Flagship Tournament Program

Full 3 Week Practice Program for LIPGA Qualifier

Venue: Long Island National Golf Club

Complete 3-week preparation program for the upcoming tournament at Riverhead. Commit to a structured practice plan that improves Aim (16%) and Scoring (15%) and focuses mainly on Long (20+ ft) putts, Chip shots, and Driver. Modules are progressively ranked from HCP 35.0 to 1.8 to build skills leading up to event.

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League

LIPGA Qualifier

Riverhead, NY, United States
Apr 26, 2026 – Apr 26, 2026
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Weeks

3

Time horizon until tee-off

Practice days

12

Mapped sessions in Program Maker

Macro cycles

1

Technique · Shaping · Performance loops

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Development program

Skills periodization build based on tournament clock

Practice like you have a team of experts preparing you for success. The skills periodization is a widely adopted sports science methodology that programmatically controls your athletic shape. A carefully build system, it is designed to optimize your performance leading up to the event. As in every sport, initial weeks are focused on building foundations (red weeks - think "technique"), followed by a period of refining your shot shaping ability (blue weeks, think "ball flight"), and concluding with performance optimization period that sharpens your ability to shoot lower scores. The intensity of practice gradually increases as the event approaches. The system is composed of micro cycles (weeks) and macro cycles (group of weeks), to learn, refine, and peak at the right time. The green curve tracks practice intensity and is used to indicate readiness to score at any given moment in time.

Build FundamentalsWork on Ball FlightOptimize for ScoringReadiness to ScoreTournament Date
Week 1Week 2Week 3
69%
69%
88%
88%
99%
Apr

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

Accuracy13%
Dispersion13%
Precision12%
Scoring11%
Event snapshot

Tournament & Course Details

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

Schedule

Apr 26, 2026 – Apr 26, 2026

League

LIPGA Qualifier

Field

all

Course

Long Island National Golf Club

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.

Week 1≤ 4 daysDay 1 – 4

Hit Every Long Putt

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%
Week 2≤ 4 daysDay 5 – 8

Avoid Three-Putts

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

Short GameDifficulty · BeginnerModule HCP 35.0

Module skill breakdown

Aim
25%
Scoring
19%
Precision
14%
Weeks 3–4≤ 6 daysDay 9 – 14

Stop Missing Fairways with Driver

Control ball flight basics, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes. Working on club: driver.

Driving RangeDifficulty · BeginnerModule HCP 35.0

Module skill breakdown

Precision
29%
Mechanics
22%
Trajectory
19%
Weeks 4–5≤ 5 daysDay 15 – 19

Reduce Missed Putts Consistently

Commit to the aim, for a 11-handicap player, ~15 minutes. Working on distance: 9 ft (3m) only.

PuttingDifficulty · IntermediateModule HCP 11.1

Module skill breakdown

Aim
38%
Scoring
18%
Alignment
14%
Weeks 5–7≤ 6 daysDay 20 – 25

Chip 5–15 Yds From Fringe

Vary landing spot, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes. Working on shot: chip.

Short GameDifficulty · BeginnerModule HCP 35.0

Module skill breakdown

Distance Control
30%
Aim
27%
Dispersion
15%
Weeks 7–8≤ 5 daysDay 26 – 30

Hit the fairway with the perfect arc

Control woods height, for a 25-handicap player, ~20 minutes. Working on club: woods (hy,5w,3w).

Driving RangeDifficulty · BeginnerModule HCP 24.6

Module skill breakdown

Precision
21%
Scoring
19%
Trajectory
18%
Weeks 8–9≤ 4 daysDay 31 – 34

Sink Every Mid Putt

Finish putts in one motion, 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 9–10≤ 6 daysDay 35 – 40

Flop 15–25 Yds From Sand Or Tight Lie

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

Short GameDifficulty · BeginnerModule HCP 35.0

Module skill breakdown

Scoring
26%
Alignment
23%
Aim
18%
Weeks 11–12≤ 7 daysDay 41 – 47

Tighten your spread: keep woods within 8 yards

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%

Program snapshot

Avg HCP focus

17.5

Intermediate

Skill pillars

Distance Control · Visualization · Dispersion · Accuracy · Aim · Scoring

Host course

Long Island National Golf Club

Riverhead, United States

Status

Open for registration

Apr 26, 2026 – Apr 26, 2026

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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

Apr 12 – Apr 18

4 practice days · focus on short game · flop.

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

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 | 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

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: 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

Day 3

2 drills · mix of Putting, Short Game

PuttingShort Game

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

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

Day 4

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

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Week 2

Shot shaping · Pre-season

Apr 19 – Apr 25

4 practice days · focus on driving range · short irons (9,8).

Driving RangePutting
Shot shaping Module HCP 10.0 to 45.0
Week 2
88% ready

Day 1

2 drills · mix of Driving Range, Putting

Driving RangePutting

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

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 Putting, Driving Range

PuttingDriving Range

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

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 Putting, Driving Range

PuttingDriving Range

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

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

Day 4

2 drills · mix of Driving Range, Putting

Driving RangePutting

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

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 3

Performance · In-season

Apr 26 – May 2

4 practice days · focus on putting · long (20+ ft).

PuttingShort GameDriving Range
Performance Module HCP +9.0 to 10.0
Week 3
89% ready

Day 1

2 drills · mix of Putting, Short Game

PuttingShort Game

Putting

Diagram for Stop the Ball: Inside the Field, in a Row [Long]

Stop the Ball: Inside the Field, in a Row [Long]

Hit putts from near to far fields, total 30 shots

Scoring benchmarks
HCP+9+5+151219273654
Score29272522201815128

Difficulty

Advanced

HCP +9.0 to 10.0

Long (20+ ft)#1016

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 2

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 Woods (Hy to 3W) | Y Area

Woods (Hy to 3W) | Y Area

Hit woods into three spaced target zones evenly

Scoring benchmarks
HCP+9+5+151219273654
Score3129262218141074

Difficulty

Advanced

HCP +9.0 to 5.0

Extra LongWoods (Hy,5W,3W)#5076

Day 3

2 drills · mix of Driving Range, Putting

Driving RangePutting

Driving Range

Diagram for Woods (Hy to 3W) | L-R and R-L 9 Targets

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+151219273654
Score3230282520161285

Difficulty

Advanced

HCP +9.0 to 10.0

Extra LongWoods (Hy,5W,3W)#5048

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

Day 4

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 Pitch| Parallel Piles | 9 Stop Zones

Pitch| Parallel Piles | 9 Stop Zones

Hit pitch shots from piles, aiming for 9 zones

Scoring benchmarks
HCP+9+5+151219273654
Score3028252218141074

Difficulty

Advanced

HCP +9.0 to 10.0

Mid (20-40 y/m)Pitch#3035

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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 · WhiteIntermediate

Hit Every Long Putt

Purpose-built putting block for the host course.

Drills

4

Avg HCP

17.5

Focus

Intermediate

Distance ControlVisualizationDispersionAccuracy
Short GameTee · Red/WhiteBeginner

Avoid Three-Putts

Purpose-built short game block for the host course.

Drills

4

Avg HCP

35.0

Focus

Beginner

AimScoringPrecisionAlignment
Driving RangeTee · Red/WhiteBeginner

Stop Missing Fairways with Driver

Control ball flight basics, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.

Drills

6

Avg HCP

35.0

Focus

Beginner

PrecisionMechanicsTrajectoryAim
PuttingTee · Red/WhiteIntermediate

Reduce Missed Putts Consistently

Commit to the aim, for a 11-handicap player, ~15 minutes.

Drills

5

Avg HCP

11.1

Focus

Intermediate

AimScoringAlignmentStroke
Short GameTee · RedBeginner

Chip 5–15 Yds From Fringe

Vary landing spot, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.

Drills

6

Avg HCP

35.0

Focus

Beginner

Distance ControlAimDispersionAlignment
Driving RangeTee · WhiteBeginner

Hit the fairway with the perfect arc

Control woods height, for a 25-handicap player, ~20 minutes.

Drills

5

Avg HCP

24.6

Focus

Beginner

PrecisionScoringTrajectoryMechanics
PuttingTee · RedExpert

Sink Every Mid Putt

Finish putts in one motion, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.

Drills

4

Avg HCP

1.8

Focus

Expert

PrecisionScoringAimAccuracy
Short GameTee · Red/WhiteBeginner

Flop 15–25 Yds From Sand Or Tight Lie

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

Drills

6

Avg HCP

35.0

Focus

Beginner

ScoringAlignmentAimDistance Control
Driving RangeTee · WhiteIntermediate

Tighten your spread: keep woods within 8 yards

Keep within 8 yards, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.

Drills

7

Avg HCP

17.6

Focus

Intermediate

DispersionPrecisionScoringDistance Control