Flagship Tournament Program

Full 4 Week Practice Program for NOMADS SA Boys U19 Championship

Venue: East London · East London Golf Club

Complete 4-week preparation program for the upcoming tournament at East London. Commit to a structured practice plan that improves Precision (19%) and Scoring (17%) and focuses mainly on mid-range putting distance putts, Bump'n'Run shots, and Woods (Hy,5W,3W). Modules are progressively ranked from HCP 35.0 to 16.8 to build skills leading up to event.

WAGR logo

Organizer

WAGR

Junior logo

League

Junior

East London, Eastern Cape, South Africa
Mar 29, 2026 – Apr 3, 2026
View host course profile

Weeks

4

Time horizon until tee-off

Practice days

16

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%
69%
88%
99%
Mar
EventTournament week
Tournament

Weeks until event

4

Time horizon from right now to the opening tee shot.

Practice days

16

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

Aim13%
Scoring13%
Precision13%
Dispersion13%
Event snapshot

Tournament & Course Details

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

Schedule

Mar 29, 2026 – Apr 3, 2026

Format

Stroke

League

Junior

Organizer

WAGR

Field

men

Course

East London

Status

Open for registration

Flagship curriculum

How the 4-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 1–25 daysDay 15

Bump'n'Run From 5–10 Yds

Focus on clean contact, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes. Working on shot: bump'n'run.

Short GameDifficulty · BeginnerModule HCP 35.0

Module skill breakdown

Distance Control
31%
Precision
15%
Scoring
15%
Weeks 2–36 daysDay 611

Stop Chips Near Hole

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

Short GameDifficulty · BeginnerModule HCP 35.0

Module skill breakdown

Alignment
24%
Aim
22%
Scoring
18%
Weeks 3–57 daysDay 1220

Turn Tough Lies into Easy Pars

Beat streaks, for a 25-handicap player, ~20 minutes. Working on shot: bump'n'run.

Short GameDifficulty · BeginnerModule HCP 25.1

Module skill breakdown

Scoring
36%
Accuracy
16%
Distance Control
12%
Weeks 6–77 daysDay 2127

Land 3–4 Feet From Pin

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

Short GameDifficulty · IntermediateModule HCP 16.8

Module skill breakdown

Accuracy
22%
Distance Control
20%
Alignment
13%
Weeks 7–85 daysDay 2832

Control 3-Wood Roll

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
25%
Mechanics
18%
Scoring
15%
Weeks 9–105 daysDay 3337

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

Precision
34%
Aim
22%
Alignment
11%
Weeks 10–127 daysDay 3845

Thread the needle: precision wedges to the pin

Thread the needle, for a 29-handicap player, ~20 minutes. Working on club: wedges (lw,sw,gw,pw).

Driving RangeDifficulty · BeginnerModule HCP 29.2

Module skill breakdown

Precision
34%
Scoring
22%
Mechanics
11%
Weeks 12–135 daysDay 4650

Tighten it up: keep long irons within 8 yards

Keep within 8 yards, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes. Working on club: long irons (4,3,2).

Driving RangeDifficulty · IntermediateModule HCP 17.7

Module skill breakdown

Dispersion
33%
Precision
17%
Scoring
16%
Weeks 13–145 daysDay 5155

Challenge: eliminate wild misses on tee shots

Reduce driver spread, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes. Working on club: driver.

Driving RangeDifficulty · IntermediateModule HCP 17.6

Module skill breakdown

Dispersion
31%
Precision
20%
Scoring
16%

Program snapshot

Avg HCP focus

35.0

Beginner

Skill pillars

Distance Control · Precision · Scoring · Alignment · Aim · Trajectory

Host course

East London

East London, South Africa

Status

Open for registration

Mar 29, 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 8 – Mar 14

4 practice days · focus on short game · chip.

Short GameDriving Range
Technique Module HCP 25.0 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 | Quadrants

Chip | Perpendicular Piles | Quadrants

Chip balls aiming for each circle quarter around hole

Scoring benchmarks
HCP+9+5+151219273654
Score3028262218141074

Difficulty

Beginner

HCP 25.0 to 45.0

Short (<20 y/m)Chip#3061

Driving Range

Diagram for Wedges (LW to PW) | Impact and Follow Through

Wedges (LW to PW) | Impact and Follow Through

Hit wedge shots focusing on impact and follow-through.

Scoring benchmarks
HCP+9+5+151219273654
Score3331292621161285

Difficulty

Beginner

HCP 25.0 to 45.0

Extra ShortWedges (LW,SW,GW,PW)#5004

Day 2

2 drills · mix of Driving Range

Driving Range

Driving Range

Diagram for Wedges (LW to PW) | Takeaway

Wedges (LW to PW) | Takeaway

Hit wedges focusing on takeaway, switch clubs often

Scoring benchmarks
HCP+9+5+151219273654
Score3028262218141074

Difficulty

Beginner

HCP 25.0 to 45.0

Extra ShortWedges (LW,SW,GW,PW)#5001

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

Day 3

2 drills · mix of Driving Range, Short Game

Driving RangeShort Game

Driving Range

Diagram for Woods (Hy to 3W) | Downswing

Woods (Hy to 3W) | Downswing

Hit woods focusing on downswing; switch clubs often

Scoring benchmarks
HCP+9+5+151219273654
Score3230282520161285

Difficulty

Beginner

HCP 25.0 to 45.0

Extra LongWoods (Hy,5W,3W)#5019

Short Game

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

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

Chip bump-and-run balls into two marked circles

Scoring benchmarks
HCP+9+5+151219273654
Score3230282520161285

Difficulty

Beginner

HCP 25.0 to 45.0

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

Day 4

2 drills · mix of Short Game, Driving Range

Short GameDriving Range

Short Game

Diagram for Bump-n-Run | Perpendicular Piles | Multiple Targets

Bump-n-Run | Perpendicular Piles | Multiple Targets

Hit bump-and-run shots at 3 close targets

Scoring benchmarks
HCP+9+5+151219273654
Score312926221713963

Difficulty

Beginner

HCP 25.0 to 45.0

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

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

Download plan

Lock in the PDF for NOMADS SA Boys U19 Championship

Prepare for NOMADS SA Boys U19 Championship in the next 3 weeks with the printable Program Maker packet.

Week 2

Technique · Off-season

Mar 15 – Mar 21

4 practice days · focus on driving range · wedges (lw,sw,gw,pw).

Driving RangeShort Game
Technique Module HCP 25.0 to 45.0
Week 2
69% ready

Day 1

2 drills · mix of Driving Range, Short Game

Driving RangeShort Game

Driving Range

Diagram for Wedges (LW to PW) | Impact and Follow Through

Wedges (LW to PW) | Impact and Follow Through

Hit wedge shots focusing on impact and follow-through.

Scoring benchmarks
HCP+9+5+151219273654
Score3331292621161285

Difficulty

Beginner

HCP 25.0 to 45.0

Extra ShortWedges (LW,SW,GW,PW)#5004

Short Game

Diagram for Bump-n-Run | Perpendicular Ball Lines | Bullseye 2x

Bump-n-Run | Perpendicular Ball Lines | Bullseye 2x

Chip bump shots from two lines into target circles

Scoring benchmarks
HCP+9+5+151219273654
Score302825201512964

Difficulty

Beginner

HCP 25.0 to 45.0

Short (<20 y/m)Bump'n'Run#3156

Day 2

2 drills · mix of Short Game

Short Game

Short Game

Diagram for Chip | Perpendicular Piles | Quadrants

Chip | Perpendicular Piles | Quadrants

Chip balls aiming for each circle quarter around hole

Scoring benchmarks
HCP+9+5+151219273654
Score3028262218141074

Difficulty

Beginner

HCP 25.0 to 45.0

Short (<20 y/m)Chip#3061

Short Game

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

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

Chip bump-and-run balls into two marked circles

Scoring benchmarks
HCP+9+5+151219273654
Score3230282520161285

Difficulty

Beginner

HCP 25.0 to 45.0

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

Day 3

2 drills · mix of Short Game, Driving Range

Short GameDriving Range

Short Game

Diagram for Chip | Perpendicular Piles | Quadrants

Chip | Perpendicular Piles | Quadrants

Chip balls aiming for each circle quarter around hole

Scoring benchmarks
HCP+9+5+151219273654
Score3028262218141074

Difficulty

Beginner

HCP 25.0 to 45.0

Short (<20 y/m)Chip#3061

Driving Range

Diagram for Wedges (LW to PW) | Impact and Follow Through

Wedges (LW to PW) | Impact and Follow Through

Hit wedge shots focusing on impact and follow-through.

Scoring benchmarks
HCP+9+5+151219273654
Score3331292621161285

Difficulty

Beginner

HCP 25.0 to 45.0

Extra ShortWedges (LW,SW,GW,PW)#5004

Day 4

2 drills · mix of Driving Range, Short Game

Driving RangeShort Game

Driving Range

Diagram for Wedges (LW to PW) | Takeaway

Wedges (LW to PW) | Takeaway

Hit wedges focusing on takeaway, switch clubs often

Scoring benchmarks
HCP+9+5+151219273654
Score3028262218141074

Difficulty

Beginner

HCP 25.0 to 45.0

Extra ShortWedges (LW,SW,GW,PW)#5001

Short Game

Diagram for Chip | Perpendicular Piles | Quadrants

Chip | Perpendicular Piles | Quadrants

Chip balls aiming for each circle quarter around hole

Scoring benchmarks
HCP+9+5+151219273654
Score3028262218141074

Difficulty

Beginner

HCP 25.0 to 45.0

Short (<20 y/m)Chip#3061

Week 3

Shot shaping · Pre-season

Mar 22 – Mar 28

4 practice days · focus on driving range · driver.

Driving Range
Shot shaping Module HCP +9.0 to 45.0
Week 3
88% ready

Day 1

2 drills · mix of Driving Range

Driving Range

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

Driving Range

Diagram for Long irons (4,3,2) | Left-to-R and Right-to-L Shot

Long irons (4,3,2) | Left-to-R and Right-to-L Shot

Hit long irons curving shots both ways to target

Scoring benchmarks
HCP+9+5+151219273654
Score3129272318141074

Difficulty

Intermediate

HCP 10.0 to 25.0

LongLong irons (4,3,2)#5042

Day 2

2 drills · mix of Driving Range

Driving Range

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

Driving Range

Diagram for Long irons (4,3,2) | Around the Stick

Long irons (4,3,2) | Around the Stick

Hit long irons curving both ways around cones near target

Scoring benchmarks
HCP+9+5+151219273654
Score282623191410742

Difficulty

Beginner

HCP 25.0 to 45.0

LongLong irons (4,3,2)#5044

Day 3

2 drills · mix of Driving Range

Driving Range

Driving Range

Diagram for Long irons (4,3,2) | Low/Mid/High Shot

Long irons (4,3,2) | Low/Mid/High Shot

Hit 12 low, mid, and high shots to one target.

Scoring benchmarks
HCP+9+5+151219273654
Score302825201612964

Difficulty

Beginner

HCP 25.0 to 45.0

LongLong irons (4,3,2)#5041

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

Day 4

2 drills · mix of Driving Range

Driving Range

Driving Range

Diagram for Driver | L-R and R-L  9 Targets

Driver | L-R and R-L 9 Targets

Hit 36 drives curving left and right at 9 spaced targets

Scoring benchmarks
HCP+9+5+151219273654
Score3230282520161285

Difficulty

Advanced

HCP +9.0 to 10.0

Extra LongDriver#5053

Driving Range

Diagram for Long irons (4,3,2) | L-R and R-L  9 Targets

Long irons (4,3,2) | L-R and R-L 9 Targets

Hit long irons curving shots at targets near hole

Scoring benchmarks
HCP+9+5+151219273654
Score3230282520161285

Difficulty

Advanced

HCP +9.0 to 10.0

LongLong irons (4,3,2)#5043

Week 4

Performance · In-season

Mar 29 – Apr 4

4 practice days · focus on short game · bump'n'run.

Short GameDriving Range
Performance Module HCP +9.0 to 25.0
Week 4
89% ready

Day 1

2 drills · mix of Short Game, Driving Range

Short GameDriving Range

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

Driving Range

Diagram for Wedges (LW to PW) | Visualized Course

Wedges (LW to PW) | Visualized Course

Chip balls aiming through imagined hazards to one target

Scoring benchmarks
HCP+9+5+151219273654
Score312926221713963

Difficulty

Advanced

HCP +9.0 to 5.0

Extra ShortWedges (LW,SW,GW,PW)#5084

Day 2

2 drills · mix of Driving Range

Driving Range

Driving Range

Diagram for Wedges (LW to PW) | Quadrants

Wedges (LW to PW) | Quadrants

Hit wedges 9 times in each of 4 target zones

Scoring benchmarks
HCP+9+5+151219273654
Score3230282520161285

Difficulty

Advanced

HCP +9.0 to 5.0

Extra ShortWedges (LW,SW,GW,PW)#5055

Driving Range

Diagram for Driver | Y Area

Driver | Y Area

Hit 36 driver shots at 3 wide Y-shaped targets

Scoring benchmarks
HCP+9+5+151219273654
Score3028252218141074

Difficulty

Advanced

HCP +9.0 to 5.0

Extra LongDriver#5080

Day 3

2 drills · mix of Driving Range, Short Game

Driving RangeShort Game

Driving Range

Diagram for Long irons (4,3,2) | Quadrants

Long irons (4,3,2) | Quadrants

Hit 36 long iron shots to four marked zones.

Scoring benchmarks
HCP+9+5+151219273654
Score3230282520161285

Difficulty

Advanced

HCP +9.0 to 5.0

LongLong irons (4,3,2)#5070

Short Game

Diagram for Pitch | Scattered Ball Lines | 9 Stop Zones

Pitch | Scattered Ball Lines | 9 Stop Zones

Hit 4 balls from groups aiming at 9 target zones

Scoring benchmarks
HCP+9+5+151219273654
Score3230282520161285

Difficulty

Intermediate

HCP 10.0 to 25.0

Mid (20-40 y/m)Pitch#3091

Day 4

2 drills · mix of Short Game, Driving Range

Short GameDriving Range

Short Game

Diagram for Pitch | Parallel Piles | 3 Landing Zones

Pitch | Parallel Piles | 3 Landing Zones

Hit pitch shots aiming for 3 target zones on green

Scoring benchmarks
HCP+9+5+151219273654
Score3230282520161285

Difficulty

Intermediate

HCP 7.0 to 22.0

Mid (20-40 y/m)Pitch#3037

Driving Range

Diagram for Long irons (4,3,2) | Birdie-Par-Bogey Radius

Long irons (4,3,2) | Birdie-Par-Bogey Radius

Hit long irons at 3 zones around the target flag

Scoring benchmarks
HCP+9+5+151219273654
Score282623191511853

Difficulty

Advanced

HCP +9.0 to 5.0

LongLong irons (4,3,2)#5071

Download plan

Lock in the PDF for NOMADS SA Boys U19 Championship

Prepare for NOMADS SA Boys U19 Championship in the next 1 weeks with the printable Program Maker packet.

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.

Short GameTee · All TeesBeginner

Bump'n'Run From 5–10 Yds

Focus on clean contact, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.

Drills

5

Avg HCP

35.0

Focus

Beginner

Distance ControlPrecisionScoringAlignment
Short GameTee · All TeesBeginner

Stop Chips Near Hole

Stop near the hole, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.

Drills

6

Avg HCP

35.0

Focus

Beginner

AlignmentAimScoringDistance Control
Short GameTee · All TeesBeginner

Turn Tough Lies into Easy Pars

Beat streaks, for a 25-handicap player, ~20 minutes.

Drills

9

Avg HCP

25.1

Focus

Beginner

ScoringAccuracyDistance ControlAlignment
Short GameTee · All TeesIntermediate

Land 3–4 Feet From Pin

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

Drills

7

Avg HCP

16.8

Focus

Intermediate

AccuracyDistance ControlAlignmentScoring
Driving RangeTee · All TeesBeginner

Control 3-Wood Roll

Control 3-wood roll, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.

Drills

5

Avg HCP

35.0

Focus

Beginner

PrecisionMechanicsScoringTrajectory
Driving RangeTee · All TeesBeginner

Eliminate Hook With Long Irons

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

Drills

5

Avg HCP

35.0

Focus

Beginner

PrecisionAimAlignmentTrajectory
Driving RangeTee · All TeesBeginner

Thread the needle: precision wedges to the pin

Thread the needle, for a 29-handicap player, ~20 minutes.

Drills

8

Avg HCP

29.2

Focus

Beginner

PrecisionScoringMechanicsDispersion
Driving RangeTee · All TeesIntermediate

Tighten it up: keep long irons within 8 yards

Keep within 8 yards, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.

Drills

5

Avg HCP

17.7

Focus

Intermediate

DispersionPrecisionScoringAccuracy
Driving RangeTee · All TeesIntermediate

Challenge: eliminate wild misses on tee shots

Reduce driver spread, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.

Drills

5

Avg HCP

17.6

Focus

Intermediate

DispersionPrecisionScoringAccuracy