Flagship Tournament Program

Full 4 Week Practice Program for UC Santa Cruz Invite

Venue: Pacific Grove Gl

Complete 4-week preparation program for the upcoming tournament at Pacific Grove. Commit to a structured practice plan that improves Distance Control (20%) and Precision (12%) and focuses mainly on Long (20+ ft) putts, Chip shots, and Driver. Modules are progressively ranked from HCP 35.0 to 12.3 to build skills leading up to event.

University of California, Santa Cruz logo

Organizer

University of California, Santa Cruz

NCAA Division III logo

League

NCAA Division III

Pacific Grove, CA, United States
Mar 28, 2026 – Mar 29, 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

Scoring12%
Aim12%
Distance Control11%
Precision11%
Event snapshot

Tournament & Course Details

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

Schedule

Mar 28, 2026 – Mar 29, 2026

Format

Stroke Play

League

NCAA Division III

Organizer

University of California, Santa Cruz

Holes

36 holes

Field

women

Course

Pacific Grove Gl

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.

Week 14 daysDay 14

Eliminate Three-Putts

Course-calibrated drills mapped to this module. Working on distance: long (20+ ft).

PuttingDifficulty · IntermediateModule HCP 17.5

Module skill breakdown

Distance Control
35%
Visualization
25%
Dispersion
22%
Weeks 2–35 daysDay 59

Chip 5–15 Yds From Fringe

Feel 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
24%
Precision
15%
Weeks 3–46 daysDay 1015

Control Driver Ball Flight

Stop missing fairways, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes. Working on club: driver.

Driving RangeDifficulty · BeginnerModule HCP 35.0

Module skill breakdown

Precision
29%
Mechanics
22%
Trajectory
19%
Weeks 4–54 daysDay 1619

Hit Every Long Putt

Course-calibrated drills mapped to this module. Working on distance: long (20+ ft).

PuttingDifficulty · IntermediateModule HCP 17.5

Module skill breakdown

Distance Control
35%
Visualization
25%
Dispersion
23%
Weeks 5–77 daysDay 2028

Keep Ball Near Hole

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%
Week 83 daysDay 2931

Stop Missing 3-Wood Fairways

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
22%
Mechanics
15%
Accuracy
13%
Weeks 8–93 daysDay 3234

Align Putter Face For Accurate 3 Foot Putts

Square the putter face, 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 9–117 daysDay 3541

Stop Chips Near Hole

Stop on a dime, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes. Working on shot: chip.

Short GameDifficulty · BeginnerModule HCP 35.0

Module skill breakdown

Distance Control
28%
Scoring
18%
Alignment
17%
Weeks 11–126 daysDay 4247

Hit the green with the perfect trajectory

Draw or fade long irons, for a 29-handicap player, ~20 minutes. Working on club: long irons (4,3,2).

Driving RangeDifficulty · BeginnerModule HCP 29.2

Module skill breakdown

Trajectory
29%
Mechanics
23%
Precision
22%

Program snapshot

Avg HCP focus

17.5

Intermediate

Skill pillars

Distance Control · Visualization · Dispersion · Accuracy · Alignment · Precision

Host course

Pacific Grove Gl

Pacific Grove, United States

Status

Open for registration

Mar 28, 2026 – Mar 29, 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 7 – Mar 13

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

Diagram for Chip | Perpendicular Piles | Quadrants

Chip | Perpendicular Piles | Quadrants

Chip balls aiming for each circle quarter around hole

Scoring benchmarks
HCP+9+5+151219273654
Score3028262218141074

Difficulty

Beginner

HCP 25.0 to 45.0

Short (<20 y/m)Chip#3061

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 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: 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

Day 3

2 drills · mix of Putting, Short Game

PuttingShort Game

Putting

Diagram for Putting Aid: Alignment Sticks, Ball Gate, 10/20

Putting Aid: Alignment Sticks, Ball Gate, 10/20

Hit 30 putts through ball gate using alignment sticks

Scoring benchmarks
HCP+9+5+151219273654
Score241816141210864

Difficulty

Advanced

HCP +6.0 to 10.0

9 ft (3m) only#1040

Short Game

Diagram for Chip | Perpendicular Piles | Bullseye 2x

Chip | Perpendicular Piles | Bullseye 2x

Chip from multiple piles into two circle targets close to hole

Scoring benchmarks
HCP+9+5+151219273654
Score3028262218141074

Difficulty

Beginner

HCP 25.0 to 45.0

Short (<20 y/m)Chip#3057

Day 4

2 drills · mix of Short Game, Driving Range

Short GameDriving Range

Short Game

Diagram for Chip | Perpendicular Ball Lines | Bullseye 2x

Chip | Perpendicular Ball Lines | Bullseye 2x

Chip balls from two lines aiming for close circles.

Scoring benchmarks
HCP+9+5+151219273654
Score282624201612963

Difficulty

Beginner

HCP 25.0 to 45.0

Short (<20 y/m)Chip#3141

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

Download plan

Lock in the PDF for UC Santa Cruz Invite

Prepare for UC Santa Cruz Invite in the next 3 weeks with the printable Program Maker packet.

Week 2

Technique · Off-season

Mar 14 – Mar 20

4 practice days · focus on driving range · driver.

Driving RangePuttingShort Game
Technique Module HCP +6.0 to 45.0
Week 2
69% ready

Day 1

2 drills · mix of Driving Range, Putting

Driving RangePutting

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

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

Day 2

2 drills · mix of Putting, Short Game

PuttingShort Game

Putting

Diagram for Putting Aid: Alignment Sticks, Ball Gate, 10/20

Putting Aid: Alignment Sticks, Ball Gate, 10/20

Hit 30 putts through ball gate using alignment sticks

Scoring benchmarks
HCP+9+5+151219273654
Score241816141210864

Difficulty

Advanced

HCP +6.0 to 10.0

9 ft (3m) only#1040

Short Game

Diagram for Chip | Perpendicular Ball Lines | Multiple Targets

Chip | Perpendicular Ball Lines | Multiple Targets

Chip balls to land near two flags from crossing lines

Scoring benchmarks
HCP+9+5+151219273654
Score3230282520161285

Difficulty

Beginner

HCP 25.0 to 45.0

Short (<20 y/m)Chip#3143

Day 3

2 drills · mix of Short Game, Driving Range

Short GameDriving Range

Short Game

Diagram for Chip | Perpendicular Piles | Multiple Targets

Chip | Perpendicular Piles | Multiple Targets

Chip 36 shots to 3 targets from varied distances

Scoring benchmarks
HCP+9+5+151219273654
Score302825201612963

Difficulty

Beginner

HCP 25.0 to 45.0

Short (<20 y/m)Chip#3059

Driving Range

Diagram for Long irons (4,3,2) | Takeaway

Long irons (4,3,2) | Takeaway

Hit long irons focusing on takeaway with two tips

Scoring benchmarks
HCP+9+5+151219273654
Score302825201512964

Difficulty

Beginner

HCP 25.0 to 45.0

LongLong irons (4,3,2)#5013

Day 4

2 drills · mix of Driving Range, Putting

Driving RangePutting

Driving Range

Diagram for Long irons (4,3,2) | Downswing

Long irons (4,3,2) | Downswing

Hit long irons focusing on two downswing thoughts only

Scoring benchmarks
HCP+9+5+151219273654
Score302825201612964

Difficulty

Beginner

HCP 25.0 to 45.0

LongLong irons (4,3,2)#5015

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

Week 3

Shot shaping · Pre-season

Mar 21 – Mar 27

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

PuttingDriving Range
Shot shaping Module HCP 10.0 to 25.0
Week 3
88% ready

Day 1

2 drills · mix of Putting

Putting

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

Putting

Diagram for Stop the Ball: on the Fringe [Long]

Stop the Ball: on the Fringe [Long]

Hit 30 putts from varying distances toward the fringe

Scoring benchmarks
HCP+9+5+151219273654
Score252219171512963

Difficulty

Intermediate

HCP 10.0 to 25.0

Long (20+ ft)#1086

Day 2

2 drills · mix of Putting, Driving Range

PuttingDriving Range

Putting

Diagram for Stop the Ball: Circle [Long]

Stop the Ball: Circle [Long]

Hit putts from increasing distances within growing circles

Scoring benchmarks
HCP+9+5+151219273654
Score2824211916131074

Difficulty

Intermediate

HCP 10.0 to 25.0

Long (20+ ft)#1075

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, Putting

Driving RangePutting

Driving Range

Diagram for Driver | Left-to-R and Right-to-L Shot

Driver | Left-to-R and Right-to-L Shot

Hit 18 shots left-to-right, 18 right-to-left to target

Scoring benchmarks
HCP+9+5+151219273654
Score3028262218141063

Difficulty

Intermediate

HCP 10.0 to 25.0

Extra LongDriver#5052

Putting

Diagram for Stop the Ball: Circle, Three Tees Triangle [Long]

Stop the Ball: Circle, Three Tees Triangle [Long]

Hit putts from all sides at varied distances

Scoring benchmarks
HCP+9+5+151219273654
Score434139363228242015

Difficulty

Intermediate

HCP 10.0 to 25.0

Long (20+ ft)#1084

Day 4

2 drills · mix of Putting

Putting

Putting

Diagram for Stop the Ball: Inside the Field [Long]

Stop the Ball: Inside the Field [Long]

Hit 5 putts progressively farther from hole

Scoring benchmarks
HCP+9+5+151219273654
Score2524221816141185

Difficulty

Intermediate

HCP 10.0 to 25.0

Long (20+ ft)#1071

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

Week 4

Performance · In-season

Mar 28 – Apr 3

4 practice days · focus on short game · pitch.

Short GameDriving RangePutting
Performance Module HCP +9.0 to 19.0
Week 4
89% ready

Day 1

2 drills · mix of Short Game, Driving Range

Short GameDriving Range

Short Game

Diagram for Pitch| Parallel Piles | Bullseye 2x

Pitch| Parallel Piles | Bullseye 2x

Hit putts from varied spots aiming for close circles

Scoring benchmarks
HCP+9+5+151219273654
Score282622181411853

Difficulty

Advanced

HCP +9.0 to 10.0

Mid (20-40 y/m)Pitch#3034

Driving Range

Diagram for Wedges (LW to PW) | PAR 3 Challenge

Wedges (LW to PW) | PAR 3 Challenge

Hit wedge shots at 3 zones, keep setup consistent

Scoring benchmarks
HCP+9+5+151219273654
Score3028262218141074

Difficulty

Advanced

HCP +9.0 to 10.0

Extra ShortWedges (LW,SW,GW,PW)#5085

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 Stop the Ball: Circle, in a Row [Long]

Stop the Ball: Circle, in a Row [Long]

Hit putts from distance aiming inside a close circle

Scoring benchmarks
HCP+9+5+151219273654
Score30282725221915129

Difficulty

Advanced

HCP +9.0 to 10.0

Long (20+ ft)#1024

Day 3

2 drills · mix of Putting, Short Game

PuttingShort Game

Putting

Diagram for Stop the Ball: Inside the Field, in a Row [Long]

Stop the Ball: Inside the Field, in a Row [Long]

Hit putts from near to far fields, total 30 shots

Scoring benchmarks
HCP+9+5+151219273654
Score29272522201815128

Difficulty

Advanced

HCP +9.0 to 10.0

Long (20+ ft)#1016

Short Game

Diagram for Pitch| Scattered Piles | 3 Landing Zones

Pitch| Scattered Piles | 3 Landing Zones

Hit pitch shots to three spaced landing zones in a row

Scoring benchmarks
HCP+9+5+151219273654
Score3230282520161285

Difficulty

Advanced

HCP 4.0 to 19.0

Mid (20-40 y/m)Pitch#3009

Day 4

2 drills · mix of Short Game, Driving Range

Short GameDriving Range

Short Game

Diagram for Pitch| Scattered Piles | 9 Stop Zones

Pitch| Scattered Piles | 9 Stop Zones

Hit pitch shots aiming 4 balls at each marked zone.

Scoring benchmarks
HCP+9+5+151219273654
Score292724201612853

Difficulty

Advanced

HCP +9.0 to 10.0

Mid (20-40 y/m)Pitch#3007

Driving Range

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

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

Hit wedges 7 times at 5 spaced targets aiming close to markers

Scoring benchmarks
HCP+9+5+151219273654
Score3028252218141074

Difficulty

Advanced

HCP +9.0 to 10.0

Extra ShortWedges (LW,SW,GW,PW)#5028

Download plan

Lock in the PDF for UC Santa Cruz Invite

Prepare for UC Santa Cruz Invite 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 · BlueIntermediate

Eliminate Three-Putts

Purpose-built putting block for the host course.

Drills

4

Avg HCP

17.5

Focus

Intermediate

Distance ControlVisualizationDispersionAccuracy
Short GameTee · REDBeginner

Chip 5–15 Yds From Fringe

Feel the green, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.

Drills

5

Avg HCP

35.0

Focus

Beginner

Distance ControlAlignmentPrecisionScoring
Driving RangeTee · BlueBeginner

Control Driver Ball Flight

Stop missing fairways, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.

Drills

6

Avg HCP

35.0

Focus

Beginner

PrecisionMechanicsTrajectoryAim
PuttingTee · WHITEIntermediate

Hit Every Long Putt

Purpose-built putting block for the host course.

Drills

4

Avg HCP

17.5

Focus

Intermediate

Distance ControlVisualizationDispersionAccuracy
Short GameTee · BlueBeginner

Keep Ball Near Hole

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

Drills

9

Avg HCP

35.0

Focus

Beginner

ScoringDistance ControlVisualization
Driving RangeTee · BlueBeginner

Stop Missing 3-Wood Fairways

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

Drills

3

Avg HCP

35.0

Focus

Beginner

PrecisionMechanicsAccuracyTrajectory
PuttingTee · BlueIntermediate

Align Putter Face For Accurate 3 Foot Putts

Square the putter face, for a 12-handicap player, ~15 minutes.

Drills

3

Avg HCP

12.3

Focus

Intermediate

AlignmentAimStrokePrecision
Short GameTee · BlueBeginner

Stop Chips Near Hole

Stop on a dime, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.

Drills

7

Avg HCP

35.0

Focus

Beginner

Distance ControlScoringAlignmentPrecision
Driving RangeTee · WHITEBeginner

Hit the green with the perfect trajectory

Draw or fade long irons, for a 29-handicap player, ~20 minutes.

Drills

6

Avg HCP

29.2

Focus

Beginner

TrajectoryMechanicsPrecisionDistance Control