Schedule
Mar 23, 2026 – Mar 24, 2026
Flagship Tournament Program
Full 3 Week Practice Program for Midwestern State Invitational
Venue: Walnut Hills Cc
Complete 3-week preparation program for the upcoming tournament at East Lansing. Commit to a structured practice plan that improves Precision (22%) and Scoring (17%) and focuses mainly on 9 ft (3m) only putts, Chip shots, and Driver. Modules are progressively ranked from HCP 35.0 to 2.5 to build skills leading up to event.
Organizer
WAGR
League
Collegiate
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
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
Scoring14%
Precision14%
Aim12%
Alignment10%
Event snapshot
Tournament & Course Details
Same layout as the tournaments section on course pages—just focused entirely on this event.
Format
Stroke
League
Collegiate
Organizer
WAGR
Field
men
Course
Walnut Hills Cc
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 1–2≤ 6 daysDay 1 – 6
Hole All 9 Ft Putts
Roll putts from varying distances, for a 3-handicap player, ~10 minutes. Working on distance: 9 ft (3m) only.
PuttingDifficulty · ExpertModule HCP 2.5
Module skill breakdown
Scoring
36%
Precision
34%
Aim
13%
Weeks 2–4≤ 7 daysDay 7 – 14
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 34.9
Module skill breakdown
Aim
28%
Scoring
23%
Alignment
18%
Weeks 4–5≤ 3 daysDay 15 – 17
Turn Chips into Birdie Chances
Save par clutch, for a 29-handicap player, ~20 minutes. Working on shot: chip.
Short GameDifficulty · BeginnerModule HCP 29.2
Module skill breakdown
Alignment
25%
Distance Control
17%
Scoring
16%
Weeks 5–7≤ 7 daysDay 18 – 26
Get your feet, hips, and clubface working together for pure contact
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
29%
Scoring
22%
Distance Control
15%
Weeks 7–8≤ 5 daysDay 27 – 31
Pinpoint Chips for Tap-Ins
Thread the needle, for a 28-handicap player, ~20 minutes. Working on shot: chip.
Short GameDifficulty · BeginnerModule HCP 28.0
Module skill breakdown
Distance Control
27%
Precision
26%
Alignment
13%
Weeks 8–10≤ 6 daysDay 32 – 37
Driver Fairway Accuracy For Beginners
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
23%
Trajectory
19%
Weeks 10–11≤ 5 daysDay 38 – 42
Wedge Distance Control Inside 100 Yards
Control distance inside 100, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes. Working on club: wedges (lw,sw,gw,pw).
Driving RangeDifficulty · BeginnerModule HCP 35.0
Module skill breakdown
Mechanics
27%
Precision
23%
Trajectory
22%
Weeks 11–13≤ 7 daysDay 43 – 51
Pinpoint accuracy: leave yourself a tap-in every time
Thread the needle, for a 28-handicap player, ~20 minutes. Working on club: wedges (lw,sw,gw,pw).
Driving RangeDifficulty · BeginnerModule HCP 27.6
Module skill breakdown
Precision
31%
Scoring
17%
Mechanics
15%
Weeks 13–15≤ 7 daysDay 52 – 58
Can you match your swing to the perfect trajectory?
Shape driver flight, 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
2.5
Expert
Skill pillars
Scoring · Precision · Aim · Green Reading · Alignment · Accuracy
Host course
Walnut Hills Cc
East Lansing, United States
Status
Open for registration
Mar 23, 2026 – Mar 24, 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 9 – Mar 15
4 practice days · focus on short game · bump'n'run.
Short GameDriving RangePutting
Technique Module HCP +6.0 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 | 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
Driving Range
Driver | Backswing
Hit driver balls focusing on two backswing thoughts
Scoring benchmarks
| HCP | +9 | +5 | +1 | 5 | 12 | 19 | 27 | 36 | 54 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Score | 30 | 28 | 25 | 22 | 18 | 14 | 10 | 6 | 3 |
Difficulty
Beginner
HCP 25.0 to 45.0
Extra LongDriver#5022
Day 2
2 drills · mix of Driving Range, Putting
Driving RangePutting
Driving Range
Driver | Takeaway
Hit driver balls focusing on takeaway with two key thoughts
Scoring benchmarks
| HCP | +9 | +5 | +1 | 5 | 12 | 19 | 27 | 36 | 54 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Score | 33 | 30 | 28 | 24 | 18 | 14 | 10 | 7 | 4 |
Difficulty
Beginner
HCP 25.0 to 45.0
Extra LongDriver#5021
Putting
Putting Aid: Alignment Mirror, 10/20
Hit 30 putts from short range using alignment mirror
Scoring benchmarks
| HCP | +9 | +5 | +1 | 5 | 12 | 19 | 27 | 36 | 54 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Score | 22 | 18 | 15 | 13 | 11 | 9 | 7 | 5 | 3 |
Difficulty
Advanced
HCP +5.0 to 10.0
9 ft (3m) only#1037
Day 3
2 drills · mix of Putting, Short Game
PuttingShort Game
Putting
Putting Aid: Alignment Sticks, Ball Gate, 10/20
Hit 30 putts through ball gate using alignment sticks
Scoring benchmarks
| HCP | +9 | +5 | +1 | 5 | 12 | 19 | 27 | 36 | 54 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Score | 24 | 18 | 16 | 14 | 12 | 10 | 8 | 6 | 4 |
Difficulty
Advanced
HCP +6.0 to 10.0
9 ft (3m) only#1040
Short Game
Chip | Perpendicular Ball Lines | Multiple Targets
Chip balls to land near two flags from crossing lines
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)Chip#3143
Day 4
2 drills · mix of Short Game, Driving Range
Short GameDriving Range
Short Game
Chip | Perpendicular Piles | Multiple Targets
Chip 36 shots to 3 targets from varied distances
Scoring benchmarks
| HCP | +9 | +5 | +1 | 5 | 12 | 19 | 27 | 36 | 54 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Score | 30 | 28 | 25 | 20 | 16 | 12 | 9 | 6 | 3 |
Difficulty
Beginner
HCP 25.0 to 45.0
Short (<20 y/m)Chip#3059
Driving Range
Driver | Impact and Follow Through
Hit driver balls focusing on impact and follow through
Scoring benchmarks
| HCP | +9 | +5 | +1 | 5 | 12 | 19 | 27 | 36 | 54 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Score | 31 | 29 | 26 | 23 | 18 | 14 | 10 | 6 | 3 |
Difficulty
Beginner
HCP 25.0 to 45.0
Extra LongDriver#5024
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Week 2
Shot shaping · Pre-season
Mar 16 – Mar 22
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
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 | +1 | 5 | 12 | 19 | 27 | 36 | 54 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Score | 30 | 28 | 26 | 22 | 18 | 14 | 10 | 6 | 3 |
Difficulty
Intermediate
HCP 10.0 to 25.0
Extra LongDriver#5052
Putting
One Handed, Ball Gate, 5 in a Row
Hit 25 putts through gate from short range
Scoring benchmarks
| HCP | +9 | +5 | +1 | 5 | 12 | 19 | 27 | 36 | 54 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Score | 22 | 19 | 17 | 15 | 13 | 11 | 9 | 6 | 3 |
Difficulty
Advanced
HCP +9.0 to 10.0
9 ft (3m) only#1021
Day 2
2 drills · mix of Driving Range
Driving Range
Driving Range
Mid irons (7,6,5) | Left-to-R and Right-to-L Shot
Hit 36 mid iron shots curving left then right
Scoring benchmarks
| HCP | +9 | +5 | +1 | 5 | 12 | 19 | 27 | 36 | 54 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Score | 32 | 30 | 28 | 25 | 20 | 16 | 12 | 8 | 5 |
Difficulty
Intermediate
HCP 10.0 to 25.0
MediumMid irons (7,6,5)#5037
Driving Range
Driver | Around the Stick
Hit 36 shots curving ball around cones to target
Scoring benchmarks
| HCP | +9 | +5 | +1 | 5 | 12 | 19 | 27 | 36 | 54 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Score | 30 | 28 | 26 | 22 | 18 | 14 | 10 | 6 | 3 |
Difficulty
Beginner
HCP 25.0 to 45.0
Extra LongDriver#5054
Day 3
2 drills · mix of Driving Range
Driving Range
Driving Range
Driver | Straight Shot
Hit driver shots aiming for consistent straight ball flight
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 LongDriver#5050
Driving Range
Driver | Low/Mid/High Shot
Hit 36 driver shots varying low, mid, high flights
Scoring benchmarks
| HCP | +9 | +5 | +1 | 5 | 12 | 19 | 27 | 36 | 54 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Score | 31 | 29 | 26 | 22 | 18 | 14 | 10 | 7 | 4 |
Difficulty
Beginner
HCP 25.0 to 45.0
Extra LongDriver#5051
Day 4
2 drills · mix of Driving Range, Putting
Driving RangePutting
Driving Range
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 | +1 | 5 | 12 | 19 | 27 | 36 | 54 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Score | 30 | 28 | 26 | 22 | 18 | 14 | 10 | 6 | 3 |
Difficulty
Intermediate
HCP 10.0 to 25.0
Extra LongDriver#5052
Putting
One Handed, Ball Gate, 5 in a Row
Hit 25 putts through gate from short range
Scoring benchmarks
| HCP | +9 | +5 | +1 | 5 | 12 | 19 | 27 | 36 | 54 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Score | 22 | 19 | 17 | 15 | 13 | 11 | 9 | 6 | 3 |
Difficulty
Advanced
HCP +9.0 to 10.0
9 ft (3m) only#1021
Week 3
Performance · In-season
Mar 23 – Mar 29
4 practice days · focus on putting · 9 ft (3m) only.
PuttingShort GameDriving Range
Performance Module HCP +9.0 to 25.0
Week 3
89% ready
Day 1
2 drills · mix of Putting, Short Game
PuttingShort Game
Putting
Single Tee, 10/20
Hit 30 putts from short distance around hole
Scoring benchmarks
| HCP | +9 | +5 | +1 | 5 | 12 | 19 | 27 | 36 | 54 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Score | 25 | 19 | 15 | 13 | 11 | 9 | 7 | 5 | 3 |
Difficulty
Advanced
HCP +9.0 to 10.0
9 ft (3m) only#1052
Short Game
DIY Course Hard
Chip from tough spots, then putt, repeat rounds
Scoring benchmarks
| HCP | +9 | +5 | +1 | 5 | 12 | 19 | 27 | 36 | 54 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Score | 28 | 26 | 24 | 20 | 16 | 12 | 9 | 6 | 3 |
Difficulty
Advanced
HCP +9.0 to 10.0
Mid (20-40 y/m)Mixed#3168
Day 2
2 drills · mix of Short Game, Driving Range
Short GameDriving Range
Short Game
DIY Course Hard
Chip from tough spots then putt in two strokes
Scoring benchmarks
| HCP | +9 | +5 | +1 | 5 | 12 | 19 | 27 | 36 | 54 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Score | 16 | 17 | 18 | 21 | 24 | 27 | 30 | 33 | 36 |
Difficulty
Advanced
HCP +9.0 to 10.0
Mid (20-40 y/m)Mixed#3084
Driving Range
Wedges (LW to PW) | Visualized Course
Chip balls aiming through imagined hazards to one target
Scoring benchmarks
| HCP | +9 | +5 | +1 | 5 | 12 | 19 | 27 | 36 | 54 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Score | 31 | 29 | 26 | 22 | 17 | 13 | 9 | 6 | 3 |
Difficulty
Advanced
HCP +9.0 to 5.0
Extra ShortWedges (LW,SW,GW,PW)#5084
Day 3
2 drills · mix of Driving Range, Putting
Driving RangePutting
Driving Range
Wedges (LW to PW) | Quadrants
Hit wedges 9 times in each of 4 target zones
Scoring benchmarks
| HCP | +9 | +5 | +1 | 5 | 12 | 19 | 27 | 36 | 54 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Score | 32 | 30 | 28 | 25 | 20 | 16 | 12 | 8 | 5 |
Difficulty
Advanced
HCP +9.0 to 5.0
Extra ShortWedges (LW,SW,GW,PW)#5055
Putting
Around the Hole: 4 Ball Circle, 2/4
Hit putts from four spots circling the hole
Scoring benchmarks
| HCP | +9 | +5 | +1 | 5 | 12 | 19 | 27 | 36 | 54 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Score | 30 | 25 | 21 | 19 | 17 | 15 | 13 | 10 | 7 |
Difficulty
Advanced
HCP +5.0 to 11.7
9 ft (3m) only#1005
Day 4
2 drills · mix of Putting, Short Game
PuttingShort Game
Putting
Around the Hole: 8 Ball Circle, 3/8
Hit putts from eight spots around the hole
Scoring benchmarks
| HCP | +9 | +5 | +1 | 5 | 12 | 19 | 27 | 36 | 54 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Score | 28 | 23 | 21 | 19 | 17 | 15 | 12 | 9 | 6 |
Difficulty
Advanced
HCP +2.7 to 15.0
9 ft (3m) only#1008
Short Game
Bump-n-Run | Deep Rough and Other | Above/Below Feet
Chip balls from above and below feet towards target zone
Scoring benchmarks
| HCP | +9 | +5 | +1 | 5 | 12 | 19 | 27 | 36 | 54 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Score | 30 | 28 | 25 | 20 | 16 | 12 | 8 | 5 | 3 |
Difficulty
Intermediate
HCP 10.0 to 25.0
Short (<20 y/m)Bump'n'Run#3316
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
Hole All 9 Ft Putts
Roll putts from varying distances, for a 3-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Drills
6
Avg HCP
2.5
Focus
Expert
ScoringPrecisionAimGreen Reading
Short GameTee · All TeesBeginner
Chip 5–15 Yds From Fringe
Chip to the green, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Drills
8
Avg HCP
34.9
Focus
Beginner
AimScoringAlignmentDistance Control
Short GameTee · All TeesBeginner
Turn Chips into Birdie Chances
Save par clutch, for a 29-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Drills
3
Avg HCP
29.2
Focus
Beginner
AlignmentDistance ControlScoringPrecision
Short GameTee · All TeesBeginner
Get your feet, hips, and clubface working together for pure contact
Work together for contact, for a 29-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Drills
9
Avg HCP
29.1
Focus
Beginner
AlignmentScoringDistance ControlPrecision
Short GameTee · All TeesBeginner
Pinpoint Chips for Tap-Ins
Thread the needle, for a 28-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Drills
5
Avg HCP
28.0
Focus
Beginner
Distance ControlPrecisionAlignmentDispersion
Driving RangeTee · All TeesBeginner
Driver Fairway Accuracy For Beginners
Control ball flight basics, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Drills
6
Avg HCP
35.0
Focus
Beginner
PrecisionMechanicsTrajectoryAim
Driving RangeTee · All TeesBeginner
Wedge Distance Control Inside 100 Yards
Control distance inside 100, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Drills
5
Avg HCP
35.0
Focus
Beginner
MechanicsPrecisionTrajectoryScoring
Driving RangeTee · All TeesBeginner
Pinpoint accuracy: leave yourself a tap-in every time
Thread the needle, for a 28-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Drills
9
Avg HCP
27.6
Focus
Beginner
PrecisionScoringMechanicsTrajectory
Driving RangeTee · All TeesBeginner
Can you match your swing to the perfect trajectory?
Shape driver flight, for a 26-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Drills
7
Avg HCP
26.3
Focus
Beginner
TrajectoryPrecisionMechanicsScoring