Flagship Tournament Program

Full 4 Week Practice Program for Northern Cape Open Championship

Venue: Sishen · Sishen Golf Club

Complete 4-week preparation program for the upcoming tournament at Kathu. Commit to a structured practice plan that improves Precision (21%) and Aim (14%) and focuses mainly on 3 ft (1m) only putts, Bump'n'Run shots, and Woods (Hy,5W,3W). Modules are progressively ranked from HCP 35.0 to 2.4 to build skills leading up to event.

WAGR logo

Organizer

WAGR

All Ages logo

League

All Ages

Kathu, Northern Cape, South Africa
Mar 28, 2026 – Mar 29, 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

Precision14%
Scoring14%
Aim14%
Alignment11%
Event snapshot

Tournament & Course Details

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

Schedule

Mar 28, 2026 – Mar 29, 2026

Format

Stroke

League

All Ages

Organizer

WAGR

Field

men

Course

Sishen

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.

Week 13 daysDay 13

Aim To Hit Center Every Time

Hit center consistently, 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 1–23 daysDay 46

Can you land every Bump'n'Run inside 2 feet?

Dial in touch, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes. Working on shot: bump'n'run.

Short GameDifficulty · IntermediateModule HCP 17.5

Module skill breakdown

Scoring
42%
Accuracy
37%
Green Reading
13%
Weeks 2–47 daysDay 713

Control 3-Wood Roll

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

Driving RangeDifficulty · BeginnerModule HCP 35.0

Module skill breakdown

Precision
32%
Mechanics
19%
Trajectory
17%
Week 43 daysDay 1416

Hit Center Of Cup From 9 Feet

Maintain posture, for a 12-handicap player, ~15 minutes. Working on distance: 9 ft (3m) only.

PuttingDifficulty · IntermediateModule HCP 12.3

Module skill breakdown

Alignment
37%
Aim
25%
Precision
12%
Weeks 5–66 daysDay 1722

Stick Chip Close To Hole

Stick chips near hole, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes. Working on shot: chip.

Short GameDifficulty · IntermediateModule HCP 17.5

Module skill breakdown

Accuracy
18%
Precision
17%
Scoring
15%
Weeks 6–74 daysDay 2326

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
19%
Alignment
14%
Weeks 7–86 daysDay 2732

Sink All Short Putts

Sink with precision, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes. Working on distance: 3 ft (1m) only.

PuttingDifficulty · ExpertModule HCP 2.4

Module skill breakdown

Scoring
35%
Precision
29%
Aim
14%
Week 93 daysDay 3335

Pinpoint your flops: leave yourself a tap-in every time

Pinpoint flops, for a 8-handicap player, ~10 minutes. Working on shot: flop.

Short GameDifficulty · AdvancedModule HCP 8.0

Module skill breakdown

Precision
34%
Alignment
21%
Dispersion
17%
Weeks 9–116 daysDay 3641

Stop Missing Greens With Short Irons

Stop missing greens, 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
30%
Trajectory
23%

Program snapshot

Avg HCP focus

17.5

Intermediate

Skill pillars

Aim · Stroke · Alignment · Scoring · Visualization · Accuracy

Host course

Sishen

Kathu, South Africa

Status

Open for registration

Mar 28, 2026 – Mar 29, 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 +6.0 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 | Quadrants

Chip | Perpendicular Ball Lines | Quadrants

Chip balls aiming at 4 circle segments around hole

Scoring benchmarks
HCP+9+5+151219273654
Score3129262218141174

Difficulty

Intermediate

HCP 10.0 to 25.0

Short (<20 y/m)Chip#3145

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 2

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

Day 3

2 drills · mix of Putting, Short Game

PuttingShort Game

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

Short Game

Diagram for Flop | Perpendicular Ball Lines | 3 Landing Zones

Flop | Perpendicular Ball Lines | 3 Landing Zones

Hit chip shots from alternating lines to 3 zones

Scoring benchmarks
HCP+9+5+151219273654
Score3129262218141074

Difficulty

Intermediate

HCP 7.0 to 22.0

Short (<20 y/m)Flop#3154

Day 4

2 drills · mix of Short Game, Driving Range

Short GameDriving Range

Short Game

Diagram for Chip | Perpendicular Ball Lines | Quadrants

Chip | Perpendicular Ball Lines | Quadrants

Chip balls aiming at 4 circle segments around hole

Scoring benchmarks
HCP+9+5+151219273654
Score3129262218141174

Difficulty

Intermediate

HCP 10.0 to 25.0

Short (<20 y/m)Chip#3145

Driving Range

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

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

Hit woods focusing on impact and follow through cues

Scoring benchmarks
HCP+9+5+151219273654
Score3230282520161285

Difficulty

Beginner

HCP 25.0 to 45.0

Extra LongWoods (Hy,5W,3W)#5020

Download plan

Lock in the PDF for Northern Cape Open Championship

Prepare for Northern Cape Open Championship in the next 3 weeks with the printable Program Maker packet.

Week 2

Technique · Off-season

Mar 14 – Mar 20

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) | 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

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

Day 2

2 drills · mix of Putting, Short Game

PuttingShort Game

Putting

Diagram for Putting Aid: Alignment Sticks, Ball Gate, 10/20

Putting Aid: Alignment Sticks, Ball Gate, 10/20

Hit 30 putts through ball gate using alignment sticks

Scoring benchmarks
HCP+9+5+151219273654
Score241816141210864

Difficulty

Advanced

HCP +6.0 to 10.0

9 ft (3m) only#1040

Short Game

Diagram for Chip | Perpendicular Ball Lines | Quadrants

Chip | Perpendicular Ball Lines | Quadrants

Chip balls aiming at 4 circle segments around hole

Scoring benchmarks
HCP+9+5+151219273654
Score3129262218141174

Difficulty

Intermediate

HCP 10.0 to 25.0

Short (<20 y/m)Chip#3145

Day 3

2 drills · mix of Short Game, Driving Range

Short GameDriving Range

Short Game

Diagram for Flop | Perpendicular Ball Lines | 3 Landing Zones

Flop | Perpendicular Ball Lines | 3 Landing Zones

Hit chip shots from alternating lines to 3 zones

Scoring benchmarks
HCP+9+5+151219273654
Score3129262218141074

Difficulty

Intermediate

HCP 7.0 to 22.0

Short (<20 y/m)Flop#3154

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

Day 4

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

Week 3

Shot shaping · Pre-season

Mar 21 – Mar 27

4 practice days · focus on putting · 9 ft (3m) only.

PuttingDriving Range
Shot shaping Module HCP 10.0 to 45.0
Week 3
88% ready

Day 1

2 drills · mix of Putting

Putting

Putting

Diagram for Putting Aid: Chalk Line, 10/20

Putting Aid: Chalk Line, 10/20

Hit 30 putts from a marked line near the hole

Scoring benchmarks
HCP+9+5+151219273654
Score23181513119753

Difficulty

Intermediate

HCP 10.0 to 25.0

9 ft (3m) only#1043

Putting

Diagram for Putting Aid: Chalk Line, 50 in Row

Putting Aid: Chalk Line, 50 in Row

Hit putts from close range along a straight line.

Scoring benchmarks
HCP+9+5+151219273654
Score5049474340363126

Difficulty

Intermediate

HCP 10.0 to 25.0

3 ft (1m) only#1041

Day 2

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 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

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 Putting Aid: Chalk Line, 10/20

Putting Aid: Chalk Line, 10/20

Hit 30 putts from a marked line near the hole

Scoring benchmarks
HCP+9+5+151219273654
Score23181513119753

Difficulty

Intermediate

HCP 10.0 to 25.0

9 ft (3m) only#1043

Day 4

2 drills · mix of Putting, Driving Range

PuttingDriving Range

Putting

Diagram for Putting Aid: Chalk Line, 50 in Row

Putting Aid: Chalk Line, 50 in Row

Hit putts from close range along a straight line.

Scoring benchmarks
HCP+9+5+151219273654
Score5049474340363126

Difficulty

Intermediate

HCP 10.0 to 25.0

3 ft (1m) only#1041

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

Week 4

Performance · In-season

Mar 28 – Apr 3

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

Short GameDriving RangePutting
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 Short irons (9,8) | Ladder Challenge

Short irons (9,8) | Ladder Challenge

Hit short irons to 3 zones near the target flag

Scoring benchmarks
HCP+9+5+151219273654
Score3028252218141074

Difficulty

Intermediate

HCP 10.0 to 25.0

ShortShort irons (9,8)#5088

Day 2

2 drills · mix of Driving Range, Putting

Driving RangePutting

Driving Range

Diagram for Driver | Dispersion Corridors

Driver | Dispersion Corridors

Hit drives at three zones progressively farther from target

Scoring benchmarks
HCP+9+5+151219273654
Score3230272318141074

Difficulty

Intermediate

HCP 10.0 to 25.0

Extra LongDriver#5079

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: 8 Ball Circle, 50 in a Row

Around the Hole: 8 Ball Circle, 50 in a Row

Hit putts from eight tees around the hole continuously

Scoring benchmarks
HCP+9+5+151219273654
Score504947454341383530

Difficulty

Advanced

HCP +4.3 to 11.7

3 ft (1m) only#1006

Short Game

Diagram for Flop | Scattered Piles | 9 Stop Zones

Flop | Scattered Piles | 9 Stop Zones

Hit flop shots to 9 zones from varied lies.

Scoring benchmarks
HCP+9+5+151219273654
Score3028262218141074

Difficulty

Advanced

HCP +9.0 to 10.0

Short (<20 y/m)Flop#3012

Day 4

2 drills · mix of Short Game, Driving Range

Short GameDriving Range

Short Game

Diagram for Flop | Scattered Piles | Quadrants

Flop | Scattered Piles | Quadrants

Hit flop shots from varied lies to four circle zones

Scoring benchmarks
HCP+9+5+151219273654
Score302825201612853

Difficulty

Advanced

HCP +9.0 to 10.0

Short (<20 y/m)Flop#3015

Driving Range

Diagram for Driver | Ladder Challenge

Driver | Ladder Challenge

Hit drivers to three zones in sequence accurately

Scoring benchmarks
HCP+9+5+151219273654
Score3230282520161285

Difficulty

Intermediate

HCP 10.0 to 25.0

Extra LongDriver#5107

Download plan

Lock in the PDF for Northern Cape Open Championship

Prepare for Northern Cape Open 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 TeesIntermediate

Aim To Hit Center Every Time

Hit center consistently, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.

Drills

3

Avg HCP

17.5

Focus

Intermediate

AimStrokeAlignmentScoring
Short GameTee · All TeesIntermediate

Can you land every Bump'n'Run inside 2 feet?

Dial in touch, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.

Drills

3

Avg HCP

17.5

Focus

Intermediate

ScoringAccuracyGreen ReadingVisualization
Driving RangeTee · All TeesBeginner

Control 3-Wood Roll

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

Drills

7

Avg HCP

35.0

Focus

Beginner

PrecisionMechanicsTrajectoryAim
PuttingTee · All TeesIntermediate

Hit Center Of Cup From 9 Feet

Maintain posture, for a 12-handicap player, ~15 minutes.

Drills

3

Avg HCP

12.3

Focus

Intermediate

AlignmentAimPrecisionStroke
Short GameTee · All TeesIntermediate

Stick Chip Close To Hole

Stick chips near hole, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.

Drills

6

Avg HCP

17.5

Focus

Intermediate

AccuracyPrecisionScoringAlignment
Driving RangeTee · All TeesBeginner

Eliminate Hook With Long Irons

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

Drills

4

Avg HCP

35.0

Focus

Beginner

PrecisionAimAlignmentTrajectory
PuttingTee · All TeesExpert

Sink All Short Putts

Sink with precision, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.

Drills

6

Avg HCP

2.4

Focus

Expert

ScoringPrecisionAimGreen Reading
Short GameTee · All TeesAdvanced

Pinpoint your flops: leave yourself a tap-in every time

Pinpoint flops, for a 8-handicap player, ~10 minutes.

Drills

3

Avg HCP

8.0

Focus

Advanced

PrecisionAlignmentDispersionTrajectory
Driving RangeTee · All TeesBeginner

Stop Missing Greens With Short Irons

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

Drills

6

Avg HCP

35.0

Focus

Beginner

PrecisionMechanicsTrajectoryAim