Schedule
Mar 4, 2026 – Mar 4, 2026
Flagship Tournament Program
Full 3 Week Practice Program for Twilight Golf
Venue: Otago · Otago Golf Club
Complete 3-week preparation program for the upcoming tournament at Dunedin. Commit to a structured practice plan that improves Scoring (18%) and Distance Control (17%) and focuses mainly on 9 ft (3m) only putts, Chip shots, and Driver. Modules are progressively ranked from HCP 35.0 to 4.6 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
Scoring15%
Precision13%
Aim12%
Distance Control9%
Event snapshot
Tournament & Course Details
Same layout as the tournaments section on course pages—just focused entirely on this event.
Format
Stableford
League
New Zealand
Organizer
New Zealand Golf
Holes
9 holes
Field
all
Course
Otago
Coordinates
-45.806, 170.691
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≤ 3 daysDay 1 – 3
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 1–3≤ 7 daysDay 4 – 10
Make More Putts Consistently
Treat every putt as crucial, for a 5-handicap player, ~10 minutes. Working on distance: 9 ft (3m) only.
PuttingDifficulty · ExpertModule HCP 4.6
Module skill breakdown
Scoring
34%
Precision
29%
Aim
16%
Weeks 3–4≤ 6 daysDay 11 – 16
Avoid Three-Putts
Chip to the green, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes. Working on shot: chip.
Short GameDifficulty · BeginnerModule HCP 35.0
Module skill breakdown
Distance Control
29%
Alignment
22%
Scoring
21%
Weeks 5–6≤ 5 daysDay 17 – 21
Set your sights high: aim for a soft landing
Fly over bunker, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes. Working on shot: flop.
Short GameDifficulty · IntermediateModule HCP 17.0
Module skill breakdown
Aim
29%
Distance Control
20%
Precision
15%
Weeks 6–8≤ 7 daysDay 22 – 29
Land 3–4 Feet From Pin
Stick flops to green, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes. Working on shot: flop.
Short GameDifficulty · IntermediateModule HCP 16.9
Module skill breakdown
Distance Control
27%
Alignment
19%
Accuracy
18%
Weeks 8–9≤ 7 daysDay 30 – 36
Can you match your swing to the perfect trajectory?
Shape driver flight, for a 26-handicap player, ~20 minutes. Working on club: driver.
Driving RangeDifficulty · BeginnerModule HCP 26.3
Module skill breakdown
Trajectory
31%
Precision
23%
Mechanics
19%
Weeks 10–12≤ 7 daysDay 37 – 45
Hit the fairway with the perfect arc
Perfect woods arc, for a 23-handicap player, ~20 minutes. Working on club: woods (hy,5w,3w).
Driving RangeDifficulty · BeginnerModule HCP 23.4
Module skill breakdown
Trajectory
24%
Precision
19%
Scoring
16%
Week 12≤ 3 daysDay 46 – 48
Improve Short Iron Accuracy
Improve accuracy, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes. Working on club: short irons (9,8).
Driving RangeDifficulty · IntermediateModule HCP 17.5
Module skill breakdown
Distance Control
27%
Trajectory
20%
Scoring
20%
Week 13≤ 4 daysDay 49 – 52
Mid-Iron Distance Accuracy
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
Scoring
30%
Distance Control
25%
Dispersion
21%
Program snapshot
Avg HCP focus
17.5
Intermediate
Skill pillars
Aim · Alignment · Stroke · Scoring · Visualization · Precision
Host course
Otago
Dunedin, New Zealand
Status
Open for registration
Mar 4, 2026 – Mar 4, 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 18 – Feb 24
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 Piles | 3 Landing Zones
Hit 36 chips from varied spots into 3 zones
Scoring benchmarks
| HCP | +9 | +5 | +1 | 5 | 12 | 19 | 27 | 36 | 54 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Score | 31 | 29 | 26 | 22 | 17 | 13 | 9 | 6 | 3 |
Difficulty
Beginner
HCP 25.0 to 45.0
Short (<20 y/m)Chip#3060
Driving Range
Driver | Backswing
Hit driver balls focusing on two backswing thoughts
Scoring benchmarks
| HCP | +9 | +5 | +1 | 5 | 12 | 19 | 27 | 36 | 54 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Score | 30 | 28 | 25 | 22 | 18 | 14 | 10 | 6 | 3 |
Difficulty
Beginner
HCP 25.0 to 45.0
Extra LongDriver#5022
Day 2
2 drills · mix of Driving Range, Putting
Driving RangePutting
Driving Range
Driver | Takeaway
Hit driver balls focusing on takeaway with two key thoughts
Scoring benchmarks
| HCP | +9 | +5 | +1 | 5 | 12 | 19 | 27 | 36 | 54 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Score | 33 | 30 | 28 | 24 | 18 | 14 | 10 | 7 | 4 |
Difficulty
Beginner
HCP 25.0 to 45.0
Extra LongDriver#5021
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 Putting, Short Game
PuttingShort Game
Putting
Putting Aid: Alignment Sticks, Ball Gate, 10/20
Hit 30 putts through ball gate using alignment sticks
Scoring benchmarks
| HCP | +9 | +5 | +1 | 5 | 12 | 19 | 27 | 36 | 54 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Score | 24 | 18 | 16 | 14 | 12 | 10 | 8 | 6 | 4 |
Difficulty
Advanced
HCP +6.0 to 10.0
9 ft (3m) only#1040
Short Game
Chip | Perpendicular Piles | Multiple Targets
Chip 36 shots to 3 targets from varied distances
Scoring benchmarks
| HCP | +9 | +5 | +1 | 5 | 12 | 19 | 27 | 36 | 54 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Score | 30 | 28 | 25 | 20 | 16 | 12 | 9 | 6 | 3 |
Difficulty
Beginner
HCP 25.0 to 45.0
Short (<20 y/m)Chip#3059
Day 4
2 drills · mix of Short Game, Driving Range
Short GameDriving Range
Short Game
Flop | Perpendicular Piles | 9 Stop Zones
Hit balls to land in 9 close-in target zones
Scoring benchmarks
| HCP | +9 | +5 | +1 | 5 | 12 | 19 | 27 | 36 | 54 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Score | 31 | 29 | 26 | 22 | 17 | 13 | 9 | 6 | 3 |
Difficulty
Intermediate
HCP 9.0 to 24.0
Short (<20 y/m)Flop#3068
Driving Range
Driver | Impact and Follow Through
Hit driver balls focusing on impact and follow through
Scoring benchmarks
| HCP | +9 | +5 | +1 | 5 | 12 | 19 | 27 | 36 | 54 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Score | 31 | 29 | 26 | 23 | 18 | 14 | 10 | 6 | 3 |
Difficulty
Beginner
HCP 25.0 to 45.0
Extra LongDriver#5024
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Week 2
Shot shaping · Pre-season
Feb 25 – Mar 3
4 practice days · focus on driving range · long irons (4,3,2).
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
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 | +1 | 5 | 12 | 19 | 27 | 36 | 54 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Score | 31 | 29 | 27 | 23 | 18 | 14 | 10 | 7 | 4 |
Difficulty
Intermediate
HCP 10.0 to 25.0
LongLong irons (4,3,2)#5042
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, Driving Range
PuttingDriving Range
Putting
One Handed, Ball Gate, 5 in a Row
Hit 25 putts through gate from short range
Scoring benchmarks
| HCP | +9 | +5 | +1 | 5 | 12 | 19 | 27 | 36 | 54 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Score | 22 | 19 | 17 | 15 | 13 | 11 | 9 | 6 | 3 |
Difficulty
Advanced
HCP +9.0 to 10.0
9 ft (3m) only#1021
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
Day 3
2 drills · mix of Driving Range
Driving Range
Driving Range
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 | +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
ShortShort irons (9,8)#5032
Driving Range
Driver | Low/Mid/High Shot
Hit 36 driver shots varying low, mid, high flights
Scoring benchmarks
| HCP | +9 | +5 | +1 | 5 | 12 | 19 | 27 | 36 | 54 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Score | 31 | 29 | 26 | 22 | 18 | 14 | 10 | 7 | 4 |
Difficulty
Beginner
HCP 25.0 to 45.0
Extra LongDriver#5051
Day 4
2 drills · mix of Driving Range, Putting
Driving RangePutting
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
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 4 – Mar 10
4 practice days · focus on putting · 9 ft (3m) only.
PuttingShort GameDriving Range
Performance Module HCP +9.0 to 23.0
Week 3
89% ready
Day 1
2 drills · mix of Putting, Short Game
PuttingShort Game
Putting
Around the Hole: 8 Ball Circle, 3/8
Hit putts from eight spots around the hole
Scoring benchmarks
| HCP | +9 | +5 | +1 | 5 | 12 | 19 | 27 | 36 | 54 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Score | 28 | 23 | 21 | 19 | 17 | 15 | 12 | 9 | 6 |
Difficulty
Advanced
HCP +2.7 to 15.0
9 ft (3m) only#1008
Short Game
Bump-n-Run | Scattered Ball Lines | 9 Stop Zones
Hit bump-and-run balls to 9 marked green zones
Scoring benchmarks
| HCP | +9 | +5 | +1 | 5 | 12 | 19 | 27 | 36 | 54 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Score | 32 | 30 | 28 | 25 | 20 | 16 | 12 | 8 | 5 |
Difficulty
Advanced
HCP +9.0 to 15.0
Short (<20 y/m)Bump'n'Run#3101
Day 2
2 drills · mix of Short Game, Driving Range
Short GameDriving Range
Short Game
Flop | Fairway | Above/Below Feet
Hit flop shots from above/below aiming at three zones
Scoring benchmarks
| HCP | +9 | +5 | +1 | 5 | 12 | 19 | 27 | 36 | 54 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Score | 30 | 28 | 26 | 22 | 18 | 14 | 10 | 7 | 4 |
Difficulty
Intermediate
HCP 8.0 to 23.0
Short (<20 y/m)Flop#3301
Driving Range
Driver | 3 Landing Zones
Hit 12 driver shots at each of 3 zones around hole
Scoring benchmarks
| HCP | +9 | +5 | +1 | 5 | 12 | 19 | 27 | 36 | 54 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Score | 32 | 30 | 28 | 25 | 20 | 16 | 12 | 8 | 5 |
Difficulty
Advanced
HCP +9.0 to 10.0
Extra LongDriver#5081
Day 3
2 drills · mix of Driving Range, Putting
Driving RangePutting
Driving Range
Driver | Opposite Shots Challenge
Hit alternating shot shapes at one target on range
Scoring benchmarks
| HCP | +9 | +5 | +1 | 5 | 12 | 19 | 27 | 36 | 54 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Score | 30 | 28 | 26 | 22 | 18 | 14 | 10 | 6 | 4 |
Difficulty
Advanced
HCP +9.0 to 5.0
Extra LongDriver#5106
Putting
Single Tee, 10/20
Hit 30 putts from short distance around hole
Scoring benchmarks
| HCP | +9 | +5 | +1 | 5 | 12 | 19 | 27 | 36 | 54 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Score | 25 | 19 | 15 | 13 | 11 | 9 | 7 | 5 | 3 |
Difficulty
Advanced
HCP +9.0 to 10.0
9 ft (3m) only#1052
Day 4
2 drills · mix of Putting, Short Game
PuttingShort Game
Putting
Around the Hole: 4 Ball Circle, 2/4
Hit putts from four spots circling the hole
Scoring benchmarks
| HCP | +9 | +5 | +1 | 5 | 12 | 19 | 27 | 36 | 54 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Score | 30 | 25 | 21 | 19 | 17 | 15 | 13 | 10 | 7 |
Difficulty
Advanced
HCP +5.0 to 11.7
9 ft (3m) only#1005
Short Game
Flop | Deep Rough and Other | Uphill/Downhill
Hit flop shots from rough to varied green zones
Scoring benchmarks
| HCP | +9 | +5 | +1 | 5 | 12 | 19 | 27 | 36 | 54 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Score | 30 | 28 | 26 | 22 | 18 | 14 | 10 | 7 | 4 |
Difficulty
Intermediate
HCP 8.0 to 23.0
Short (<20 y/m)Flop#3306
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
AimAlignmentStrokeScoring
PuttingTee · All TeesExpert
Make More Putts Consistently
Treat every putt as crucial, for a 5-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Drills
7
Avg HCP
4.6
Focus
Expert
ScoringPrecisionAimAlignment
Short GameTee · All TeesBeginner
Avoid Three-Putts
Chip to the green, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Drills
6
Avg HCP
35.0
Focus
Beginner
Distance ControlAlignmentScoringDispersion
Short GameTee · All TeesIntermediate
Set your sights high: aim for a soft landing
Fly over bunker, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Drills
5
Avg HCP
17.0
Focus
Intermediate
AimDistance ControlPrecisionScoring
Short GameTee · All TeesIntermediate
Land 3–4 Feet From Pin
Stick flops to green, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Drills
8
Avg HCP
16.9
Focus
Intermediate
Distance ControlAlignmentAccuracyScoring
Driving RangeTee · All TeesBeginner
Can you match your swing to the perfect trajectory?
Shape driver flight, for a 26-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Drills
7
Avg HCP
26.3
Focus
Beginner
TrajectoryPrecisionMechanicsScoring
Driving RangeTee · All TeesBeginner
Hit the fairway with the perfect arc
Perfect woods arc, for a 23-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Drills
9
Avg HCP
23.4
Focus
Beginner
TrajectoryPrecisionScoringMechanics
Driving RangeTee · All TeesIntermediate
Improve Short Iron Accuracy
Improve accuracy, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Drills
3
Avg HCP
17.5
Focus
Intermediate
Distance ControlTrajectoryScoringPrecision
Driving RangeTee · All TeesIntermediate
Mid-Iron Distance Accuracy
Control trajectory, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Drills
4
Avg HCP
17.5
Focus
Intermediate
ScoringDistance ControlDispersionTrajectory