Flagship Tournament Program

Full 4 Week Practice Program for Houston Lake Invitational

Venue: Houston Lake Country Club

Complete 4-week preparation program for the upcoming tournament at Perry. Commit to a structured practice plan that improves Scoring (16%) and Aim (14%) and focuses mainly on Long (20+ ft) putts, Chip shots, and Long irons (4,3,2). Modules are progressively ranked from HCP 35.0 to 11.1 to build skills leading up to event.

Mercer University logo

Organizer

Mercer University

NCAA Division I logo

League

NCAA Division I

Perry, GA, United States
Mar 29, 2026 – Mar 30, 2026
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Weeks

4

Time horizon until tee-off

Practice days

16

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
50%
69%
69%
88%
99%
Mar
EventTournament week
Tournament

Weeks until event

4

Time horizon from right now to the opening tee shot.

Practice days

16

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%
Precision13%
Distance Control12%
Accuracy12%
Event snapshot

Tournament & Course Details

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

Schedule

Mar 29, 2026 – Mar 30, 2026

Format

Stroke Play

League

NCAA Division I

Organizer

Mercer University

Holes

54 holes

Field

women

Course

Houston Lake Country Club

Status

Open for registration

Flagship curriculum

How the 4-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 14 daysDay 14

Hit Every Long Putt

Course-calibrated drills mapped to this module. Working on distance: long (20+ ft).

PuttingDifficulty · IntermediateModule HCP 17.5

Module skill breakdown

Distance Control
35%
Visualization
25%
Dispersion
23%
Weeks 2–47 daysDay 513

Stop Chips Near Hole

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
27%
Scoring
21%
Aim
19%
Week 43 daysDay 1416

Perfect your swing: mechanics for long iron success

Avoid hooks and slices, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes. Working on club: long irons (4,3,2).

Driving RangeDifficulty · BeginnerModule HCP 35.0

Module skill breakdown

Mechanics
45%
Precision
30%
Trajectory
25%
Weeks 5–65 daysDay 1721

Improve Accuracy On Long Putts 20+ Feet

Hit cups from afar, for a 14-handicap player, ~15 minutes. Working on distance: long (20+ ft).

PuttingDifficulty · IntermediateModule HCP 14.3

Module skill breakdown

Dispersion
40%
Accuracy
30%
Distance Control
8%
Weeks 6–74 daysDay 2225

Avoid Three-Putts

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

Short GameDifficulty · BeginnerModule HCP 34.9

Module skill breakdown

Scoring
45%
Aim
19%
Distance Control
17%
Weeks 7–86 daysDay 2631

Wedge Distance Control Inside 100 Yards

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%
Weeks 8–95 daysDay 3236

Stop Missed Mid Putts Accurately

Align putter head, for a 11-handicap player, ~15 minutes. Working on distance: 6 ft (2m) only.

PuttingDifficulty · IntermediateModule HCP 11.1

Module skill breakdown

Aim
39%
Scoring
16%
Alignment
14%
Weeks 10–117 daysDay 3743

Land Close To Pin

Pick line and commit, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes. Working on shot: pitch.

Short GameDifficulty · BeginnerModule HCP 34.9

Module skill breakdown

Aim
33%
Scoring
22%
Alignment
21%
Weeks 11–125 daysDay 4448

Keep it in the corridor—hit within 10 yards every time

Eliminate wild misses, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes. Working on club: driver.

Driving RangeDifficulty · IntermediateModule HCP 17.6

Module skill breakdown

Dispersion
31%
Precision
20%
Scoring
16%

Program snapshot

Avg HCP focus

17.5

Intermediate

Skill pillars

Distance Control · Visualization · Dispersion · Accuracy · Scoring · Aim

Host course

Houston Lake Country Club

Perry, United States

Status

Open for registration

Mar 29, 2026 – Mar 30, 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 8 – Mar 14

4 practice days · focus on short game · chip.

Short GameDriving RangePutting
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

Diagram for Chip | Perpendicular Piles | Multiple Targets

Chip | Perpendicular Piles | Multiple Targets

Chip 36 shots to 3 targets from varied distances

Scoring benchmarks
HCP+9+5+151219273654
Score302825201612963

Difficulty

Beginner

HCP 25.0 to 45.0

Short (<20 y/m)Chip#3059

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

Day 2

2 drills · mix of Driving Range, Putting

Driving RangePutting

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

Putting

Diagram for Putting Aid: Plane Board, Ball Gate, 15/25

Putting Aid: Plane Board, Ball Gate, 15/25

Hit 30 putts through gate using plane board

Scoring benchmarks
HCP+9+5+151219273654
Score2723211917141186

Difficulty

Intermediate

HCP 10.0 to 25.0

6 ft (2m) only#1045

Day 3

2 drills · mix of Putting, Short Game

PuttingShort Game

Putting

Diagram for Putting Aid: Alignment Mirror, 15/25

Putting Aid: Alignment Mirror, 15/25

Hit 30 putts from short range using alignment mirror

Scoring benchmarks
HCP+9+5+151219273654
Score2723211917151296

Difficulty

Advanced

HCP +5.0 to 10.0

6 ft (2m) only#1036

Short Game

Diagram for Pitch | Perpendicular Ball Lines | Quadrants

Pitch | Perpendicular Ball Lines | Quadrants

Hit 3 balls alternating lines into 4 green zones

Scoring benchmarks
HCP+9+5+151219273654
Score3129262218131074

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

Diagram for Chip | Perpendicular Ball Lines | Multiple Targets

Chip | Perpendicular Ball Lines | Multiple Targets

Chip balls to land near two flags from crossing lines

Scoring benchmarks
HCP+9+5+151219273654
Score3230282520161285

Difficulty

Beginner

HCP 25.0 to 45.0

Short (<20 y/m)Chip#3143

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

Download plan

Lock in the PDF for Houston Lake Invitational

Prepare for Houston Lake Invitational in the next 3 weeks with the printable Program Maker packet.

Week 2

Technique · Off-season

Mar 15 – Mar 21

4 practice days · focus on driving range · wedges (lw,sw,gw,pw).

Driving RangePuttingShort Game
Technique Module HCP +5.0 to 45.0
Week 2
69% ready

Day 1

2 drills · mix of Driving Range, Putting

Driving RangePutting

Driving Range

Diagram for Wedges (LW to PW) | Downswing

Wedges (LW to PW) | Downswing

Hit wedge shots focusing on downswing, switch wedges.

Scoring benchmarks
HCP+9+5+151219273654
Score3230282520161285

Difficulty

Beginner

HCP 25.0 to 45.0

Extra ShortWedges (LW,SW,GW,PW)#5003

Putting

Diagram for Putting Aid: Plane Board, Ball Gate, 15/25

Putting Aid: Plane Board, Ball Gate, 15/25

Hit 30 putts through gate using plane board

Scoring benchmarks
HCP+9+5+151219273654
Score2723211917141186

Difficulty

Intermediate

HCP 10.0 to 25.0

6 ft (2m) only#1045

Day 2

2 drills · mix of Putting, Short Game

PuttingShort Game

Putting

Diagram for Putting Aid: Alignment Mirror, 15/25

Putting Aid: Alignment Mirror, 15/25

Hit 30 putts from short range using alignment mirror

Scoring benchmarks
HCP+9+5+151219273654
Score2723211917151296

Difficulty

Advanced

HCP +5.0 to 10.0

6 ft (2m) only#1036

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

Day 3

2 drills · mix of Short Game, Driving Range

Short GameDriving Range

Short Game

Diagram for Bump-n-Run | Perpendicular Piles | Multiple Targets

Bump-n-Run | Perpendicular Piles | Multiple Targets

Hit bump-and-run shots at 3 close targets

Scoring benchmarks
HCP+9+5+151219273654
Score312926221713963

Difficulty

Beginner

HCP 25.0 to 45.0

Short (<20 y/m)Bump'n'Run#3074

Driving Range

Diagram for Wedges (LW to PW) | Takeaway

Wedges (LW to PW) | Takeaway

Hit wedges focusing on takeaway, switch clubs often

Scoring benchmarks
HCP+9+5+151219273654
Score3028262218141074

Difficulty

Beginner

HCP 25.0 to 45.0

Extra ShortWedges (LW,SW,GW,PW)#5001

Day 4

2 drills · mix of Driving Range, Putting

Driving RangePutting

Driving Range

Diagram for Wedges (LW to PW) | Impact and Follow Through

Wedges (LW to PW) | Impact and Follow Through

Hit wedge shots focusing on impact and follow-through.

Scoring benchmarks
HCP+9+5+151219273654
Score3331292621161285

Difficulty

Beginner

HCP 25.0 to 45.0

Extra ShortWedges (LW,SW,GW,PW)#5004

Putting

Diagram for Putting Aid: Plane Board, Ball Gate, 15/25

Putting Aid: Plane Board, Ball Gate, 15/25

Hit 30 putts through gate using plane board

Scoring benchmarks
HCP+9+5+151219273654
Score2723211917141186

Difficulty

Intermediate

HCP 10.0 to 25.0

6 ft (2m) only#1045

Week 3

Shot shaping · Pre-season

Mar 22 – Mar 28

4 practice days · focus on putting · long (20+ ft).

PuttingDriving Range
Shot shaping Module HCP 10.0 to 45.0
Week 3
88% ready

Day 1

2 drills · mix of Putting

Putting

Putting

Diagram for Stop the Ball: Circle [Long]

Stop the Ball: Circle [Long]

Hit putts from increasing distances within growing circles

Scoring benchmarks
HCP+9+5+151219273654
Score2824211916131074

Difficulty

Intermediate

HCP 10.0 to 25.0

Long (20+ ft)#1075

Putting

Diagram for Stop the Ball: Circle, Three Tees Triangle [Long]

Stop the Ball: Circle, Three Tees Triangle [Long]

Hit putts from all sides at varied distances

Scoring benchmarks
HCP+9+5+151219273654
Score434139363228242015

Difficulty

Intermediate

HCP 10.0 to 25.0

Long (20+ ft)#1084

Day 2

2 drills · mix of Putting, Driving Range

PuttingDriving Range

Putting

Diagram for Stop the Ball: Inside the Field [Long]

Stop the Ball: Inside the Field [Long]

Hit 5 putts progressively farther from hole

Scoring benchmarks
HCP+9+5+151219273654
Score2524221816141185

Difficulty

Intermediate

HCP 10.0 to 25.0

Long (20+ ft)#1071

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, Putting

Driving RangePutting

Driving Range

Diagram for Long irons (4,3,2) | Left-to-R and Right-to-L Shot

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+151219273654
Score3129272318141074

Difficulty

Intermediate

HCP 10.0 to 25.0

LongLong irons (4,3,2)#5042

Putting

Diagram for Stop the Ball: on the Fringe [Long]

Stop the Ball: on the Fringe [Long]

Hit 30 putts from varying distances toward the fringe

Scoring benchmarks
HCP+9+5+151219273654
Score252219171512963

Difficulty

Intermediate

HCP 10.0 to 25.0

Long (20+ ft)#1086

Day 4

2 drills · mix of Putting, Driving Range

PuttingDriving Range

Putting

Diagram for Putting Aid: Chalk Line, 15/25

Putting Aid: Chalk Line, 15/25

Hit 30 putts from short distance over line

Scoring benchmarks
HCP+9+5+151219273654
Score2825222018161296

Difficulty

Intermediate

HCP 10.0 to 25.0

6 ft (2m) only#1042

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

Week 4

Performance · In-season

Mar 29 – Apr 4

4 practice days · focus on short game · mixed.

Short GameDriving RangePutting
Performance Module HCP +9.0 to 19.0
Week 4
89% ready

Day 1

2 drills · mix of Short Game, Driving Range

Short GameDriving Range

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

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

Day 2

2 drills · mix of Driving Range, Putting

Driving RangePutting

Driving Range

Diagram for Short irons (9,8) | PAR 3 Challenge

Short irons (9,8) | PAR 3 Challenge

Hit 8/9 iron shots at 3 targets, aim close zones

Scoring benchmarks
HCP+9+5+151219273654
Score3230282520161285

Difficulty

Advanced

HCP +9.0 to 10.0

ShortShort irons (9,8)#5090

Putting

Diagram for Stop the Ball: Circle, in a Row [Long]

Stop the Ball: Circle, in a Row [Long]

Hit putts from distance aiming inside a close circle

Scoring benchmarks
HCP+9+5+151219273654
Score30282725221915129

Difficulty

Advanced

HCP +9.0 to 10.0

Long (20+ ft)#1024

Day 3

2 drills · mix of Putting, Short Game

PuttingShort Game

Putting

Diagram for Stop the Ball: Inside the Field, in a Row [Long]

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+151219273654
Score29272522201815128

Difficulty

Advanced

HCP +9.0 to 10.0

Long (20+ ft)#1016

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, Driving Range

Short GameDriving Range

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

Driving Range

Diagram for Mid irons (7,6,5) | PAR 3 Challenge

Mid irons (7,6,5) | PAR 3 Challenge

Hit mid irons at 3 flags, aiming inside 9-yard circles

Scoring benchmarks
HCP+9+5+151219273654
Score3029272420161285

Difficulty

Advanced

HCP +9.0 to 10.0

MediumMid irons (7,6,5)#5095

Download plan

Lock in the PDF for Houston Lake Invitational

Prepare for Houston Lake Invitational in the next 1 weeks with the printable Program Maker packet.

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 · YellowIntermediate

Hit Every Long Putt

Purpose-built putting block for the host course.

Drills

4

Avg HCP

17.5

Focus

Intermediate

Distance ControlVisualizationDispersionAccuracy
Short GameTee · GreenBeginner

Stop Chips Near Hole

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

Drills

9

Avg HCP

35.0

Focus

Beginner

Distance ControlScoringAimAlignment
Driving RangeTee · YellowBeginner

Perfect your swing: mechanics for long iron success

Avoid hooks and slices, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.

Drills

3

Avg HCP

35.0

Focus

Beginner

MechanicsPrecisionTrajectory
PuttingTee · GreenIntermediate

Improve Accuracy On Long Putts 20+ Feet

Hit cups from afar, for a 14-handicap player, ~15 minutes.

Drills

5

Avg HCP

14.3

Focus

Intermediate

DispersionAccuracyDistance ControlScoring
Short GameTee · RedBeginner

Avoid Three-Putts

Purpose-built short game block for the host course.

Drills

4

Avg HCP

34.9

Focus

Beginner

ScoringAimDistance ControlAccuracy
Driving RangeTee · RedBeginner

Wedge Distance Control Inside 100 Yards

Stop missed shots, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.

Drills

6

Avg HCP

35.0

Focus

Beginner

PrecisionMechanicsTrajectoryScoring
PuttingTee · RedIntermediate

Stop Missed Mid Putts Accurately

Align putter head, for a 11-handicap player, ~15 minutes.

Drills

5

Avg HCP

11.1

Focus

Intermediate

AimScoringAlignmentStroke
Short GameTee · YellowBeginner

Land Close To Pin

Pick line and commit, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.

Drills

7

Avg HCP

34.9

Focus

Beginner

AimScoringAlignmentDispersion
Driving RangeTee · YellowIntermediate

Keep it in the corridor—hit within 10 yards every time

Eliminate wild misses, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.

Drills

5

Avg HCP

17.6

Focus

Intermediate

DispersionPrecisionScoringAccuracy