Schedule
Mar 21, 2026 – Mar 21, 2026
Flagship Tournament Program
Full 3 Week Practice Program for North Carolina Series @ 7 Lakes GC
Venue: Lakes Cc
Complete 3-week preparation program for the upcoming tournament at Southport. Commit to a structured practice plan that improves Distance Control (16%) and Aim (15%) and focuses mainly on Long (20+ ft) putts, Chip shots, and Woods (Hy,5W,3W). Modules are progressively ranked from HCP 35.0 to 17.5 to build skills leading up to event.
League
North Carolina Series @ 7 Lakes GC
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
Dispersion13%
Aim12%
Alignment11%
Accuracy11%
Event snapshot
Tournament & Course Details
Same layout as the tournaments section on course pages—just focused entirely on this event.
League
North Carolina Series @ 7 Lakes GC
Field
men
Course
Lakes 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.
Week 1≤ 3 daysDay 1 – 3
Control Distance
Feel the green, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes. Working on distance: long (20+ ft).
PuttingDifficulty · IntermediateModule HCP 17.5
Module skill breakdown
Distance Control
32%
Dispersion
30%
Accuracy
23%
Weeks 1–2≤ 3 daysDay 4 – 6
Avoid Three-Putts
Course-calibrated drills mapped to this module. Working on shot: chip.
Short GameDifficulty · BeginnerModule HCP 35.0
Module skill breakdown
Distance Control
39%
Aim
13%
Scoring
11%
Weeks 2–3≤ 4 daysDay 7 – 10
3-Wood Dispersion Control For Beginners
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
30%
Mechanics
23%
Aim
14%
Weeks 3–4≤ 4 daysDay 11 – 14
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 4–6≤ 7 daysDay 15 – 22
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
25%
Alignment
24%
Aim
23%
Weeks 6–7≤ 6 daysDay 23 – 28
Control Driver Ball Flight
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%
Week 8≤ 3 daysDay 29 – 31
Target Cup Accurately On Every Putt
Visualize the path to the hole, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes. Working on distance: 3 ft (1m) only.
PuttingDifficulty · IntermediateModule HCP 17.5
Module skill breakdown
Aim
32%
Stroke
28%
Alignment
23%
Weeks 8–9≤ 4 daysDay 32 – 35
Pitch 15–25 Yds From Fringe
Set sights, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes. Working on shot: pitch.
Short GameDifficulty · BeginnerModule HCP 35.0
Module skill breakdown
Aim
27%
Alignment
26%
Scoring
25%
Weeks 9–11≤ 7 daysDay 36 – 43
Mid-Iron Distance Control 150–180 Yards
Improve accuracy, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes. Working on club: mid irons (7,6,5).
Driving RangeDifficulty · BeginnerModule HCP 35.0
Module skill breakdown
Precision
28%
Mechanics
23%
Trajectory
18%
Program snapshot
Avg HCP focus
17.5
Intermediate
Skill pillars
Distance Control · Dispersion · Accuracy · Visualization · Aim · Scoring
Host course
Lakes Cc
Southport, United States
Status
Open for registration
Mar 21, 2026 – Mar 21, 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 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
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 | 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: Plane Board, Ball Gate, 50 in a Row
Hit putts through ball gate using plane board repeatedly
Scoring benchmarks
| HCP | +9 | +5 | +1 | 5 | 12 | 19 | 27 | 36 | 54 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Score | 50 | 49 | 47 | 45 | 42 | 38 | 34 | 29 |
Difficulty
Intermediate
HCP 10.0 to 25.0
3 ft (1m) only#1044
Day 3
2 drills · mix of Putting, Short Game
PuttingShort Game
Putting
Putting Aid: Plane Board, Ball Gate, 10/20
Hit 30 putts through ball gate using plane board
Scoring benchmarks
| HCP | +9 | +5 | +1 | 5 | 12 | 19 | 27 | 36 | 54 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Score | 24 | 19 | 16 | 14 | 12 | 10 | 8 | 6 | 4 |
Difficulty
Intermediate
HCP 10.0 to 25.0
9 ft (3m) only#1046
Short Game
Chip | Perpendicular Piles | Bullseye 2x
Chip from multiple piles into two circle targets close to hole
Scoring benchmarks
| HCP | +9 | +5 | +1 | 5 | 12 | 19 | 27 | 36 | 54 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Score | 30 | 28 | 26 | 22 | 18 | 14 | 10 | 7 | 4 |
Difficulty
Beginner
HCP 25.0 to 45.0
Short (<20 y/m)Chip#3057
Day 4
2 drills · mix of Short Game, Driving Range
Short GameDriving Range
Short Game
Chip | Perpendicular Ball Lines | Bullseye 2x
Chip balls from two lines aiming for close circles.
Scoring benchmarks
| HCP | +9 | +5 | +1 | 5 | 12 | 19 | 27 | 36 | 54 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Score | 28 | 26 | 24 | 20 | 16 | 12 | 9 | 6 | 3 |
Difficulty
Beginner
HCP 25.0 to 45.0
Short (<20 y/m)Chip#3141
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 14 – Mar 20
4 practice days · focus on driving range · driver.
Driving RangePutting
Shot shaping Module HCP 10.0 to 45.0
Week 2
88% ready
Day 1
2 drills · mix of Driving Range, Putting
Driving RangePutting
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
Putting
Putting Aid: Chalk Line, 50 in Row
Hit putts from close range along a straight line.
Scoring benchmarks
| HCP | +9 | +5 | +1 | 5 | 12 | 19 | 27 | 36 | 54 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Score | 50 | 49 | 47 | 43 | 40 | 36 | 31 | 26 |
Difficulty
Intermediate
HCP 10.0 to 25.0
3 ft (1m) only#1041
Day 2
2 drills · mix of Putting
Putting
Putting
![Diagram for Stop the Ball: Inside the Field [Long]](/_next/image?url=https%3A%2F%2Fcdn.prod.website-files.com%2F65d60f76badcce181f11dc50%2F665b3333053ac0f43d89ac0e_Slide71.PNG&w=3840&q=75)
Stop the Ball: Inside the Field [Long]
Hit 5 putts progressively farther from hole
Scoring benchmarks
| HCP | +9 | +5 | +1 | 5 | 12 | 19 | 27 | 36 | 54 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Score | 25 | 24 | 22 | 18 | 16 | 14 | 11 | 8 | 5 |
Difficulty
Intermediate
HCP 10.0 to 25.0
Long (20+ ft)#1071
Putting
![Diagram for Stop the Ball: on the Fringe [Long]](/_next/image?url=https%3A%2F%2Fcdn.prod.website-files.com%2F65d60f76badcce181f11dc50%2F665b3864bd3db72ba1e0224a_Slide86.PNG&w=3840&q=75)
Stop the Ball: on the Fringe [Long]
Hit 30 putts from varying distances toward the fringe
Scoring benchmarks
| HCP | +9 | +5 | +1 | 5 | 12 | 19 | 27 | 36 | 54 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Score | 25 | 22 | 19 | 17 | 15 | 12 | 9 | 6 | 3 |
Difficulty
Intermediate
HCP 10.0 to 25.0
Long (20+ ft)#1086
Day 3
2 drills · mix of Putting, Driving Range
PuttingDriving Range
Putting
![Diagram for Stop the Ball: Circle, Three Tees Triangle [Long]](/_next/image?url=https%3A%2F%2Fcdn.prod.website-files.com%2F65d60f76badcce181f11dc50%2F665b37cd6d6fdd2b5373ac3a_Slide84.PNG&w=3840&q=75)
Stop the Ball: Circle, Three Tees Triangle [Long]
Hit putts from all sides at varied distances
Scoring benchmarks
| HCP | +9 | +5 | +1 | 5 | 12 | 19 | 27 | 36 | 54 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Score | 43 | 41 | 39 | 36 | 32 | 28 | 24 | 20 | 15 |
Difficulty
Intermediate
HCP 10.0 to 25.0
Long (20+ ft)#1084
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 4
2 drills · mix of Driving Range, Putting
Driving RangePutting
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
Putting
![Diagram for Stop the Ball: Circle [Long]](/_next/image?url=https%3A%2F%2Fcdn.prod.website-files.com%2F65d60f76badcce181f11dc50%2F665b34a820f7fd508a0ef596_Slide75.PNG&w=3840&q=75)
Stop the Ball: Circle [Long]
Hit putts from increasing distances within growing circles
Scoring benchmarks
| HCP | +9 | +5 | +1 | 5 | 12 | 19 | 27 | 36 | 54 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Score | 28 | 24 | 21 | 19 | 16 | 13 | 10 | 7 | 4 |
Difficulty
Intermediate
HCP 10.0 to 25.0
Long (20+ ft)#1075
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 19.0
Week 3
89% ready
Day 1
2 drills · mix of Putting, Short Game
PuttingShort Game
Putting
![Diagram for Stop the Ball: Inside the Field, in a Row [Long]](/_next/image?url=https%3A%2F%2Fcdn.prod.website-files.com%2F65d60f76badcce181f11dc50%2F6658863b3c0035ec4a158e8e_Slide16.PNG&w=3840&q=75)
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 | +1 | 5 | 12 | 19 | 27 | 36 | 54 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Score | 29 | 27 | 25 | 22 | 20 | 18 | 15 | 12 | 8 |
Difficulty
Advanced
HCP +9.0 to 10.0
Long (20+ ft)#1016
Short Game
Bump-n-Run | Scattered Ball Lines | 9 Stop Zones
Hit bump-and-run balls to 9 marked green 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 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
Pitch| Scattered Piles | 3 Landing Zones
Hit pitch shots to three spaced landing zones in a row
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 4.0 to 19.0
Mid (20-40 y/m)Pitch#3009
Driving Range
All Woods (Hy to Dr) | Club Swapping Challenge
Hit 36 wood shots at 3 flags within close range
Scoring benchmarks
| HCP | +9 | +5 | +1 | 5 | 12 | 19 | 27 | 36 | 54 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Score | 30 | 28 | 25 | 20 | 16 | 12 | 9 | 6 | 3 |
Difficulty
Advanced
HCP +9.0 to 10.0
Extra LongWoods (Hy,5W,3W)#5111
Day 3
2 drills · mix of Driving Range, Putting
Driving RangePutting
Driving Range
Woods (Hy to 3W) | Y Area
Hit woods into three spaced target zones evenly
Scoring benchmarks
| HCP | +9 | +5 | +1 | 5 | 12 | 19 | 27 | 36 | 54 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Score | 31 | 29 | 26 | 22 | 18 | 14 | 10 | 7 | 4 |
Difficulty
Advanced
HCP +9.0 to 5.0
Extra LongWoods (Hy,5W,3W)#5076
Putting
Around the Hole: 8 Ball Circle, 4/8
Hit 40 putts moving around tees near hole
Scoring benchmarks
| HCP | +9 | +5 | +1 | 5 | 12 | 19 | 27 | 36 | 54 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Score | 35 | 31 | 28 | 26 | 24 | 22 | 19 | 16 | 12 |
Difficulty
Advanced
HCP +4.3 to 11.7
6 ft (2m) only#1007
Day 4
2 drills · mix of Putting, Short Game
PuttingShort Game
Putting
One Handed, Ball Gate, 12 in a Row
Hit 25 putts through the ball gate from close range
Scoring benchmarks
| HCP | +9 | +5 | +1 | 5 | 12 | 19 | 27 | 36 | 54 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Score | 24 | 22 | 19 | 17 | 14 | 12 | 9 | 6 | 4 |
Difficulty
Advanced
HCP +9.0 to 10.0
6 ft (2m) only#1020
Short Game
Pitch| Scattered Piles | 9 Stop Zones
Hit pitch shots aiming 4 balls at each marked zone.
Scoring benchmarks
| HCP | +9 | +5 | +1 | 5 | 12 | 19 | 27 | 36 | 54 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Score | 29 | 27 | 24 | 20 | 16 | 12 | 8 | 5 | 3 |
Difficulty
Advanced
HCP +9.0 to 10.0
Mid (20-40 y/m)Pitch#3007
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 · White TeesIntermediate
Control Distance
Feel the green, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Drills
3
Avg HCP
17.5
Focus
Intermediate
Distance ControlDispersionAccuracyVisualization
Short GameTee · Gold TeesBeginner
Avoid Three-Putts
Purpose-built short game block for the host course.
Drills
3
Avg HCP
35.0
Focus
Beginner
Distance ControlAimScoringAlignment
Driving RangeTee · Gold TeesBeginner
3-Wood Dispersion Control For Beginners
Control 3-wood roll, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Drills
4
Avg HCP
35.0
Focus
Beginner
PrecisionMechanicsAimTrajectory
PuttingTee · Blue TeesIntermediate
Hit Every Long Putt
Purpose-built putting block for the host course.
Drills
4
Avg HCP
17.5
Focus
Intermediate
Distance ControlVisualizationDispersionAccuracy
Short GameTee · White TeesBeginner
Chip 5–15 Yds From Fringe
Stop on a dime, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Drills
8
Avg HCP
35.0
Focus
Beginner
Distance ControlAlignmentAimScoring
Driving RangeTee · Blue TeesBeginner
Control Driver Ball Flight
Stop missing fairways, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Drills
6
Avg HCP
35.0
Focus
Beginner
PrecisionMechanicsTrajectoryAim
PuttingTee · Blue TeesIntermediate
Target Cup Accurately On Every Putt
Visualize the path to the hole, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Drills
3
Avg HCP
17.5
Focus
Intermediate
AimStrokeAlignmentScoring
Short GameTee · White TeesBeginner
Pitch 15–25 Yds From Fringe
Set sights, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Drills
4
Avg HCP
35.0
Focus
Beginner
AimAlignmentScoringDistance Control
Driving RangeTee · Gold TeesBeginner
Mid-Iron Distance Control 150–180 Yards
Improve accuracy, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Drills
8
Avg HCP
35.0
Focus
Beginner
PrecisionMechanicsTrajectoryAim