Flagship Tournament Program

Full 4 Week Practice Program for Pasadena City Men's Championship

Venue: Railside Gc

Complete 4-week preparation program for the upcoming tournament at Byron Center. Commit to a structured practice plan that improves Distance Control (18%) and Aim (13%) and focuses mainly on Long (20+ ft) putts, Chip shots, and Mid irons (7,6,5). Modules are progressively ranked from HCP 35.0 to 0.6 to build skills leading up to event.

WAGR logo

Organizer

WAGR

All Ages logo

League

All Ages

Byron Center, MI, United States
Mar 27, 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

Accuracy12%
Aim12%
Precision12%
Alignment11%
Event snapshot

Tournament & Course Details

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

Schedule

Mar 27, 2026 – Mar 29, 2026

Format

Stroke

League

All Ages

Organizer

WAGR

Field

men

Course

Railside Gc

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 14 daysDay 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 2–47 daysDay 513

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
32%
Scoring
20%
Aim
15%
Weeks 4–55 daysDay 1418

Mid-Iron Distance Control 150–180 Yards

Stop missing greens, 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
32%
Mechanics
18%
Aim
17%
Weeks 5–65 daysDay 1923

Focus Aim For 3 Foot Putts

Align eyes over the ball, for a 11-handicap player, ~15 minutes. Working on distance: 3 ft (1m) only.

PuttingDifficulty · IntermediateModule HCP 11.1

Module skill breakdown

Aim
36%
Stroke
17%
Scoring
14%
Weeks 6–87 daysDay 2431

Chip 5–15 Yds From Fringe

Turn into birdies, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes. Working on shot: chip.

Short GameDifficulty · BeginnerModule HCP 35.0

Module skill breakdown

Scoring
25%
Distance Control
23%
Aim
14%
Weeks 8–106 daysDay 3237

Stop Missing Fairways with Driver

Hit fairways consistently, 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%
Weeks 10–116 daysDay 3843

Make Every 20+ Ft Putt

Course-calibrated drills mapped to this module. Working on distance: long (20+ ft).

PuttingDifficulty · ExpertModule HCP 0.6

Module skill breakdown

Distance Control
31%
Visualization
31%
Dispersion
22%
Weeks 11–137 daysDay 4452

Make Par Around the Green

Use a short swing, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes. Working on shot: bump'n'run.

Short GameDifficulty · BeginnerModule HCP 35.0

Module skill breakdown

Distance Control
34%
Scoring
20%
Accuracy
16%
Weeks 14–155 daysDay 5357

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

Precision
26%
Mechanics
18%
Trajectory
16%

Program snapshot

Avg HCP focus

17.5

Intermediate

Skill pillars

Distance Control · Visualization · Dispersion · Accuracy · Scoring · Aim

Host course

Railside Gc

Byron Center, United States

Status

Open for registration

Mar 27, 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 6 – Mar 12

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

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 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

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

Day 2

2 drills · mix of Driving Range, Putting

Driving RangePutting

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

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 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

Day 4

2 drills · mix of Short Game, Driving Range

Short GameDriving Range

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

Driving Range

Diagram for Mid irons (7,6,5) | Backswing

Mid irons (7,6,5) | Backswing

Hit mid irons focusing on two backswing tasks only

Scoring benchmarks
HCP+9+5+151219273654
Score3230282520161285

Difficulty

Beginner

HCP 25.0 to 45.0

MediumMid irons (7,6,5)#5010

Download plan

Lock in the PDF for Pasadena City Men's Championship

Prepare for Pasadena City Men's Championship in the next 3 weeks with the printable Program Maker packet.

Week 2

Technique · Off-season

Mar 13 – Mar 19

4 practice days · focus on driving range · mid irons (7,6,5).

Driving RangePuttingShort Game
Technique Module HCP +5.0 to 45.0
Week 2
69% ready

Day 1

2 drills · mix of Driving Range, Putting

Driving RangePutting

Driving Range

Diagram for Mid irons (7,6,5) | Takeaway

Mid irons (7,6,5) | Takeaway

Hit mid irons focusing on two takeaway tasks only

Scoring benchmarks
HCP+9+5+151219273654
Score3331282419151174

Difficulty

Beginner

HCP 25.0 to 45.0

MediumMid irons (7,6,5)#5009

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 2

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 Bump-n-Run | Perpendicular Piles | 3 Landing Zones

Bump-n-Run | Perpendicular Piles | 3 Landing Zones

Hit 36 shots aiming at three aligned zones on green

Scoring benchmarks
HCP+9+5+151219273654
Score3129262318141074

Difficulty

Beginner

HCP 25.0 to 45.0

Short (<20 y/m)Bump'n'Run#3075

Day 3

2 drills · mix of Short Game, Driving Range

Short GameDriving Range

Short Game

Diagram for Chip | Perpendicular Piles | 3 Landing Zones

Chip | Perpendicular Piles | 3 Landing Zones

Hit 36 chips from varied spots into 3 zones

Scoring benchmarks
HCP+9+5+151219273654
Score312926221713963

Difficulty

Beginner

HCP 25.0 to 45.0

Short (<20 y/m)Chip#3060

Driving Range

Diagram for Driver | Impact and Follow Through

Driver | Impact and Follow Through

Hit driver balls focusing on impact and follow through

Scoring benchmarks
HCP+9+5+151219273654
Score3129262318141063

Difficulty

Beginner

HCP 25.0 to 45.0

Extra LongDriver#5024

Day 4

2 drills · mix of Driving Range, Putting

Driving RangePutting

Driving Range

Diagram for Driver | Backswing

Driver | Backswing

Hit driver balls focusing on two backswing thoughts

Scoring benchmarks
HCP+9+5+151219273654
Score3028252218141063

Difficulty

Beginner

HCP 25.0 to 45.0

Extra LongDriver#5022

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 20 – Mar 26

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

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 Stop the Ball: Circle, Three Tees Triangle [Long]

Stop the Ball: Circle, Three Tees Triangle [Long]

Hit putts from all sides at varied distances

Scoring benchmarks
HCP+9+5+151219273654
Score434139363228242015

Difficulty

Intermediate

HCP 10.0 to 25.0

Long (20+ ft)#1084

Putting

Diagram for Stop the Ball: Circle [Long]

Stop the Ball: Circle [Long]

Hit putts from increasing distances within growing circles

Scoring benchmarks
HCP+9+5+151219273654
Score2824211916131074

Difficulty

Intermediate

HCP 10.0 to 25.0

Long (20+ ft)#1075

Day 2

2 drills · mix of Putting, Driving Range

PuttingDriving Range

Putting

Diagram for Stop the Ball: Inside the Field [Long]

Stop the Ball: Inside the Field [Long]

Hit 5 putts progressively farther from hole

Scoring benchmarks
HCP+9+5+151219273654
Score2524221816141185

Difficulty

Intermediate

HCP 10.0 to 25.0

Long (20+ ft)#1071

Driving Range

Diagram for Woods (Hy to 3W) | Left-to-R and Right-to-L Shot

Woods (Hy to 3W) | Left-to-R and Right-to-L Shot

Hit 36 wood shots curving both ways to target

Scoring benchmarks
HCP+9+5+151219273654
Score3028252218141074

Difficulty

Intermediate

HCP 10.0 to 25.0

LongWoods (Hy,5W,3W)#5047

Day 3

2 drills · mix of Driving Range, Putting

Driving RangePutting

Driving Range

Diagram for Mid irons (7,6,5) | Around the Stick

Mid irons (7,6,5) | Around the Stick

Hit mid irons curving shots around cones both sides

Scoring benchmarks
HCP+9+5+151219273654
Score302825211612853

Difficulty

Beginner

HCP 25.0 to 45.0

MediumMid irons (7,6,5)#5039

Putting

Diagram for Stop the Ball: on the Fringe [Long]

Stop the Ball: on the Fringe [Long]

Hit 30 putts from varying distances toward the fringe

Scoring benchmarks
HCP+9+5+151219273654
Score252219171512963

Difficulty

Intermediate

HCP 10.0 to 25.0

Long (20+ ft)#1086

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 Mid irons (7,6,5) | Low/Mid/High Shot

Mid irons (7,6,5) | Low/Mid/High Shot

Hit 12 low, mid, and high shots at one flag

Scoring benchmarks
HCP+9+5+151219273654
Score3230282520161285

Difficulty

Beginner

HCP 25.0 to 45.0

MediumMid irons (7,6,5)#5036

Week 4

Performance · In-season

Mar 27 – Apr 2

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

Short GameDriving RangePutting
Performance Module HCP +9.0 to 15.0
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 Long irons (4,3,2) | 9 Targets

Long irons (4,3,2) | 9 Targets

Hit long irons at 9 targets spaced around flag.

Scoring benchmarks
HCP+9+5+151219273654
Score312926221713963

Difficulty

Advanced

HCP +9.0 to 10.0

LongLong irons (4,3,2)#5073

Day 2

2 drills · mix of Driving Range, Putting

Driving RangePutting

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

Putting

Diagram for Stop the Ball: Inside the Field, in a Row [Long]

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+151219273654
Score29272522201815128

Difficulty

Advanced

HCP +9.0 to 10.0

Long (20+ ft)#1016

Day 3

2 drills · mix of Putting, Short Game

PuttingShort Game

Putting

Diagram for Stop the Ball: Circle, in a Row [Long]

Stop the Ball: Circle, in a Row [Long]

Hit putts from distance aiming inside a close circle

Scoring benchmarks
HCP+9+5+151219273654
Score30282725221915129

Difficulty

Advanced

HCP +9.0 to 10.0

Long (20+ ft)#1024

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

Day 4

2 drills · mix of Short Game, Driving Range

Short GameDriving Range

Short Game

Diagram for Pitch| Parallel Piles | Bullseye 2x

Pitch| Parallel Piles | Bullseye 2x

Hit putts from varied spots aiming for close circles

Scoring benchmarks
HCP+9+5+151219273654
Score282622181411853

Difficulty

Advanced

HCP +9.0 to 10.0

Mid (20-40 y/m)Pitch#3034

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

Download plan

Lock in the PDF for Pasadena City Men's Championship

Prepare for Pasadena City Men's 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 · BLUE/WHITEIntermediate

Hit Every Long Putt

Purpose-built putting block for the host course.

Drills

4

Avg HCP

17.5

Focus

Intermediate

Distance ControlVisualizationDispersionAccuracy
Short GameTee · BLUE/WHITEBeginner

Avoid Three-Putts

Purpose-built short game block for the host course.

Drills

9

Avg HCP

35.0

Focus

Beginner

Distance ControlScoringAimAlignment
Driving RangeTee · REDBeginner

Mid-Iron Distance Control 150–180 Yards

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

Drills

5

Avg HCP

35.0

Focus

Beginner

PrecisionMechanicsAimTrajectory
PuttingTee · WHITEIntermediate

Focus Aim For 3 Foot Putts

Align eyes over the ball, for a 11-handicap player, ~15 minutes.

Drills

5

Avg HCP

11.1

Focus

Intermediate

AimStrokeScoringAlignment
Short GameTee · WHITEBeginner

Chip 5–15 Yds From Fringe

Turn into birdies, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.

Drills

8

Avg HCP

35.0

Focus

Beginner

ScoringDistance ControlAimAlignment
Driving RangeTee · REDBeginner

Stop Missing Fairways with Driver

Hit fairways consistently, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.

Drills

6

Avg HCP

35.0

Focus

Beginner

PrecisionMechanicsTrajectoryAim
PuttingTee · BLUE/WHITEExpert

Make Every 20+ Ft Putt

Purpose-built putting block for the host course.

Drills

6

Avg HCP

0.6

Focus

Expert

Distance ControlVisualizationDispersionAccuracy
Short GameTee · BLUE/WHITEBeginner

Make Par Around the Green

Use a short swing, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.

Drills

9

Avg HCP

35.0

Focus

Beginner

Distance ControlScoringAccuracyAlignment
Driving RangeTee · BLUE/WHITEBeginner

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

PrecisionMechanicsTrajectoryScoring