Flagship Tournament Program

Full 5 Week Practice Program for MGC HB Seniors Tournament 2026

Venue: Maraenui · Maraenui Golf Club

Complete 5-week preparation program for the upcoming tournament at Napier. Commit to a structured practice plan that improves Scoring (23%) and Precision (15%) and focuses mainly on 6 ft (2m) only putts, Mixed shots, and Woods (Hy,5W,3W). Modules are progressively ranked from HCP 35.0 to 0.6 to build skills leading up to event.

Organizer

New Zealand Golf

League

New Zealand

Napier, Hawke's Bay, New Zealand

Apr 3, 2026 – Apr 3, 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 2 Week 3 Week 4 Week 5

Buffer

60%

69%

88%

89%

MarApr

EventTournament week

Tournament

Week 1 Week 3 Week 5

50%

69%

70%

88%

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

Scoring13%

Accuracy13%

Precision12%

Distance Control12%

Event snapshot

Tournament & Course Details

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

Schedule

Apr 3, 2026 – Apr 3, 2026

Format

Gross,Stableford,Twos

League

New Zealand

Organizer

New Zealand Golf

Holes

18 holes

Field

all

Course

Maraenui

Coordinates

-39.535, 176.918

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 1≤ 4 daysDay 1 – 4

Read Subtle Breaks

Read breaks and aim precisely, 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 2–3≤ 6 daysDay 5 – 10

Sink All Long Putts

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 3–4≤ 6 daysDay 11 – 16

Short Game 5–20 Yds From Fringe Or Rough

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

Short GameDifficulty · BeginnerModule HCP 35.0

Module skill breakdown

Scoring

44%

Distance Control

34%

Visualization

22%

Weeks 5–6≤ 5 daysDay 17 – 21

Save par with a clutch mixed shot—pressure drill

Save par clutch, for a 25-handicap player, ~20 minutes. Working on shot: mixed.

Short GameDifficulty · BeginnerModule HCP 24.6

Module skill breakdown

Scoring

45%

Distance Control

32%

Visualization

24%

Weeks 6–8≤ 7 daysDay 22 – 30

Set your sights and deliver: aim challenge

Hit intended line, for a 23-handicap player, ~20 minutes. Working on shot: pitch.

Short GameDifficulty · BeginnerModule HCP 22.9

Module skill breakdown

Aim

31%

Distance Control

14%

Scoring

12%

Weeks 8–9≤ 4 daysDay 31 – 34

Turn Chips into Birdie Chances

Up-and-down contest, for a 22-handicap player, ~20 minutes. Working on shot: chip.

Short GameDifficulty · BeginnerModule HCP 21.9

Module skill breakdown

Scoring

36%

Accuracy

24%

Aim

16%

Weeks 9–10≤ 3 daysDay 35 – 37

Check your setup: does your swing match the shot?

Match swing to shot, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes. Working on club: woods (hy,5w,3w).

Driving RangeDifficulty · BeginnerModule HCP 35.0

Module skill breakdown

Mechanics

45%

Trajectory

28%

Precision

27%

Weeks 10–11≤ 7 daysDay 38 – 44

Stop Missing 3-Wood Fairways

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

Driving RangeDifficulty · BeginnerModule HCP 35.0

Module skill breakdown

Precision

27%

Trajectory

15%

Aim

15%

Week 12≤ 4 daysDay 45 – 48

Shape it right: fade or draw with mid irons

Fade or draw mid irons, for a 29-handicap player, ~20 minutes. Working on club: mid irons (7,6,5).

Driving RangeDifficulty · BeginnerModule HCP 29.2

Module skill breakdown

Precision

25%

Trajectory

24%

Scoring

21%

Program snapshot

Avg HCP focus

1.8

Expert

Skill pillars

Precision · Scoring · Aim · Accuracy · Green Reading · Distance Control

Host course

Maraenui

Napier, New Zealand

Status

Open for registration

Apr 3, 2026 – Apr 3, 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 driving range · woods (hy,5w,3w).

Driving RangePutting

Technique Module HCP +5.0 to 45.0

Week 1

60% ready

Day 1

2 drills · mix of Driving Range

Driving Range

Woods (Hy to 3W) | Backswing

Hit woods focusing on two backswing thoughts only

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

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

Driving Range

Woods (Hy to 3W) | Downswing

Hit woods focusing on downswing; switch clubs often

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)#5019

Day 2

2 drills · mix of Driving Range, Putting

Driving RangePutting

Driving Range

Woods (Hy to 3W) | Impact and Follow Through

Hit woods focusing on impact and follow through cues

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)#5020

Putting

Putting Aid: Alignment Mirror, 15/25

Hit 30 putts from short range using alignment mirror

Scoring benchmarks

HCP	+9	+5	+1	5	12	19	27	36	54
Score	27	23	21	19	17	15	12	9	6

Difficulty

Advanced

HCP +5.0 to 10.0

6 ft (2m) only#1036

Day 3

2 drills · mix of Driving Range

Driving Range

Mid irons (7,6,5) | Takeaway

Hit mid irons focusing on two takeaway tasks only

Scoring benchmarks

HCP	+9	+5	+1	5	12	19	27	36	54
Score	33	31	28	24	19	15	11	7	4

Difficulty

Beginner

HCP 25.0 to 45.0

MediumMid irons (7,6,5)#5009

Driving Range