Flagship Tournament Program

Full 3 Week Practice Program for Southern Intercollegiate

Venue: Athens · Athens Country Club

Complete 3-week preparation program for the upcoming tournament at Athens. Commit to a structured practice plan that improves Scoring (21%) and Aim (11%) and focuses mainly on 9 ft (3m) only putts, Pitch shots, and Driver. Modules are progressively ranked from HCP 35.0 to 12.3 to build skills leading up to event.

University of Georgia logo

Organizer

University of Georgia

NCAA Division I logo

League

NCAA Division I

Athens, GA, United States
Mar 16, 2026 – Mar 16, 2026
View host course profile

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%
Mar
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

Precision14%
Aim14%
Alignment13%
Scoring11%
Event snapshot

Tournament & Course Details

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

Schedule

Mar 16, 2026 – Mar 16, 2026

Format

Stroke Play

League

NCAA Division I

Organizer

University of Georgia

Holes

36 holes

Field

men

Course

Athens

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 13 daysDay 13

Control 9 Ft Putts

Hit putts with both left and right breaks, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes. Working on distance: 9 ft (3m) only.

PuttingDifficulty · IntermediateModule HCP 17.5

Module skill breakdown

Aim
38%
Alignment
23%
Stroke
22%
Weeks 1–23 daysDay 46

Hit Center Of Cup From 3 Feet

Position feet correctly, 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%
Weeks 2–33 daysDay 79

Save par with a clutch pitch—pressure drill

Turn into birdies, for a 21-handicap player, ~20 minutes. Working on shot: pitch.

Short GameDifficulty · BeginnerModule HCP 20.7

Module skill breakdown

Scoring
40%
Accuracy
21%
Visualization
16%
Weeks 3–45 daysDay 1014

Land 2–3 Feet From Pin

Land close to pin, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes. Working on shot: chip.

Short GameDifficulty · IntermediateModule HCP 17.5

Module skill breakdown

Accuracy
27%
Distance Control
21%
Alignment
18%
Weeks 4–54 daysDay 1518

Visualize the perfect chip, then make it happen

Match plan to shot, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes. Working on shot: chip.

Short GameDifficulty · IntermediateModule HCP 17.5

Module skill breakdown

Scoring
45%
Accuracy
30%
Visualization
25%
Weeks 5–63 daysDay 1921

Up-and-down contest: how many can you save in a row?

Save par clutch, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes. Working on shot: flop.

Short GameDifficulty · IntermediateModule HCP 17.0

Module skill breakdown

Scoring
33%
Accuracy
25%
Precision
13%
Weeks 6–76 daysDay 2227

Driver Fairway Accuracy For Beginners

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
23%
Trajectory
19%
Weeks 7–83 daysDay 2830

Long Iron Distance Control

Improve accuracy, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes. Working on club: long irons (4,3,2).

Driving RangeDifficulty · IntermediateModule HCP 17.5

Module skill breakdown

Distance Control
25%
Trajectory
22%
Scoring
20%
Weeks 8–96 daysDay 3136

Reduce Mid-Iron Misses

Control trajectory, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes. Working on club: mid irons (7,6,5).

Driving RangeDifficulty · IntermediateModule HCP 17.5

Module skill breakdown

Precision
30%
Dispersion
25%
Scoring
18%

Program snapshot

Avg HCP focus

17.5

Intermediate

Skill pillars

Aim · Alignment · Stroke · Visualization · Scoring · Precision

Host course

Athens

Athens, United States of America

Status

Open for registration

Mar 16, 2026 – Mar 16, 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 2 – Mar 8

4 practice days · focus on driving range · driver.

Driving RangePutting
Technique Module HCP +6.0 to 45.0
Week 1
60% ready

Day 1

2 drills · mix of Driving Range

Driving Range

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

Driving Range

Diagram for Driver | Takeaway

Driver | Takeaway

Hit driver balls focusing on takeaway with two key thoughts

Scoring benchmarks
HCP+9+5+151219273654
Score3330282418141074

Difficulty

Beginner

HCP 25.0 to 45.0

Extra LongDriver#5021

Day 2

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, 10/20

Putting Aid: Plane Board, Ball Gate, 10/20

Hit 30 putts through ball gate using plane board

Scoring benchmarks
HCP+9+5+151219273654
Score241916141210864

Difficulty

Intermediate

HCP 10.0 to 25.0

9 ft (3m) only#1046

Day 3

2 drills · mix of Putting, Driving Range

PuttingDriving Range

Putting

Diagram for Putting Aid: Alignment Sticks, Ball Gate, 50 in a Row

Putting Aid: Alignment Sticks, Ball Gate, 50 in a Row

Hit 50 putts through gate using alignment sticks

Scoring benchmarks
HCP+9+5+151219273654
Score5048454239353126

Difficulty

Advanced

HCP +6.0 to 10.0

3 ft (1m) only#1038

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

Driving Range

Driving Range

Diagram for Driver | Takeaway

Driver | Takeaway

Hit driver balls focusing on takeaway with two key thoughts

Scoring benchmarks
HCP+9+5+151219273654
Score3330282418141074

Difficulty

Beginner

HCP 25.0 to 45.0

Extra LongDriver#5021

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

Download plan

Lock in the PDF for Southern Intercollegiate

Prepare for Southern Intercollegiate in the next 2 weeks with the printable Program Maker packet.

Week 2

Shot shaping · Pre-season

Mar 9 – Mar 15

4 practice days · focus on driving range · long irons (4,3,2).

Driving RangePutting
Shot shaping Module HCP 10.0 to 45.0
Week 2
88% ready

Day 1

2 drills · mix of Driving Range, Putting

Driving RangePutting

Driving Range

Diagram for Long irons (4,3,2) | Left-to-R and Right-to-L Shot

Long irons (4,3,2) | Left-to-R and Right-to-L Shot

Hit long irons curving shots both ways to target

Scoring benchmarks
HCP+9+5+151219273654
Score3129272318141074

Difficulty

Intermediate

HCP 10.0 to 25.0

LongLong irons (4,3,2)#5042

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

Day 2

2 drills · mix of Putting, Driving Range

PuttingDriving Range

Putting

Diagram for Putting Aid: Chalk Line, 10/20

Putting Aid: Chalk Line, 10/20

Hit 30 putts from a marked line near the hole

Scoring benchmarks
HCP+9+5+151219273654
Score23181513119753

Difficulty

Intermediate

HCP 10.0 to 25.0

9 ft (3m) only#1043

Driving Range

Diagram for Mid irons (7,6,5) | Left-to-R and Right-to-L Shot

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+151219273654
Score3230282520161285

Difficulty

Intermediate

HCP 10.0 to 25.0

MediumMid irons (7,6,5)#5037

Day 3

2 drills · mix of Driving Range

Driving Range

Driving Range

Diagram for Driver | Straight Shot

Driver | Straight Shot

Hit driver shots aiming for consistent straight ball flight

Scoring benchmarks
HCP+9+5+151219273654
Score3230282520161285

Difficulty

Beginner

HCP 25.0 to 45.0

Extra LongDriver#5050

Driving Range

Diagram for Driver | Around the Stick

Driver | Around the Stick

Hit 36 shots curving ball around cones to target

Scoring benchmarks
HCP+9+5+151219273654
Score3028262218141063

Difficulty

Beginner

HCP 25.0 to 45.0

Extra LongDriver#5054

Day 4

2 drills · mix of Driving Range, Putting

Driving RangePutting

Driving Range

Diagram for Driver | Low/Mid/High Shot

Driver | Low/Mid/High Shot

Hit 36 driver shots varying low, mid, high flights

Scoring benchmarks
HCP+9+5+151219273654
Score3129262218141074

Difficulty

Beginner

HCP 25.0 to 45.0

Extra LongDriver#5051

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

Week 3

Performance · In-season

Mar 16 – Mar 22

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

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

Day 1

2 drills · mix of Putting, Short Game

PuttingShort Game

Putting

Diagram for Putting Aid: String Line, 50 in a Row

Putting Aid: String Line, 50 in a Row

Hit 30 putts under a hanging string nearby

Scoring benchmarks
HCP+9+5+151219273654
Score3029272522191613

Difficulty

Intermediate

HCP 10.0 to 25.0

3 ft (1m) only#1047

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

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) | PAR 3 Challenge

Short irons (9,8) | PAR 3 Challenge

Hit 8/9 iron shots at 3 targets, aim close zones

Scoring benchmarks
HCP+9+5+151219273654
Score3230282520161285

Difficulty

Advanced

HCP +9.0 to 10.0

ShortShort irons (9,8)#5090

Day 3

2 drills · mix of Driving Range, Putting

Driving RangePutting

Driving Range

Diagram for Short irons (9,8) | Birdie-Par-Bogey Radius

Short irons (9,8) | Birdie-Par-Bogey Radius

Hit 36 shots aiming at two yardage circles

Scoring benchmarks
HCP+9+5+151219273654
Score3331292520161285

Difficulty

Advanced

HCP +9.0 to 5.0

ShortShort irons (9,8)#5061

Putting

Diagram for Putting Aid: String Line, 10/20

Putting Aid: String Line, 10/20

Hit 30 putts from short distance under string.

Scoring benchmarks
HCP+9+5+151219273654
Score241916141210863

Difficulty

Intermediate

HCP 10.0 to 25.0

9 ft (3m) only#1049

Day 4

2 drills · mix of Putting, Short Game

PuttingShort Game

Putting

Diagram for Putting Aid: String Line, 50 in a Row

Putting Aid: String Line, 50 in a Row

Hit 30 putts under a hanging string nearby

Scoring benchmarks
HCP+9+5+151219273654
Score3029272522191613

Difficulty

Intermediate

HCP 10.0 to 25.0

3 ft (1m) only#1047

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

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

Control 9 Ft Putts

Hit putts with both left and right breaks, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.

Drills

3

Avg HCP

17.5

Focus

Intermediate

AimAlignmentStrokeVisualization
PuttingTee · All TeesIntermediate

Hit Center Of Cup From 3 Feet

Position feet correctly, for a 12-handicap player, ~15 minutes.

Drills

3

Avg HCP

12.3

Focus

Intermediate

AlignmentAimStrokePrecision
Short GameTee · All TeesBeginner

Save par with a clutch pitch—pressure drill

Turn into birdies, for a 21-handicap player, ~20 minutes.

Drills

3

Avg HCP

20.7

Focus

Beginner

ScoringAccuracyVisualizationAlignment
Short GameTee · All TeesIntermediate

Land 2–3 Feet From Pin

Land close to pin, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.

Drills

5

Avg HCP

17.5

Focus

Intermediate

AccuracyDistance ControlAlignmentScoring
Short GameTee · All TeesIntermediate

Visualize the perfect chip, then make it happen

Match plan to shot, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.

Drills

4

Avg HCP

17.5

Focus

Intermediate

ScoringAccuracyVisualization
Short GameTee · All TeesIntermediate

Up-and-down contest: how many can you save in a row?

Save par clutch, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.

Drills

3

Avg HCP

17.0

Focus

Intermediate

ScoringAccuracyPrecisionAim
Driving RangeTee · All TeesBeginner

Driver Fairway Accuracy For Beginners

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

Drills

6

Avg HCP

35.0

Focus

Beginner

PrecisionMechanicsTrajectoryAim
Driving RangeTee · All TeesIntermediate

Long Iron Distance Control

Improve accuracy, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.

Drills

3

Avg HCP

17.5

Focus

Intermediate

Distance ControlTrajectoryScoringVisualization
Driving RangeTee · All TeesIntermediate

Reduce Mid-Iron Misses

Control trajectory, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.

Drills

6

Avg HCP

17.5

Focus

Intermediate

PrecisionDispersionScoringDistance Control