Flagship Tournament Program

Full 5 Week Practice Program for Men's Open Singles Stableford

Venue: Ashbourne Golf Club

Complete 5-week preparation program for the upcoming tournament at Ashbourne. Commit to a structured practice plan that improves Aim (18%) and Alignment (15%) and focuses mainly on 6 ft (2m) only putts, Chip shots, and Driver. Modules are progressively ranked from HCP 35.0 to 17.5 to build skills leading up to event.

Golfing Union of Ireland logo

Organizer

Golfing Union of Ireland

Ireland logo

League

Ireland

Ashbourne, MH, Ireland
Apr 8, 2026 – Apr 8, 2026
View host course profile

Weeks

5

Time horizon until tee-off

Practice days

20

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
50%
69%
70%
88%
88%
MarApr
EventTournament week
Tournament

Weeks until event

5

Time horizon from right now to the opening tee shot.

Practice days

20

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

Scoring13%
Precision12%
Aim12%
Alignment10%
Event snapshot

Tournament & Course Details

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

Schedule

Apr 8, 2026 – Apr 8, 2026

Format

Singles Stableford

League

Ireland

Organizer

Golfing Union of Ireland

Field

men

Course

Ashbourne Golf Club

Coordinates

53.504, -6.379

Status

Open for registration

Flagship curriculum

How the 5-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 13 daysDay 13

Focus On Pace And Line

Practice long putts for distance control, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes. Working on distance: 6 ft (2m) only.

PuttingDifficulty · IntermediateModule HCP 17.5

Module skill breakdown

Aim
38%
Alignment
23%
Stroke
22%
Weeks 1–25 daysDay 48

Avoid Three-Putts

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

Short GameDifficulty · BeginnerModule HCP 35.0

Module skill breakdown

Alignment
28%
Aim
25%
Scoring
23%
Weeks 3–46 daysDay 914

Stop Missing Fairways with Driver

Stop missing fairways, 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 4–54 daysDay 1518

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%
Weeks 5–63 daysDay 1921

Chip 5–15 Yds From Fringe

Stop on a dime, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes. Working on shot: chip.

Short GameDifficulty · BeginnerModule HCP 35.0

Module skill breakdown

Distance Control
30%
Dispersion
18%
Alignment
15%
Weeks 6–87 daysDay 2230

Thread the gap: precision short irons to the pin

Leave tap-ins, for a 32-handicap player, ~30 minutes. Working on club: short irons (9,8).

Driving RangeDifficulty · BeginnerModule HCP 32.1

Module skill breakdown

Precision
34%
Scoring
16%
Trajectory
14%
Weeks 8–93 daysDay 3133

Sink Mid-Distance Putts

Hit putts with both left and right breaks, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes. Working on distance: 9 ft (3m) only.

PuttingDifficulty · IntermediateModule HCP 17.5

Module skill breakdown

Aim
38%
Alignment
23%
Stroke
22%
Week 93 daysDay 3436

Pitch 15–25 Yds From Fringe

Get square for strike, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes. Working on shot: pitch.

Short GameDifficulty · BeginnerModule HCP 35.0

Module skill breakdown

Alignment
33%
Aim
20%
Scoring
20%
Weeks 10–117 daysDay 3743

Control the arc: launch it where you want it to go

Control driver arc, for a 26-handicap player, ~20 minutes. Working on club: driver.

Driving RangeDifficulty · BeginnerModule HCP 26.3

Module skill breakdown

Trajectory
31%
Precision
23%
Mechanics
19%

Program snapshot

Avg HCP focus

17.5

Intermediate

Skill pillars

Aim · Alignment · Stroke · Scoring · Visualization · Distance Control

Host course

Ashbourne Golf Club

Ashbourne, Ireland

Status

Open for registration

Apr 8, 2026 – Apr 8, 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 11 – Mar 17

4 practice days · focus on short game · chip.

Short GameDriving RangePutting
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 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

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: Plane Board, Ball Gate, 15/25

Putting Aid: Plane Board, Ball Gate, 15/25

Hit 30 putts through gate using plane board

Scoring benchmarks
HCP+9+5+151219273654
Score2723211917141186

Difficulty

Intermediate

HCP 10.0 to 25.0

6 ft (2m) only#1045

Short Game

Diagram for Sand | Perpendicular Piles | 3 Landing Zones

Sand | Perpendicular Piles | 3 Landing Zones

Hit sand shots aiming at three zones on green

Scoring benchmarks
HCP+9+5+151219273654
Score302825201612964

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

Diagram for Sand | Perpendicular Ball Lines | Multiple Targets

Sand | Perpendicular Ball Lines | Multiple Targets

Chip balls from bunker lines to alternating distant targets

Scoring benchmarks
HCP+9+5+151219273654
Score3028252218141074

Difficulty

Beginner

HCP 25.0 to 45.0

Mid (20-40 y/m)Sand#3163

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

Download plan

Lock in the PDF for Men's Open Singles Stableford

Prepare for Men's Open Singles Stableford in the next 4 weeks with the printable Program Maker packet.

Week 2

Technique · Off-season

Mar 18 – Mar 24

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

Driving RangePuttingShort Game
Technique Module HCP +6.0 to 45.0
Week 2
69% ready

Day 1

2 drills · mix of Driving Range, Putting

Driving RangePutting

Driving Range

Diagram for Short irons (9,8) | Takeaway

Short irons (9,8) | Takeaway

Hit short irons focusing on takeaway and ball flight.

Scoring benchmarks
HCP+9+5+151219273654
Score3028252218141174

Difficulty

Beginner

HCP 25.0 to 45.0

ShortShort irons (9,8)#5005

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

Day 2

2 drills · mix of Putting, Short Game

PuttingShort Game

Putting

Diagram for Putting Aid: Alignment Sticks, Ball Gate, 10/20

Putting Aid: Alignment Sticks, Ball Gate, 10/20

Hit 30 putts through ball gate using alignment sticks

Scoring benchmarks
HCP+9+5+151219273654
Score241816141210864

Difficulty

Advanced

HCP +6.0 to 10.0

9 ft (3m) only#1040

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 3

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 Short irons (9,8) | Backswing

Short irons (9,8) | Backswing

Hit short irons focusing on backswing on varied targets

Scoring benchmarks
HCP+9+5+151219273654
Score3129272319151174

Difficulty

Beginner

HCP 25.0 to 45.0

ShortShort irons (9,8)#5006

Day 4

2 drills · mix of Driving Range, Putting

Driving RangePutting

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

Putting

Diagram for Putting Aid: Alignment Mirror, 15/25

Putting Aid: Alignment Mirror, 15/25

Hit 30 putts from short range using alignment mirror

Scoring benchmarks
HCP+9+5+151219273654
Score2723211917151296

Difficulty

Advanced

HCP +5.0 to 10.0

6 ft (2m) only#1036

Week 3

Shot shaping · Pre-season

Mar 25 – Mar 31

4 practice days · focus on putting · 9 ft (3m) only.

PuttingDriving Range
Shot shaping Module HCP 10.0 to 45.0
Week 3
70% ready

Day 1

2 drills · mix of Putting, Driving Range

PuttingDriving Range

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

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 2

2 drills · mix of Putting, Driving Range

PuttingDriving Range

Putting

Diagram for Putting Aid: Chalk Line, 15/25

Putting Aid: Chalk Line, 15/25

Hit 30 putts from short distance over line

Scoring benchmarks
HCP+9+5+151219273654
Score2825222018161296

Difficulty

Intermediate

HCP 10.0 to 25.0

6 ft (2m) only#1042

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

Day 3

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: 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

Day 4

2 drills · mix of Putting

Putting

Putting

Diagram for Stop the Ball: on the Fringe [Long]

Stop the Ball: on the Fringe [Long]

Hit 30 putts from varying distances toward the fringe

Scoring benchmarks
HCP+9+5+151219273654
Score252219171512963

Difficulty

Intermediate

HCP 10.0 to 25.0

Long (20+ ft)#1086

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

Week 4

Shot shaping · Pre-season

Apr 1 – Apr 7

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

PuttingDriving Range
Shot shaping Module HCP +9.0 to 45.0
Week 4
88% ready

Day 1

2 drills · mix of Putting, Driving Range

PuttingDriving Range

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

Driving Range

Diagram for Driver | Straight Shot

Driver | Straight Shot

Hit driver shots aiming for consistent straight ball flight

Scoring benchmarks
HCP+9+5+151219273654
Score3230282520161285

Difficulty

Beginner

HCP 25.0 to 45.0

Extra LongDriver#5050

Day 2

2 drills · mix of Driving Range, Putting

Driving RangePutting

Driving Range

Diagram for Driver | Around the Stick

Driver | Around the Stick

Hit 36 shots curving ball around cones to target

Scoring benchmarks
HCP+9+5+151219273654
Score3028262218141063

Difficulty

Beginner

HCP 25.0 to 45.0

Extra LongDriver#5054

Putting

Diagram for One Handed, Ball Gate, 5 in a Row

One Handed, Ball Gate, 5 in a Row

Hit 25 putts through gate from short range

Scoring benchmarks
HCP+9+5+151219273654
Score221917151311963

Difficulty

Advanced

HCP +9.0 to 10.0

9 ft (3m) only#1021

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 Short irons (9,8) | Low/Mid/High Shot

Short irons (9,8) | Low/Mid/High Shot

Hit sets of low, mid, and high iron shots to target

Scoring benchmarks
HCP+9+5+151219273654
Score3230282520151285

Difficulty

Beginner

HCP 25.0 to 45.0

ShortShort irons (9,8)#5031

Day 4

2 drills · mix of Driving Range

Driving Range

Driving Range

Diagram for Short irons (9,8) | Around the Stick

Short irons (9,8) | Around the Stick

Hit curved shots around markers toward target

Scoring benchmarks
HCP+9+5+151219273654
Score3230282520161285

Difficulty

Beginner

HCP 25.0 to 45.0

ShortShort irons (9,8)#5034

Driving Range

Diagram for Short irons (9,8) | Opposite Shots Challenge

Short irons (9,8) | Opposite Shots Challenge

Hit alternating iron shots shaping fade, draw, high, low

Scoring benchmarks
HCP+9+5+151219273654
Score302825211612853

Difficulty

Advanced

HCP +9.0 to 5.0

ShortShort irons (9,8)#5087

Download plan

Lock in the PDF for Men's Open Singles Stableford

Prepare for Men's Open Singles Stableford in the next 1 weeks with the printable Program Maker packet.

Week 5

Performance · In-season

Apr 8 – Apr 14

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

Driving RangePuttingShort Game
Performance Module HCP +9.0 to 16.0
Week 5
89% ready

Day 1

2 drills · mix of Driving Range, Putting

Driving RangePutting

Driving Range

Diagram for Short irons (9,8) | Visualized Course

Short irons (9,8) | Visualized Course

Hit 36 short iron shots aiming at imagined hazards

Scoring benchmarks
HCP+9+5+151219273654
Score292724201612963

Difficulty

Advanced

HCP +9.0 to 5.0

ShortShort irons (9,8)#5089

Putting

Diagram for Around the Hole: 8 Ball Circle, 3/8

Around the Hole: 8 Ball Circle, 3/8

Hit putts from eight spots around the hole

Scoring benchmarks
HCP+9+5+151219273654
Score2823211917151296

Difficulty

Advanced

HCP +2.7 to 15.0

9 ft (3m) only#1008

Day 2

2 drills · mix of Putting, Short Game

PuttingShort Game

Putting

Diagram for Around the Hole: 4 Ball Circle, 2/4

Around the Hole: 4 Ball Circle, 2/4

Hit putts from four spots circling the hole

Scoring benchmarks
HCP+9+5+151219273654
Score30252119171513107

Difficulty

Advanced

HCP +5.0 to 11.7

9 ft (3m) only#1005

Short Game

Diagram for Flop | Scattered Piles | Quadrants

Flop | Scattered Piles | Quadrants

Hit flop shots from varied lies to four circle zones

Scoring benchmarks
HCP+9+5+151219273654
Score302825201612853

Difficulty

Advanced

HCP +9.0 to 10.0

Short (<20 y/m)Flop#3015

Day 3

2 drills · mix of Short Game, Driving Range

Short GameDriving Range

Short Game

Diagram for Flop | Scattered Piles | 3 Landing Zones

Flop | Scattered Piles | 3 Landing Zones

Hit flop shots to three zones on the green in order

Scoring benchmarks
HCP+9+5+151219273654
Score302825211612853

Difficulty

Advanced

HCP +9.0 to 16.0

Short (<20 y/m)Flop#3014

Driving Range

Diagram for Short irons (9,8) | Quadrants

Short irons (9,8) | Quadrants

Hit 9 shots to each of four areas around target

Scoring benchmarks
HCP+9+5+151219273654
Score3028262218141074

Difficulty

Advanced

HCP +9.0 to 5.0

ShortShort irons (9,8)#5060

Day 4

2 drills · mix of Driving Range, Putting

Driving RangePutting

Driving Range

Diagram for Short irons (9,8) | Birdie-Par-Bogey Radius

Short irons (9,8) | Birdie-Par-Bogey Radius

Hit 36 shots aiming at two yardage circles

Scoring benchmarks
HCP+9+5+151219273654
Score3331292520161285

Difficulty

Advanced

HCP +9.0 to 5.0

ShortShort irons (9,8)#5061

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

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 · RedIntermediate

Focus On Pace And Line

Practice long putts for distance control, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.

Drills

3

Avg HCP

17.5

Focus

Intermediate

AimAlignmentStrokeScoring
Short GameTee · BlueBeginner

Avoid Three-Putts

Purpose-built short game block for the host course.

Drills

5

Avg HCP

35.0

Focus

Beginner

AlignmentAimScoringDistance Control
Driving RangeTee · BlueBeginner

Stop Missing Fairways with Driver

Stop missing fairways, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.

Drills

6

Avg HCP

35.0

Focus

Beginner

PrecisionMechanicsTrajectoryAim
PuttingTee · RedIntermediate

Hit Every Long Putt

Purpose-built putting block for the host course.

Drills

4

Avg HCP

17.5

Focus

Intermediate

Distance ControlVisualizationDispersionAccuracy
Short GameTee · RedBeginner

Chip 5–15 Yds From Fringe

Stop on a dime, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.

Drills

3

Avg HCP

35.0

Focus

Beginner

Distance ControlDispersionAlignmentPrecision
Driving RangeTee · WhiteBeginner

Thread the gap: precision short irons to the pin

Leave tap-ins, for a 32-handicap player, ~30 minutes.

Drills

9

Avg HCP

32.1

Focus

Beginner

PrecisionScoringTrajectoryAim
PuttingTee · BlueIntermediate

Sink Mid-Distance Putts

Hit putts with both left and right breaks, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.

Drills

3

Avg HCP

17.5

Focus

Intermediate

AimAlignmentStrokeVisualization
Short GameTee · BlueBeginner

Pitch 15–25 Yds From Fringe

Get square for strike, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.

Drills

3

Avg HCP

35.0

Focus

Beginner

AlignmentAimScoringDistance Control
Driving RangeTee · RedBeginner

Control the arc: launch it where you want it to go

Control driver arc, for a 26-handicap player, ~20 minutes.

Drills

7

Avg HCP

26.3

Focus

Beginner

TrajectoryPrecisionMechanicsScoring