Flagship Tournament Program

Full 3 Week Practice Program for SSGT U18 Strokeplay Championship 2025-26

Venue: Ivinghoe · Ivinghoe Golf Club

Complete 3-week preparation program for the upcoming tournament at Ivinghoe. Commit to a structured practice plan that improves Scoring (20%) and Precision (18%) and focuses mainly on 9 ft (3m) only putts, Pitch shots, and Wedges (LW,SW,GW,PW). Modules are progressively ranked from HCP 35.0 to 12.3 to build skills leading up to event.

WAGR logo

Organizer

WAGR

Junior logo

League

Junior

Ivinghoe, Bedfordshire, England
Mar 23, 2026 – Mar 24, 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%
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

Aim16%
Scoring16%
Precision13%
Distance Control10%
Event snapshot

Tournament & Course Details

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

Schedule

Mar 23, 2026 – Mar 24, 2026

Format

Stroke

League

Junior

Organizer

WAGR

Field

women

Course

Ivinghoe

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

Pace Putts To Hole

Practice uphill and downhill putts, 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

Align Putter Face For Accurate 3 Foot Putts

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%
Weeks 2–34 daysDay 710

Keep Par Safe

Land close to pin, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes. Working on shot: pitch.

Short GameDifficulty · BeginnerModule HCP 34.8

Module skill breakdown

Aim
30%
Scoring
21%
Precision
20%
Weeks 3–43 daysDay 1113

Visualize your line, then make it happen on every shot

Pick your spot, for a 29-handicap player, ~20 minutes. Working on shot: bump'n'run.

Short GameDifficulty · BeginnerModule HCP 29.2

Module skill breakdown

Scoring
46%
Aim
14%
Precision
14%
Week 43 daysDay 1416

Check your clubface: does it match your target?

Set up for success, for a 22-handicap player, ~20 minutes. Working on shot: pitch.

Short GameDifficulty · BeginnerModule HCP 22.0

Module skill breakdown

Alignment
29%
Accuracy
24%
Scoring
24%
Weeks 5–66 daysDay 1722

Stop Missed Wedge Shots

Control distance inside 100, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes. Working on club: wedges (lw,sw,gw,pw).

Driving RangeDifficulty · BeginnerModule HCP 35.0

Module skill breakdown

Precision
26%
Mechanics
23%
Trajectory
18%
Weeks 6–75 daysDay 2327

Control the arc: launch it where you want it to go

Control driver arc, for a 31-handicap player, ~30 minutes. Working on club: driver.

Driving RangeDifficulty · BeginnerModule HCP 30.6

Module skill breakdown

Trajectory
30%
Precision
27%
Mechanics
18%
Weeks 7–84 daysDay 2831

Thread the needle: precision wedges to the pin

Get close to pin, for a 29-handicap player, ~20 minutes. Working on club: wedges (lw,sw,gw,pw).

Driving RangeDifficulty · BeginnerModule HCP 29.2

Module skill breakdown

Precision
34%
Scoring
27%
Mechanics
11%
Weeks 8–107 daysDay 3239

How close can you get? Challenge your short game

Thread the needle, for a 26-handicap player, ~20 minutes. Working on club: wedges (lw,sw,gw,pw).

Driving RangeDifficulty · BeginnerModule HCP 26.3

Module skill breakdown

Precision
31%
Scoring
20%
Mechanics
11%

Program snapshot

Avg HCP focus

17.5

Intermediate

Skill pillars

Aim · Alignment · Stroke · Visualization · Scoring · Precision

Host course

Ivinghoe

Ivinghoe, England

Status

Open for registration

Mar 23, 2026 – Mar 24, 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 9 – Mar 15

4 practice days · focus on short game · pitch.

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

Diagram for Pitch | Perpendicular Ball Lines | Multiple Targets

Pitch | Perpendicular Ball Lines | Multiple Targets

Hit pitch shots from crossed lines to 3 green targets

Scoring benchmarks
HCP+9+5+151219273654
Score3028262218141074

Difficulty

Beginner

HCP 25.0 to 45.0

Mid (20-40 y/m)Pitch#3148

Driving Range

Diagram for Wedges (LW to PW) | Impact and Follow Through

Wedges (LW to PW) | Impact and Follow Through

Hit wedge shots focusing on impact and follow-through.

Scoring benchmarks
HCP+9+5+151219273654
Score3331292621161285

Difficulty

Beginner

HCP 25.0 to 45.0

Extra ShortWedges (LW,SW,GW,PW)#5004

Day 2

2 drills · mix of Driving Range, Putting

Driving RangePutting

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

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, Short Game

PuttingShort Game

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

Short Game

Diagram for Pitch | Perpendicular Ball Lines | Multiple Targets

Pitch | Perpendicular Ball Lines | Multiple Targets

Hit pitch shots from crossed lines to 3 green targets

Scoring benchmarks
HCP+9+5+151219273654
Score3028262218141074

Difficulty

Beginner

HCP 25.0 to 45.0

Mid (20-40 y/m)Pitch#3148

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 Wedges (LW to PW) | Takeaway

Wedges (LW to PW) | Takeaway

Hit wedges focusing on takeaway, switch clubs often

Scoring benchmarks
HCP+9+5+151219273654
Score3028262218141074

Difficulty

Beginner

HCP 25.0 to 45.0

Extra ShortWedges (LW,SW,GW,PW)#5001

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Week 2

Shot shaping · Pre-season

Mar 16 – Mar 22

4 practice days · focus on driving range · driver.

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

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

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 Woods (Hy to 3W) | Low/Mid/High Shot

Woods (Hy to 3W) | Low/Mid/High Shot

Hit low, mid, high wood shots at one target repeatedly

Scoring benchmarks
HCP+9+5+151219273654
Score3230282520161285

Difficulty

Beginner

HCP 25.0 to 45.0

Extra LongWoods (Hy,5W,3W)#5046

Day 3

2 drills · mix of Driving Range

Driving Range

Driving Range

Diagram for Woods (Hy to 3W) | Opposite Shots Challenge

Woods (Hy to 3W) | Opposite Shots Challenge

Hit woods with draws/fades, highs/lows, pushes/pulls

Scoring benchmarks
HCP+9+5+151219273654
Score312926221713963

Difficulty

Advanced

HCP +9.0 to 5.0

Extra LongWoods (Hy,5W,3W)#5102

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

Day 4

2 drills · mix of Driving Range, Putting

Driving RangePutting

Driving Range

Diagram for Woods (Hy to 3W) | Low/Mid/High Shot

Woods (Hy to 3W) | Low/Mid/High Shot

Hit low, mid, high wood shots at one target repeatedly

Scoring benchmarks
HCP+9+5+151219273654
Score3230282520161285

Difficulty

Beginner

HCP 25.0 to 45.0

Extra LongWoods (Hy,5W,3W)#5046

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 23 – Mar 29

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 Pitch | Deep Rough and Other | Flat

Pitch | Deep Rough and Other | Flat

Chip balls from rough to three distant targets in line

Scoring benchmarks
HCP+9+5+151219273654
Score282623191512853

Difficulty

Intermediate

HCP 6.0 to 21.0

Mid (20-40 y/m)Pitch#3296

Day 2

2 drills · mix of Short Game, Driving Range

Short GameDriving Range

Short Game

Diagram for Bump-n-Run | Deep Rough and Other | Above/Below Feet

Bump-n-Run | Deep Rough and Other | Above/Below Feet

Chip balls from above and below feet towards target zone

Scoring benchmarks
HCP+9+5+151219273654
Score302825201612853

Difficulty

Intermediate

HCP 10.0 to 25.0

Short (<20 y/m)Bump'n'Run#3316

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

Day 3

2 drills · mix of Driving Range, Putting

Driving RangePutting

Driving Range

Diagram for Driver | Opposite Shots Challenge

Driver | Opposite Shots Challenge

Hit alternating shot shapes at one target on range

Scoring benchmarks
HCP+9+5+151219273654
Score3028262218141064

Difficulty

Advanced

HCP +9.0 to 5.0

Extra LongDriver#5106

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 Bump-n-Run | Fairway | Flat

Bump-n-Run | Fairway | Flat

Chip balls from two rows aiming left, right, then center

Scoring benchmarks
HCP+9+5+151219273654
Score3028262218141074

Difficulty

Intermediate

HCP 10.0 to 25.0

Short (<20 y/m)Bump'n'Run#3308

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

Pace Putts To Hole

Practice uphill and downhill putts, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.

Drills

3

Avg HCP

17.5

Focus

Intermediate

AimAlignmentStrokeVisualization
PuttingTee · All TeesIntermediate

Align Putter Face For Accurate 3 Foot Putts

Align body parallel to line, for a 12-handicap player, ~15 minutes.

Drills

3

Avg HCP

12.3

Focus

Intermediate

AlignmentAimStrokePrecision
Short GameTee · All TeesBeginner

Keep Par Safe

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

Drills

4

Avg HCP

34.8

Focus

Beginner

AimScoringPrecisionDispersion
Short GameTee · All TeesBeginner

Visualize your line, then make it happen on every shot

Pick your spot, for a 29-handicap player, ~20 minutes.

Drills

3

Avg HCP

29.2

Focus

Beginner

ScoringAimPrecisionDispersion
Short GameTee · All TeesBeginner

Check your clubface: does it match your target?

Set up for success, for a 22-handicap player, ~20 minutes.

Drills

3

Avg HCP

22.0

Focus

Beginner

AlignmentAccuracyScoringAim
Driving RangeTee · All TeesBeginner

Stop Missed Wedge Shots

Control distance inside 100, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.

Drills

6

Avg HCP

35.0

Focus

Beginner

PrecisionMechanicsTrajectoryScoring
Driving RangeTee · All TeesBeginner

Control the arc: launch it where you want it to go

Control driver arc, for a 31-handicap player, ~30 minutes.

Drills

5

Avg HCP

30.6

Focus

Beginner

TrajectoryPrecisionMechanicsScoring
Driving RangeTee · All TeesBeginner

Thread the needle: precision wedges to the pin

Get close to pin, for a 29-handicap player, ~20 minutes.

Drills

4

Avg HCP

29.2

Focus

Beginner

PrecisionScoringMechanicsVisualization
Driving RangeTee · All TeesBeginner

How close can you get? Challenge your short game

Thread the needle, for a 26-handicap player, ~20 minutes.

Drills

8

Avg HCP

26.3

Focus

Beginner

PrecisionScoringMechanicsDispersion