Schedule
Mar 6, 2026 – Mar 7, 2026
Flagship Tournament Program
Full 3 Week Practice Program for Sarah Schmelzel Tradition (Phoenix LPGA Q)
Venue: Orange Tree Gr
Complete 3-week preparation program for the upcoming tournament at Scottsdale. Commit to a structured practice plan that improves Scoring (16%) and Precision (16%) and focuses mainly on Long (20+ ft) putts, Chip shots, and Woods (Hy,5W,3W). Modules are progressively ranked from HCP 35.0 to 0.6 to build skills leading up to event.
League
Sarah Schmelzel Tradition (Phoenix LPGA Q)
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
Scoring14%
Distance Control13%
Dispersion12%
Accuracy11%
Event snapshot
Tournament & Course Details
Same layout as the tournaments section on course pages—just focused entirely on this event.
League
Sarah Schmelzel Tradition (Phoenix LPGA Q)
Field
all
Course
Orange Tree Gr
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
Stop on a dime, 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%
Week 2≤ 3 daysDay 5 – 7
Avoid Three-Putts
Course-calibrated drills mapped to this module. Working on shot: chip.
Short GameDifficulty · BeginnerModule HCP 35.0
Module skill breakdown
Aim
35%
Scoring
33%
Alignment
32%
Weeks 2–4≤ 7 daysDay 8 – 15
Control 3-Wood Roll
Control 3-wood roll, 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%
Weeks 4–5≤ 5 daysDay 16 – 20
Make Putts Inside 3 Feet Precisely
Read the break accurately, for a 3-handicap player, ~10 minutes. Working on distance: 3 ft (1m) only.
PuttingDifficulty · ExpertModule HCP 2.7
Module skill breakdown
Scoring
38%
Precision
35%
Green Reading
11%
Weeks 6–7≤ 7 daysDay 21 – 28
Bump'n'Run From 5–10 Yds
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
Scoring
27%
Distance Control
21%
Alignment
15%
Weeks 8–9≤ 7 daysDay 29 – 35
Control Long Iron Flight
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
33%
Mechanics
19%
Aim
16%
Weeks 9–11≤ 6 daysDay 36 – 41
Sink All Long Putts
Focus on ball roll and finish position, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes. Working on distance: long (20+ ft).
PuttingDifficulty · ExpertModule HCP 0.6
Module skill breakdown
Visualization
31%
Distance Control
31%
Dispersion
22%
Weeks 11–12≤ 4 daysDay 42 – 45
Land Close To Pin
Pick line and commit, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes. Working on shot: pitch.
Short GameDifficulty · BeginnerModule HCP 35.0
Module skill breakdown
Aim
35%
Alignment
28%
Scoring
22%
Weeks 12–13≤ 7 daysDay 46 – 52
Eliminate Hook With Long Irons
Control flight, 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
33%
Mechanics
19%
Aim
16%
Program snapshot
Avg HCP focus
17.5
Intermediate
Skill pillars
Distance Control · Visualization · Dispersion · Accuracy · Aim · Scoring
Host course
Orange Tree Gr
Scottsdale, United States
Status
Open for registration
Mar 6, 2026 – Mar 7, 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 20 – Feb 26
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
Chip | Perpendicular Ball Lines | Multiple Targets
Chip balls to land near two flags from crossing lines
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
Short (<20 y/m)Chip#3143
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) | 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
Putting
Putting Aid: Alignment Sticks, Ball Gate, 50 in a Row
Hit 50 putts through gate using alignment sticks
Scoring benchmarks
| HCP | +9 | +5 | +1 | 5 | 12 | 19 | 27 | 36 | 54 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Score | 50 | 48 | 45 | 42 | 39 | 35 | 31 | 26 |
Difficulty
Advanced
HCP +6.0 to 10.0
3 ft (1m) only#1038
Day 3
2 drills · mix of Putting, Short Game
PuttingShort Game
Putting
Putting Aid: Alignment Mirror, 50 in a Row
Hit putts close using alignment mirror repeatedly
Scoring benchmarks
| HCP | +9 | +5 | +1 | 5 | 12 | 19 | 27 | 36 | 54 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Score | 50 | 48 | 46 | 42 | 38 | 34 | 30 | 26 |
Difficulty
Advanced
HCP +5.0 to 10.0
3 ft (1m) only#1035
Short Game
Chip | Perpendicular Piles | Quadrants
Chip balls aiming for each circle quarter around hole
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
Short (<20 y/m)Chip#3061
Day 4
2 drills · mix of Short Game, Driving Range
Short GameDriving Range
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
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
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Week 2
Shot shaping · Pre-season
Feb 27 – Mar 5
4 practice days · focus on driving range · mid irons (7,6,5).
Driving RangePutting
Shot shaping Module HCP +9.0 to 45.0
Week 2
88% ready
Day 1
2 drills · mix of Driving Range, Putting
Driving RangePutting
Driving Range
Mid irons (7,6,5) | Left-to-R and Right-to-L Shot
Hit 36 mid iron shots curving left then right
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
MediumMid irons (7,6,5)#5037
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
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: 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
Day 3
2 drills · mix of Putting, Driving Range
PuttingDriving Range
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
Driving Range
Woods (Hy to 3W) | Low/Mid/High Shot
Hit low, mid, high wood shots at one target repeatedly
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)#5046
Day 4
2 drills · mix of Driving Range, Putting
Driving RangePutting
Driving Range
Woods (Hy to 3W) | Around the Stick
Hit shots curving both ways to cones near target
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)#5049
Putting
![Diagram for Stop the Ball: to the Stick, Eyes Closed [Long]](/_next/image?url=https%3A%2F%2Fcdn.prod.website-files.com%2F65d60f76badcce181f11dc50%2F665b4469ca4087c9c11b4297_Slide91.PNG&w=3840&q=75)
Stop the Ball: to the Stick, Eyes Closed [Long]
Hit putts from three distances aiming for tight control
Scoring benchmarks
| HCP | +9 | +5 | +1 | 5 | 12 | 19 | 27 | 36 | 54 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Score | 26 | 22 | 20 | 17 | 14 | 11 | 8 | 5 | 2 |
Difficulty
Advanced
HCP +9.0 to 10.0
Long (20+ ft)#1091
Week 3
Performance · In-season
Mar 6 – Mar 12
4 practice days · focus on putting · 3 ft (1m) only.
PuttingShort GameDriving Range
Performance Module HCP +9.0 to 13.3
Week 3
89% ready
Day 1
2 drills · mix of Putting, Short Game
PuttingShort Game
Putting
Single Tee, 50 in a Row
Hit 30 putts close to the hole continuously
Scoring benchmarks
| HCP | +9 | +5 | +1 | 5 | 12 | 19 | 27 | 36 | 54 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Score | 30 | 29 | 28 | 26 | 24 | 22 | 19 | 16 | 12 |
Difficulty
Advanced
HCP +9.0 to 10.0
3 ft (1m) only#1050
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
Day 2
2 drills · mix of Short Game, Driving Range
Short GameDriving Range
Short Game
DIY Course Hard
Chip from tough spots then putt in two strokes
Scoring benchmarks
| HCP | +9 | +5 | +1 | 5 | 12 | 19 | 27 | 36 | 54 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Score | 16 | 17 | 18 | 21 | 24 | 27 | 30 | 33 | 36 |
Difficulty
Advanced
HCP +9.0 to 10.0
Mid (20-40 y/m)Mixed#3084
Driving Range
All Woods (Hy to Dr) | Club Swapping Challenge
Hit 36 wood shots at 3 flags within close range
Scoring benchmarks
| HCP | +9 | +5 | +1 | 5 | 12 | 19 | 27 | 36 | 54 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Score | 30 | 28 | 25 | 20 | 16 | 12 | 9 | 6 | 3 |
Difficulty
Advanced
HCP +9.0 to 10.0
Extra LongWoods (Hy,5W,3W)#5111
Day 3
2 drills · mix of Driving Range, Putting
Driving RangePutting
Driving Range
Woods (Hy to 3W) | Visualized Course
Hit 36 shots with woods at a target area
Scoring benchmarks
| HCP | +9 | +5 | +1 | 5 | 12 | 19 | 27 | 36 | 54 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Score | 30 | 28 | 25 | 22 | 18 | 14 | 10 | 7 | 4 |
Difficulty
Advanced
HCP +9.0 to 5.0
Extra LongWoods (Hy,5W,3W)#5104
Putting
Around the Hole: 8 Ball Circle, 50 in a Row
Hit putts from eight tees around the hole continuously
Scoring benchmarks
| HCP | +9 | +5 | +1 | 5 | 12 | 19 | 27 | 36 | 54 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Score | 50 | 49 | 47 | 45 | 43 | 41 | 38 | 35 | 30 |
Difficulty
Advanced
HCP +4.3 to 11.7
3 ft (1m) only#1006
Day 4
2 drills · mix of Putting, Short Game
PuttingShort Game
Putting
Around the Hole: 4 Ball Circle, 50 in a Row
Hit putts from tees placed close around the hole
Scoring benchmarks
| HCP | +9 | +5 | +1 | 5 | 12 | 19 | 27 | 36 | 54 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Score | 50 | 49 | 47 | 45 | 43 | 41 | 38 | 35 | 30 |
Difficulty
Advanced
HCP +3.3 to 13.3
3 ft (1m) only#1003
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 · ChampionshipIntermediate
Control Distance
Stop on a dime, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Drills
4
Avg HCP
17.5
Focus
Intermediate
Distance ControlVisualizationDispersionAccuracy
Short GameTee · ChampionshipBeginner
Avoid Three-Putts
Purpose-built short game block for the host course.
Drills
3
Avg HCP
35.0
Focus
Beginner
AimScoringAlignment
Driving RangeTee · ChampionshipBeginner
Control 3-Wood Roll
Control 3-wood roll, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Drills
8
Avg HCP
35.0
Focus
Beginner
PrecisionMechanicsTrajectoryAim
PuttingTee · ChampionshipExpert
Make Putts Inside 3 Feet Precisely
Read the break accurately, for a 3-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Drills
5
Avg HCP
2.7
Focus
Expert
ScoringPrecisionGreen ReadingAlignment
Short GameTee · ForwardBeginner
Bump'n'Run From 5–10 Yds
Use a short swing, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Drills
8
Avg HCP
35.0
Focus
Beginner
ScoringDistance ControlAlignmentPrecision
Driving RangeTee · MiddleBeginner
Control Long Iron Flight
Eliminate hooks, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Drills
7
Avg HCP
35.0
Focus
Beginner
PrecisionMechanicsAimTrajectory
PuttingTee · ForwardExpert
Sink All Long Putts
Focus on ball roll and finish position, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Drills
6
Avg HCP
0.6
Focus
Expert
VisualizationDistance ControlDispersionAccuracy
Short GameTee · MiddleBeginner
Land Close To Pin
Pick line and commit, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Drills
4
Avg HCP
35.0
Focus
Beginner
AimAlignmentScoringDistance Control
Driving RangeTee · ChampionshipBeginner
Eliminate Hook With Long Irons
Control flight, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Drills
7
Avg HCP
35.0
Focus
Beginner
PrecisionMechanicsAimTrajectory