Schedule
Apr 11, 2026 – Apr 12, 2026
Flagship Tournament Program
Full 6 Week Practice Program for Kathy Niepagen Spring Fling
Venue: Ironwood · Ironwood Golf Course
Complete 6-week preparation program for the upcoming tournament at Normal. Commit to a structured practice plan that improves Precision (20%) and Distance Control (13%) and focuses mainly on Long (20+ ft) putts, Bump'n'Run shots, and Long irons (4,3,2). Modules are progressively ranked from HCP 35.0 to 17.5 to build skills leading up to event.
Organizer
Illinois Wesleyan University
League
NCAA Division III
Weeks
6
Time horizon until tee-off
Practice days
24
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
6
Time horizon from right now to the opening tee shot.
Practice days
24
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
Accuracy13%
Scoring13%
Distance Control12%
Precision12%
Event snapshot
Tournament & Course Details
Same layout as the tournaments section on course pages—just focused entirely on this event.
Format
Stroke Play
League
NCAA Division III
Organizer
Illinois Wesleyan University
Holes
36 holes
Field
women
Course
Ironwood
Status
Open for registration
Flagship curriculum
How the 6-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
Hit Every Long Putt
Repeat same distance putts to master touch, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes. Working on distance: long (20+ ft).
PuttingDifficulty · IntermediateModule HCP 17.5
Module skill breakdown
Distance Control
35%
Visualization
25%
Dispersion
23%
Weeks 2–4≤ 7 daysDay 5 – 13
Can you land every Bump'n'Run inside 2 feet?
Land inside 2 feet, for a 23-handicap player, ~20 minutes. Working on shot: bump'n'run.
Short GameDifficulty · BeginnerModule HCP 23.3
Module skill breakdown
Scoring
38%
Accuracy
26%
Aim
9%
Weeks 4–5≤ 4 daysDay 14 – 17
How close can you get from a tough lie? Precision test
Thread the gap, for a 22-handicap player, ~20 minutes. Working on shot: pitch.
Short GameDifficulty · BeginnerModule HCP 22.0
Module skill breakdown
Precision
32%
Aim
27%
Distance Control
16%
Weeks 5–7≤ 7 daysDay 18 – 26
Feel the distance: flop to different targets and control your rollout
Vary landing spot soft, for a 19-handicap player, ~15 minutes. Working on shot: flop.
Short GameDifficulty · IntermediateModule HCP 18.8
Module skill breakdown
Distance Control
27%
Precision
16%
Alignment
15%
Weeks 7–9≤ 7 daysDay 27 – 35
Chip 10–25 Yds From Rough
Land close to pin, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes. Working on shot: chip.
Short GameDifficulty · IntermediateModule HCP 17.5
Module skill breakdown
Accuracy
21%
Distance Control
16%
Precision
15%
Weeks 9–11≤ 7 daysDay 36 – 42
Control Long Iron Flight
Stop missing greens, 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%
Weeks 11–12≤ 6 daysDay 43 – 48
Stop Missed Wedge Shots
Control distance inside 100, 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
27%
Mechanics
22%
Trajectory
18%
Weeks 13–14≤ 6 daysDay 49 – 54
Wedge Distance Control Inside 100 Yards
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 14–16≤ 7 daysDay 55 – 63
Tighten your game: keep mid irons within 6 yards
Center green hits, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes. Working on club: mid irons (7,6,5).
Driving RangeDifficulty · IntermediateModule HCP 17.6
Module skill breakdown
Dispersion
35%
Precision
23%
Scoring
15%
Program snapshot
Avg HCP focus
17.5
Intermediate
Skill pillars
Distance Control · Visualization · Dispersion · Accuracy · Scoring · Aim
Host course
Ironwood
Normal, United States of America
Status
Open for registration
Apr 11, 2026 – Apr 12, 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 · flop.
Short GameDriving Range
Technique Module HCP 25.0 to 45.0
Week 1
60% ready
Day 1
2 drills · mix of Short Game, Driving Range
Short GameDriving Range
Short Game
Flop | Perpendicular Ball Lines | Quadrants
Hit flop shots from two lines to four zones around hole
Scoring benchmarks
| HCP | +9 | +5 | +1 | 5 | 12 | 19 | 27 | 36 | 54 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Score | 31 | 29 | 26 | 22 | 18 | 13 | 9 | 6 | 4 |
Difficulty
Beginner
HCP 25.0 to 45.0
Short (<20 y/m)Flop#3155
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) | 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
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
Day 3
2 drills · mix of Short Game
Short Game
Short Game
Pitch | Perpendicular Ball Lines | Quadrants
Hit 3 balls alternating lines into 4 green zones
Scoring benchmarks
| HCP | +9 | +5 | +1 | 5 | 12 | 19 | 27 | 36 | 54 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Score | 31 | 29 | 26 | 22 | 18 | 13 | 10 | 7 | 4 |
Difficulty
Beginner
HCP 25.0 to 45.0
Mid (20-40 y/m)Pitch#3150
Short Game
Pitch | Perpendicular Ball Lines | Multiple Targets
Hit pitch shots from crossed lines to 3 green targets
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
Mid (20-40 y/m)Pitch#3148
Day 4
2 drills · mix of Short Game, Driving Range
Short GameDriving Range
Short Game
Bump-n-Run | Perpendicular Ball Lines | Bullseye 2x
Chip bump shots from two lines into target circles
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
Short (<20 y/m)Bump'n'Run#3156
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
Download plan
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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 RangeShort Game
Technique Module HCP 4.0 to 45.0
Week 2
69% ready
Day 1
2 drills · mix of Driving Range
Driving Range
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
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 Short Game
Short Game
Short Game
Flop | Perpendicular Piles | 9 Stop Zones
Hit balls to land in 9 close-in target zones
Scoring benchmarks
| HCP | +9 | +5 | +1 | 5 | 12 | 19 | 27 | 36 | 54 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Score | 31 | 29 | 26 | 22 | 17 | 13 | 9 | 6 | 3 |
Difficulty
Intermediate
HCP 9.0 to 24.0
Short (<20 y/m)Flop#3068
Short Game
Pitch | Perpendicular Piles | 9 Stop Zones
Hit 4 pitch shots to 9 zones around hole
Scoring benchmarks
| HCP | +9 | +5 | +1 | 5 | 12 | 19 | 27 | 36 | 54 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Score | 30 | 28 | 25 | 21 | 16 | 12 | 9 | 6 | 4 |
Difficulty
Advanced
HCP 4.0 to 19.0
Mid (20-40 y/m)Pitch#3063
Day 3
2 drills · mix of Short Game, Driving Range
Short GameDriving Range
Short Game
Flop | Perpendicular Ball Lines | Quadrants
Hit flop shots from two lines to four zones around hole
Scoring benchmarks
| HCP | +9 | +5 | +1 | 5 | 12 | 19 | 27 | 36 | 54 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Score | 31 | 29 | 26 | 22 | 18 | 13 | 9 | 6 | 4 |
Difficulty
Beginner
HCP 25.0 to 45.0
Short (<20 y/m)Flop#3155
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 4
2 drills · mix of Driving Range
Driving Range
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
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
Week 3
Shot shaping · Pre-season
Mar 21 – Mar 27
4 practice days · focus on putting · long (20+ ft).
PuttingDriving Range
Shot shaping Module HCP 10.0 to 45.0
Week 3
70% ready
Day 1
2 drills · mix of Putting
Putting
Putting
![Diagram for Stop the Ball: Inside the Field [Long]](/_next/image?url=https%3A%2F%2Fcdn.prod.website-files.com%2F65d60f76badcce181f11dc50%2F665b3333053ac0f43d89ac0e_Slide71.PNG&w=3840&q=75)
Stop the Ball: Inside the Field [Long]
Hit 5 putts progressively farther from hole
Scoring benchmarks
| HCP | +9 | +5 | +1 | 5 | 12 | 19 | 27 | 36 | 54 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Score | 25 | 24 | 22 | 18 | 16 | 14 | 11 | 8 | 5 |
Difficulty
Intermediate
HCP 10.0 to 25.0
Long (20+ ft)#1071
Putting
![Diagram for Stop the Ball: Circle, Three Tees Triangle [Long]](/_next/image?url=https%3A%2F%2Fcdn.prod.website-files.com%2F65d60f76badcce181f11dc50%2F665b37cd6d6fdd2b5373ac3a_Slide84.PNG&w=3840&q=75)
Stop the Ball: Circle, Three Tees Triangle [Long]
Hit putts from all sides at varied distances
Scoring benchmarks
| HCP | +9 | +5 | +1 | 5 | 12 | 19 | 27 | 36 | 54 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Score | 43 | 41 | 39 | 36 | 32 | 28 | 24 | 20 | 15 |
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: Circle [Long]](/_next/image?url=https%3A%2F%2Fcdn.prod.website-files.com%2F65d60f76badcce181f11dc50%2F665b34a820f7fd508a0ef596_Slide75.PNG&w=3840&q=75)
Stop the Ball: Circle [Long]
Hit putts from increasing distances within growing circles
Scoring benchmarks
| HCP | +9 | +5 | +1 | 5 | 12 | 19 | 27 | 36 | 54 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Score | 28 | 24 | 21 | 19 | 16 | 13 | 10 | 7 | 4 |
Difficulty
Intermediate
HCP 10.0 to 25.0
Long (20+ ft)#1075
Driving Range
Mid irons (7,6,5) | Left-to-R and Right-to-L Shot
Hit 36 mid iron shots curving left then right
Scoring benchmarks
| HCP | +9 | +5 | +1 | 5 | 12 | 19 | 27 | 36 | 54 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Score | 32 | 30 | 28 | 25 | 20 | 16 | 12 | 8 | 5 |
Difficulty
Intermediate
HCP 10.0 to 25.0
MediumMid irons (7,6,5)#5037
Day 3
2 drills · mix of Driving Range, Putting
Driving RangePutting
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
Putting
![Diagram for Stop the Ball: on the Fringe [Long]](/_next/image?url=https%3A%2F%2Fcdn.prod.website-files.com%2F65d60f76badcce181f11dc50%2F665b3864bd3db72ba1e0224a_Slide86.PNG&w=3840&q=75)
Stop the Ball: on the Fringe [Long]
Hit 30 putts from varying distances toward the fringe
Scoring benchmarks
| HCP | +9 | +5 | +1 | 5 | 12 | 19 | 27 | 36 | 54 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Score | 25 | 22 | 19 | 17 | 15 | 12 | 9 | 6 | 3 |
Difficulty
Intermediate
HCP 10.0 to 25.0
Long (20+ ft)#1086
Day 4
2 drills · mix of Putting, Driving Range
PuttingDriving Range
Putting
Stop the Ball: Inside the Field [Long]
Hit 5 putts progressively farther from hole
Scoring benchmarks
| HCP | +9 | +5 | +1 | 5 | 12 | 19 | 27 | 36 | 54 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Score | 25 | 24 | 22 | 18 | 16 | 14 | 11 | 8 | 5 |
Difficulty
Intermediate
HCP 10.0 to 25.0
Long (20+ ft)#1071
Driving Range
Long irons (4,3,2) | Low/Mid/High Shot
Hit 12 low, mid, and high shots to one target.
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)#5041
Week 4
Shot shaping · Pre-season
Mar 28 – Apr 3
4 practice days · focus on driving range · mid irons (7,6,5).
Driving RangePutting
Shot shaping Module HCP +9.0 to 45.0
Week 4
88% ready
Day 1
2 drills · mix of Driving Range
Driving Range
Driving Range
Mid irons (7,6,5) | Around the Stick
Hit mid irons curving shots around cones both sides
Scoring benchmarks
| HCP | +9 | +5 | +1 | 5 | 12 | 19 | 27 | 36 | 54 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Score | 30 | 28 | 25 | 21 | 16 | 12 | 8 | 5 | 3 |
Difficulty
Beginner
HCP 25.0 to 45.0
MediumMid irons (7,6,5)#5039
Driving Range
Long irons (4,3,2) | Opposite Shots Challenge
Hit varied long iron shots toward target flag
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 5.0
LongLong irons (4,3,2)#5097
Day 2
2 drills · mix of Driving Range, Putting
Driving RangePutting
Driving Range
Long irons (4,3,2) | 5 Ball Flights Challenge
Hit long irons practicing five ball flights at target
Scoring benchmarks
| HCP | +9 | +5 | +1 | 5 | 12 | 19 | 27 | 36 | 54 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Score | 30 | 28 | 25 | 22 | 18 | 14 | 11 | 7 | 4 |
Difficulty
Advanced
HCP +9.0 to 5.0
LongLong irons (4,3,2)#5096
Putting
Stop the Ball: Inside the Field [Long]
Hit 5 putts progressively farther from hole
Scoring benchmarks
| HCP | +9 | +5 | +1 | 5 | 12 | 19 | 27 | 36 | 54 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Score | 25 | 24 | 22 | 18 | 16 | 14 | 11 | 8 | 5 |
Difficulty
Intermediate
HCP 10.0 to 25.0
Long (20+ ft)#1071
Day 3
2 drills · mix of Putting, Driving Range
PuttingDriving Range
Putting
Stop the Ball: Circle, Three Tees Triangle [Long]
Hit putts from all sides at varied distances
Scoring benchmarks
| HCP | +9 | +5 | +1 | 5 | 12 | 19 | 27 | 36 | 54 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Score | 43 | 41 | 39 | 36 | 32 | 28 | 24 | 20 | 15 |
Difficulty
Intermediate
HCP 10.0 to 25.0
Long (20+ ft)#1084
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 4
2 drills · mix of Driving Range
Driving Range
Driving Range
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 | +1 | 5 | 12 | 19 | 27 | 36 | 54 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Score | 31 | 29 | 25 | 21 | 16 | 12 | 8 | 5 | 3 |
Difficulty
Advanced
HCP +9.0 to 10.0
MediumMid irons (7,6,5)#5038
Driving Range
Mid irons (7,6,5) | Left-to-R and Right-to-L Shot
Hit 36 mid iron shots curving left then right
Scoring benchmarks
| HCP | +9 | +5 | +1 | 5 | 12 | 19 | 27 | 36 | 54 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Score | 32 | 30 | 28 | 25 | 20 | 16 | 12 | 8 | 5 |
Difficulty
Intermediate
HCP 10.0 to 25.0
MediumMid irons (7,6,5)#5037
Download plan
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Week 5
Performance · In-season
Apr 4 – Apr 10
4 practice days · focus on driving range · long irons (4,3,2).
Driving RangeShort Game
Performance Module HCP +9.0 to 16.0
Week 5
89% ready
Day 1
2 drills · mix of Driving Range
Driving Range
Driving Range
Long irons (4,3,2) | Quadrants
Hit 36 long iron shots to four marked zones.
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 5.0
LongLong irons (4,3,2)#5070
Driving Range
Long irons (4,3,2) | Visualized Course
Hit long irons aiming at imagined obstacles consistently
Scoring benchmarks
| HCP | +9 | +5 | +1 | 5 | 12 | 19 | 27 | 36 | 54 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Score | 30 | 28 | 26 | 22 | 18 | 14 | 10 | 6 | 4 |
Difficulty
Advanced
HCP +9.0 to 5.0
LongLong irons (4,3,2)#5099
Day 2
2 drills · mix of Driving Range, Short Game
Driving RangeShort Game
Driving Range
Long irons (4,3,2) | 9 Targets
Hit long irons at 9 targets spaced around flag.
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
LongLong irons (4,3,2)#5073
Short Game
Flop | Scattered Ball Lines | 9 Stop Zones
Hit 4 flop shots to each of 9 green targets
Scoring benchmarks
| HCP | +9 | +5 | +1 | 5 | 12 | 19 | 27 | 36 | 54 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Score | 30 | 28 | 25 | 22 | 17 | 13 | 9 | 6 | 3 |
Difficulty
Advanced
HCP +9.0 to 16.0
Short (<20 y/m)Flop#3096
Day 3
2 drills · mix of Short Game, Driving Range
Short GameDriving Range
Short Game
Pitch| Parallel Piles | Bullseye 2x
Hit putts from varied spots aiming for close circles
Scoring benchmarks
| HCP | +9 | +5 | +1 | 5 | 12 | 19 | 27 | 36 | 54 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Score | 28 | 26 | 22 | 18 | 14 | 11 | 8 | 5 | 3 |
Difficulty
Advanced
HCP +9.0 to 10.0
Mid (20-40 y/m)Pitch#3034
Driving Range
Long irons (4,3,2) | PAR 3 Challenge
Hit irons aiming for zones around three flags.
Scoring benchmarks
| HCP | +9 | +5 | +1 | 5 | 12 | 19 | 27 | 36 | 54 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Score | 28 | 26 | 24 | 21 | 17 | 13 | 9 | 6 | 3 |
Difficulty
Advanced
HCP +9.0 to 10.0
LongLong irons (4,3,2)#5100
Day 4
2 drills · mix of Driving Range, Short Game
Driving RangeShort Game
Driving Range
Long irons (4,3,2) | Birdie-Par-Bogey Radius
Hit long irons at 3 zones around the target flag
Scoring benchmarks
| HCP | +9 | +5 | +1 | 5 | 12 | 19 | 27 | 36 | 54 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Score | 28 | 26 | 23 | 19 | 15 | 11 | 8 | 5 | 3 |
Difficulty
Advanced
HCP +9.0 to 5.0
LongLong irons (4,3,2)#5071
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
Week 6
Performance · In-season
Apr 11 – Apr 17
4 practice days · focus on short game · pitch.
Short GameDriving Range
Performance Module HCP +9.0 to 16.0
Week 6
94% ready
Day 1
2 drills · mix of Short Game
Short Game
Short Game
Pitch| Parallel Piles | 9 Stop Zones
Hit pitch shots from piles, aiming for 9 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
Mid (20-40 y/m)Pitch#3035
Short Game
Sand Long
Chip balls from bunkers to three distant targets in line
Scoring benchmarks
| HCP | +9 | +5 | +1 | 5 | 12 | 19 | 27 | 36 | 54 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Score | 28 | 26 | 23 | 19 | 15 | 11 | 8 | 5 | 3 |
Difficulty
Intermediate
HCP 1.0 to 16.0
Mid (20-40 y/m)Sand#3319
Day 2
2 drills · mix of Short Game, Driving Range
Short GameDriving Range
Short Game
Sand Mid
Chip balls from bunker to three marked green zones
Scoring benchmarks
| HCP | +9 | +5 | +1 | 5 | 12 | 19 | 27 | 36 | 54 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Score | 28 | 26 | 23 | 19 | 14 | 11 | 8 | 5 | 3 |
Difficulty
Intermediate
HCP 1.0 to 16.0
Short (<20 y/m)Sand#3318
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
Driving Range
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
Driving Range
Woods (Hy to 3W) | L-R and R-L 9 Targets
Hit wood shots curving both ways at 9 close targets
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
Extra LongWoods (Hy,5W,3W)#5048
Day 4
2 drills · mix of Driving Range, Short Game
Driving RangeShort Game
Driving Range
Woods (Hy to 3W) | Y Area
Hit woods into three spaced target zones evenly
Scoring benchmarks
| HCP | +9 | +5 | +1 | 5 | 12 | 19 | 27 | 36 | 54 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Score | 31 | 29 | 26 | 22 | 18 | 14 | 10 | 7 | 4 |
Difficulty
Advanced
HCP +9.0 to 5.0
Extra LongWoods (Hy,5W,3W)#5076
Short Game
Sand Short
Hit bunker balls to land in marked green zones
Scoring benchmarks
| HCP | +9 | +5 | +1 | 5 | 12 | 19 | 27 | 36 | 54 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Score | 28 | 26 | 23 | 20 | 16 | 12 | 9 | 6 | 3 |
Difficulty
Intermediate
HCP 1.0 to 16.0
Short (<20 y/m)Sand#3317
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 TeesIntermediate
Hit Every Long Putt
Repeat same distance putts to master touch, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Drills
4
Avg HCP
17.5
Focus
Intermediate
Distance ControlVisualizationDispersionAccuracy
Short GameTee · All TeesBeginner
Can you land every Bump'n'Run inside 2 feet?
Land inside 2 feet, for a 23-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Drills
9
Avg HCP
23.3
Focus
Beginner
ScoringAccuracyAimVisualization
Short GameTee · All TeesBeginner
How close can you get from a tough lie? Precision test
Thread the gap, for a 22-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Drills
4
Avg HCP
22.0
Focus
Beginner
PrecisionAimDistance ControlDispersion
Short GameTee · All TeesIntermediate
Feel the distance: flop to different targets and control your rollout
Vary landing spot soft, for a 19-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Drills
9
Avg HCP
18.8
Focus
Intermediate
Distance ControlPrecisionAlignmentAccuracy
Short GameTee · All TeesIntermediate
Chip 10–25 Yds From Rough
Land close to pin, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Drills
9
Avg HCP
17.5
Focus
Intermediate
AccuracyDistance ControlPrecisionAlignment
Driving RangeTee · All TeesBeginner
Control Long Iron Flight
Stop missing greens, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Drills
7
Avg HCP
35.0
Focus
Beginner
PrecisionMechanicsAimTrajectory
Driving RangeTee · All TeesBeginner
Stop Missed Wedge Shots
Control distance inside 100, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Drills
6
Avg HCP
35.0
Focus
Beginner
PrecisionMechanicsTrajectoryScoring
Driving RangeTee · All TeesBeginner
Wedge Distance Control Inside 100 Yards
Control roll, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Drills
6
Avg HCP
35.0
Focus
Beginner
PrecisionMechanicsTrajectoryScoring
Driving RangeTee · All TeesIntermediate
Tighten your game: keep mid irons within 6 yards
Center green hits, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Drills
9
Avg HCP
17.6
Focus
Intermediate
DispersionPrecisionScoringDistance Control