Flagship Tournament Program

Full 3 Week Practice Program for Pawley's Island Beach Bash

Venue: The Founders · The Founders Club at Pawleys Island

Complete 3-week preparation program for the upcoming tournament at Pawleys Island. Commit to a structured practice plan that improves Scoring (21%) and Distance Control (16%) and focuses mainly on mid-range putting distance putts, Chip shots, and Short irons (9,8). Modules are progressively ranked from HCP 35.0 to 11.6 to build skills leading up to event.

Ohio Dominican University logo

Organizer

Ohio Dominican University

NCAA Division II logo

League

NCAA Division II

Pawleys Island, South Carolina, United States
Mar 9, 2026 – Mar 10, 2026
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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
69%
69%
88%
88%
99%
FebMar
EventTournament week
Tournament

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

Scoring15%
Precision14%
Aim13%
Dispersion11%
Event snapshot

Tournament & Course Details

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

Schedule

Mar 9, 2026 – Mar 10, 2026

Format

Stroke Play

League

NCAA Division II

Organizer

Ohio Dominican University

Holes

36 holes

Field

men

Course

The Founders

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.

Weeks 1–37 daysDay 19

Avoid Three-Putts

Avoid three-putts, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes. Working on shot: chip.

Short GameDifficulty · BeginnerModule HCP 35.0

Module skill breakdown

Distance Control
24%
Aim
20%
Scoring
16%
Week 33 daysDay 1012

Chip Through Gate for Aim

Hit intended line, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes. Working on shot: chip.

Short GameDifficulty · BeginnerModule HCP 35.0

Module skill breakdown

Aim
26%
Scoring
17%
Alignment
16%
Weeks 4–57 daysDay 1320

Hit Flop & Avoid Big Numbers

Avoid big numbers, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes. Working on shot: flop.

Short GameDifficulty · BeginnerModule HCP 35.0

Module skill breakdown

Alignment
29%
Scoring
23%
Aim
20%
Weeks 6–77 daysDay 2128

Dial in your aim: pitch to a tight pin

Dial in aim, for a 22-handicap player, ~20 minutes. Working on shot: pitch.

Short GameDifficulty · BeginnerModule HCP 21.5

Module skill breakdown

Aim
30%
Distance Control
17%
Scoring
16%
Week 84 daysDay 2932

Sand 10–25 Yds

Land 2-3 feet away, for a 14-handicap player, ~15 minutes. Working on shot: sand.

Short GameDifficulty · IntermediateModule HCP 14.0

Module skill breakdown

Distance Control
20%
Scoring
20%
Accuracy
20%
Weeks 9–106 daysDay 3338

Turn mixed shots into birdie chances—score from anywhere

Up-and-down contest, for a 12-handicap player, ~15 minutes. Working on shot: mixed.

Short GameDifficulty · IntermediateModule HCP 11.6

Module skill breakdown

Scoring
46%
Distance Control
29%
Visualization
18%
Weeks 10–127 daysDay 3946

Pinpoint accuracy: leave yourself a tap-in

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

Driving RangeDifficulty · BeginnerModule HCP 35.0

Module skill breakdown

Precision
31%
Mechanics
23%
Trajectory
17%
Weeks 12–135 daysDay 4751

Shape the shot: fade or draw with short irons

Fade or draw short irons, for a 31-handicap player, ~30 minutes. Working on club: short irons (9,8).

Driving RangeDifficulty · BeginnerModule HCP 30.6

Module skill breakdown

Trajectory
31%
Precision
25%
Mechanics
18%
Weeks 13–156 daysDay 5257

Improve Wedge Accuracy

Reduce misses, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes. Working on club: wedges (lw,sw,gw,pw).

Driving RangeDifficulty · IntermediateModule HCP 17.5

Module skill breakdown

Distance Control
26%
Scoring
26%
Trajectory
17%

Program snapshot

Avg HCP focus

35.0

Beginner

Skill pillars

Distance Control · Aim · Scoring · Alignment · Accuracy · Precision

Host course

The Founders

Pawleys Island, United States of America

Status

Open for registration

Mar 9, 2026 – Mar 10, 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

Feb 23 – Mar 1

4 practice days · focus on short game · flop.

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 Flop | Perpendicular Ball Lines | Multiple Targets

Flop | Perpendicular Ball Lines | Multiple Targets

Hit flop shots from two lines at dual targets

Scoring benchmarks
HCP+9+5+151219273654
Score3129262218141074

Difficulty

Beginner

HCP 25.0 to 45.0

Short (<20 y/m)Flop#3153

Driving Range

Diagram for Short irons (9,8) | Backswing

Short irons (9,8) | Backswing

Hit short irons focusing on backswing on varied targets

Scoring benchmarks
HCP+9+5+151219273654
Score3129272319151174

Difficulty

Beginner

HCP 25.0 to 45.0

ShortShort irons (9,8)#5006

Day 2

2 drills · mix of Driving Range

Driving Range

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

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 3

2 drills · mix of Driving Range, Short Game

Driving RangeShort Game

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

Short Game

Diagram for Flop | Perpendicular Piles | Quadrants

Flop | Perpendicular Piles | Quadrants

Hit flop shots to land ball in four circle zones

Scoring benchmarks
HCP+9+5+151219273654
Score3028252218141074

Difficulty

Beginner

HCP 25.0 to 45.0

Short (<20 y/m)Flop#3071

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) | Backswing

Short irons (9,8) | Backswing

Hit short irons focusing on backswing on varied targets

Scoring benchmarks
HCP+9+5+151219273654
Score3129272319151174

Difficulty

Beginner

HCP 25.0 to 45.0

ShortShort irons (9,8)#5006

Download plan

Lock in the PDF for Pawley's Island Beach Bash

Prepare for Pawley's Island Beach Bash in the next 2 weeks with the printable Program Maker packet.

Week 2

Shot shaping · Pre-season

Mar 2 – Mar 8

4 practice days · focus on driving range · short irons (9,8).

Driving Range
Shot shaping Module HCP +9.0 to 45.0
Week 2
88% ready

Day 1

2 drills · mix of Driving Range

Driving Range

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

Driving Range

Diagram for Short irons (9,8) | Around the Stick

Short irons (9,8) | Around the Stick

Hit curved shots around markers toward target

Scoring benchmarks
HCP+9+5+151219273654
Score3230282520161285

Difficulty

Beginner

HCP 25.0 to 45.0

ShortShort irons (9,8)#5034

Day 2

2 drills · mix of Driving Range

Driving Range

Driving Range

Diagram for Short irons (9,8) | Opposite Shots Challenge

Short irons (9,8) | Opposite Shots Challenge

Hit alternating iron shots shaping fade, draw, high, low

Scoring benchmarks
HCP+9+5+151219273654
Score302825211612853

Difficulty

Advanced

HCP +9.0 to 5.0

ShortShort irons (9,8)#5087

Driving Range

Diagram for Mid irons (7,6,5) | Opposite Shots Challenge

Mid irons (7,6,5) | Opposite Shots Challenge

Hit mid iron shots alternating fades, draws, highs, lows.

Scoring benchmarks
HCP+9+5+151219273654
Score3230282520161285

Difficulty

Advanced

HCP +9.0 to 5.0

MediumMid irons (7,6,5)#5092

Day 3

2 drills · mix of Driving Range

Driving Range

Driving Range

Diagram for Mid irons (7,6,5) | L-R and R-L  9 Targets

Mid irons (7,6,5) | L-R and R-L 9 Targets

Hit 4 iron shots through gates at 9 targets near flag

Scoring benchmarks
HCP+9+5+151219273654
Score312925211612853

Difficulty

Advanced

HCP +9.0 to 10.0

MediumMid irons (7,6,5)#5038

Driving Range

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

Long irons (4,3,2) | Opposite Shots Challenge

Hit varied long iron shots toward target flag

Scoring benchmarks
HCP+9+5+151219273654
Score3230282520161285

Difficulty

Advanced

HCP +9.0 to 5.0

LongLong irons (4,3,2)#5097

Day 4

2 drills · mix of Driving Range

Driving Range

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

Driving Range

Diagram for Long irons (4,3,2) | 5 Ball Flights Challenge

Long irons (4,3,2) | 5 Ball Flights Challenge

Hit long irons practicing five ball flights at target

Scoring benchmarks
HCP+9+5+151219273654
Score3028252218141174

Difficulty

Advanced

HCP +9.0 to 5.0

LongLong irons (4,3,2)#5096

Week 3

Performance · In-season

Mar 9 – Mar 15

4 practice days · focus on short game · mixed.

Short GameDriving Range
Performance Module HCP +9.0 to 25.0
Week 3
89% ready

Day 1

2 drills · mix of Short Game

Short Game

Short Game

Diagram for DIY Course  Hard

DIY Course Hard

Chip balls from tough spots, then putt continuously

Scoring benchmarks
HCP+9+5+151219273654
Score262421181411853

Difficulty

Advanced

HCP +9.0 to 10.0

Mid (20-40 y/m)Mixed#3028

Short Game

Diagram for DIY Course  Hard

DIY Course Hard

Chip from tough spots then putt in two strokes

Scoring benchmarks
HCP+9+5+151219273654
Score161718212427303336

Difficulty

Advanced

HCP +9.0 to 10.0

Mid (20-40 y/m)Mixed#3084

Day 2

2 drills · mix of Short Game, Driving Range

Short GameDriving Range

Short Game

Diagram for DIY Course  Hard

DIY Course Hard

Chip 9 balls from varied lies onto the green repeatedly

Scoring benchmarks
HCP+9+5+151219273654
Score2726252218141074

Difficulty

Advanced

HCP +9.0 to 10.0

Mid (20-40 y/m)Mixed#3056

Driving Range

Diagram for Short irons (9,8) | 5 Ball Flights Challenge

Short irons (9,8) | 5 Ball Flights Challenge

Hit 35 short iron shots with 5 ball flights

Scoring benchmarks
HCP+9+5+151219273654
Score302825221713964

Difficulty

Advanced

HCP +9.0 to 5.0

ShortShort irons (9,8)#5086

Day 3

2 drills · mix of Driving Range, Short Game

Driving RangeShort Game

Driving Range

Diagram for Wedges (LW to PW) | 9 Targets

Wedges (LW to PW) | 9 Targets

Hit wedge shots to 9 cone-marked targets evenly spaced

Scoring benchmarks
HCP+9+5+151219273654
Score3028262218141074

Difficulty

Advanced

HCP +9.0 to 10.0

Extra ShortWedges (LW,SW,GW,PW)#5058

Short Game

Diagram for DIY Course  Hard

DIY Course Hard

Chip from tough spots; wedge and putt to hole

Scoring benchmarks
HCP+9+5+151219273654
Score3129262218141063

Difficulty

Advanced

HCP +9.0 to 10.0

Mid (20-40 y/m)Mixed#3140

Day 4

2 drills · mix of Driving Range, Short Game

Driving RangeShort Game

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

Short Game

Diagram for Pitch | Scattered Ball Lines | 3 Landing Zones

Pitch | Scattered Ball Lines | 3 Landing Zones

Chip balls from lines to three zones on green

Scoring benchmarks
HCP+9+5+151219273654
Score3129272318141074

Difficulty

Intermediate

HCP 10.0 to 25.0

Mid (20-40 y/m)Pitch#3093

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

Avoid Three-Putts

Avoid three-putts, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.

Drills

9

Avg HCP

35.0

Focus

Beginner

Distance ControlAimScoringAlignment
Short GameTee · All TeesBeginner

Chip Through Gate for Aim

Hit intended line, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.

Drills

3

Avg HCP

35.0

Focus

Beginner

AimScoringAlignmentPrecision
Short GameTee · All TeesBeginner

Hit Flop & Avoid Big Numbers

Avoid big numbers, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.

Drills

8

Avg HCP

35.0

Focus

Beginner

AlignmentScoringAimDistance Control
Short GameTee · All TeesBeginner

Dial in your aim: pitch to a tight pin

Dial in aim, for a 22-handicap player, ~20 minutes.

Drills

8

Avg HCP

21.5

Focus

Beginner

AimDistance ControlScoringPrecision
Short GameTee · All TeesIntermediate

Sand 10–25 Yds

Land 2-3 feet away, for a 14-handicap player, ~15 minutes.

Drills

4

Avg HCP

14.0

Focus

Intermediate

Distance ControlScoringAccuracyTrajectory
Short GameTee · All TeesIntermediate

Turn mixed shots into birdie chances—score from anywhere

Up-and-down contest, for a 12-handicap player, ~15 minutes.

Drills

6

Avg HCP

11.6

Focus

Intermediate

ScoringDistance ControlVisualizationPrecision
Driving RangeTee · All TeesBeginner

Pinpoint accuracy: leave yourself a tap-in

Get close to pin, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.

Drills

8

Avg HCP

35.0

Focus

Beginner

PrecisionMechanicsTrajectoryAim
Driving RangeTee · All TeesBeginner

Shape the shot: fade or draw with short irons

Fade or draw short irons, for a 31-handicap player, ~30 minutes.

Drills

5

Avg HCP

30.6

Focus

Beginner

TrajectoryPrecisionMechanicsScoring
Driving RangeTee · All TeesIntermediate

Improve Wedge Accuracy

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

Drills

6

Avg HCP

17.5

Focus

Intermediate

Distance ControlScoringTrajectoryDispersion