Flagship Tournament Program

Full 5 Week Practice Program for Irish Junior Open Elite Tour 4

Venue: Old Tom Morris · Rosapenna Hotel & Golf Resort

Complete 5-week preparation program for the upcoming tournament at Downings. Commit to a structured practice plan that improves Scoring (26%) and Precision (18%) and focuses mainly on 9 ft (3m) only putts, Chip shots, and Driver. Modules are progressively ranked from HCP 35.0 to 1.8 to build skills leading up to event.

WAGR logo

Organizer

WAGR

All Ages logo

League

All Ages

Downings, Donegal, Ireland
Apr 6, 2026 – Apr 7, 2026
View host course profile

Weeks

5

Time horizon until tee-off

Practice days

20

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%
70%
88%
88%
MarApr
EventTournament week
Tournament

Weeks until event

5

Time horizon from right now to the opening tee shot.

Practice days

20

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

Precision16%
Aim13%
Trajectory12%
Scoring11%
Event snapshot

Tournament & Course Details

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

Schedule

Apr 6, 2026 – Apr 7, 2026

Format

Stroke

League

All Ages

Organizer

WAGR

Field

men

Course

Old Tom Morris

Status

Open for registration

Flagship curriculum

How the 5-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 13 daysDay 13

Stop Missed Mid Putts On All Shots

Gauge speed accurately, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes. Working on distance: 9 ft (3m) only.

PuttingDifficulty · ExpertModule HCP 1.9

Module skill breakdown

Precision
40%
Scoring
40%
Alignment
13%
Weeks 1–24 daysDay 47

Sink Every Mid Putt

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 2–47 daysDay 815

Chip 5–15 Yds From Fringe

Chip to the green, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes. Working on shot: chip.

Short GameDifficulty · BeginnerModule HCP 35.0

Module skill breakdown

Aim
28%
Scoring
23%
Distance Control
17%
Weeks 4–67 daysDay 1624

Land Flop Shots Near Hole

Land near hole, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes. Working on shot: flop.

Short GameDifficulty · BeginnerModule HCP 35.0

Module skill breakdown

Alignment
24%
Aim
19%
Scoring
18%
Weeks 7–97 daysDay 2533

Up-and-down contest: how many can you save in a row?

Up-and-down contest, for a 21-handicap player, ~20 minutes. Working on shot: flop.

Short GameDifficulty · BeginnerModule HCP 20.9

Module skill breakdown

Scoring
33%
Distance Control
17%
Aim
12%
Weeks 9–106 daysDay 3439

Match Mental Image to Result

Picture the roll, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes. Working on shot: bump'n'run.

Short GameDifficulty · IntermediateModule HCP 17.5

Module skill breakdown

Scoring
38%
Accuracy
24%
Visualization
23%
Weeks 10–115 daysDay 4044

Stop Missing Fairways with Driver

Hit fairways consistently, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes. Working on club: driver.

Driving RangeDifficulty · BeginnerModule HCP 35.0

Module skill breakdown

Precision
31%
Mechanics
27%
Trajectory
23%
Week 123 daysDay 4547

Control Driver Flight Path

Improve driver accuracy, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes. Working on club: driver.

Driving RangeDifficulty · IntermediateModule HCP 17.5

Module skill breakdown

Scoring
27%
Dispersion
20%
Precision
17%
Weeks 12–133 daysDay 4850

Wedge Distance Control

Improve accuracy, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes. Working on club: wedges (lw,sw,gw,pw).

Driving RangeDifficulty · IntermediateModule HCP 17.5

Module skill breakdown

Dispersion
28%
Distance Control
25%
Scoring
20%

Program snapshot

Avg HCP focus

1.9

Expert

Skill pillars

Precision · Scoring · Alignment · Green Reading · Aim · Accuracy

Host course

Old Tom Morris

Downings, Ireland

Status

Open for registration

Apr 6, 2026 – Apr 7, 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 9 – Mar 15

4 practice days · focus on short game · flop.

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

Diagram for Flop | Perpendicular Piles | Quadrants

Flop | Perpendicular Piles | Quadrants

Hit flop shots to land ball in four circle zones

Scoring benchmarks
HCP+9+5+151219273654
Score3028252218141074

Difficulty

Beginner

HCP 25.0 to 45.0

Short (<20 y/m)Flop#3071

Driving Range

Diagram for Driver | Takeaway

Driver | Takeaway

Hit driver balls focusing on takeaway with two key thoughts

Scoring benchmarks
HCP+9+5+151219273654
Score3330282418141074

Difficulty

Beginner

HCP 25.0 to 45.0

Extra LongDriver#5021

Day 2

2 drills · mix of Driving Range, Putting

Driving RangePutting

Driving Range

Diagram for Driver | Impact and Follow Through

Driver | Impact and Follow Through

Hit driver balls focusing on impact and follow through

Scoring benchmarks
HCP+9+5+151219273654
Score3129262318141063

Difficulty

Beginner

HCP 25.0 to 45.0

Extra LongDriver#5024

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

Day 3

2 drills · mix of Putting, Short Game

PuttingShort Game

Putting

Diagram for Putting Aid: Alignment Sticks, Ball Gate, 10/20

Putting Aid: Alignment Sticks, Ball Gate, 10/20

Hit 30 putts through ball gate using alignment sticks

Scoring benchmarks
HCP+9+5+151219273654
Score241816141210864

Difficulty

Advanced

HCP +6.0 to 10.0

9 ft (3m) only#1040

Short Game

Diagram for Flop | Perpendicular Piles | 3 Landing Zones

Flop | Perpendicular Piles | 3 Landing Zones

Hit flop shots aiming at three spaced landing zones

Scoring benchmarks
HCP+9+5+151219273654
Score3028262218141074

Difficulty

Beginner

HCP 25.0 to 45.0

Short (<20 y/m)Flop#3070

Day 4

2 drills · mix of Short Game, Driving Range

Short GameDriving Range

Short Game

Diagram for Flop | Perpendicular Ball Lines | Bullseye 2x

Flop | Perpendicular Ball Lines | Bullseye 2x

Hit flop shots from two lines aiming inside circles

Scoring benchmarks
HCP+9+5+151219273654
Score302826221713963

Difficulty

Beginner

HCP 25.0 to 45.0

Short (<20 y/m)Flop#3151

Driving Range

Diagram for Driver | Backswing

Driver | Backswing

Hit driver balls focusing on two backswing thoughts

Scoring benchmarks
HCP+9+5+151219273654
Score3028252218141063

Difficulty

Beginner

HCP 25.0 to 45.0

Extra LongDriver#5022

Download plan

Lock in the PDF for Irish Junior Open Elite Tour 4

Prepare for Irish Junior Open Elite Tour 4 in the next 4 weeks with the printable Program Maker packet.

Week 2

Technique · Off-season

Mar 16 – Mar 22

4 practice days · focus on driving range · driver.

Driving RangePuttingShort Game
Technique Module HCP +6.0 to 45.0
Week 2
69% ready

Day 1

2 drills · mix of Driving Range, Putting

Driving RangePutting

Driving Range

Diagram for Driver | Takeaway

Driver | Takeaway

Hit driver balls focusing on takeaway with two key thoughts

Scoring benchmarks
HCP+9+5+151219273654
Score3330282418141074

Difficulty

Beginner

HCP 25.0 to 45.0

Extra LongDriver#5021

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

Day 2

2 drills · mix of Putting, Short Game

PuttingShort Game

Putting

Diagram for Putting Aid: Alignment Sticks, Ball Gate, 10/20

Putting Aid: Alignment Sticks, Ball Gate, 10/20

Hit 30 putts through ball gate using alignment sticks

Scoring benchmarks
HCP+9+5+151219273654
Score241816141210864

Difficulty

Advanced

HCP +6.0 to 10.0

9 ft (3m) only#1040

Short Game

Diagram for Flop | Perpendicular Piles | Multiple Targets

Flop | Perpendicular Piles | Multiple Targets

Hit balls from crossed piles to 3 close flags targets

Scoring benchmarks
HCP+9+5+151219273654
Score3028262218141074

Difficulty

Beginner

HCP 25.0 to 45.0

Short (<20 y/m)Flop#3069

Day 3

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 Driver | Takeaway

Driver | Takeaway

Hit driver balls focusing on takeaway with two key thoughts

Scoring benchmarks
HCP+9+5+151219273654
Score3330282418141074

Difficulty

Beginner

HCP 25.0 to 45.0

Extra LongDriver#5021

Day 4

2 drills · mix of Driving Range, Putting

Driving RangePutting

Driving Range

Diagram for Driver | Impact and Follow Through

Driver | Impact and Follow Through

Hit driver balls focusing on impact and follow through

Scoring benchmarks
HCP+9+5+151219273654
Score3129262318141063

Difficulty

Beginner

HCP 25.0 to 45.0

Extra LongDriver#5024

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

Week 3

Shot shaping · Pre-season

Mar 23 – Mar 29

4 practice days · focus on driving range · driver.

Driving Range
Shot shaping Module HCP +9.0 to 45.0
Week 3
70% ready

Day 1

2 drills · mix of Driving Range

Driving Range

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

Driving Range

Diagram for Driver | Straight Shot

Driver | Straight Shot

Hit driver shots aiming for consistent straight ball flight

Scoring benchmarks
HCP+9+5+151219273654
Score3230282520161285

Difficulty

Beginner

HCP 25.0 to 45.0

Extra LongDriver#5050

Day 2

2 drills · mix of Driving Range

Driving Range

Driving Range

Diagram for Driver | Low/Mid/High Shot

Driver | Low/Mid/High Shot

Hit 36 driver shots varying low, mid, high flights

Scoring benchmarks
HCP+9+5+151219273654
Score3129262218141074

Difficulty

Beginner

HCP 25.0 to 45.0

Extra LongDriver#5051

Driving Range

Diagram for Woods (Hy to 3W) | Opposite Shots Challenge

Woods (Hy to 3W) | Opposite Shots Challenge

Hit woods with draws/fades, highs/lows, pushes/pulls

Scoring benchmarks
HCP+9+5+151219273654
Score312926221713963

Difficulty

Advanced

HCP +9.0 to 5.0

Extra LongWoods (Hy,5W,3W)#5102

Day 3

2 drills · mix of Driving Range

Driving Range

Driving Range

Diagram for Mid irons (7,6,5) | L-R and R-L  9 Targets

Mid irons (7,6,5) | L-R and R-L 9 Targets

Hit 4 iron shots through gates at 9 targets near flag

Scoring benchmarks
HCP+9+5+151219273654
Score312925211612853

Difficulty

Advanced

HCP +9.0 to 10.0

MediumMid irons (7,6,5)#5038

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 4

2 drills · mix of Driving Range

Driving Range

Driving Range

Diagram for Driver | Straight Shot

Driver | Straight Shot

Hit driver shots aiming for consistent straight ball flight

Scoring benchmarks
HCP+9+5+151219273654
Score3230282520161285

Difficulty

Beginner

HCP 25.0 to 45.0

Extra LongDriver#5050

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

Week 4

Shot shaping · Pre-season

Mar 30 – Apr 5

4 practice days · focus on driving range · driver.

Driving Range
Shot shaping Module HCP 10.0 to 45.0
Week 4
88% ready

Day 1

2 drills · mix of Driving Range

Driving Range

Driving Range

Diagram for Driver | Straight Shot

Driver | Straight Shot

Hit driver shots aiming for consistent straight ball flight

Scoring benchmarks
HCP+9+5+151219273654
Score3230282520161285

Difficulty

Beginner

HCP 25.0 to 45.0

Extra LongDriver#5050

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 2

2 drills · mix of Driving Range

Driving Range

Driving Range

Diagram for Driver | Straight Shot

Driver | Straight Shot

Hit driver shots aiming for consistent straight ball flight

Scoring benchmarks
HCP+9+5+151219273654
Score3230282520161285

Difficulty

Beginner

HCP 25.0 to 45.0

Extra LongDriver#5050

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

Driving Range

Driving Range

Diagram for Driver | Straight Shot

Driver | Straight Shot

Hit driver shots aiming for consistent straight ball flight

Scoring benchmarks
HCP+9+5+151219273654
Score3230282520161285

Difficulty

Beginner

HCP 25.0 to 45.0

Extra LongDriver#5050

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 4

2 drills · mix of Driving Range

Driving Range

Driving Range

Diagram for Driver | Straight Shot

Driver | Straight Shot

Hit driver shots aiming for consistent straight ball flight

Scoring benchmarks
HCP+9+5+151219273654
Score3230282520161285

Difficulty

Beginner

HCP 25.0 to 45.0

Extra LongDriver#5050

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

Download plan

Lock in the PDF for Irish Junior Open Elite Tour 4

Prepare for Irish Junior Open Elite Tour 4 in the next 1 weeks with the printable Program Maker packet.

Week 5

Performance · In-season

Apr 6 – Apr 12

4 practice days · focus on driving range · woods (hy,5w,3w).

Driving RangePuttingShort Game
Performance Module HCP +9.0 to 19.0
Week 5
89% ready

Day 1

2 drills · mix of Driving Range, Putting

Driving RangePutting

Driving Range

Diagram for Woods (Hy to 3W) | 5 Ball Flights Challenge

Woods (Hy to 3W) | 5 Ball Flights Challenge

Hit varied wood shots aiming at one distant flag

Scoring benchmarks
HCP+9+5+151219273654
Score3028262218141074

Difficulty

Advanced

HCP +9.0 to 5.0

Extra LongWoods (Hy,5W,3W)#5101

Putting

Diagram for Single Tee, 15/25

Single Tee, 15/25

Hit 30 putts from short range around hole

Scoring benchmarks
HCP+9+5+151219273654
Score2925222018151296

Difficulty

Advanced

HCP +9.0 to 10.0

6 ft (2m) only#1051

Day 2

2 drills · mix of Putting, Short Game

PuttingShort Game

Putting

Diagram for One Handed, Ball Gate, 12 in a Row

One Handed, Ball Gate, 12 in a Row

Hit 25 putts through the ball gate from close range

Scoring benchmarks
HCP+9+5+151219273654
Score242219171412964

Difficulty

Advanced

HCP +9.0 to 10.0

6 ft (2m) only#1020

Short Game

Diagram for Sand | Parallel Piles | Bullseye 2x

Sand | Parallel Piles | Bullseye 2x

Chip from two lines aiming at two target circles

Scoring benchmarks
HCP+9+5+151219273654
Score302824201512853

Difficulty

Advanced

HCP +9.0 to 10.0

Mid (20-40 y/m)Sand#3049

Day 3

2 drills · mix of Short Game, Driving Range

Short GameDriving Range

Short Game

Diagram for Sand | Perpendicular Piles | 9 Stop Zones

Sand | Perpendicular Piles | 9 Stop Zones

Chip 4 balls from piles to matching stop zones on green

Scoring benchmarks
HCP+9+5+151219273654
Score3230282521161285

Difficulty

Advanced

HCP 4.0 to 19.0

Mid (20-40 y/m)Sand#3078

Driving Range

Diagram for Woods (Hy to 3W) | Visualized Course

Woods (Hy to 3W) | Visualized Course

Hit 36 shots with woods at a target area

Scoring benchmarks
HCP+9+5+151219273654
Score3028252218141074

Difficulty

Advanced

HCP +9.0 to 5.0

Extra LongWoods (Hy,5W,3W)#5104

Day 4

2 drills · mix of Driving Range, Putting

Driving RangePutting

Driving Range

Diagram for Woods (Hy to 3W) | 3 Landing Zones

Woods (Hy to 3W) | 3 Landing Zones

Hit woods aiming at 3 sequential landing zones

Scoring benchmarks
HCP+9+5+151219273654
Score3028252218141074

Difficulty

Advanced

HCP +9.0 to 10.0

Extra LongWoods (Hy,5W,3W)#5077

Putting

Diagram for Around the Hole: 8 Ball Circle, 4/8

Around the Hole: 8 Ball Circle, 4/8

Hit 40 putts moving around tees near hole

Scoring benchmarks
HCP+9+5+151219273654
Score353128262422191612

Difficulty

Advanced

HCP +4.3 to 11.7

6 ft (2m) only#1007

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

Stop Missed Mid Putts On All Shots

Gauge speed accurately, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.

Drills

3

Avg HCP

1.9

Focus

Expert

PrecisionScoringAlignmentGreen Reading
PuttingTee · All TeesExpert

Sink Every Mid Putt

Read breaks and aim precisely, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.

Drills

4

Avg HCP

1.8

Focus

Expert

PrecisionScoringAimAccuracy
Short GameTee · All TeesBeginner

Chip 5–15 Yds From Fringe

Chip to the green, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.

Drills

8

Avg HCP

35.0

Focus

Beginner

AimScoringDistance ControlDispersion
Short GameTee · All TeesBeginner

Land Flop Shots Near Hole

Land near hole, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.

Drills

9

Avg HCP

35.0

Focus

Beginner

AlignmentAimScoringDistance Control
Short GameTee · All TeesBeginner

Up-and-down contest: how many can you save in a row?

Up-and-down contest, for a 21-handicap player, ~20 minutes.

Drills

9

Avg HCP

20.9

Focus

Beginner

ScoringDistance ControlAimPrecision
Short GameTee · All TeesIntermediate

Match Mental Image to Result

Picture the roll, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.

Drills

6

Avg HCP

17.5

Focus

Intermediate

ScoringAccuracyVisualizationDispersion
Driving RangeTee · All TeesBeginner

Stop Missing Fairways with Driver

Hit fairways consistently, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.

Drills

5

Avg HCP

35.0

Focus

Beginner

PrecisionMechanicsTrajectoryAim
Driving RangeTee · All TeesIntermediate

Control Driver Flight Path

Improve driver accuracy, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.

Drills

3

Avg HCP

17.5

Focus

Intermediate

ScoringDispersionPrecisionDistance Control
Driving RangeTee · All TeesIntermediate

Wedge Distance Control

Improve accuracy, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.

Drills

3

Avg HCP

17.5

Focus

Intermediate

DispersionDistance ControlScoringPrecision