Schedule
Mar 20, 2026 – Mar 21, 2026
Flagship Tournament Program
Full 3 Week Practice Program for PT - Lake Charles Spring Classic
Venue: Contraband Bayou Golf Club
Complete 3-week preparation program for the upcoming tournament at Lake Charles. Commit to a structured practice plan that improves Scoring (16%) and Aim (16%) and focuses mainly on Long (20+ ft) putts, Bump'n'Run shots, and Long irons (4,3,2). Modules are progressively ranked from HCP 35.0 to 9.5 to build skills leading up to event.
League
PT - Lake Charles Spring Classic
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
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
Distance Control14%
Scoring14%
Accuracy12%
Dispersion12%
Event snapshot
Tournament & Course Details
Same layout as the tournaments section on course pages—just focused entirely on this event.
League
PT - Lake Charles Spring Classic
Field
all
Course
Contraband Bayou Golf Club
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.
Week 1≤ 4 daysDay 1 – 4
Control Distance
Vary landing spot, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes. Working on distance: long (20+ ft).
PuttingDifficulty · IntermediateModule HCP 17.5
Module skill breakdown
Distance Control
35%
Visualization
25%
Dispersion
23%
Weeks 2–4≤ 7 daysDay 5 – 13
Bump'n'Run From 5–10 Yds
Roll the ball low and straight, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes. Working on shot: bump'n'run.
Short GameDifficulty · BeginnerModule HCP 35.0
Module skill breakdown
Scoring
28%
Alignment
23%
Aim
20%
Weeks 4–5≤ 5 daysDay 14 – 18
Eliminate Hook With Long Irons
Eliminate hooks, 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
22%
Alignment
11%
Weeks 5–6≤ 3 daysDay 19 – 21
Hit Center Of Cup From 3 Feet
Align body parallel to line, for a 12-handicap player, ~15 minutes. Working on distance: 3 ft (1m) only.
PuttingDifficulty · IntermediateModule HCP 12.3
Module skill breakdown
Alignment
37%
Aim
22%
Stroke
13%
Week 6≤ 3 daysDay 22 – 24
Chip 5–15 Yds From Fringe
Chip through gate, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes. Working on shot: chip.
Short GameDifficulty · BeginnerModule HCP 35.0
Module skill breakdown
Aim
25%
Alignment
22%
Distance Control
17%
Weeks 7–8≤ 7 daysDay 25 – 32
Stop Missing 3-Wood Fairways
Stay on fairways, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes. Working on club: woods (hy,5w,3w).
Driving RangeDifficulty · BeginnerModule HCP 35.0
Module skill breakdown
Precision
28%
Mechanics
17%
Trajectory
16%
Week 9≤ 4 daysDay 33 – 36
Hit Target Line On All Shots
Align putter head, for a 10-handicap player, ~10 minutes. Working on distance: 6 ft (2m) only.
PuttingDifficulty · AdvancedModule HCP 9.5
Module skill breakdown
Aim
39%
Scoring
20%
Alignment
10%
Weeks 10–11≤ 5 daysDay 37 – 41
Keep Ball Near Hole
Mix short game shots, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes. Working on shot: mixed.
Short GameDifficulty · BeginnerModule HCP 35.0
Module skill breakdown
Scoring
43%
Distance Control
35%
Visualization
22%
Weeks 11–12≤ 7 daysDay 42 – 48
Shape your flight: high, low, or straight—your choice
Shape driver flight, for a 26-handicap player, ~20 minutes. Working on club: driver.
Driving RangeDifficulty · BeginnerModule HCP 26.3
Module skill breakdown
Trajectory
31%
Precision
23%
Mechanics
19%
Program snapshot
Avg HCP focus
17.5
Intermediate
Skill pillars
Distance Control · Visualization · Dispersion · Accuracy · Scoring · Alignment
Host course
Contraband Bayou Golf Club
Lake Charles, United States
Status
Open for registration
Mar 20, 2026 – Mar 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 6 – Mar 12
4 practice days · focus on short game · chip.
Short GameDriving RangePutting
Technique Module HCP 10.0 to 45.0
Week 1
60% ready
Day 1
2 drills · mix of Short Game, Driving Range
Short GameDriving Range
Short Game
Chip | Perpendicular Ball Lines | Bullseye 2x
Chip balls from two lines aiming for close circles.
Scoring benchmarks
| HCP | +9 | +5 | +1 | 5 | 12 | 19 | 27 | 36 | 54 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Score | 28 | 26 | 24 | 20 | 16 | 12 | 9 | 6 | 3 |
Difficulty
Beginner
HCP 25.0 to 45.0
Short (<20 y/m)Chip#3141
Driving Range
Woods (Hy to 3W) | Downswing
Hit woods focusing on downswing; switch clubs often
Scoring benchmarks
| HCP | +9 | +5 | +1 | 5 | 12 | 19 | 27 | 36 | 54 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Score | 32 | 30 | 28 | 25 | 20 | 16 | 12 | 8 | 5 |
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
Woods (Hy to 3W) | Backswing
Hit woods focusing on two backswing thoughts only
Scoring benchmarks
| HCP | +9 | +5 | +1 | 5 | 12 | 19 | 27 | 36 | 54 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Score | 30 | 28 | 25 | 21 | 16 | 12 | 8 | 5 | 3 |
Difficulty
Beginner
HCP 25.0 to 45.0
Extra LongWoods (Hy,5W,3W)#5018
Putting
Putting Aid: Plane Board, Ball Gate, 15/25
Hit 30 putts through gate using plane board
Scoring benchmarks
| HCP | +9 | +5 | +1 | 5 | 12 | 19 | 27 | 36 | 54 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Score | 27 | 23 | 21 | 19 | 17 | 14 | 11 | 8 | 6 |
Difficulty
Intermediate
HCP 10.0 to 25.0
6 ft (2m) only#1045
Day 3
2 drills · mix of Putting, Short Game
PuttingShort Game
Putting
Putting Aid: Plane Board, Ball Gate, 50 in a Row
Hit putts through ball gate using plane board repeatedly
Scoring benchmarks
| HCP | +9 | +5 | +1 | 5 | 12 | 19 | 27 | 36 | 54 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Score | 50 | 49 | 47 | 45 | 42 | 38 | 34 | 29 |
Difficulty
Intermediate
HCP 10.0 to 25.0
3 ft (1m) only#1044
Short Game
Pitch | Perpendicular Ball Lines | Quadrants
Hit 3 balls alternating lines into 4 green zones
Scoring benchmarks
| HCP | +9 | +5 | +1 | 5 | 12 | 19 | 27 | 36 | 54 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Score | 31 | 29 | 26 | 22 | 18 | 13 | 10 | 7 | 4 |
Difficulty
Beginner
HCP 25.0 to 45.0
Mid (20-40 y/m)Pitch#3150
Day 4
2 drills · mix of Short Game, Driving Range
Short GameDriving Range
Short Game
Pitch | Perpendicular Ball Lines | Multiple Targets
Hit pitch shots from crossed lines to 3 green targets
Scoring benchmarks
| HCP | +9 | +5 | +1 | 5 | 12 | 19 | 27 | 36 | 54 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Score | 30 | 28 | 26 | 22 | 18 | 14 | 10 | 7 | 4 |
Difficulty
Beginner
HCP 25.0 to 45.0
Mid (20-40 y/m)Pitch#3148
Driving Range
Woods (Hy to 3W) | Impact and Follow Through
Hit woods focusing on impact and follow through cues
Scoring benchmarks
| HCP | +9 | +5 | +1 | 5 | 12 | 19 | 27 | 36 | 54 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Score | 32 | 30 | 28 | 25 | 20 | 16 | 12 | 8 | 5 |
Difficulty
Beginner
HCP 25.0 to 45.0
Extra LongWoods (Hy,5W,3W)#5020
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Week 2
Shot shaping · Pre-season
Mar 13 – Mar 19
4 practice days · focus on driving range · woods (hy,5w,3w).
Driving RangePutting
Shot shaping Module HCP 10.0 to 25.0
Week 2
88% ready
Day 1
2 drills · mix of Driving Range, Putting
Driving RangePutting
Driving Range
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 | +1 | 5 | 12 | 19 | 27 | 36 | 54 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Score | 30 | 28 | 25 | 22 | 18 | 14 | 10 | 7 | 4 |
Difficulty
Intermediate
HCP 10.0 to 25.0
LongWoods (Hy,5W,3W)#5047
Putting
Putting Aid: Chalk Line, 50 in Row
Hit putts from close range along a straight line.
Scoring benchmarks
| HCP | +9 | +5 | +1 | 5 | 12 | 19 | 27 | 36 | 54 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Score | 50 | 49 | 47 | 43 | 40 | 36 | 31 | 26 |
Difficulty
Intermediate
HCP 10.0 to 25.0
3 ft (1m) only#1041
Day 2
2 drills · mix of Putting
Putting
Putting
![Diagram for Stop the Ball: on the Fringe [Long]](/_next/image?url=https%3A%2F%2Fcdn.prod.website-files.com%2F65d60f76badcce181f11dc50%2F665b3864bd3db72ba1e0224a_Slide86.PNG&w=3840&q=75)
Stop the Ball: on the Fringe [Long]
Hit 30 putts from varying distances toward the fringe
Scoring benchmarks
| HCP | +9 | +5 | +1 | 5 | 12 | 19 | 27 | 36 | 54 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Score | 25 | 22 | 19 | 17 | 15 | 12 | 9 | 6 | 3 |
Difficulty
Intermediate
HCP 10.0 to 25.0
Long (20+ ft)#1086
Putting
![Diagram for Stop the Ball: Inside the Field [Long]](/_next/image?url=https%3A%2F%2Fcdn.prod.website-files.com%2F65d60f76badcce181f11dc50%2F665b3333053ac0f43d89ac0e_Slide71.PNG&w=3840&q=75)
Stop the Ball: Inside the Field [Long]
Hit 5 putts progressively farther from hole
Scoring benchmarks
| HCP | +9 | +5 | +1 | 5 | 12 | 19 | 27 | 36 | 54 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Score | 25 | 24 | 22 | 18 | 16 | 14 | 11 | 8 | 5 |
Difficulty
Intermediate
HCP 10.0 to 25.0
Long (20+ ft)#1071
Day 3
2 drills · mix of Putting, Driving Range
PuttingDriving Range
Putting
![Diagram for Stop the Ball: Circle, Three Tees Triangle [Long]](/_next/image?url=https%3A%2F%2Fcdn.prod.website-files.com%2F65d60f76badcce181f11dc50%2F665b37cd6d6fdd2b5373ac3a_Slide84.PNG&w=3840&q=75)
Stop the Ball: Circle, Three Tees Triangle [Long]
Hit putts from all sides at varied distances
Scoring benchmarks
| HCP | +9 | +5 | +1 | 5 | 12 | 19 | 27 | 36 | 54 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Score | 43 | 41 | 39 | 36 | 32 | 28 | 24 | 20 | 15 |
Difficulty
Intermediate
HCP 10.0 to 25.0
Long (20+ ft)#1084
Driving Range
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 | +1 | 5 | 12 | 19 | 27 | 36 | 54 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Score | 32 | 30 | 28 | 25 | 20 | 16 | 12 | 8 | 5 |
Difficulty
Intermediate
HCP 10.0 to 25.0
ShortShort irons (9,8)#5032
Day 4
2 drills · mix of Driving Range, Putting
Driving RangePutting
Driving Range
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 | +1 | 5 | 12 | 19 | 27 | 36 | 54 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Score | 30 | 28 | 26 | 22 | 18 | 14 | 10 | 6 | 3 |
Difficulty
Intermediate
HCP 10.0 to 25.0
Extra LongDriver#5052
Putting
![Diagram for Stop the Ball: Circle [Long]](/_next/image?url=https%3A%2F%2Fcdn.prod.website-files.com%2F65d60f76badcce181f11dc50%2F665b34a820f7fd508a0ef596_Slide75.PNG&w=3840&q=75)
Stop the Ball: Circle [Long]
Hit putts from increasing distances within growing circles
Scoring benchmarks
| HCP | +9 | +5 | +1 | 5 | 12 | 19 | 27 | 36 | 54 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Score | 28 | 24 | 21 | 19 | 16 | 13 | 10 | 7 | 4 |
Difficulty
Intermediate
HCP 10.0 to 25.0
Long (20+ ft)#1075
Week 3
Performance · In-season
Mar 20 – Mar 26
4 practice days · focus on putting · long (20+ ft).
PuttingShort GameDriving Range
Performance Module HCP +9.0 to 10.0
Week 3
89% ready
Day 1
2 drills · mix of Putting, Short Game
PuttingShort Game
Putting
![Diagram for Stop the Ball: Inside the Field, in a Row [Long]](/_next/image?url=https%3A%2F%2Fcdn.prod.website-files.com%2F65d60f76badcce181f11dc50%2F6658863b3c0035ec4a158e8e_Slide16.PNG&w=3840&q=75)
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 | +1 | 5 | 12 | 19 | 27 | 36 | 54 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Score | 29 | 27 | 25 | 22 | 20 | 18 | 15 | 12 | 8 |
Difficulty
Advanced
HCP +9.0 to 10.0
Long (20+ ft)#1016
Short Game
DIY Course Hard
Chip from tough spots, then putt, repeat rounds
Scoring benchmarks
| HCP | +9 | +5 | +1 | 5 | 12 | 19 | 27 | 36 | 54 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Score | 28 | 26 | 24 | 20 | 16 | 12 | 9 | 6 | 3 |
Difficulty
Advanced
HCP +9.0 to 10.0
Mid (20-40 y/m)Mixed#3168
Day 2
2 drills · mix of Short Game, Driving Range
Short GameDriving Range
Short Game
DIY Course Hard
Chip 9 balls from varied lies onto the green repeatedly
Scoring benchmarks
| HCP | +9 | +5 | +1 | 5 | 12 | 19 | 27 | 36 | 54 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Score | 27 | 26 | 25 | 22 | 18 | 14 | 10 | 7 | 4 |
Difficulty
Advanced
HCP +9.0 to 10.0
Mid (20-40 y/m)Mixed#3056
Driving Range
Short irons (9,8) | Quadrants
Hit 9 shots to each of four areas around target
Scoring benchmarks
| HCP | +9 | +5 | +1 | 5 | 12 | 19 | 27 | 36 | 54 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Score | 30 | 28 | 26 | 22 | 18 | 14 | 10 | 7 | 4 |
Difficulty
Advanced
HCP +9.0 to 5.0
ShortShort irons (9,8)#5060
Day 3
2 drills · mix of Driving Range, Putting
Driving RangePutting
Driving Range
Short irons (9,8) | Visualized Course
Hit 36 short iron shots aiming at imagined hazards
Scoring benchmarks
| HCP | +9 | +5 | +1 | 5 | 12 | 19 | 27 | 36 | 54 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Score | 29 | 27 | 24 | 20 | 16 | 12 | 9 | 6 | 3 |
Difficulty
Advanced
HCP +9.0 to 5.0
ShortShort irons (9,8)#5089
Putting
![Diagram for Stop the Ball: Circle, in a Row [Long]](/_next/image?url=https%3A%2F%2Fcdn.prod.website-files.com%2F65d60f76badcce181f11dc50%2F665889fa873430f527142a73_Slide24.PNG&w=3840&q=75)
Stop the Ball: Circle, in a Row [Long]
Hit putts from distance aiming inside a close circle
Scoring benchmarks
| HCP | +9 | +5 | +1 | 5 | 12 | 19 | 27 | 36 | 54 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Score | 30 | 28 | 27 | 25 | 22 | 19 | 15 | 12 | 9 |
Difficulty
Advanced
HCP +9.0 to 10.0
Long (20+ ft)#1024
Day 4
2 drills · mix of Putting, Short Game
PuttingShort Game
Putting
One Handed, Ball Gate, 12 in a Row
Hit 25 putts through the ball gate from close range
Scoring benchmarks
| HCP | +9 | +5 | +1 | 5 | 12 | 19 | 27 | 36 | 54 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Score | 24 | 22 | 19 | 17 | 14 | 12 | 9 | 6 | 4 |
Difficulty
Advanced
HCP +9.0 to 10.0
6 ft (2m) only#1020
Short Game
Pitch| Parallel Piles | Bullseye 2x
Hit putts from varied spots aiming for close circles
Scoring benchmarks
| HCP | +9 | +5 | +1 | 5 | 12 | 19 | 27 | 36 | 54 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Score | 28 | 26 | 22 | 18 | 14 | 11 | 8 | 5 | 3 |
Difficulty
Advanced
HCP +9.0 to 10.0
Mid (20-40 y/m)Pitch#3034
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 · GreenIntermediate
Control Distance
Vary landing spot, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Drills
4
Avg HCP
17.5
Focus
Intermediate
Distance ControlVisualizationDispersionAccuracy
Short GameTee · SilverBeginner
Bump'n'Run From 5–10 Yds
Roll the ball low and straight, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Drills
9
Avg HCP
35.0
Focus
Beginner
ScoringAlignmentAimDistance Control
Driving RangeTee · SilverBeginner
Eliminate Hook With Long Irons
Eliminate hooks, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Drills
5
Avg HCP
35.0
Focus
Beginner
PrecisionAimAlignmentTrajectory
PuttingTee · GreenIntermediate
Hit Center Of Cup From 3 Feet
Align body parallel to line, for a 12-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Drills
3
Avg HCP
12.3
Focus
Intermediate
AlignmentAimStrokePrecision
Short GameTee · SilverBeginner
Chip 5–15 Yds From Fringe
Chip through gate, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Drills
3
Avg HCP
35.0
Focus
Beginner
AimAlignmentDistance ControlScoring
Driving RangeTee · GreenBeginner
Stop Missing 3-Wood Fairways
Stay on fairways, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Drills
8
Avg HCP
35.0
Focus
Beginner
PrecisionMechanicsTrajectoryAim
PuttingTee · SilverAdvanced
Hit Target Line On All Shots
Align putter head, for a 10-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Drills
4
Avg HCP
9.5
Focus
Advanced
AimScoringAlignmentPrecision
Short GameTee · GreenBeginner
Keep Ball Near Hole
Mix short game shots, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Drills
5
Avg HCP
35.0
Focus
Beginner
ScoringDistance ControlVisualization
Driving RangeTee · GreenBeginner
Shape your flight: high, low, or straight—your choice
Shape driver flight, for a 26-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Drills
7
Avg HCP
26.3
Focus
Beginner
TrajectoryPrecisionMechanicsScoring