Flagship Tournament Program

Full 7 Week Practice Program for Mashonaland East Amateur

Venue: Royal Harare · Royal Harare Golf Club

Complete 7-week preparation program for the upcoming tournament at Harare. Commit to a structured practice plan that improves Precision (19%) and Scoring (15%) and focuses mainly on Long (20+ ft) putts, Flop shots, and Long irons (4,3,2). Modules are progressively ranked from HCP 35.0 to 0.6 to build skills leading up to event.

Organizer

WAGR

League

All Ages

Harare, Harare, Zimbabwe

Apr 18, 2026 – Apr 19, 2026

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Weeks

Time horizon until tee-off

Practice days

Mapped sessions in Program Maker

Macro cycles

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

Buffer

Week 1 Week 3 Week 4 Week 5 Week 7

Buffer

60%

65%

69%

88%

94%

MarApr

EventTournament week

Tournament

Week 1 Week 4 Week 7

50%

60%

69%

88%

89%

MarApr

EventTournament week

Tournament

Weeks until event

Time horizon from right now to the opening tee shot.

Practice days

Program Maker keeps four on-course days every week.

Macro cycles

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%

Distance Control13%

Dispersion12%

Precision11%

Event snapshot

Tournament & Course Details

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

Schedule

Apr 18, 2026 – Apr 19, 2026

Format

Stroke

League

All Ages

Organizer

WAGR

Field

men

Course

Royal Harare

Status

Open for registration

Flagship curriculum

How the 7-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≤ 6 daysDay 1 – 6

Make Every 20+ Ft Putt

Practice uphill and downhill putts, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes. Working on distance: long (20+ ft).

PuttingDifficulty · ExpertModule HCP 0.6

Module skill breakdown

Distance Control

31%

Visualization

31%

Dispersion

22%

Weeks 2–3≤ 4 daysDay 7 – 10

Can you fly it over the bunker and stop it close?

Fly over bunker, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes. Working on shot: flop.

Short GameDifficulty · BeginnerModule HCP 35.0

Module skill breakdown

Aim

33%

Alignment

28%

Scoring

22%

Weeks 3–5≤ 7 daysDay 11 – 19

How straight can you roll it? Test your setup

Work together for contact, for a 29-handicap player, ~20 minutes. Working on shot: bump'n'run.

Short GameDifficulty · BeginnerModule HCP 29.1

Module skill breakdown

Alignment

33%

Distance Control

24%

Scoring

12%

Weeks 5–7≤ 7 daysDay 20 – 28

Stick Chip Close To Hole

Stick chips near hole, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes. Working on shot: chip.

Short GameDifficulty · IntermediateModule HCP 17.4

Module skill breakdown

Scoring

21%

Distance Control

20%

Accuracy

17%

Week 8≤ 3 daysDay 29 – 31

Check your setup: avoid hooks and slices

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

Driving RangeDifficulty · BeginnerModule HCP 35.0

Module skill breakdown

Mechanics

45%

Precision

30%

Trajectory

25%

Weeks 8–9≤ 4 daysDay 32 – 35

Eliminate Hook With Long Irons

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

Mechanics

34%

Precision

31%

Trajectory

19%

Weeks 9–11≤ 7 daysDay 36 – 42

Thread the gap: precision short irons to the pin

Leave tap-ins, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes. Working on club: short irons (9,8).

Driving RangeDifficulty · BeginnerModule HCP 35.0

Module skill breakdown

Precision

34%

Mechanics

19%

Scoring

14%

Weeks 11–13≤ 7 daysDay 43 – 49

Control the spin: height and roll as needed

Draw or fade long irons, for a 29-handicap player, ~20 minutes. Working on club: long irons (4,3,2).

Driving RangeDifficulty · BeginnerModule HCP 29.2

Module skill breakdown

Trajectory

30%

Precision

22%

Mechanics

19%

Weeks 13–14≤ 4 daysDay 50 – 53

Challenge: eliminate off-target wedge shots

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

Driving RangeDifficulty · IntermediateModule HCP 17.5

Module skill breakdown

Scoring

34%

Dispersion

33%

Precision

17%

Program snapshot

Avg HCP focus

0.6

Expert

Skill pillars

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

Host course

Royal Harare

Harare, Zimbabwe

Status

Open for registration

Apr 18, 2026 – Apr 19, 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 · bump'n'run.

Short GameDriving Range

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

Bump-n-Run | Perpendicular Piles | Multiple Targets

Hit bump-and-run shots at 3 close targets

Scoring benchmarks

HCP	+9	+5	+1	5	12	19	27	36	54
Score	31	29	26	22	17	13	9	6	3

Difficulty

Beginner

HCP 25.0 to 45.0

Short (<20 y/m)Bump'n'Run#3074

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

Day 2

2 drills · mix of Driving Range, Short Game

Driving RangeShort Game

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

Short Game

Bump-n-Run | Perpendicular Piles | Bullseye 2x

Chip bump-and-run balls into two marked 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

Short (<20 y/m)Bump'n'Run#3072

Day 3

2 drills · mix of Short Game

Short Game

Bump-n-Run | Perpendicular Piles | 3 Landing Zones

Hit 36 shots aiming at three aligned zones on green

Scoring benchmarks

HCP	+9	+5	+1	5	12	19	27	36	54
Score	31	29	26	23	18	14	10	7	4

Difficulty

Beginner

HCP 25.0 to 45.0

Short (<20 y/m)Bump'n'Run#3075

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

Day 4

2 drills · mix of Short Game, Driving Range

Short GameDriving Range

Short Game

Chip | Perpendicular Ball Lines | Quadrants

Chip balls aiming at 4 circle segments around hole

Scoring benchmarks

HCP	+9	+5	+1	5	12	19	27	36	54
Score	31	29	26	22	18	14	11	7	4

Difficulty

Intermediate

HCP 10.0 to 25.0

Short (<20 y/m)Chip#3145

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

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Week 2