Schedule
Mar 13, 2026 – Mar 15, 2026
Flagship Tournament Program
Full 3 Week Practice Program for III Ranking Nacional Costa Rica
Venue: La Iguana · Los Suenos Marriott Ocean & Golf Resort
Complete 3-week preparation program for the upcoming tournament at Playa Herradura. Commit to a structured practice plan that improves Scoring (21%) and Precision (16%) and focuses mainly on mid-range putting distance putts, Pitch shots, and Wedges (LW,SW,GW,PW). Modules are progressively ranked from HCP 35.0 to 9.0 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 Control13%
Precision13%
Accuracy13%
Scoring13%
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
women
Course
La Iguana
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≤ 7 daysDay 1 – 7
Pitch 15–25 Yds From Fringe
Pitch to the green, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes. Working on shot: pitch.
Short GameDifficulty · BeginnerModule HCP 34.9
Module skill breakdown
Scoring
35%
Aim
27%
Alignment
21%
Weeks 2–4≤ 7 daysDay 8 – 14
Feel Green: Control Rollout
Stop on a dime, for a 25-handicap player, ~20 minutes. Working on shot: chip.
Short GameDifficulty · BeginnerModule HCP 25.0
Module skill breakdown
Distance Control
32%
Alignment
17%
Precision
16%
Weeks 4–5≤ 5 daysDay 15 – 19
Stick Chip Close To Hole
Chip from rough, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes. Working on shot: chip.
Short GameDifficulty · IntermediateModule HCP 17.5
Module skill breakdown
Aim
22%
Scoring
17%
Accuracy
13%
Weeks 5–6≤ 5 daysDay 20 – 24
Bump'n'Run 10–20 Yds
Control the rollout distance, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes. Working on shot: bump'n'run.
Short GameDifficulty · IntermediateModule HCP 17.4
Module skill breakdown
Scoring
27%
Distance Control
17%
Accuracy
13%
Weeks 7–8≤ 6 daysDay 25 – 30
Stop Missed Wedge Shots
Control roll, 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 8–9≤ 5 daysDay 31 – 35
Challenge: eliminate wild misses on long approaches
Center green hits, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes. Working on club: long irons (4,3,2).
Driving RangeDifficulty · IntermediateModule HCP 17.7
Module skill breakdown
Dispersion
33%
Precision
17%
Scoring
16%
Weeks 9–10≤ 4 daysDay 36 – 39
Challenge: eliminate off-target wedge shots
Center green hits, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes. Working on club: wedges (lw,sw,gw,pw).
Driving RangeDifficulty · IntermediateModule HCP 17.5
Module skill breakdown
Scoring
34%
Dispersion
33%
Precision
17%
Weeks 10–12≤ 6 daysDay 40 – 45
Reduce 3-Wood Spread
Improve 3-wood accuracy, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes. Working on club: woods (hy,5w,3w).
Driving RangeDifficulty · IntermediateModule HCP 17.5
Module skill breakdown
Precision
34%
Dispersion
25%
Scoring
15%
Weeks 12–13≤ 4 daysDay 46 – 49
Feel the distance: control your woods rollout
Hit varying targets, for a 9-handicap player, ~10 minutes. Working on club: woods (hy,5w,3w).
Driving RangeDifficulty · AdvancedModule HCP 9.0
Module skill breakdown
Distance Control
33%
Scoring
20%
Trajectory
18%
Program snapshot
Avg HCP focus
34.9
Beginner
Skill pillars
Scoring · Aim · Alignment · Distance Control · Dispersion · Precision
Host course
La Iguana
Playa Herradura, Costa Rica
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 · chip.
Short GameDriving Range
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 | Quadrants
Chip balls aiming at 4 circle segments around hole
Scoring benchmarks
| HCP | +9 | +5 | +1 | 5 | 12 | 19 | 27 | 36 | 54 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Score | 31 | 29 | 26 | 22 | 18 | 14 | 11 | 7 | 4 |
Difficulty
Intermediate
HCP 10.0 to 25.0
Short (<20 y/m)Chip#3145
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 Driving Range, Short Game
Driving RangeShort Game
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
Short Game
Chip | Perpendicular Ball Lines | Quadrants
Chip balls aiming at 4 circle segments around hole
Scoring benchmarks
| HCP | +9 | +5 | +1 | 5 | 12 | 19 | 27 | 36 | 54 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Score | 31 | 29 | 26 | 22 | 18 | 14 | 11 | 7 | 4 |
Difficulty
Intermediate
HCP 10.0 to 25.0
Short (<20 y/m)Chip#3145
Day 4
2 drills · mix of Driving Range
Driving Range
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
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
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Week 2
Shot shaping · Pre-season
Mar 6 – Mar 12
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
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
Driving Range
Woods (Hy to 3W) | Left-to-R and Right-to-L Shot
Hit 36 wood shots curving both ways to target
Scoring benchmarks
| HCP | +9 | +5 | +1 | 5 | 12 | 19 | 27 | 36 | 54 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Score | 30 | 28 | 25 | 22 | 18 | 14 | 10 | 7 | 4 |
Difficulty
Intermediate
HCP 10.0 to 25.0
LongWoods (Hy,5W,3W)#5047
Day 2
2 drills · mix of Driving Range
Driving Range
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
Driving Range
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 | +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
LongLong irons (4,3,2)#5043
Day 3
2 drills · mix of Driving Range
Driving Range
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
Driving Range
Woods (Hy to 3W) | Left-to-R and Right-to-L Shot
Hit 36 wood shots curving both ways to target
Scoring benchmarks
| HCP | +9 | +5 | +1 | 5 | 12 | 19 | 27 | 36 | 54 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Score | 30 | 28 | 25 | 22 | 18 | 14 | 10 | 7 | 4 |
Difficulty
Intermediate
HCP 10.0 to 25.0
LongWoods (Hy,5W,3W)#5047
Day 4
2 drills · mix of Driving Range
Driving Range
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
Driving Range
Woods (Hy to 3W) | Left-to-R and Right-to-L Shot
Hit 36 wood shots curving both ways to target
Scoring benchmarks
| HCP | +9 | +5 | +1 | 5 | 12 | 19 | 27 | 36 | 54 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Score | 30 | 28 | 25 | 22 | 18 | 14 | 10 | 7 | 4 |
Difficulty
Intermediate
HCP 10.0 to 25.0
LongWoods (Hy,5W,3W)#5047
Week 3
Performance · In-season
Mar 13 – Mar 19
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
Flop | Scattered Piles | 9 Stop Zones
Hit flop shots to 9 zones from varied lies.
Scoring benchmarks
| HCP | +9 | +5 | +1 | 5 | 12 | 19 | 27 | 36 | 54 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Score | 30 | 28 | 26 | 22 | 18 | 14 | 10 | 7 | 4 |
Difficulty
Advanced
HCP +9.0 to 10.0
Short (<20 y/m)Flop#3012
Short Game
Flop | Parallel Piles | 9 Stop Zones
Hit 4 shots to 9 targets from varied lies and angles
Scoring benchmarks
| HCP | +9 | +5 | +1 | 5 | 12 | 19 | 27 | 36 | 54 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Score | 30 | 28 | 26 | 22 | 18 | 14 | 10 | 7 | 4 |
Difficulty
Advanced
HCP +9.0 to 10.0
Short (<20 y/m)Flop#3040
Day 2
2 drills · mix of Short Game, Driving Range
Short GameDriving Range
Short Game
Flop | Scattered Piles | 3 Landing Zones
Hit flop shots to three zones on the green in order
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 16.0
Short (<20 y/m)Flop#3014
Driving Range
All Woods (Hy to Dr) | Club Swapping Challenge
Hit 36 wood shots at 3 flags within close range
Scoring benchmarks
| HCP | +9 | +5 | +1 | 5 | 12 | 19 | 27 | 36 | 54 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Score | 30 | 28 | 25 | 20 | 16 | 12 | 9 | 6 | 3 |
Difficulty
Advanced
HCP +9.0 to 10.0
Extra LongWoods (Hy,5W,3W)#5111
Day 3
2 drills · mix of Driving Range, Short Game
Driving RangeShort Game
Driving Range
Woods (Hy to 3W) | 3 Landing Zones
Hit woods aiming at 3 sequential landing zones
Scoring benchmarks
| HCP | +9 | +5 | +1 | 5 | 12 | 19 | 27 | 36 | 54 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Score | 30 | 28 | 25 | 22 | 18 | 14 | 10 | 7 | 4 |
Difficulty
Advanced
HCP +9.0 to 10.0
Extra LongWoods (Hy,5W,3W)#5077
Short Game
Flop | Scattered Piles | Quadrants
Hit flop shots from varied lies to four circle zones
Scoring benchmarks
| HCP | +9 | +5 | +1 | 5 | 12 | 19 | 27 | 36 | 54 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Score | 30 | 28 | 25 | 20 | 16 | 12 | 8 | 5 | 3 |
Difficulty
Advanced
HCP +9.0 to 10.0
Short (<20 y/m)Flop#3015
Day 4
2 drills · mix of Short Game
Short Game
Short Game
Flop | Parallel Ball Lines | 9 Stop Zones
Hit flop shots alternating lines to 9 zones
Scoring benchmarks
| HCP | +9 | +5 | +1 | 5 | 12 | 19 | 27 | 36 | 54 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Score | 31 | 29 | 26 | 22 | 17 | 13 | 9 | 6 | 3 |
Difficulty
Advanced
HCP +9.0 to 10.0
Short (<20 y/m)Flop#3124
Short Game
Pitch| Scattered Piles | 9 Stop Zones
Hit pitch shots aiming 4 balls at each marked zone.
Scoring benchmarks
| HCP | +9 | +5 | +1 | 5 | 12 | 19 | 27 | 36 | 54 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Score | 29 | 27 | 24 | 20 | 16 | 12 | 8 | 5 | 3 |
Difficulty
Advanced
HCP +9.0 to 10.0
Mid (20-40 y/m)Pitch#3007
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
Pitch 15–25 Yds From Fringe
Pitch to the green, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Drills
7
Avg HCP
34.9
Focus
Beginner
ScoringAimAlignmentDistance Control
Short GameTee · All TeesBeginner
Feel Green: Control Rollout
Stop on a dime, for a 25-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Drills
7
Avg HCP
25.0
Focus
Beginner
Distance ControlAlignmentPrecisionAccuracy
Short GameTee · All TeesIntermediate
Stick Chip Close To Hole
Chip from rough, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Drills
5
Avg HCP
17.5
Focus
Intermediate
AimScoringAccuracyPrecision
Short GameTee · All TeesIntermediate
Bump'n'Run 10–20 Yds
Control the rollout distance, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Drills
5
Avg HCP
17.4
Focus
Intermediate
ScoringDistance ControlAccuracyTrajectory
Driving RangeTee · All TeesBeginner
Stop Missed Wedge Shots
Control roll, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Drills
6
Avg HCP
35.0
Focus
Beginner
PrecisionMechanicsTrajectoryScoring
Driving RangeTee · All TeesIntermediate
Challenge: eliminate wild misses on long approaches
Center green hits, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Drills
5
Avg HCP
17.7
Focus
Intermediate
DispersionPrecisionScoringAccuracy
Driving RangeTee · All TeesIntermediate
Challenge: eliminate off-target wedge shots
Center green hits, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Drills
4
Avg HCP
17.5
Focus
Intermediate
ScoringDispersionPrecisionDistance Control
Driving RangeTee · All TeesIntermediate
Reduce 3-Wood Spread
Improve 3-wood accuracy, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Drills
6
Avg HCP
17.5
Focus
Intermediate
PrecisionDispersionScoringDistance Control
Driving RangeTee · All TeesAdvanced
Feel the distance: control your woods rollout
Hit varying targets, for a 9-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Drills
4
Avg HCP
9.0
Focus
Advanced
Distance ControlScoringTrajectoryAccuracy