Schedule
Mar 10, 2026 – Mar 10, 2026
Flagship Tournament Program
Full 3 Week Practice Program for Twilight - Affiliated
Venue: The Pines · The Pines Golf Club
Complete 3-week preparation program for the upcoming tournament at Whangarei. Commit to a structured practice plan that improves Scoring (21%) and Distance Control (17%) and focuses mainly on Long (20+ ft) putts, Flop shots, and Woods (Hy,5W,3W). Modules are progressively ranked from HCP 35.0 to 17.5 to build skills leading up to event.
Organizer
New Zealand Golf
League
New Zealand
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%
Aim13%
Accuracy13%
Event snapshot
Tournament & Course Details
Same layout as the tournaments section on course pages—just focused entirely on this event.
Format
Gross,Stableford,Twos
League
New Zealand
Organizer
New Zealand Golf
Holes
9 holes
Field
all
Course
The Pines
Coordinates
-35.781, 174.428
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
Eliminate Three-Putts
Work on alignment and starting line, 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
Pace Putts To Hole
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 2–3≤ 5 daysDay 8 – 12
Hit Flop & Avoid Big Numbers
Land near hole, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes. Working on shot: flop.
Short GameDifficulty · BeginnerModule HCP 35.0
Module skill breakdown
Aim
26%
Scoring
20%
Alignment
20%
Weeks 4–6≤ 7 daysDay 13 – 21
Master the art of touch: no more long comeback putts
Control rollout, for a 28-handicap player, ~20 minutes. Working on shot: bump'n'run.
Short GameDifficulty · BeginnerModule HCP 27.6
Module skill breakdown
Distance Control
36%
Aim
13%
Scoring
11%
Weeks 6–8≤ 7 daysDay 22 – 29
Pinpoint Chips for Tap-Ins
Pinpoint chips, for a 22-handicap player, ~20 minutes. Working on shot: chip.
Short GameDifficulty · BeginnerModule HCP 21.9
Module skill breakdown
Precision
31%
Distance Control
19%
Scoring
17%
Weeks 8–9≤ 4 daysDay 30 – 33
Can you match your plan to your shot?
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%
Week 9≤ 3 daysDay 34 – 36
Fairway finder: hit every 3-wood to the short grass
Stick to woods line, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes. Working on club: woods (hy,5w,3w).
Driving RangeDifficulty · IntermediateModule HCP 17.7
Module skill breakdown
Accuracy
32%
Scoring
25%
Distance Control
23%
Week 10≤ 4 daysDay 37 – 40
Center of the green: reduce spread on wedges
Center green hits, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes. Working on club: wedges (lw,sw,gw,pw).
Driving RangeDifficulty · IntermediateModule HCP 17.5
Module skill breakdown
Scoring
34%
Dispersion
33%
Precision
17%
Week 11≤ 4 daysDay 41 – 44
Wedge Distance Control
Control distance, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes. Working on club: wedges (lw,sw,gw,pw).
Driving RangeDifficulty · IntermediateModule HCP 17.5
Module skill breakdown
Distance Control
29%
Scoring
25%
Trajectory
20%
Program snapshot
Avg HCP focus
17.5
Intermediate
Skill pillars
Distance Control · Visualization · Dispersion · Accuracy · Aim · Alignment
Host course
The Pines
Whangarei, New Zealand
Status
Open for registration
Mar 10, 2026 – Mar 10, 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 24 – Mar 2
4 practice days · focus on short game · bump'n'run.
Short GamePutting
Technique Module HCP 10.0 to 45.0
Week 1
60% ready
Day 1
2 drills · mix of Short Game
Short Game
Short Game
Bump-n-Run | Perpendicular Piles | 3 Landing Zones
Hit 36 shots aiming at three aligned zones on green
Scoring benchmarks
| HCP | +9 | +5 | +1 | 5 | 12 | 19 | 27 | 36 | 54 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Score | 31 | 29 | 26 | 23 | 18 | 14 | 10 | 7 | 4 |
Difficulty
Beginner
HCP 25.0 to 45.0
Short (<20 y/m)Bump'n'Run#3075
Short Game
Bump-n-Run | Perpendicular Piles | Bullseye 2x
Chip bump-and-run balls into two marked circles
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)Bump'n'Run#3072
Day 2
2 drills · mix of Short Game, Putting
Short GamePutting
Short Game
Flop | Perpendicular Ball Lines | Quadrants
Hit flop shots from two lines to four zones around hole
Scoring benchmarks
| HCP | +9 | +5 | +1 | 5 | 12 | 19 | 27 | 36 | 54 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Score | 31 | 29 | 26 | 22 | 18 | 13 | 9 | 6 | 4 |
Difficulty
Beginner
HCP 25.0 to 45.0
Short (<20 y/m)Flop#3155
Putting
Putting Aid: Plane Board, Ball Gate, 10/20
Hit 30 putts through ball gate using plane board
Scoring benchmarks
| HCP | +9 | +5 | +1 | 5 | 12 | 19 | 27 | 36 | 54 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Score | 24 | 19 | 16 | 14 | 12 | 10 | 8 | 6 | 4 |
Difficulty
Intermediate
HCP 10.0 to 25.0
9 ft (3m) only#1046
Day 3
2 drills · mix of Short Game
Short Game
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
Short Game
Bump-n-Run | Perpendicular Piles | 3 Landing Zones
Hit 36 shots aiming at three aligned zones on green
Scoring benchmarks
| HCP | +9 | +5 | +1 | 5 | 12 | 19 | 27 | 36 | 54 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Score | 31 | 29 | 26 | 23 | 18 | 14 | 10 | 7 | 4 |
Difficulty
Beginner
HCP 25.0 to 45.0
Short (<20 y/m)Bump'n'Run#3075
Day 4
2 drills · mix of Short Game
Short Game
Short Game
Bump-n-Run | Perpendicular Piles | Bullseye 2x
Chip bump-and-run balls into two marked circles
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)Bump'n'Run#3072
Short Game
Bump-n-Run | Perpendicular Piles | 3 Landing Zones
Hit 36 shots aiming at three aligned zones on green
Scoring benchmarks
| HCP | +9 | +5 | +1 | 5 | 12 | 19 | 27 | 36 | 54 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Score | 31 | 29 | 26 | 23 | 18 | 14 | 10 | 7 | 4 |
Difficulty
Beginner
HCP 25.0 to 45.0
Short (<20 y/m)Bump'n'Run#3075
Download plan
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Week 2
Shot shaping · Pre-season
Mar 3 – Mar 9
4 practice days · focus on driving range · short irons (9,8).
Driving RangePutting
Shot shaping Module HCP +9.0 to 25.0
Week 2
88% ready
Day 1
2 drills · mix of Driving Range, Putting
Driving RangePutting
Driving Range
Short irons (9,8) | L-R and R-L 9 Targets
Hit curving shots to 9 targets around the hole.
Scoring benchmarks
| HCP | +9 | +5 | +1 | 5 | 12 | 19 | 27 | 36 | 54 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Score | 30 | 28 | 26 | 22 | 17 | 13 | 9 | 6 | 4 |
Difficulty
Advanced
HCP +9.0 to 10.0
ShortShort irons (9,8)#5033
Putting
Putting Aid: Chalk Line, 10/20
Hit 30 putts from a marked line near the hole
Scoring benchmarks
| HCP | +9 | +5 | +1 | 5 | 12 | 19 | 27 | 36 | 54 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Score | 23 | 18 | 15 | 13 | 11 | 9 | 7 | 5 | 3 |
Difficulty
Intermediate
HCP 10.0 to 25.0
9 ft (3m) only#1043
Day 2
2 drills · mix of Putting
Putting
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
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
Short irons (9,8) | L-R and R-L 9 Targets
Hit curving shots to 9 targets around the hole.
Scoring benchmarks
| HCP | +9 | +5 | +1 | 5 | 12 | 19 | 27 | 36 | 54 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Score | 30 | 28 | 26 | 22 | 17 | 13 | 9 | 6 | 4 |
Difficulty
Advanced
HCP +9.0 to 10.0
ShortShort irons (9,8)#5033
Day 4
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
Putting Aid: Chalk Line, 10/20
Hit 30 putts from a marked line near the hole
Scoring benchmarks
| HCP | +9 | +5 | +1 | 5 | 12 | 19 | 27 | 36 | 54 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Score | 23 | 18 | 15 | 13 | 11 | 9 | 7 | 5 | 3 |
Difficulty
Intermediate
HCP 10.0 to 25.0
9 ft (3m) only#1043
Week 3
Performance · In-season
Mar 10 – Mar 16
4 practice days · focus on putting · 9 ft (3m) 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
Putting Aid: String Line, 10/20
Hit 30 putts from short distance under string.
Scoring benchmarks
| HCP | +9 | +5 | +1 | 5 | 12 | 19 | 27 | 36 | 54 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Score | 24 | 19 | 16 | 14 | 12 | 10 | 8 | 6 | 3 |
Difficulty
Intermediate
HCP 10.0 to 25.0
9 ft (3m) only#1049
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
Day 2
2 drills · mix of Short Game, Driving Range
Short GameDriving Range
Short Game
Pitch| Scattered Piles | 9 Stop Zones
Hit pitch shots aiming 4 balls at each marked zone.
Scoring benchmarks
| HCP | +9 | +5 | +1 | 5 | 12 | 19 | 27 | 36 | 54 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Score | 29 | 27 | 24 | 20 | 16 | 12 | 8 | 5 | 3 |
Difficulty
Advanced
HCP +9.0 to 10.0
Mid (20-40 y/m)Pitch#3007
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
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
Putting Aid: String Line, 10/20
Hit 30 putts from short distance under string.
Scoring benchmarks
| HCP | +9 | +5 | +1 | 5 | 12 | 19 | 27 | 36 | 54 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Score | 24 | 19 | 16 | 14 | 12 | 10 | 8 | 6 | 3 |
Difficulty
Intermediate
HCP 10.0 to 25.0
9 ft (3m) only#1049
Day 4
2 drills · mix of Driving Range, Short Game
Driving RangeShort Game
Driving Range
Short irons (9,8) | Birdie-Par-Bogey Radius
Hit 36 shots aiming at two yardage circles
Scoring benchmarks
| HCP | +9 | +5 | +1 | 5 | 12 | 19 | 27 | 36 | 54 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Score | 33 | 31 | 29 | 25 | 20 | 16 | 12 | 8 | 5 |
Difficulty
Advanced
HCP +9.0 to 5.0
ShortShort irons (9,8)#5061
Short Game
Chip | Rough | Uphill/Downhill
Chip balls uphill and downhill aiming for three zones.
Scoring benchmarks
| HCP | +9 | +5 | +1 | 5 | 12 | 19 | 27 | 36 | 54 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Score | 30 | 28 | 25 | 21 | 17 | 13 | 9 | 6 | 4 |
Difficulty
Intermediate
HCP 10.0 to 25.0
Short (<20 y/m)Chip#3285
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
Eliminate Three-Putts
Work on alignment and starting line, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Drills
4
Avg HCP
17.5
Focus
Intermediate
Distance ControlVisualizationDispersionAccuracy
PuttingTee · All TeesIntermediate
Pace Putts To Hole
Hit putts with both left and right breaks, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Drills
3
Avg HCP
17.5
Focus
Intermediate
AimAlignmentStrokeScoring
Short GameTee · All TeesBeginner
Hit Flop & Avoid Big Numbers
Land near hole, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Drills
5
Avg HCP
35.0
Focus
Beginner
AimScoringAlignmentPrecision
Short GameTee · All TeesBeginner
Master the art of touch: no more long comeback putts
Control rollout, for a 28-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Drills
9
Avg HCP
27.6
Focus
Beginner
Distance ControlAimScoringAlignment
Short GameTee · All TeesBeginner
Pinpoint Chips for Tap-Ins
Pinpoint chips, for a 22-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Drills
8
Avg HCP
21.9
Focus
Beginner
PrecisionDistance ControlScoringAim
Short GameTee · All TeesIntermediate
Can you match your plan to your shot?
Match plan to shot, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Drills
4
Avg HCP
17.5
Focus
Intermediate
ScoringAccuracyVisualization
Driving RangeTee · All TeesIntermediate
Fairway finder: hit every 3-wood to the short grass
Stick to woods line, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Drills
3
Avg HCP
17.7
Focus
Intermediate
AccuracyScoringDistance ControlTrajectory
Driving RangeTee · All TeesIntermediate
Center of the green: reduce spread on wedges
Center green hits, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Drills
4
Avg HCP
17.5
Focus
Intermediate
ScoringDispersionPrecisionDistance Control
Driving RangeTee · All TeesIntermediate
Wedge Distance Control
Control distance, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Drills
4
Avg HCP
17.5
Focus
Intermediate
Distance ControlScoringTrajectoryPrecision