf Verband
Field
men
Course
Erftal
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
Aim To Hit Center Every Time
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 1–3≤ 7 daysDay 4 – 11
Chip 5–15 Yds From Fringe
Stop near the hole, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes. Working on shot: chip.
Short GameDifficulty · BeginnerModule HCP 35.0
Module skill breakdown
Aim
25%
Alignment
25%
Distance Control
21%
Weeks 3–5≤ 7 daysDay 12 – 19
Stop Missing Greens With Short Irons
Control flight, 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
17%
Weeks 5–6≤ 3 daysDay 20 – 22
Sink Mid-Distance Putts
Practice uphill and downhill putts, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes. Working on distance: 9 ft (3m) only.
PuttingDifficulty · IntermediateModule HCP 17.5
Module skill breakdown
Aim
38%
Alignment
23%
Stroke
22%
Weeks 6–8≤ 7 daysDay 23 – 29
Feet, hips, shoulders—are you set up for success?
Get square for strike, for a 30-handicap player, ~30 minutes. Working on shot: pitch.
Short GameDifficulty · BeginnerModule HCP 30.0
Module skill breakdown
Alignment
29%
Distance Control
21%
Aim
16%
Weeks 8–9≤ 6 daysDay 30 – 35
Control the height: spin and roll as needed
Perfect short iron arc, for a 28-handicap player, ~20 minutes. Working on club: short irons (9,8).
Driving RangeDifficulty · BeginnerModule HCP 28.0
Module skill breakdown
Trajectory
31%
Precision
20%
Scoring
16%
Weeks 9–10≤ 5 daysDay 36 – 40
Make Putts Inside 3 Feet Precisely
Control distance precisely, for a 3-handicap player, ~10 minutes. Working on distance: 3 ft (1m) only.
PuttingDifficulty · ExpertModule HCP 2.7
Module skill breakdown
Scoring
38%
Precision
35%
Green Reading
11%
Weeks 11–12≤ 7 daysDay 41 – 47
Check your clubface: does it match your target?
Check setup, for a 29-handicap player, ~20 minutes. Working on shot: sand.
Short GameDifficulty · BeginnerModule HCP 29.3
Module skill breakdown
Alignment
28%
Distance Control
24%
Precision
17%
Weeks 12–13≤ 3 daysDay 48 – 50
Long Iron Distance Control
Control distance, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes. Working on club: long irons (4,3,2).
Driving RangeDifficulty · IntermediateModule HCP 17.5
Module skill breakdown
Distance Control
25%
Trajectory
22%
Scoring
20%
Program snapshot
Avg HCP focus
17.5
Intermediate
Skill pillars
Aim · Stroke · Alignment · Visualization · Scoring · Distance Control
Host course
Erftal
Eichenbuhl, Germany
Status
Open for registration
Mar 18, 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 4 – Mar 10
4 practice days · focus on short game · chip.
Short GameDriving RangePutting
Technique Module HCP 10.0 to 45.0
Week 1
60% ready
Day 1
2 drills · mix of Short Game, Driving Range
Short GameDriving Range
Short Game
Chip | Perpendicular Ball Lines | Bullseye 2x
Chip balls from two lines aiming for close circles.
Scoring benchmarks
| HCP | +9 | +5 | +1 | 5 | 12 | 19 | 27 | 36 | 54 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Score | 28 | 26 | 24 | 20 | 16 | 12 | 9 | 6 | 3 |
Difficulty
Beginner
HCP 25.0 to 45.0
Short (<20 y/m)Chip#3141
Driving Range
Short irons (9,8) | Backswing
Hit short irons focusing on backswing on varied targets
Scoring benchmarks
| HCP | +9 | +5 | +1 | 5 | 12 | 19 | 27 | 36 | 54 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Score | 31 | 29 | 27 | 23 | 19 | 15 | 11 | 7 | 4 |
Difficulty
Beginner
HCP 25.0 to 45.0
ShortShort irons (9,8)#5006
Day 2
2 drills · mix of Driving Range, Putting
Driving RangePutting
Driving Range
Short irons (9,8) | Downswing
Hit short iron shots focusing on downswing thoughts only
Scoring benchmarks
| HCP | +9 | +5 | +1 | 5 | 12 | 19 | 27 | 36 | 54 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Score | 31 | 29 | 27 | 24 | 19 | 15 | 11 | 7 | 4 |
Difficulty
Beginner
HCP 25.0 to 45.0
ShortShort irons (9,8)#5007
Putting
Putting Aid: Plane Board, Ball Gate, 50 in a Row
Hit putts through ball gate using plane board repeatedly
Scoring benchmarks
| HCP | +9 | +5 | +1 | 5 | 12 | 19 | 27 | 36 | 54 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Score | 50 | 49 | 47 | 45 | 42 | 38 | 34 | 29 |
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
Putting Aid: Plane Board, Ball Gate, 10/20
Hit 30 putts through ball gate using plane board
Scoring benchmarks
| 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
9 ft (3m) only#1046
Short Game
Sand | Perpendicular Ball Lines | Multiple Targets
Chip balls from bunker lines to alternating distant targets
Scoring benchmarks
| HCP | +9 | +5 | +1 | 5 | 12 | 19 | 27 | 36 | 54 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Score | 30 | 28 | 25 | 22 | 18 | 14 | 10 | 7 | 4 |
Difficulty
Beginner
HCP 25.0 to 45.0
Mid (20-40 y/m)Sand#3163
Day 4
2 drills · mix of Short Game, Driving Range
Short GameDriving Range
Short Game
Chip | Perpendicular Piles | Multiple Targets
Chip 36 shots to 3 targets from varied distances
Scoring benchmarks
| HCP | +9 | +5 | +1 | 5 | 12 | 19 | 27 | 36 | 54 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Score | 30 | 28 | 25 | 20 | 16 | 12 | 9 | 6 | 3 |
Difficulty
Beginner
HCP 25.0 to 45.0
Short (<20 y/m)Chip#3059
Driving Range
Short irons (9,8) | Takeaway
Hit short irons focusing on takeaway and ball flight.
Scoring benchmarks
| HCP | +9 | +5 | +1 | 5 | 12 | 19 | 27 | 36 | 54 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Score | 30 | 28 | 25 | 22 | 18 | 14 | 11 | 7 | 4 |
Difficulty
Beginner
HCP 25.0 to 45.0
ShortShort irons (9,8)#5005
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Week 2
Shot shaping · Pre-season
Mar 11 – Mar 17
4 practice days · focus on driving range · mid irons (7,6,5).
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
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
Putting Aid: Chalk Line, 50 in Row
Hit putts from close range along a straight line.
Scoring benchmarks
| HCP | +9 | +5 | +1 | 5 | 12 | 19 | 27 | 36 | 54 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Score | 50 | 49 | 47 | 43 | 40 | 36 | 31 | 26 |
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
Putting Aid: Chalk Line, 10/20
Hit 30 putts from a marked line near the hole
Scoring benchmarks
| 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
9 ft (3m) only#1043
Driving Range
Long irons (4,3,2) | Left-to-R and Right-to-L Shot
Hit long irons curving shots both ways to target
Scoring benchmarks
| HCP | +9 | +5 | +1 | 5 | 12 | 19 | 27 | 36 | 54 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Score | 31 | 29 | 27 | 23 | 18 | 14 | 10 | 7 | 4 |
Difficulty
Intermediate
HCP 10.0 to 25.0
LongLong irons (4,3,2)#5042
Day 3
2 drills · mix of Driving Range
Driving Range
Driving Range
Short irons (9,8) | Low/Mid/High Shot
Hit sets of low, mid, and high iron shots to target
Scoring benchmarks
| HCP | +9 | +5 | +1 | 5 | 12 | 19 | 27 | 36 | 54 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Score | 32 | 30 | 28 | 25 | 20 | 15 | 12 | 8 | 5 |
Difficulty
Beginner
HCP 25.0 to 45.0
ShortShort irons (9,8)#5031
Driving Range
Short irons (9,8) | Around the Stick
Hit curved shots around markers toward target
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
ShortShort irons (9,8)#5034
Day 4
2 drills · mix of Driving Range, Putting
Driving RangePutting
Driving Range
Short irons (9,8) | Opposite Shots Challenge
Hit alternating iron shots shaping fade, draw, high, low
Scoring benchmarks
| HCP | +9 | +5 | +1 | 5 | 12 | 19 | 27 | 36 | 54 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Score | 30 | 28 | 25 | 21 | 16 | 12 | 8 | 5 | 3 |
Difficulty
Advanced
HCP +9.0 to 5.0
ShortShort irons (9,8)#5087
Putting
Putting Aid: Chalk Line, 50 in Row
Hit putts from close range along a straight line.
Scoring benchmarks
| HCP | +9 | +5 | +1 | 5 | 12 | 19 | 27 | 36 | 54 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Score | 50 | 49 | 47 | 43 | 40 | 36 | 31 | 26 |
Difficulty
Intermediate
HCP 10.0 to 25.0
3 ft (1m) only#1041
Week 3
Performance · In-season
Mar 18 – Mar 24
4 practice days · focus on putting · 3 ft (1m) only.
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
Single Tee, 50 in a Row
Hit 30 putts close to the hole continuously
Scoring benchmarks
| HCP | +9 | +5 | +1 | 5 | 12 | 19 | 27 | 36 | 54 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Score | 30 | 29 | 28 | 26 | 24 | 22 | 19 | 16 | 12 |
Difficulty
Advanced
HCP +9.0 to 10.0
3 ft (1m) only#1050
Short Game
Pitch| Parallel Piles | Bullseye 2x
Hit putts from varied spots aiming for close circles
Scoring benchmarks
| HCP | +9 | +5 | +1 | 5 | 12 | 19 | 27 | 36 | 54 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Score | 28 | 26 | 22 | 18 | 14 | 11 | 8 | 5 | 3 |
Difficulty
Advanced
HCP +9.0 to 10.0
Mid (20-40 y/m)Pitch#3034
Day 2
2 drills · mix of Short Game, Driving Range
Short GameDriving Range
Short Game
Chip | Parallel Piles | 9 Stop Zones
Chip balls to nine marked zones from stacked piles
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
Short (<20 y/m)Chip#3030
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
Around the Hole: 4 Ball Circle, 50 in a Row
Hit putts from tees placed close around the hole
Scoring benchmarks
| HCP | +9 | +5 | +1 | 5 | 12 | 19 | 27 | 36 | 54 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Score | 50 | 49 | 47 | 45 | 43 | 41 | 38 | 35 | 30 |
Difficulty
Advanced
HCP +3.3 to 13.3
3 ft (1m) only#1003
Day 4
2 drills · mix of Putting, Short Game
PuttingShort Game
Putting
Around the Hole: 8 Ball Circle, 50 in a Row
Hit putts from eight tees around the hole continuously
Scoring benchmarks
| HCP | +9 | +5 | +1 | 5 | 12 | 19 | 27 | 36 | 54 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Score | 50 | 49 | 47 | 45 | 43 | 41 | 38 | 35 | 30 |
Difficulty
Advanced
HCP +4.3 to 11.7
3 ft (1m) only#1006
Short Game
Chip | Deep Rough and Other | Flat
Chip balls from rough to three close target zones in line
Scoring benchmarks
| HCP | +9 | +5 | +1 | 5 | 12 | 19 | 27 | 36 | 54 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Score | 29 | 27 | 24 | 20 | 16 | 12 | 9 | 6 | 4 |
Difficulty
Intermediate
HCP 10.0 to 25.0
Short (<20 y/m)Chip#3287
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 TeesIntermediate
Aim To Hit Center Every Time
Hit center consistently, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Drills
3
Avg HCP
17.5
Focus
Intermediate
AimStrokeAlignmentVisualization
Short GameTee · All TeesBeginner
Chip 5–15 Yds From Fringe
Stop near the hole, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Drills
8
Avg HCP
35.0
Focus
Beginner
AimAlignmentDistance ControlScoring
Driving RangeTee · All TeesBeginner
Stop Missing Greens With Short Irons
Control flight, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Drills
8
Avg HCP
35.0
Focus
Beginner
PrecisionMechanicsTrajectoryAim
PuttingTee · All TeesIntermediate
Sink Mid-Distance Putts
Practice uphill and downhill putts, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Drills
3
Avg HCP
17.5
Focus
Intermediate
AimAlignmentStrokeScoring
Short GameTee · All TeesBeginner
Feet, hips, shoulders—are you set up for success?
Get square for strike, for a 30-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Drills
7
Avg HCP
30.0
Focus
Beginner
AlignmentDistance ControlAimScoring
Driving RangeTee · All TeesBeginner
Control the height: spin and roll as needed
Perfect short iron arc, for a 28-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Drills
6
Avg HCP
28.0
Focus
Beginner
TrajectoryPrecisionScoringMechanics
PuttingTee · All TeesExpert
Make Putts Inside 3 Feet Precisely
Control distance precisely, for a 3-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Drills
5
Avg HCP
2.7
Focus
Expert
ScoringPrecisionGreen ReadingAlignment
Short GameTee · All TeesBeginner
Check your clubface: does it match your target?
Check setup, for a 29-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Drills
7
Avg HCP
29.3
Focus
Beginner
AlignmentDistance ControlPrecisionScoring
Driving RangeTee · All TeesIntermediate
Long Iron Distance Control
Control distance, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Drills
3
Avg HCP
17.5
Focus
Intermediate
Distance ControlTrajectoryScoringVisualization