Flagship Tournament Program

Full 4 Week Practice Program for The River Club (Tuesday)

Venue: The River · The River Golf & Country Club

Complete 4-week preparation program for the upcoming tournament at Louisburg. Commit to a structured practice plan that improves Scoring (21%) and Precision (17%) and focuses mainly on 6 ft (2m) only putts, Bump'n'Run shots, and Woods (Hy,5W,3W). Modules are progressively ranked from HCP 35.0 to 1.8 to build skills leading up to event.

Louisburg, North Carolina, United States of America
Mar 31, 2026 – May 19, 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%
Mar
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

Precision15%
Scoring14%
Accuracy11%
Aim10%
Event snapshot

Tournament & Course Details

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

Schedule

Mar 31, 2026 – May 19, 2026

Format

Stroke

Field

all

Course

The River

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.

Weeks 1–25 daysDay 15

Stop Missed Mid Putts Accurately

Pick a specific spot, for a 11-handicap player, ~15 minutes. Working on distance: 6 ft (2m) only.

PuttingDifficulty · IntermediateModule HCP 11.1

Module skill breakdown

Aim
39%
Scoring
16%
Alignment
14%
Weeks 2–34 daysDay 69

Read Subtle Breaks

Control pace from 3 to 20 feet, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes. Working on distance: 6 ft (2m) only.

PuttingDifficulty · ExpertModule HCP 1.8

Module skill breakdown

Precision
34%
Scoring
33%
Aim
20%
Weeks 3–46 daysDay 1015

Bump'n'Run From 5–10 Yds

Focus on clean contact, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes. Working on shot: bump'n'run.

Short GameDifficulty · BeginnerModule HCP 35.0

Module skill breakdown

Distance Control
28%
Scoring
16%
Precision
15%
Weeks 4–54 daysDay 1619

Short Game 5–20 Yds From Fringe Or Rough

Make par, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes. Working on shot: mixed.

Short GameDifficulty · BeginnerModule HCP 35.0

Module skill breakdown

Scoring
44%
Distance Control
34%
Visualization
22%
Weeks 5–65 daysDay 2024

Keep Par Safe

Keep par safe, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes. Working on shot: pitch.

Short GameDifficulty · BeginnerModule HCP 34.9

Module skill breakdown

Scoring
29%
Alignment
28%
Aim
26%
Weeks 7–97 daysDay 2533

Beat Best Streak of Up-and-Downs

Beat streaks, for a 25-handicap player, ~20 minutes. Working on shot: bump'n'run.

Short GameDifficulty · BeginnerModule HCP 25.1

Module skill breakdown

Scoring
35%
Accuracy
14%
Aim
12%
Weeks 9–106 daysDay 3439

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
27%
Trajectory
16%
Mechanics
15%
Weeks 10–114 daysDay 4043

Feet, hips, shoulders—consistent contact

Perfect short iron swing, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes. Working on club: short irons (9,8).

Driving RangeDifficulty · BeginnerModule HCP 35.0

Module skill breakdown

Mechanics
45%
Precision
29%
Trajectory
26%
Weeks 11–137 daysDay 4450

Stop Missing Greens With Short Irons

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
31%
Mechanics
26%
Trajectory
15%

Program snapshot

Avg HCP focus

11.1

Intermediate

Skill pillars

Aim · Scoring · Alignment · Stroke · Precision · Accuracy

Host course

The River

Louisburg, United States of America

Status

Open for registration

Mar 31, 2026 – May 19, 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 10 – Mar 16

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 Ball Lines | Multiple Targets

Bump-n-Run | Perpendicular Ball Lines | Multiple Targets

Hit 12 shots at each target from crossing lines.

Scoring benchmarks
HCP+9+5+151219273654
Score3028262218141074

Difficulty

Beginner

HCP 25.0 to 45.0

Short (<20 y/m)Bump'n'Run#3158

Driving Range

Diagram for Woods (Hy to 3W) | Backswing

Woods (Hy to 3W) | Backswing

Hit woods focusing on two backswing thoughts only

Scoring benchmarks
HCP+9+5+151219273654
Score302825211612853

Difficulty

Beginner

HCP 25.0 to 45.0

Extra LongWoods (Hy,5W,3W)#5018

Day 2

2 drills · mix of Driving Range, Putting

Driving RangePutting

Driving Range

Diagram for Woods (Hy to 3W) | Impact and Follow Through

Woods (Hy to 3W) | Impact and Follow Through

Hit woods focusing on impact and follow through cues

Scoring benchmarks
HCP+9+5+151219273654
Score3230282520161285

Difficulty

Beginner

HCP 25.0 to 45.0

Extra LongWoods (Hy,5W,3W)#5020

Putting

Diagram for Putting Aid: Plane Board, Ball Gate, 15/25

Putting Aid: Plane Board, Ball Gate, 15/25

Hit 30 putts through gate using plane board

Scoring benchmarks
HCP+9+5+151219273654
Score2723211917141186

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

Diagram for Putting Aid: Alignment Mirror, 15/25

Putting Aid: Alignment Mirror, 15/25

Hit 30 putts from short range using alignment mirror

Scoring benchmarks
HCP+9+5+151219273654
Score2723211917151296

Difficulty

Advanced

HCP +5.0 to 10.0

6 ft (2m) only#1036

Short Game

Diagram for Bump-n-Run | Perpendicular Piles | Multiple Targets

Bump-n-Run | Perpendicular Piles | Multiple Targets

Hit bump-and-run shots at 3 close targets

Scoring benchmarks
HCP+9+5+151219273654
Score312926221713963

Difficulty

Beginner

HCP 25.0 to 45.0

Short (<20 y/m)Bump'n'Run#3074

Day 4

2 drills · mix of Short Game, Driving Range

Short GameDriving Range

Short Game

Diagram for Bump-n-Run | Parallel Ball Lines | Quadrants

Bump-n-Run | Parallel Ball Lines | Quadrants

Hit bump-and-run shots aiming at 4 quadrants around hole

Scoring benchmarks
HCP+9+5+151219273654
Score3028262218141063

Difficulty

Intermediate

HCP 10.0 to 24.0

Short (<20 y/m)Bump'n'Run#3160

Driving Range

Diagram for Short irons (9,8) | Impact and Follow Through

Short irons (9,8) | Impact and Follow Through

Hit short irons focusing on impact and follow-through.

Scoring benchmarks
HCP+9+5+151219273654
Score2927252218141074

Difficulty

Beginner

HCP 25.0 to 45.0

ShortShort irons (9,8)#5008

Download plan

Lock in the PDF for The River Club (Tuesday)

Prepare for The River Club (Tuesday) in the next 3 weeks with the printable Program Maker packet.

Week 2

Technique · Off-season

Mar 17 – Mar 23

4 practice days · focus on driving range · short irons (9,8).

Driving RangePuttingShort Game
Technique Module HCP +5.0 to 45.0
Week 2
69% ready

Day 1

2 drills · mix of Driving Range, Putting

Driving RangePutting

Driving Range

Diagram for Short irons (9,8) | Takeaway

Short irons (9,8) | Takeaway

Hit short irons focusing on takeaway and ball flight.

Scoring benchmarks
HCP+9+5+151219273654
Score3028252218141174

Difficulty

Beginner

HCP 25.0 to 45.0

ShortShort irons (9,8)#5005

Putting

Diagram for Putting Aid: Plane Board, Ball Gate, 15/25

Putting Aid: Plane Board, Ball Gate, 15/25

Hit 30 putts through gate using plane board

Scoring benchmarks
HCP+9+5+151219273654
Score2723211917141186

Difficulty

Intermediate

HCP 10.0 to 25.0

6 ft (2m) only#1045

Day 2

2 drills · mix of Putting, Short Game

PuttingShort Game

Putting

Diagram for Putting Aid: Alignment Mirror, 15/25

Putting Aid: Alignment Mirror, 15/25

Hit 30 putts from short range using alignment mirror

Scoring benchmarks
HCP+9+5+151219273654
Score2723211917151296

Difficulty

Advanced

HCP +5.0 to 10.0

6 ft (2m) only#1036

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 Bump-n-Run | Perpendicular Ball Lines | Multiple Targets

Bump-n-Run | Perpendicular Ball Lines | Multiple Targets

Hit 12 shots at each target from crossing lines.

Scoring benchmarks
HCP+9+5+151219273654
Score3028262218141074

Difficulty

Beginner

HCP 25.0 to 45.0

Short (<20 y/m)Bump'n'Run#3158

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

Day 4

2 drills · mix of Driving Range, Putting

Driving RangePutting

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

Putting

Diagram for Putting Aid: Plane Board, Ball Gate, 15/25

Putting Aid: Plane Board, Ball Gate, 15/25

Hit 30 putts through gate using plane board

Scoring benchmarks
HCP+9+5+151219273654
Score2723211917141186

Difficulty

Intermediate

HCP 10.0 to 25.0

6 ft (2m) only#1045

Week 3

Shot shaping · Pre-season

Mar 24 – Mar 30

4 practice days · focus on putting · 6 ft (2m) only.

PuttingDriving Range
Shot shaping Module HCP 10.0 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, 15/25

Putting Aid: Chalk Line, 15/25

Hit 30 putts from short distance over line

Scoring benchmarks
HCP+9+5+151219273654
Score2825222018161296

Difficulty

Intermediate

HCP 10.0 to 25.0

6 ft (2m) only#1042

Driving Range

Diagram for Short irons (9,8) | Left-to-R and Right-to-L Shot

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+151219273654
Score3230282520161285

Difficulty

Intermediate

HCP 10.0 to 25.0

ShortShort irons (9,8)#5032

Day 2

2 drills · mix of Driving Range

Driving Range

Driving Range

Diagram for Woods (Hy to 3W) | Around the Stick

Woods (Hy to 3W) | Around the Stick

Hit shots curving both ways to cones near target

Scoring benchmarks
HCP+9+5+151219273654
Score3230282520161285

Difficulty

Beginner

HCP 25.0 to 45.0

Extra LongWoods (Hy,5W,3W)#5049

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, Putting

Driving RangePutting

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

Putting

Diagram for Putting Aid: Chalk Line, 15/25

Putting Aid: Chalk Line, 15/25

Hit 30 putts from short distance over line

Scoring benchmarks
HCP+9+5+151219273654
Score2825222018161296

Difficulty

Intermediate

HCP 10.0 to 25.0

6 ft (2m) only#1042

Day 4

2 drills · mix of Driving Range, Putting

Driving RangePutting

Driving Range

Diagram for Short irons (9,8) | Left-to-R and Right-to-L Shot

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+151219273654
Score3230282520161285

Difficulty

Intermediate

HCP 10.0 to 25.0

ShortShort irons (9,8)#5032

Putting

Diagram for Putting Aid: Chalk Line, 15/25

Putting Aid: Chalk Line, 15/25

Hit 30 putts from short distance over line

Scoring benchmarks
HCP+9+5+151219273654
Score2825222018161296

Difficulty

Intermediate

HCP 10.0 to 25.0

6 ft (2m) only#1042

Week 4

Performance · In-season

Mar 31 – Apr 6

4 practice days · focus on short game · mixed.

Short GameDriving RangePutting
Performance Module HCP +9.0 to 11.7
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 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

Driving Range

Diagram for Wedges (LW to PW) | Scattered Targets (Longer)

Wedges (LW to PW) | Scattered Targets (Longer)

Hit wedges to scattered targets, switch clubs & distances

Scoring benchmarks
HCP+9+5+151219273654
Score

Difficulty

Advanced

HCP +9.0 to 10.0

ShortWedges (LW,SW,GW,PW)#5027

Day 2

2 drills · mix of Driving Range, Putting

Driving RangePutting

Driving Range

Diagram for Wedges (LW to PW) | Scattered Targets (Shorter)

Wedges (LW to PW) | Scattered Targets (Shorter)

Chip wedges aiming for targets in marked landing zones

Scoring benchmarks
HCP+9+5+151219273654
Score3230282520161285

Difficulty

Advanced

HCP +9.0 to 10.0

Extra ShortWedges (LW,SW,GW,PW)#5026

Putting

Diagram for One Handed, Ball Gate, 12 in a Row

One Handed, Ball Gate, 12 in a Row

Hit 25 putts through the ball gate from close range

Scoring benchmarks
HCP+9+5+151219273654
Score242219171412964

Difficulty

Advanced

HCP +9.0 to 10.0

6 ft (2m) only#1020

Day 3

2 drills · mix of Putting, Short Game

PuttingShort Game

Putting

Diagram for Around the Hole: 8 Ball Circle, 4/8

Around the Hole: 8 Ball Circle, 4/8

Hit 40 putts moving around tees near hole

Scoring benchmarks
HCP+9+5+151219273654
Score353128262422191612

Difficulty

Advanced

HCP +4.3 to 11.7

6 ft (2m) only#1007

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

Day 4

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 then putt in two strokes

Scoring benchmarks
HCP+9+5+151219273654
Score161718212427303336

Difficulty

Advanced

HCP +9.0 to 10.0

Mid (20-40 y/m)Mixed#3084

Driving Range

Diagram for Wedges (LW to PW) | Target Line (Longer)

Wedges (LW to PW) | Target Line (Longer)

Chip wedges at 5 spaced targets, aiming for close zones

Scoring benchmarks
HCP+9+5+151219273654
Score3230282520161285

Difficulty

Advanced

HCP +9.0 to 10.0

Extra ShortWedges (LW,SW,GW,PW)#5029

Download plan

Lock in the PDF for The River Club (Tuesday)

Prepare for The River Club (Tuesday) 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

Stop Missed Mid Putts Accurately

Pick a specific spot, for a 11-handicap player, ~15 minutes.

Drills

5

Avg HCP

11.1

Focus

Intermediate

AimScoringAlignmentStroke
PuttingTee · All TeesExpert

Read Subtle Breaks

Control pace from 3 to 20 feet, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.

Drills

4

Avg HCP

1.8

Focus

Expert

PrecisionScoringAimAccuracy
Short GameTee · All TeesBeginner

Bump'n'Run From 5–10 Yds

Focus on clean contact, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.

Drills

6

Avg HCP

35.0

Focus

Beginner

Distance ControlScoringPrecisionAlignment
Short GameTee · All TeesBeginner

Short Game 5–20 Yds From Fringe Or Rough

Make par, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.

Drills

4

Avg HCP

35.0

Focus

Beginner

ScoringDistance ControlVisualization
Short GameTee · All TeesBeginner

Keep Par Safe

Keep par safe, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.

Drills

5

Avg HCP

34.9

Focus

Beginner

ScoringAlignmentAimDistance Control
Short GameTee · All TeesBeginner

Beat Best Streak of Up-and-Downs

Beat streaks, for a 25-handicap player, ~20 minutes.

Drills

9

Avg HCP

25.1

Focus

Beginner

ScoringAccuracyAimDistance Control
Driving RangeTee · All TeesBeginner

Control 3-Wood Roll

Control 3-wood roll, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.

Drills

6

Avg HCP

35.0

Focus

Beginner

PrecisionTrajectoryMechanicsAim
Driving RangeTee · All TeesBeginner

Feet, hips, shoulders—consistent contact

Perfect short iron swing, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.

Drills

4

Avg HCP

35.0

Focus

Beginner

MechanicsPrecisionTrajectory
Driving RangeTee · All TeesBeginner

Stop Missing Greens With Short Irons

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

Drills

7

Avg HCP

35.0

Focus

Beginner

PrecisionMechanicsTrajectoryAim