Flagship Tournament Program

Full 4 Week Practice Program for North Island Senior Stroke Play Championship

Venue: Paraparaumu Beach · Paraparaumu Beach Golf Course

Complete 4-week preparation program for the upcoming tournament at Kapiti Coast. Commit to a structured practice plan that improves Precision (18%) and Distance Control (14%) and focuses mainly on 3 ft (1m) only putts, Chip shots, and Woods (Hy,5W,3W). Modules are progressively ranked from HCP 35.0 to 0.5 to build skills leading up to event.

New Zealand Golf logo

Organizer

New Zealand Golf

New Zealand logo

League

New Zealand

Kapiti Coast, Wellington, New Zealand
Mar 30, 2026 – Mar 31, 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

Scoring14%
Aim13%
Precision12%
Accuracy11%
Event snapshot

Tournament & Course Details

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

Schedule

Mar 30, 2026 – Mar 31, 2026

Format

Stroke

League

New Zealand

Organizer

New Zealand Golf

Holes

36 holes

Field

men

Course

Paraparaumu Beach

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 1–27 daysDay 17

Make Every Putt Count Accurately

Eliminate careless misses, for a 5-handicap player, ~10 minutes. Working on distance: 3 ft (1m) only.

PuttingDifficulty · ExpertModule HCP 4.5

Module skill breakdown

Scoring
34%
Precision
25%
Aim
16%
Weeks 2–33 daysDay 810

Sink All Long Putts

Focus on ball roll and finish position, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes. Working on distance: long (20+ ft).

PuttingDifficulty · ExpertModule HCP 0.5

Module skill breakdown

Distance Control
41%
Visualization
41%
Dispersion
18%
Weeks 3–46 daysDay 1116

Stop Ball on Dime

Vary landing spot, for a 23-handicap player, ~20 minutes. Working on shot: chip.

Short GameDifficulty · BeginnerModule HCP 23.3

Module skill breakdown

Distance Control
31%
Accuracy
27%
Alignment
25%
Weeks 5–67 daysDay 1724

Can you fly it out and stop it close?

Fly out and stop close, for a 21-handicap player, ~20 minutes. Working on shot: sand.

Short GameDifficulty · BeginnerModule HCP 21.1

Module skill breakdown

Aim
33%
Distance Control
23%
Scoring
14%
Weeks 7–97 daysDay 2533

Save Par On Every Approach

Pitch from fairway, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes. Working on shot: pitch.

Short GameDifficulty · IntermediateModule HCP 16.7

Module skill breakdown

Distance Control
19%
Precision
17%
Aim
15%
Weeks 9–117 daysDay 3441

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
27%
Mechanics
17%
Trajectory
16%
Weeks 11–125 daysDay 4246

Control Short Iron Flight

Hit close to flag, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes. Working on club: short irons (9,8).

Driving RangeDifficulty · BeginnerModule HCP 35.0

Module skill breakdown

Precision
32%
Mechanics
27%
Trajectory
22%
Weeks 12–133 daysDay 4749

Wedge Distance Control Inside 100 Yards

Stop missed shots, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes. Working on club: wedges (lw,sw,gw,pw).

Driving RangeDifficulty · BeginnerModule HCP 35.0

Module skill breakdown

Precision
23%
Trajectory
18%
Mechanics
15%
Weeks 13–145 daysDay 5054

Reduce Mid-Iron Misses

Control trajectory, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes. Working on club: mid irons (7,6,5).

Driving RangeDifficulty · IntermediateModule HCP 17.5

Module skill breakdown

Dispersion
32%
Precision
32%
Scoring
20%

Program snapshot

Avg HCP focus

4.5

Expert

Skill pillars

Scoring · Precision · Aim · Green Reading · Alignment · Stroke

Host course

Paraparaumu Beach

Kapiti Coast, New Zealand

Status

Open for registration

Mar 30, 2026 – Mar 31, 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 · chip.

Short GameDriving RangePutting
Technique Module HCP +5.0 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 | 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

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, 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: Plane Board, Ball Gate, 50 in a Row

Putting Aid: Plane Board, Ball Gate, 50 in a Row

Hit putts through ball gate using plane board repeatedly

Scoring benchmarks
HCP+9+5+151219273654
Score5049474542383429

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

Diagram for Putting Aid: Alignment Mirror, 50 in a Row

Putting Aid: Alignment Mirror, 50 in a Row

Hit putts close using alignment mirror repeatedly

Scoring benchmarks
HCP+9+5+151219273654
Score5048464238343026

Difficulty

Advanced

HCP +5.0 to 10.0

3 ft (1m) only#1035

Short Game

Diagram for Pitch | Perpendicular Piles | 9 Stop Zones

Pitch | Perpendicular Piles | 9 Stop Zones

Hit 4 pitch shots to 9 zones around hole

Scoring benchmarks
HCP+9+5+151219273654
Score302825211612964

Difficulty

Advanced

HCP 4.0 to 19.0

Mid (20-40 y/m)Pitch#3063

Day 4

2 drills · mix of Short Game, Driving Range

Short GameDriving Range

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

Driving Range

Diagram for Short irons (9,8) | Impact and Follow Through

Short irons (9,8) | Impact and Follow Through

Hit short irons focusing on impact and follow-through.

Scoring benchmarks
HCP+9+5+151219273654
Score2927252218141074

Difficulty

Beginner

HCP 25.0 to 45.0

ShortShort irons (9,8)#5008

Download plan

Lock in the PDF for North Island Senior Stroke Play Championship

Prepare for North Island Senior Stroke Play Championship in the next 3 weeks with the printable Program Maker packet.

Week 2

Technique · Off-season

Mar 16 – Mar 22

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) | Downswing

Short irons (9,8) | Downswing

Hit short iron shots focusing on downswing thoughts only

Scoring benchmarks
HCP+9+5+151219273654
Score3129272419151174

Difficulty

Beginner

HCP 25.0 to 45.0

ShortShort irons (9,8)#5007

Putting

Diagram for Putting Aid: Alignment Sticks, Ball Gate, 50 in a Row

Putting Aid: Alignment Sticks, Ball Gate, 50 in a Row

Hit 50 putts through gate using alignment sticks

Scoring benchmarks
HCP+9+5+151219273654
Score5048454239353126

Difficulty

Advanced

HCP +6.0 to 10.0

3 ft (1m) only#1038

Day 2

2 drills · mix of Putting, Short Game

PuttingShort Game

Putting

Diagram for Putting Aid: Plane Board, Ball Gate, 50 in a Row

Putting Aid: Plane Board, Ball Gate, 50 in a Row

Hit putts through ball gate using plane board repeatedly

Scoring benchmarks
HCP+9+5+151219273654
Score5049474542383429

Difficulty

Intermediate

HCP 10.0 to 25.0

3 ft (1m) only#1044

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 Pitch | Perpendicular Piles | 9 Stop Zones

Pitch | Perpendicular Piles | 9 Stop Zones

Hit 4 pitch shots to 9 zones around hole

Scoring benchmarks
HCP+9+5+151219273654
Score302825211612964

Difficulty

Advanced

HCP 4.0 to 19.0

Mid (20-40 y/m)Pitch#3063

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

Day 4

2 drills · mix of Driving Range, Putting

Driving RangePutting

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

Putting

Diagram for Putting Aid: Plane Board, Ball Gate, 50 in a Row

Putting Aid: Plane Board, Ball Gate, 50 in a Row

Hit putts through ball gate using plane board repeatedly

Scoring benchmarks
HCP+9+5+151219273654
Score5049474542383429

Difficulty

Intermediate

HCP 10.0 to 25.0

3 ft (1m) only#1044

Week 3

Shot shaping · Pre-season

Mar 23 – Mar 29

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

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

Day 1

2 drills · mix of Putting, Driving Range

PuttingDriving Range

Putting

Diagram for Stop the Ball: Inside the Field, Eyes Closed [Long]

Stop the Ball: Inside the Field, Eyes Closed [Long]

Hit putts eyes closed from near to far fields

Scoring benchmarks
HCP+9+5+151219273654
Score2624221917151296

Difficulty

Advanced

HCP +9.0 to 10.0

Long (20+ ft)#1018

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 2

2 drills · mix of Driving Range

Driving Range

Driving Range

Diagram for Mid irons (7,6,5) | Left-to-R and Right-to-L Shot

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+151219273654
Score3230282520161285

Difficulty

Intermediate

HCP 10.0 to 25.0

MediumMid irons (7,6,5)#5037

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 3

2 drills · mix of Driving Range, Putting

Driving RangePutting

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

Putting

Diagram for Stop the Ball: to the Stick, Eyes Closed [Long]

Stop the Ball: to the Stick, Eyes Closed [Long]

Hit putts from three distances aiming for tight control

Scoring benchmarks
HCP+9+5+151219273654
Score262220171411852

Difficulty

Advanced

HCP +9.0 to 10.0

Long (20+ ft)#1091

Day 4

2 drills · mix of Putting, Driving Range

PuttingDriving Range

Putting

Diagram for Stop the Ball: Inside the Field, Eyes Closed [Long]

Stop the Ball: Inside the Field, Eyes Closed [Long]

Hit putts eyes closed from near to far fields

Scoring benchmarks
HCP+9+5+151219273654
Score2624221917151296

Difficulty

Advanced

HCP +9.0 to 10.0

Long (20+ ft)#1018

Driving Range

Diagram for Woods (Hy to 3W) | Low/Mid/High Shot

Woods (Hy to 3W) | Low/Mid/High Shot

Hit low, mid, high wood shots at one target repeatedly

Scoring benchmarks
HCP+9+5+151219273654
Score3230282520161285

Difficulty

Beginner

HCP 25.0 to 45.0

Extra LongWoods (Hy,5W,3W)#5046

Week 4

Performance · In-season

Mar 30 – Apr 5

4 practice days · focus on short game · pitch.

Short GameDriving RangePutting
Performance Module HCP +9.0 to 19.0
Week 4
89% ready

Day 1

2 drills · mix of Short Game, Driving Range

Short GameDriving Range

Short Game

Diagram for Pitch| Parallel Piles | 9 Stop Zones

Pitch| Parallel Piles | 9 Stop Zones

Hit pitch shots from piles, aiming for 9 zones

Scoring benchmarks
HCP+9+5+151219273654
Score3028252218141074

Difficulty

Advanced

HCP +9.0 to 10.0

Mid (20-40 y/m)Pitch#3035

Driving Range

Diagram for Long irons (4,3,2) | PAR 3 Challenge

Long irons (4,3,2) | PAR 3 Challenge

Hit irons aiming for zones around three flags.

Scoring benchmarks
HCP+9+5+151219273654
Score282624211713963

Difficulty

Advanced

HCP +9.0 to 10.0

LongLong irons (4,3,2)#5100

Day 2

2 drills · mix of Driving Range, Putting

Driving RangePutting

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

Putting

Diagram for One Handed, Ball Gate, 25 in a Row

One Handed, Ball Gate, 25 in a Row

Hit 25 putts through ball gate from close range

Scoring benchmarks
HCP+9+5+151219273654
Score2523222018161296

Difficulty

Advanced

HCP +9.0 to 10.0

3 ft (1m) only#1019

Day 3

2 drills · mix of Putting, Short Game

PuttingShort Game

Putting

Diagram for Around the Hole: 4 Ball Circle, 50 in a Row

Around the Hole: 4 Ball Circle, 50 in a Row

Hit putts from tees placed close around the hole

Scoring benchmarks
HCP+9+5+151219273654
Score504947454341383530

Difficulty

Advanced

HCP +3.3 to 13.3

3 ft (1m) only#1003

Short Game

Diagram for Pitch| Scattered Piles | 9 Stop Zones

Pitch| Scattered Piles | 9 Stop Zones

Hit pitch shots aiming 4 balls at each marked zone.

Scoring benchmarks
HCP+9+5+151219273654
Score292724201612853

Difficulty

Advanced

HCP +9.0 to 10.0

Mid (20-40 y/m)Pitch#3007

Day 4

2 drills · mix of Short Game, Driving Range

Short GameDriving Range

Short Game

Diagram for Pitch| Scattered Piles | 3 Landing Zones

Pitch| Scattered Piles | 3 Landing Zones

Hit pitch shots to three spaced landing zones in a row

Scoring benchmarks
HCP+9+5+151219273654
Score3230282520161285

Difficulty

Advanced

HCP 4.0 to 19.0

Mid (20-40 y/m)Pitch#3009

Driving Range

Diagram for Long irons (4,3,2) | Visualized Course

Long irons (4,3,2) | Visualized Course

Hit long irons aiming at imagined obstacles consistently

Scoring benchmarks
HCP+9+5+151219273654
Score3028262218141064

Difficulty

Advanced

HCP +9.0 to 5.0

LongLong irons (4,3,2)#5099

Download plan

Lock in the PDF for North Island Senior Stroke Play Championship

Prepare for North Island Senior Stroke Play 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.

PuttingTee · All TeesExpert

Make Every Putt Count Accurately

Eliminate careless misses, for a 5-handicap player, ~10 minutes.

Drills

7

Avg HCP

4.5

Focus

Expert

ScoringPrecisionAimGreen Reading
PuttingTee · All TeesExpert

Sink All Long Putts

Focus on ball roll and finish position, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.

Drills

3

Avg HCP

0.5

Focus

Expert

Distance ControlVisualizationDispersion
Short GameTee · All TeesBeginner

Stop Ball on Dime

Vary landing spot, for a 23-handicap player, ~20 minutes.

Drills

6

Avg HCP

23.3

Focus

Beginner

Distance ControlAccuracyAlignmentScoring
Short GameTee · All TeesBeginner

Can you fly it out and stop it close?

Fly out and stop close, for a 21-handicap player, ~20 minutes.

Drills

8

Avg HCP

21.1

Focus

Beginner

AimDistance ControlScoringPrecision
Short GameTee · All TeesIntermediate

Save Par On Every Approach

Pitch from fairway, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.

Drills

9

Avg HCP

16.7

Focus

Intermediate

Distance ControlPrecisionAimScoring
Driving RangeTee · All TeesBeginner

Control 3-Wood Roll

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

Drills

8

Avg HCP

35.0

Focus

Beginner

PrecisionMechanicsTrajectoryAim
Driving RangeTee · All TeesBeginner

Control Short Iron Flight

Hit close to flag, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.

Drills

5

Avg HCP

35.0

Focus

Beginner

PrecisionMechanicsTrajectoryAim
Driving RangeTee · All TeesBeginner

Wedge Distance Control Inside 100 Yards

Stop missed shots, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.

Drills

3

Avg HCP

35.0

Focus

Beginner

PrecisionTrajectoryMechanicsScoring
Driving RangeTee · All TeesIntermediate

Reduce Mid-Iron Misses

Control trajectory, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.

Drills

5

Avg HCP

17.5

Focus

Intermediate

DispersionPrecisionScoringDistance Control