Flagship Tournament Program

Full 3 Week Practice Program for Men's Club 2026

Venue: Hailwood · Hailwood Golf Course

Complete 3-week preparation program for the upcoming tournament at Meadville. Commit to a structured practice plan that improves Scoring (16%) and Distance Control (15%) and focuses mainly on Long (20+ ft) putts, Chip 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.

Meadville, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Mar 21, 2026 – Nov 15, 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

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
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69%
88%
88%
99%
Mar
EventTournament week
Tournament

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

Dispersion15%
Distance Control13%
Scoring12%
Precision12%
Event snapshot

Tournament & Course Details

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

Schedule

Mar 21, 2026 – Nov 15, 2026

Format

Stroke

Field

all

Course

Hailwood

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 1–26 daysDay 16

Make Every 20+ Ft Putt

Hit putts with both left and right breaks, 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 2–47 daysDay 715

Chip 5–15 Yds From Fringe

Chip to the green, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes. Working on shot: chip.

Short GameDifficulty · BeginnerModule HCP 35.0

Module skill breakdown

Distance Control
29%
Alignment
22%
Aim
16%
Weeks 4–67 daysDay 1622

Pick your spot and trust your aim—can you hit it?

Set a target, for a 33-handicap player, ~30 minutes. Working on shot: bump'n'run.

Short GameDifficulty · BeginnerModule HCP 32.5

Module skill breakdown

Scoring
31%
Alignment
18%
Aim
18%
Weeks 6–75 daysDay 2327

Stop Ball on Dime

Feel the green, for a 32-handicap player, ~30 minutes. Working on shot: chip.

Short GameDifficulty · BeginnerModule HCP 31.5

Module skill breakdown

Distance Control
34%
Alignment
21%
Aim
16%
Weeks 7–96 daysDay 2833

Bump'n'Run 10–20 Yds

Control the rollout distance, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes. Working on shot: bump'n'run.

Short GameDifficulty · IntermediateModule HCP 17.3

Module skill breakdown

Scoring
35%
Accuracy
23%
Precision
12%
Weeks 9–117 daysDay 3441

Flop 20–30 Yds Over Hazard

Flop over hazards, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes. Working on shot: flop.

Short GameDifficulty · IntermediateModule HCP 16.9

Module skill breakdown

Accuracy
28%
Scoring
24%
Distance Control
17%
Week 113 daysDay 4244

Feet, hips, shoulders—consistent contact every time

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%
Week 123 daysDay 4547

Stop Missing 3-Wood Fairways

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

Driving RangeDifficulty · BeginnerModule HCP 35.0

Module skill breakdown

Precision
33%
Aim
18%
Alignment
18%
Weeks 12–133 daysDay 4850

Improve Driver Accuracy

Control flight path, 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

0.6

Expert

Skill pillars

Distance Control · Visualization · Dispersion · Accuracy · Scoring · Alignment

Host course

Hailwood

Meadville, United States of America

Status

Open for registration

Mar 21, 2026 – Nov 15, 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 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

Diagram for Chip | Perpendicular Piles | Bullseye 2x

Chip | Perpendicular Piles | Bullseye 2x

Chip from multiple piles into two circle targets close to hole

Scoring benchmarks
HCP+9+5+151219273654
Score3028262218141074

Difficulty

Beginner

HCP 25.0 to 45.0

Short (<20 y/m)Chip#3057

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

Day 2

2 drills · mix of Driving Range

Driving Range

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

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 3

2 drills · mix of Short Game

Short Game

Short Game

Diagram for Chip | Perpendicular Ball Lines | Multiple Targets

Chip | Perpendicular Ball Lines | Multiple Targets

Chip balls to land near two flags from crossing lines

Scoring benchmarks
HCP+9+5+151219273654
Score3230282520161285

Difficulty

Beginner

HCP 25.0 to 45.0

Short (<20 y/m)Chip#3143

Short Game

Diagram for Chip | Perpendicular Ball Lines | 3 Landing Zones

Chip | Perpendicular Ball Lines | 3 Landing Zones

Chip balls from two lines to three landing zones each

Scoring benchmarks
HCP+9+5+151219273654
Score3129272318141174

Difficulty

Beginner

HCP 25.0 to 45.0

Short (<20 y/m)Chip#3144

Day 4

2 drills · mix of Short Game, Driving Range

Short GameDriving Range

Short Game

Diagram for Bump-n-Run | Parallel Ball Lines | Quadrants

Bump-n-Run | Parallel Ball Lines | Quadrants

Hit bump-and-run shots aiming at 4 quadrants around hole

Scoring benchmarks
HCP+9+5+151219273654
Score3028262218141063

Difficulty

Intermediate

HCP 10.0 to 24.0

Short (<20 y/m)Bump'n'Run#3160

Driving Range

Diagram for Woods (Hy to 3W) | Backswing

Woods (Hy to 3W) | Backswing

Hit woods focusing on two backswing thoughts only

Scoring benchmarks
HCP+9+5+151219273654
Score302825211612853

Difficulty

Beginner

HCP 25.0 to 45.0

Extra LongWoods (Hy,5W,3W)#5018

Download plan

Lock in the PDF for Men's Club 2026

Prepare for Men's Club 2026 in the next 2 weeks with the printable Program Maker packet.

Week 2

Shot shaping · Pre-season

Mar 14 – Mar 20

4 practice days · focus on driving range · driver.

Driving RangePutting
Shot shaping Module HCP +9.0 to 45.0
Week 2
88% ready

Day 1

2 drills · mix of Driving Range, Putting

Driving RangePutting

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

Putting

Diagram for Stop the Ball: to the Stick, Eyes Closed [Long]

Stop the Ball: to the Stick, Eyes Closed [Long]

Hit putts from three distances aiming for tight control

Scoring benchmarks
HCP+9+5+151219273654
Score262220171411852

Difficulty

Advanced

HCP +9.0 to 10.0

Long (20+ ft)#1091

Day 2

2 drills · mix of Putting, Driving Range

PuttingDriving Range

Putting

Diagram for Stop the Ball: Inside the Field, Eyes Closed [Long]

Stop the Ball: Inside the Field, Eyes Closed [Long]

Hit putts eyes closed from near to far fields

Scoring benchmarks
HCP+9+5+151219273654
Score2624221917151296

Difficulty

Advanced

HCP +9.0 to 10.0

Long (20+ ft)#1018

Driving Range

Diagram for Woods (Hy to 3W) | Around the Stick

Woods (Hy to 3W) | Around the Stick

Hit shots curving both ways to cones near target

Scoring benchmarks
HCP+9+5+151219273654
Score3230282520161285

Difficulty

Beginner

HCP 25.0 to 45.0

Extra LongWoods (Hy,5W,3W)#5049

Day 3

2 drills · mix of Putting, Driving Range

PuttingDriving Range

Putting

Diagram for Stop the Ball: Circle, Eyes Closed [Long]

Stop the Ball: Circle, Eyes Closed [Long]

Hit putts from increasing distances, stop ball in circle

Scoring benchmarks
HCP+9+5+151219273654
Score24181513119752

Difficulty

Advanced

HCP +8.0 to 10.0

Long (20+ ft)#1077

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 4

2 drills · mix of Driving Range, Putting

Driving RangePutting

Driving Range

Diagram for Woods (Hy to 3W) | Around the Stick

Woods (Hy to 3W) | Around the Stick

Hit shots curving both ways to cones near target

Scoring benchmarks
HCP+9+5+151219273654
Score3230282520161285

Difficulty

Beginner

HCP 25.0 to 45.0

Extra LongWoods (Hy,5W,3W)#5049

Putting

Diagram for Stop the Ball: to the Stick, in a Row [Long]

Stop the Ball: to the Stick, in a Row [Long]

Hit 30 putts stopping ball past hole in target zone

Scoring benchmarks
HCP+9+5+151219273654
Score30272523211817106

Difficulty

Advanced

HCP +9.0 to 10.0

Long (20+ ft)#1032

Week 3

Performance · In-season

Mar 21 – Mar 27

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

PuttingShort GameDriving Range
Performance Module HCP +9.0 to 23.0
Week 3
89% ready

Day 1

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 Bump-n-Run | Scattered Ball Lines | 9 Stop Zones

Bump-n-Run | Scattered Ball Lines | 9 Stop Zones

Hit bump-and-run balls to 9 marked green zones

Scoring benchmarks
HCP+9+5+151219273654
Score3230282520161285

Difficulty

Advanced

HCP +9.0 to 15.0

Short (<20 y/m)Bump'n'Run#3101

Day 2

2 drills · mix of Short Game, Driving Range

Short GameDriving Range

Short Game

Diagram for Flop | Fairway | Above/Below Feet

Flop | Fairway | Above/Below Feet

Hit flop shots from above/below aiming at three zones

Scoring benchmarks
HCP+9+5+151219273654
Score3028262218141074

Difficulty

Intermediate

HCP 8.0 to 23.0

Short (<20 y/m)Flop#3301

Driving Range

Diagram for Wedges (LW to PW) | PAR 3 Challenge

Wedges (LW to PW) | PAR 3 Challenge

Hit wedge shots at 3 zones, keep setup consistent

Scoring benchmarks
HCP+9+5+151219273654
Score3028262218141074

Difficulty

Advanced

HCP +9.0 to 10.0

Extra ShortWedges (LW,SW,GW,PW)#5085

Day 3

2 drills · mix of Driving Range, Putting

Driving RangePutting

Driving Range

Diagram for Wedges (LW to PW) | Target Line (Longer)

Wedges (LW to PW) | Target Line (Longer)

Chip wedges at 5 spaced targets, aiming for close zones

Scoring benchmarks
HCP+9+5+151219273654
Score3230282520161285

Difficulty

Advanced

HCP +9.0 to 10.0

Extra ShortWedges (LW,SW,GW,PW)#5029

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

Day 4

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 Flop | Deep Rough and Other | Uphill/Downhill

Flop | Deep Rough and Other | Uphill/Downhill

Hit flop shots from rough to varied green zones

Scoring benchmarks
HCP+9+5+151219273654
Score3028262218141074

Difficulty

Intermediate

HCP 8.0 to 23.0

Short (<20 y/m)Flop#3306

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 TeesExpert

Make Every 20+ Ft Putt

Hit putts with both left and right breaks, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.

Drills

6

Avg HCP

0.6

Focus

Expert

Distance ControlVisualizationDispersionAccuracy
Short GameTee · All TeesBeginner

Chip 5–15 Yds From Fringe

Chip to the green, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.

Drills

9

Avg HCP

35.0

Focus

Beginner

Distance ControlAlignmentAimScoring
Short GameTee · All TeesBeginner

Pick your spot and trust your aim—can you hit it?

Set a target, for a 33-handicap player, ~30 minutes.

Drills

7

Avg HCP

32.5

Focus

Beginner

ScoringAlignmentAimDistance Control
Short GameTee · All TeesBeginner

Stop Ball on Dime

Feel the green, for a 32-handicap player, ~30 minutes.

Drills

5

Avg HCP

31.5

Focus

Beginner

Distance ControlAlignmentAimAccuracy
Short GameTee · All TeesIntermediate

Bump'n'Run 10–20 Yds

Control the rollout distance, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.

Drills

6

Avg HCP

17.3

Focus

Intermediate

ScoringAccuracyPrecisionVisualization
Short GameTee · All TeesIntermediate

Flop 20–30 Yds Over Hazard

Flop over hazards, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.

Drills

8

Avg HCP

16.9

Focus

Intermediate

AccuracyScoringDistance ControlAlignment
Driving RangeTee · All TeesBeginner

Feet, hips, shoulders—consistent contact every time

Consistent long iron contact, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.

Drills

3

Avg HCP

35.0

Focus

Beginner

MechanicsPrecisionTrajectory
Driving RangeTee · All TeesBeginner

Stop Missing 3-Wood Fairways

Stay on fairways, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.

Drills

3

Avg HCP

35.0

Focus

Beginner

PrecisionAimAlignmentMechanics
Driving RangeTee · All TeesIntermediate

Improve Driver Accuracy

Control flight path, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.

Drills

3

Avg HCP

17.5

Focus

Intermediate

ScoringDispersionPrecisionDistance Control