Flagship Tournament Program

Full 7 Week Practice Program for Internationaux de France Seniors Messieurs

Venue: Chênes · Club du Lys-Chantilly

Complete 7-week preparation program for the upcoming tournament at Lamorlaye. Commit to a structured practice plan that improves Distance Control (20%) and Precision (19%) and focuses mainly on 6 ft (2m) only putts, Bump'n'Run shots, and Long irons (4,3,2). Modules are progressively ranked from HCP 35.0 to 1.8 to build skills leading up to event.

Organizer

WAGR

League

Senior

Lamorlaye, Picardie, France

Apr 17, 2026 – Apr 19, 2026

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Weeks

Time horizon until tee-off

Practice days

Mapped sessions in Program Maker

Macro cycles

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

Buffer

Week 1 Week 3 Week 4 Week 5 Week 7

Buffer

60%

65%

69%

88%

94%

MarApr

EventTournament week

Tournament

Week 1 Week 4 Week 7

50%

60%

69%

88%

89%

MarApr

EventTournament week

Tournament

Weeks until event

Time horizon from right now to the opening tee shot.

Practice days

Program Maker keeps four on-course days every week.

Macro cycles

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

Precision17%

Trajectory14%

Scoring13%

Accuracy13%

Event snapshot

Tournament & Course Details

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

Schedule

Apr 17, 2026 – Apr 19, 2026

Format

Stroke

League

Senior

Organizer

WAGR

Field

men

Course

Chênes

Status

Open for registration

Flagship curriculum

How the 7-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≤ 4 daysDay 1 – 4

Make All 6 Ft Putts

Read breaks and aim precisely, 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 2–4≤ 7 daysDay 5 – 13

Master the art of touch: no more long comeback putts

Master touch, for a 29-handicap player, ~20 minutes. Working on shot: bump'n'run.

Short GameDifficulty · BeginnerModule HCP 29.1

Module skill breakdown

Distance Control

30%

Precision

14%

Scoring

14%

Weeks 4–5≤ 6 daysDay 14 – 19

Feel the distance: bunker to different targets and control your rollout

Stop on a dime, for a 28-handicap player, ~20 minutes. Working on shot: sand.

Short GameDifficulty · BeginnerModule HCP 28.3

Module skill breakdown

Distance Control

34%

Aim

24%

Precision

12%

Weeks 5–6≤ 3 daysDay 20 – 22

Land Ball 2–3 Feet From Pin

Control the rollout distance, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes. Working on shot: bump'n'run.

Short GameDifficulty · IntermediateModule HCP 16.8

Module skill breakdown

Scoring

35%

Accuracy

23%

Distance Control

17%

Weeks 6–7≤ 5 daysDay 23 – 27

Thread the gap: bunker shot through a narrow landing zone

Precision from tough lie, for a 6-handicap player, ~10 minutes. Working on shot: sand.

Short GameDifficulty · AdvancedModule HCP 5.9

Module skill breakdown

Precision

29%

Aim

19%

Dispersion

17%

Weeks 7–8≤ 3 daysDay 28 – 30

Bump'n'Run 15–25 Yds From Tight Lies

Convert every opportunity, for a 3-handicap player, ~10 minutes. Working on shot: bump'n'run.

Short GameDifficulty · ExpertModule HCP 3.3

Module skill breakdown

Distance Control

45%

Trajectory

17%

Dispersion

14%

Weeks 8–9≤ 3 daysDay 31 – 33

Check your setup: avoid hooks and slices

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 9–10≤ 5 daysDay 34 – 38

Stop Missed Wedge Shots

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

25%

Mechanics

18%

Trajectory

17%

Weeks 10–12≤ 7 daysDay 39 – 45

Vary your targets and hit within 3-5 yards

Consistent mid iron length, for a 8-handicap player, ~10 minutes. Working on club: mid irons (7,6,5).

Driving RangeDifficulty · AdvancedModule HCP 7.8

Module skill breakdown

Distance Control

38%

Scoring

20%

Trajectory

12%

Program snapshot

Avg HCP focus

1.8

Expert

Skill pillars

Precision · Scoring · Aim · Accuracy · Green Reading · Distance Control

Host course

Chênes

Lamorlaye, France

Status

Open for registration

Apr 17, 2026 – Apr 19, 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 6 – Mar 12

4 practice days · focus on short game · sand.

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

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

Long irons (4,3,2) | Backswing

Hit long irons focusing on two backswing thoughts only

Scoring benchmarks

HCP	+9	+5	+1	5	12	19	27	36	54
Score	31	29	26	22	17	13	9	6	4

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

Long irons (4,3,2) | Downswing

Hit long irons focusing on two downswing thoughts only

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

LongLong irons (4,3,2)#5015

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 Driving Range, Short Game

Driving RangeShort Game

Driving Range

Long irons (4,3,2) | Takeaway

Hit long irons focusing on takeaway with two tips

Scoring benchmarks

HCP	+9	+5	+1	5	12	19	27	36	54
Score	30	28	25	20	15	12	9	6	4

Difficulty

Beginner

HCP 25.0 to 45.0

LongLong irons (4,3,2)#5013

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

Bump-n-Run | Perpendicular Piles | 3 Landing Zones

Hit 36 shots aiming at three aligned zones on green

Scoring benchmarks

HCP	+9	+5	+1	5	12	19	27	36	54
Score	31	29	26	23	18	14	10	7	4

Difficulty

Beginner

HCP 25.0 to 45.0

Short (<20 y/m)Bump'n'Run#3075

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