Flagship Tournament Program

Full 4 Week Practice Program for Pine Lakes Golf Club (Thursday)

Venue: Pine Lakes · Pine Lakes Country Club

Complete 4-week preparation program for the upcoming tournament at Myrtle Beach. Commit to a structured practice plan that improves Scoring (20%) and Aim (17%) and focuses mainly on 3 ft (1m) only putts, Bump'n'Run shots, and Short irons (9,8). Modules are progressively ranked from HCP 35.0 to 0.5 to build skills leading up to event.

Myrtle Beach, South Carolina, United States of America
Apr 2, 2026 – May 21, 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%
MarApr
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

Scoring15%
Aim15%
Alignment12%
Precision12%
Event snapshot

Tournament & Course Details

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

Schedule

Apr 2, 2026 – May 21, 2026

Format

Stroke

Field

all

Course

Pine Lakes

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

Practice 3 Ft Putts For Consistency

Control pace on every putt, 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 1–37 daysDay 410

How straight can you roll it? Test your setup

Test your setup, for a 32-handicap player, ~30 minutes. Working on shot: bump'n'run.

Short GameDifficulty · BeginnerModule HCP 32.4

Module skill breakdown

Scoring
34%
Alignment
29%
Aim
16%
Weeks 3–44 daysDay 1114

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
30%
Mechanics
23%
Aim
14%
Weeks 4–53 daysDay 1517

Stop Missing Short Putts

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 5–77 daysDay 1826

Get Square for Success

Check setup, for a 29-handicap player, ~20 minutes. Working on shot: chip.

Short GameDifficulty · BeginnerModule HCP 29.2

Module skill breakdown

Alignment
33%
Distance Control
19%
Aim
17%
Weeks 7–97 daysDay 2733

Stop Missing Greens With Mid Irons

Control distance 150-180, 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
26%
Trajectory
19%
Weeks 9–106 daysDay 3439

Hole All 9 Ft Putts

Repeat putts until consistent, for a 3-handicap player, ~10 minutes. Working on distance: 9 ft (3m) only.

PuttingDifficulty · ExpertModule HCP 2.5

Module skill breakdown

Scoring
36%
Precision
34%
Aim
13%
Weeks 10–127 daysDay 4046

Save par with a clutch mixed shot—pressure drill

Up-and-down contest, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes. Working on shot: mixed.

Short GameDifficulty · IntermediateModule HCP 17.1

Module skill breakdown

Scoring
46%
Distance Control
32%
Visualization
22%
Weeks 12–133 daysDay 4749

3-Wood Accuracy Advanced

Maximize control, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes. Working on club: woods (hy,5w,3w).

Driving RangeDifficulty · ExpertModule HCP 0.5

Module skill breakdown

Scoring
24%
Precision
23%
Dispersion
13%

Program snapshot

Avg HCP focus

17.5

Intermediate

Skill pillars

Aim · Stroke · Alignment · Visualization · Scoring · Distance Control

Host course

Pine Lakes

Myrtle Beach, United States of America

Status

Open for registration

Apr 2, 2026 – May 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 12 – Mar 18

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 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

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, 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: 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, 10/20

Putting Aid: Alignment Mirror, 10/20

Hit 30 putts from short range using alignment mirror

Scoring benchmarks
HCP+9+5+151219273654
Score22181513119753

Difficulty

Advanced

HCP +5.0 to 10.0

9 ft (3m) only#1037

Short Game

Diagram for Chip | Perpendicular Piles | Quadrants

Chip | Perpendicular Piles | Quadrants

Chip balls aiming for each circle quarter around hole

Scoring benchmarks
HCP+9+5+151219273654
Score3028262218141074

Difficulty

Beginner

HCP 25.0 to 45.0

Short (<20 y/m)Chip#3061

Day 4

2 drills · mix of Short Game, Driving Range

Short GameDriving Range

Short Game

Diagram for Chip | Perpendicular Ball Lines | Bullseye 2x

Chip | Perpendicular Ball Lines | Bullseye 2x

Chip balls from two lines aiming for close circles.

Scoring benchmarks
HCP+9+5+151219273654
Score282624201612963

Difficulty

Beginner

HCP 25.0 to 45.0

Short (<20 y/m)Chip#3141

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

Download plan

Lock in the PDF for Pine Lakes Golf Club (Thursday)

Prepare for Pine Lakes Golf Club (Thursday) in the next 3 weeks with the printable Program Maker packet.

Week 2

Technique · Off-season

Mar 19 – Mar 25

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

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 Mid irons (7,6,5) | Impact and Follow Through

Mid irons (7,6,5) | Impact and Follow Through

Hit mid irons focusing on impact and follow-through.

Scoring benchmarks
HCP+9+5+151219273654
Score3028262218141064

Difficulty

Beginner

HCP 25.0 to 45.0

MediumMid irons (7,6,5)#5012

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

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 Bump-n-Run | Perpendicular Ball Lines | 9 Stop Zones

Bump-n-Run | Perpendicular Ball Lines | 9 Stop Zones

Hit bump-and-run shots at marked green zones in sets

Scoring benchmarks
HCP+9+5+151219273654
Score2927252218141074

Difficulty

Intermediate

HCP 10.0 to 24.0

Short (<20 y/m)Bump'n'Run#3157

Day 3

2 drills · mix of Short Game, Driving Range

Short GameDriving Range

Short Game

Diagram for Pitch | Perpendicular Piles | Quadrants

Pitch | Perpendicular Piles | Quadrants

Hit pitch shots from piles into four circle zones

Scoring benchmarks
HCP+9+5+151219273654
Score3028262218141074

Difficulty

Intermediate

HCP 10.0 to 25.0

Mid (20-40 y/m)Pitch#3066

Driving Range

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

Mid irons (7,6,5) | Downswing

Hit mid irons focusing on 2 downswing thoughts only

Scoring benchmarks
HCP+9+5+151219273654
Score3028262218141174

Difficulty

Beginner

HCP 25.0 to 45.0

MediumMid irons (7,6,5)#5011

Day 4

2 drills · mix of Driving Range, Putting

Driving RangePutting

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

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 26 – Apr 1

4 practice days · focus on putting · 3 ft (1m) only.

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 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) | 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 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

Driving Range

Diagram for Short irons (9,8) | L-R and R-L  9 Targets

Short irons (9,8) | L-R and R-L 9 Targets

Hit curving shots to 9 targets around the hole.

Scoring benchmarks
HCP+9+5+151219273654
Score302826221713964

Difficulty

Advanced

HCP +9.0 to 10.0

ShortShort irons (9,8)#5033

Day 3

2 drills · mix of Driving Range, Putting

Driving RangePutting

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

Putting

Diagram for One Handed, Ball Gate, 5 in a Row

One Handed, Ball Gate, 5 in a Row

Hit 25 putts through gate from short range

Scoring benchmarks
HCP+9+5+151219273654
Score221917151311963

Difficulty

Advanced

HCP +9.0 to 10.0

9 ft (3m) only#1021

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 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

Week 4

Performance · In-season

Apr 2 – Apr 8

4 practice days · focus on short game · mixed.

Short GameDriving RangePutting
Performance Module HCP +9.0 to 22.0
Week 4
89% ready

Day 1

2 drills · mix of Short Game, Driving Range

Short GameDriving Range

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

Driving Range

Diagram for Short irons (9,8) | Visualized Course

Short irons (9,8) | Visualized Course

Hit 36 short iron shots aiming at imagined hazards

Scoring benchmarks
HCP+9+5+151219273654
Score292724201612963

Difficulty

Advanced

HCP +9.0 to 5.0

ShortShort irons (9,8)#5089

Day 2

2 drills · mix of Driving Range, Putting

Driving RangePutting

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

Putting

Diagram for Around the Hole: 4 Ball Circle, 2/4

Around the Hole: 4 Ball Circle, 2/4

Hit putts from four spots circling the hole

Scoring benchmarks
HCP+9+5+151219273654
Score30252119171513107

Difficulty

Advanced

HCP +5.0 to 11.7

9 ft (3m) only#1005

Day 3

2 drills · mix of Putting, Short Game

PuttingShort Game

Putting

Diagram for Around the Hole: 8 Ball Circle, 3/8

Around the Hole: 8 Ball Circle, 3/8

Hit putts from eight spots around the hole

Scoring benchmarks
HCP+9+5+151219273654
Score2823211917151296

Difficulty

Advanced

HCP +2.7 to 15.0

9 ft (3m) only#1008

Short Game

Diagram for Pitch | Fairway | Uphill/Downhill

Pitch | Fairway | Uphill/Downhill

Hit uphill and downhill shots to three green zones

Scoring benchmarks
HCP+9+5+151219273654
Score3129262318141074

Difficulty

Intermediate

HCP 6.0 to 21.0

Mid (20-40 y/m)Pitch#3291

Day 4

2 drills · mix of Short Game, Driving Range

Short GameDriving Range

Short Game

Diagram for Pitch | Parallel Piles | 3 Landing Zones

Pitch | Parallel Piles | 3 Landing Zones

Hit pitch shots aiming for 3 target zones on green

Scoring benchmarks
HCP+9+5+151219273654
Score3230282520161285

Difficulty

Intermediate

HCP 7.0 to 22.0

Mid (20-40 y/m)Pitch#3037

Driving Range

Diagram for Short irons (9,8) | Quadrants

Short irons (9,8) | Quadrants

Hit 9 shots to each of four areas around target

Scoring benchmarks
HCP+9+5+151219273654
Score3028262218141074

Difficulty

Advanced

HCP +9.0 to 5.0

ShortShort irons (9,8)#5060

Download plan

Lock in the PDF for Pine Lakes Golf Club (Thursday)

Prepare for Pine Lakes Golf Club (Thursday) 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

Practice 3 Ft Putts For Consistency

Control pace on every putt, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.

Drills

3

Avg HCP

17.5

Focus

Intermediate

AimStrokeAlignmentVisualization
Short GameTee · All TeesBeginner

How straight can you roll it? Test your setup

Test your setup, for a 32-handicap player, ~30 minutes.

Drills

7

Avg HCP

32.4

Focus

Beginner

ScoringAlignmentAimDistance Control
Driving RangeTee · All TeesBeginner

Control Short Iron Flight

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

Drills

4

Avg HCP

35.0

Focus

Beginner

PrecisionMechanicsAimTrajectory
PuttingTee · All TeesIntermediate

Stop Missing Short Putts

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

Drills

3

Avg HCP

17.5

Focus

Intermediate

AimStrokeAlignmentScoring
Short GameTee · All TeesBeginner

Get Square for Success

Check setup, for a 29-handicap player, ~20 minutes.

Drills

9

Avg HCP

29.2

Focus

Beginner

AlignmentDistance ControlAimScoring
Driving RangeTee · All TeesBeginner

Stop Missing Greens With Mid Irons

Control distance 150-180, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.

Drills

7

Avg HCP

35.0

Focus

Beginner

PrecisionMechanicsTrajectoryAim
PuttingTee · All TeesExpert

Hole All 9 Ft Putts

Repeat putts until consistent, for a 3-handicap player, ~10 minutes.

Drills

6

Avg HCP

2.5

Focus

Expert

ScoringPrecisionAimGreen Reading
Short GameTee · All TeesIntermediate

Save par with a clutch mixed shot—pressure drill

Up-and-down contest, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.

Drills

7

Avg HCP

17.1

Focus

Intermediate

ScoringDistance ControlVisualization
Driving RangeTee · All TeesExpert

3-Wood Accuracy Advanced

Maximize control, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.

Drills

3

Avg HCP

0.5

Focus

Expert

ScoringPrecisionDispersionAim