Flagship Tournament Program

Full 4 Week Practice Program for Junior Links - Houston National GC

Venue: Houston National Golf Club

Complete 4-week preparation program for the upcoming tournament at Houston. Commit to a structured practice plan that improves Aim (18%) and Alignment (17%) and focuses mainly on Long (20+ ft) putts, Chip shots, and Woods (Hy,5W,3W). Modules are progressively ranked from HCP 35.0 to 12.3 to build skills leading up to event.

Junior Links - Houston National GC logo

League

Junior Links - Houston National GC

Houston, TX, United States
Mar 28, 2026 – Mar 28, 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

Scoring13%
Precision13%
Aim12%
Accuracy12%
Event snapshot

Tournament & Course Details

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

Schedule

Mar 28, 2026 – Mar 28, 2026

League

Junior Links - Houston National GC

Field

all

Course

Houston National Golf 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

Eliminate Three-Putts

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 2–35 daysDay 59

Avoid Three-Putts

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

Short GameDifficulty · BeginnerModule HCP 35.0

Module skill breakdown

Distance Control
26%
Aim
23%
Alignment
19%
Weeks 3–57 daysDay 1017

3-Wood Dispersion Control For Beginners

Control 3-wood dispersion, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes. Working on club: woods (hy,5w,3w).

Driving RangeDifficulty · BeginnerModule HCP 35.0

Module skill breakdown

Precision
27%
Mechanics
17%
Trajectory
16%
Week 53 daysDay 1820

Align Stroke For Every 9 Foot Putt

Square feet to the line, for a 12-handicap player, ~15 minutes. Working on distance: 9 ft (3m) only.

PuttingDifficulty · IntermediateModule HCP 12.3

Module skill breakdown

Alignment
37%
Aim
25%
Precision
12%
Weeks 6–75 daysDay 2125

Chip 5–15 Yds From Fringe

Save par clutch, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes. Working on shot: chip.

Short GameDifficulty · BeginnerModule HCP 35.0

Module skill breakdown

Scoring
29%
Aim
27%
Alignment
20%
Weeks 7–87 daysDay 2632

Control Long Iron Flight

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

Driving RangeDifficulty · BeginnerModule HCP 35.0

Module skill breakdown

Precision
33%
Mechanics
19%
Aim
16%
Week 93 daysDay 3335

Hit Center Of Cup From 9 Feet

Check putter angle, for a 12-handicap player, ~15 minutes. Working on distance: 9 ft (3m) only.

PuttingDifficulty · IntermediateModule HCP 12.3

Module skill breakdown

Alignment
37%
Aim
25%
Precision
12%
Weeks 9–117 daysDay 3642

Chip 5–15 Yds From Fringe

Hit intended line, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes. Working on shot: chip.

Short GameDifficulty · BeginnerModule HCP 35.0

Module skill breakdown

Aim
22%
Alignment
19%
Distance Control
18%
Weeks 11–126 daysDay 4348

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%

Program snapshot

Avg HCP focus

17.5

Intermediate

Skill pillars

Distance Control · Visualization · Dispersion · Accuracy · Aim · Alignment

Host course

Houston National Golf Club

Houston, United States

Status

Open for registration

Mar 28, 2026 – Mar 28, 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 7 – Mar 13

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

Diagram for Chip | Perpendicular Ball Lines | Bullseye 2x

Chip | Perpendicular Ball Lines | Bullseye 2x

Chip balls from two lines aiming for close circles.

Scoring benchmarks
HCP+9+5+151219273654
Score282624201612963

Difficulty

Beginner

HCP 25.0 to 45.0

Short (<20 y/m)Chip#3141

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

Day 2

2 drills · mix of Driving Range, Putting

Driving RangePutting

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

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: Plane Board, Ball Gate, 10/20

Putting Aid: Plane Board, Ball Gate, 10/20

Hit 30 putts through ball gate using plane board

Scoring benchmarks
HCP+9+5+151219273654
Score241916141210864

Difficulty

Intermediate

HCP 10.0 to 25.0

9 ft (3m) only#1046

Short Game

Diagram for Flop | Perpendicular Ball Lines | Quadrants

Flop | Perpendicular Ball Lines | Quadrants

Hit flop shots from two lines to four zones around hole

Scoring benchmarks
HCP+9+5+151219273654
Score312926221813964

Difficulty

Beginner

HCP 25.0 to 45.0

Short (<20 y/m)Flop#3155

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 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

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Week 2

Technique · Off-season

Mar 14 – Mar 20

4 practice days · focus on driving range · long irons (4,3,2).

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 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

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 | 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

Day 3

2 drills · mix of Short Game, Driving Range

Short GameDriving Range

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

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 4

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: Alignment Mirror, 10/20

Putting Aid: Alignment Mirror, 10/20

Hit 30 putts from short range using alignment mirror

Scoring benchmarks
HCP+9+5+151219273654
Score22181513119753

Difficulty

Advanced

HCP +5.0 to 10.0

9 ft (3m) only#1037

Week 3

Shot shaping · Pre-season

Mar 21 – Mar 27

4 practice days · focus on putting · 6 ft (2m) only.

PuttingDriving Range
Shot shaping Module HCP 10.0 to 25.0
Week 3
88% ready

Day 1

2 drills · mix of Putting

Putting

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

Putting

Diagram for Putting Aid: Chalk Line, 10/20

Putting Aid: Chalk Line, 10/20

Hit 30 putts from a marked line near the hole

Scoring benchmarks
HCP+9+5+151219273654
Score23181513119753

Difficulty

Intermediate

HCP 10.0 to 25.0

9 ft (3m) only#1043

Day 2

2 drills · mix of Driving Range

Driving Range

Driving Range

Diagram for Short irons (9,8) | Left-to-R and Right-to-L Shot

Short irons (9,8) | Left-to-R and Right-to-L Shot

Hit short iron shots curving left and right to target

Scoring benchmarks
HCP+9+5+151219273654
Score3230282520161285

Difficulty

Intermediate

HCP 10.0 to 25.0

ShortShort irons (9,8)#5032

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

Day 3

2 drills · mix of Driving Range, Putting

Driving RangePutting

Driving Range

Diagram for Woods (Hy to 3W) | Left-to-R and Right-to-L Shot

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+151219273654
Score3028252218141074

Difficulty

Intermediate

HCP 10.0 to 25.0

LongWoods (Hy,5W,3W)#5047

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

Day 4

2 drills · mix of Putting

Putting

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

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

Week 4

Performance · In-season

Mar 28 – Apr 3

4 practice days · focus on short game · pitch.

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 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 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 Driver | 3 Landing Zones

Driver | 3 Landing Zones

Hit 12 driver shots at each of 3 zones around hole

Scoring benchmarks
HCP+9+5+151219273654
Score3230282520161285

Difficulty

Advanced

HCP +9.0 to 10.0

Extra LongDriver#5081

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

Day 3

2 drills · mix of Putting, Short Game

PuttingShort Game

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

Short Game

Diagram for Pitch| Parallel Piles | Bullseye 2x

Pitch| Parallel Piles | Bullseye 2x

Hit putts from varied spots aiming for close circles

Scoring benchmarks
HCP+9+5+151219273654
Score282622181411853

Difficulty

Advanced

HCP +9.0 to 10.0

Mid (20-40 y/m)Pitch#3034

Day 4

2 drills · mix of Short Game, Driving Range

Short GameDriving Range

Short Game

Diagram for Pitch| Scattered Piles | 9 Stop Zones

Pitch| Scattered Piles | 9 Stop Zones

Hit pitch shots aiming 4 balls at each marked zone.

Scoring benchmarks
HCP+9+5+151219273654
Score292724201612853

Difficulty

Advanced

HCP +9.0 to 10.0

Mid (20-40 y/m)Pitch#3007

Driving Range

Diagram for Driver | 5 Ball Flights Challenge

Driver | 5 Ball Flights Challenge

Hit driver shots practicing straight, draw, fade, pull-fade, push-draw

Scoring benchmarks
HCP+9+5+151219273654
Score302825201612853

Difficulty

Advanced

HCP +9.0 to 5.0

Extra LongDriver#5105

Download plan

Lock in the PDF for Junior Links - Houston National GC

Prepare for Junior Links - Houston National GC 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 · BlueIntermediate

Eliminate Three-Putts

Purpose-built putting block for the host course.

Drills

4

Avg HCP

17.5

Focus

Intermediate

Distance ControlVisualizationDispersionAccuracy
Short GameTee · WhiteBeginner

Avoid Three-Putts

Purpose-built short game block for the host course.

Drills

5

Avg HCP

35.0

Focus

Beginner

Distance ControlAimAlignmentScoring
Driving RangeTee · NationalBeginner

3-Wood Dispersion Control For Beginners

Control 3-wood dispersion, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.

Drills

8

Avg HCP

35.0

Focus

Beginner

PrecisionMechanicsTrajectoryAim
PuttingTee · WhiteIntermediate

Align Stroke For Every 9 Foot Putt

Square feet to the line, for a 12-handicap player, ~15 minutes.

Drills

3

Avg HCP

12.3

Focus

Intermediate

AlignmentAimPrecisionStroke
Short GameTee · NationalBeginner

Chip 5–15 Yds From Fringe

Save par clutch, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.

Drills

5

Avg HCP

35.0

Focus

Beginner

ScoringAimAlignmentDistance Control
Driving RangeTee · WhiteBeginner

Control Long Iron Flight

Eliminate hooks, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.

Drills

7

Avg HCP

35.0

Focus

Beginner

PrecisionMechanicsAimTrajectory
PuttingTee · NationalIntermediate

Hit Center Of Cup From 9 Feet

Check putter angle, for a 12-handicap player, ~15 minutes.

Drills

3

Avg HCP

12.3

Focus

Intermediate

AlignmentAimPrecisionStroke
Short GameTee · BlueBeginner

Chip 5–15 Yds From Fringe

Hit intended line, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.

Drills

7

Avg HCP

35.0

Focus

Beginner

AimAlignmentDistance ControlScoring
Driving RangeTee · WhiteBeginner

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