Schedule
Mar 20, 2026 – Mar 22, 2026
Flagship Tournament Program
Full 3 Week Practice Program for Linger Longer Invitational
Venue: Great Waters · Reynolds Plantation at Great Waters
Complete 3-week preparation program for the upcoming tournament at Eatonton. Commit to a structured practice plan that improves Precision (22%) and Scoring (16%) and focuses mainly on mid-range putting distance putts, Sand shots, and Mid irons (7,6,5). Modules are progressively ranked from HCP 35.0 to 17.5 to build skills leading up to event.
Organizer
Mercer University
League
NCAA Division I
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
Scoring14%
Precision12%
Trajectory12%
Distance Control11%
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 I
Organizer
Mercer University
Holes
54 holes
Field
men
Course
Great Waters
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
Land Bunker Shots Close To Pin
Land close to pin, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes. Working on shot: sand.
Short GameDifficulty · BeginnerModule HCP 35.0
Module skill breakdown
Distance Control
29%
Scoring
25%
Accuracy
13%
Weeks 2–4≤ 7 daysDay 8 – 16
Feel the distance: bunker to different targets and control your rollout
Stop on a dime, for a 24-handicap player, ~20 minutes. Working on shot: sand.
Short GameDifficulty · BeginnerModule HCP 23.7
Module skill breakdown
Distance Control
27%
Precision
19%
Scoring
13%
Weeks 5–6≤ 6 daysDay 17 – 22
Land 2–3 Feet From Pin
Chip from rough, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes. Working on shot: chip.
Short GameDifficulty · IntermediateModule HCP 17.5
Module skill breakdown
Accuracy
29%
Scoring
21%
Alignment
21%
Weeks 6–8≤ 7 daysDay 23 – 30
Stop Missing Greens With Mid Irons
Stop missing greens, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes. Working on club: mid irons (7,6,5).
Driving RangeDifficulty · BeginnerModule HCP 35.0
Module skill breakdown
Precision
26%
Mechanics
23%
Trajectory
14%
Weeks 8–10≤ 7 daysDay 31 – 39
Pinpoint accuracy: leave yourself a tap-in
Thread the gap, for a 33-handicap player, ~30 minutes. Working on club: short irons (9,8).
Driving RangeDifficulty · BeginnerModule HCP 32.5
Module skill breakdown
Precision
33%
Mechanics
15%
Aim
14%
Weeks 10–12≤ 7 daysDay 40 – 47
Shape the shot: fade or draw with short irons
Control short iron height, for a 30-handicap player, ~30 minutes. Working on club: short irons (9,8).
Driving RangeDifficulty · BeginnerModule HCP 30.0
Module skill breakdown
Trajectory
30%
Precision
23%
Mechanics
23%
Weeks 12–14≤ 7 daysDay 48 – 54
Challenge: eliminate off-target woods shots
Keep within 8 yards, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes. Working on club: woods (hy,5w,3w).
Driving RangeDifficulty · IntermediateModule HCP 17.6
Module skill breakdown
Dispersion
33%
Precision
31%
Scoring
14%
Weeks 14–15≤ 5 daysDay 55 – 59
3-Wood Distance Accuracy
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
41%
Dispersion
29%
Scoring
15%
Weeks 15–16≤ 3 daysDay 60 – 62
Control Driver Flight Path
Achieve distance consistency, 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%
Program snapshot
Avg HCP focus
35.0
Beginner
Skill pillars
Distance Control · Scoring · Accuracy · Alignment · Aim · Precision
Host course
Great Waters
Eatonton, United States of America
Status
Open for registration
Mar 20, 2026 – Mar 22, 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 Range
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 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
Driving Range
Short irons (9,8) | Takeaway
Hit short irons focusing on takeaway and ball flight.
Scoring benchmarks
| HCP | +9 | +5 | +1 | 5 | 12 | 19 | 27 | 36 | 54 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Score | 30 | 28 | 25 | 22 | 18 | 14 | 11 | 7 | 4 |
Difficulty
Beginner
HCP 25.0 to 45.0
ShortShort irons (9,8)#5005
Day 2
2 drills · mix of Driving Range
Driving Range
Driving Range
Short irons (9,8) | Impact and Follow Through
Hit short irons focusing on impact and follow-through.
Scoring benchmarks
| HCP | +9 | +5 | +1 | 5 | 12 | 19 | 27 | 36 | 54 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Score | 29 | 27 | 25 | 22 | 18 | 14 | 10 | 7 | 4 |
Difficulty
Beginner
HCP 25.0 to 45.0
ShortShort irons (9,8)#5008
Driving Range
Short irons (9,8) | Downswing
Hit short iron shots focusing on downswing thoughts only
Scoring benchmarks
| HCP | +9 | +5 | +1 | 5 | 12 | 19 | 27 | 36 | 54 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Score | 31 | 29 | 27 | 24 | 19 | 15 | 11 | 7 | 4 |
Difficulty
Beginner
HCP 25.0 to 45.0
ShortShort irons (9,8)#5007
Day 3
2 drills · mix of Short Game
Short Game
Short Game
Sand | Perpendicular Ball Lines | Multiple Targets
Chip balls from bunker lines to alternating distant targets
Scoring benchmarks
| HCP | +9 | +5 | +1 | 5 | 12 | 19 | 27 | 36 | 54 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Score | 30 | 28 | 25 | 22 | 18 | 14 | 10 | 7 | 4 |
Difficulty
Beginner
HCP 25.0 to 45.0
Mid (20-40 y/m)Sand#3163
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
Day 4
2 drills · mix of Short Game, Driving Range
Short GameDriving Range
Short Game
Sand | Perpendicular Ball Lines | Quadrants
Hit sand shots aiming at 4 target zones in rotation
Scoring benchmarks
| HCP | +9 | +5 | +1 | 5 | 12 | 19 | 27 | 36 | 54 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Score | 30 | 28 | 26 | 22 | 18 | 14 | 10 | 7 | 4 |
Difficulty
Intermediate
HCP 5.0 to 20.0
Mid (20-40 y/m)Sand#3165
Driving Range
Mid irons (7,6,5) | Backswing
Hit mid irons focusing on two backswing tasks only
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
MediumMid irons (7,6,5)#5010
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Week 2
Shot shaping · Pre-season
Mar 13 – Mar 19
4 practice days · focus on driving range · short irons (9,8).
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
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 | +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
ShortShort irons (9,8)#5032
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
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 | +1 | 5 | 12 | 19 | 27 | 36 | 54 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Score | 30 | 28 | 26 | 22 | 18 | 14 | 10 | 6 | 3 |
Difficulty
Intermediate
HCP 10.0 to 25.0
Extra LongDriver#5052
Driving Range
Short irons (9,8) | Around the Stick
Hit curved shots around markers toward target
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
ShortShort irons (9,8)#5034
Day 3
2 drills · mix of Driving Range
Driving Range
Driving Range
Woods (Hy to 3W) | Around the Stick
Hit shots curving both ways to cones near target
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 LongWoods (Hy,5W,3W)#5049
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
Day 4
2 drills · mix of Driving Range
Driving Range
Driving Range
Short irons (9,8) | Low/Mid/High Shot
Hit sets of low, mid, and high iron shots to target
Scoring benchmarks
| HCP | +9 | +5 | +1 | 5 | 12 | 19 | 27 | 36 | 54 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Score | 32 | 30 | 28 | 25 | 20 | 15 | 12 | 8 | 5 |
Difficulty
Beginner
HCP 25.0 to 45.0
ShortShort irons (9,8)#5031
Driving Range
Driver | L-R and R-L 9 Targets
Hit 36 drives curving left and right at 9 spaced 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 LongDriver#5053
Week 3
Performance · In-season
Mar 20 – Mar 26
4 practice days · focus on driving range · short irons (9,8).
Driving RangeShort Game
Performance Module HCP +9.0 to 21.0
Week 3
89% ready
Day 1
2 drills · mix of Driving Range, Short Game
Driving RangeShort Game
Driving Range
Short irons (9,8) | 5 Ball Flights Challenge
Hit 35 short iron shots with 5 ball flights
Scoring benchmarks
| HCP | +9 | +5 | +1 | 5 | 12 | 19 | 27 | 36 | 54 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Score | 30 | 28 | 25 | 22 | 17 | 13 | 9 | 6 | 4 |
Difficulty
Advanced
HCP +9.0 to 5.0
ShortShort irons (9,8)#5086
Short Game
Sand | Scattered Piles | 9 Stop Zones
Chip 4 balls at 9 marked zones around the green
Scoring benchmarks
| HCP | +9 | +5 | +1 | 5 | 12 | 19 | 27 | 36 | 54 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Score | 33 | 30 | 27 | 23 | 18 | 14 | 10 | 7 | 4 |
Difficulty
Advanced
HCP 3.0 to 18.0
Mid (20-40 y/m)Sand#3022
Day 2
2 drills · mix of Short Game, Driving Range
Short GameDriving Range
Short Game
Sand | Parallel Ball Lines | 9 Stop Zones
Chip balls from two lines into nine target zones on green
Scoring benchmarks
| HCP | +9 | +5 | +1 | 5 | 12 | 19 | 27 | 36 | 54 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Score | 31 | 29 | 27 | 23 | 18 | 14 | 10 | 7 | 4 |
Difficulty
Advanced
HCP +9.0 to 16.0
Mid (20-40 y/m)Sand#3134
Driving Range
Short irons (9,8) | Quadrants
Hit 9 shots to each of four areas around target
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 5.0
ShortShort irons (9,8)#5060
Day 3
2 drills · mix of Driving Range
Driving Range
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
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
Day 4
2 drills · mix of Driving Range, Short Game
Driving RangeShort Game
Driving Range
Driver | 3 Landing Zones
Hit 12 driver shots at each of 3 zones around 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
Extra LongDriver#5081
Short Game
Pitch | Deep Rough and Other | Above/Below Feet
Chip balls from slope to left, center, right zones
Scoring benchmarks
| HCP | +9 | +5 | +1 | 5 | 12 | 19 | 27 | 36 | 54 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Score | 29 | 27 | 24 | 20 | 16 | 12 | 9 | 6 | 4 |
Difficulty
Intermediate
HCP 6.0 to 21.0
Mid (20-40 y/m)Pitch#3298
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
Land Bunker Shots Close To Pin
Land close to pin, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Drills
7
Avg HCP
35.0
Focus
Beginner
Distance ControlScoringAccuracyAlignment
Short GameTee · All TeesBeginner
Feel the distance: bunker to different targets and control your rollout
Stop on a dime, for a 24-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Drills
9
Avg HCP
23.7
Focus
Beginner
Distance ControlPrecisionScoringDispersion
Short GameTee · All TeesIntermediate
Land 2–3 Feet From Pin
Chip from rough, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Drills
6
Avg HCP
17.5
Focus
Intermediate
AccuracyScoringAlignmentDistance Control
Driving RangeTee · All TeesBeginner
Stop Missing Greens With Mid Irons
Stop missing greens, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Drills
8
Avg HCP
35.0
Focus
Beginner
PrecisionMechanicsTrajectoryAim
Driving RangeTee · All TeesBeginner
Pinpoint accuracy: leave yourself a tap-in
Thread the gap, for a 33-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Drills
9
Avg HCP
32.5
Focus
Beginner
PrecisionMechanicsAimScoring
Driving RangeTee · All TeesBeginner
Shape the shot: fade or draw with short irons
Control short iron height, for a 30-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Drills
8
Avg HCP
30.0
Focus
Beginner
TrajectoryPrecisionMechanicsScoring
Driving RangeTee · All TeesIntermediate
Challenge: eliminate off-target woods shots
Keep within 8 yards, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Drills
7
Avg HCP
17.6
Focus
Intermediate
DispersionPrecisionScoringDistance Control
Driving RangeTee · All TeesIntermediate
3-Wood Distance Accuracy
Improve 3-wood accuracy, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Drills
5
Avg HCP
17.5
Focus
Intermediate
PrecisionDispersionScoringDistance Control
Driving RangeTee · All TeesIntermediate
Control Driver Flight Path
Achieve distance consistency, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Drills
3
Avg HCP
17.5
Focus
Intermediate
ScoringDispersionPrecisionDistance Control