Schedule
Apr 13, 2026 – Apr 15, 2026
Flagship Tournament Program
Full 6 Week Practice Program for US Kids - Big 5 South African Open
Venue: Magalies Park · Magalies Park Country Club
Complete 6-week preparation program for the upcoming tournament at Hartebeespoort. Commit to a structured practice plan that improves Precision (22%) and Distance Control (13%) and focuses mainly on 9 ft (3m) only putts, Sand shots, and Long irons (4,3,2). Modules are progressively ranked from HCP 35.0 to 0.6 to build skills leading up to event.
Organizer
WAGR
League
Junior
Weeks
6
Time horizon until tee-off
Practice days
24
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
6
Time horizon from right now to the opening tee shot.
Practice days
24
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
Precision13%
Scoring12%
Aim12%
Accuracy11%
Event snapshot
Tournament & Course Details
Same layout as the tournaments section on course pages—just focused entirely on this event.
Format
Stroke
League
Junior
Organizer
WAGR
Field
men
Course
Magalies Park
Status
Open for registration
Flagship curriculum
How the 6-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 1–2≤ 6 daysDay 1 – 6
Focus On Green Reading
Practice line and speed, for a 3-handicap player, ~10 minutes. Working on distance: 9 ft (3m) only.
PuttingDifficulty · ExpertModule HCP 2.5
Module skill breakdown
Scoring
36%
Precision
34%
Aim
13%
Weeks 2–3≤ 6 daysDay 7 – 12
Sink All Long Putts
Practice uphill and downhill putts, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes. Working on distance: long (20+ ft).
PuttingDifficulty · ExpertModule HCP 0.6
Module skill breakdown
Visualization
31%
Distance Control
31%
Dispersion
22%
Weeks 4–5≤ 6 daysDay 13 – 18
Feel the distance: bunker to different targets and control your rollout
Feel the green, for a 24-handicap player, ~20 minutes. Working on shot: sand.
Short GameDifficulty · BeginnerModule HCP 23.8
Module skill breakdown
Distance Control
29%
Alignment
19%
Scoring
15%
Weeks 5–6≤ 4 daysDay 19 – 22
Pinpoint your flops: leave yourself a tap-in every time
Pinpoint flops, for a 23-handicap player, ~20 minutes. Working on shot: flop.
Short GameDifficulty · BeginnerModule HCP 22.8
Module skill breakdown
Precision
38%
Distance Control
24%
Dispersion
10%
Weeks 6–8≤ 7 daysDay 23 – 30
Land 3–4 Feet From Hole
Save par on approaches, for a 16-handicap player, ~15 minutes. Working on shot: pitch.
Short GameDifficulty · IntermediateModule HCP 16.3
Module skill breakdown
Accuracy
25%
Scoring
19%
Distance Control
19%
Weeks 8–9≤ 4 daysDay 31 – 34
Control Long Iron Flight
Stop missing greens, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes. Working on club: long irons (4,3,2).
Driving RangeDifficulty · BeginnerModule HCP 35.0
Module skill breakdown
Precision
34%
Mechanics
23%
Trajectory
21%
Weeks 9–10≤ 6 daysDay 35 – 40
Stop Missed Wedge Shots
Stop missed shots, 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 11–12≤ 6 daysDay 41 – 46
Stop Missing Fairways with Driver
Control ball flight basics, 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 12–14≤ 7 daysDay 47 – 54
Hit the green with the perfect flight
Control mid iron arc, for a 23-handicap player, ~20 minutes. Working on club: mid irons (7,6,5).
Driving RangeDifficulty · BeginnerModule HCP 22.6
Module skill breakdown
Trajectory
30%
Precision
21%
Scoring
18%
Program snapshot
Avg HCP focus
2.5
Expert
Skill pillars
Scoring · Precision · Aim · Green Reading · Alignment · Accuracy
Host course
Magalies Park
Hartebeespoort, South Africa
Status
Open for registration
Apr 13, 2026 – Apr 15, 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 · sand.
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
Sand | Perpendicular Piles | 3 Landing Zones
Hit sand shots aiming at three zones on green
Scoring benchmarks
| HCP | +9 | +5 | +1 | 5 | 12 | 19 | 27 | 36 | 54 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Score | 30 | 28 | 25 | 20 | 16 | 12 | 9 | 6 | 4 |
Difficulty
Beginner
HCP 25.0 to 45.0
Mid (20-40 y/m)Sand#3080
Driving Range
Wedges (LW to PW) | Impact and Follow Through
Hit wedge shots focusing on impact and follow-through.
Scoring benchmarks
| HCP | +9 | +5 | +1 | 5 | 12 | 19 | 27 | 36 | 54 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Score | 33 | 31 | 29 | 26 | 21 | 16 | 12 | 8 | 5 |
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
Wedges (LW to PW) | Downswing
Hit wedge shots focusing on downswing, switch wedges.
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 ShortWedges (LW,SW,GW,PW)#5003
Putting
Putting Aid: Alignment Mirror, 10/20
Hit 30 putts from short range using alignment mirror
Scoring benchmarks
| HCP | +9 | +5 | +1 | 5 | 12 | 19 | 27 | 36 | 54 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Score | 22 | 18 | 15 | 13 | 11 | 9 | 7 | 5 | 3 |
Difficulty
Advanced
HCP +5.0 to 10.0
9 ft (3m) only#1037
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
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
Day 4
2 drills · mix of Short Game, Driving Range
Short GameDriving Range
Short Game
Flop | Perpendicular Ball Lines | Bullseye 2x
Hit flop shots from two lines aiming inside circles
Scoring benchmarks
| HCP | +9 | +5 | +1 | 5 | 12 | 19 | 27 | 36 | 54 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Score | 30 | 28 | 26 | 22 | 17 | 13 | 9 | 6 | 3 |
Difficulty
Beginner
HCP 25.0 to 45.0
Short (<20 y/m)Flop#3151
Driving Range
Wedges (LW to PW) | Takeaway
Hit wedges focusing on takeaway, switch clubs often
Scoring benchmarks
| HCP | +9 | +5 | +1 | 5 | 12 | 19 | 27 | 36 | 54 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Score | 30 | 28 | 26 | 22 | 18 | 14 | 10 | 7 | 4 |
Difficulty
Beginner
HCP 25.0 to 45.0
Extra ShortWedges (LW,SW,GW,PW)#5001
Download plan
Lock in the PDF for US Kids - Big 5 South African Open
Prepare for US Kids - Big 5 South African Open in the next 5 weeks with the printable Program Maker packet.
Week 2
Technique · Off-season
Mar 16 – Mar 22
4 practice days · focus on driving range · long irons (4,3,2).
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
Long irons (4,3,2) | Downswing
Hit long irons focusing on two downswing thoughts only
Scoring benchmarks
| HCP | +9 | +5 | +1 | 5 | 12 | 19 | 27 | 36 | 54 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Score | 30 | 28 | 25 | 20 | 16 | 12 | 9 | 6 | 4 |
Difficulty
Beginner
HCP 25.0 to 45.0
LongLong irons (4,3,2)#5015
Putting
Putting Aid: Alignment Mirror, 10/20
Hit 30 putts from short range using alignment mirror
Scoring benchmarks
| HCP | +9 | +5 | +1 | 5 | 12 | 19 | 27 | 36 | 54 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Score | 22 | 18 | 15 | 13 | 11 | 9 | 7 | 5 | 3 |
Difficulty
Advanced
HCP +5.0 to 10.0
9 ft (3m) only#1037
Day 2
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
Sand | Perpendicular Ball Lines | Quadrants
Hit sand shots aiming at 4 target zones in rotation
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 5.0 to 20.0
Mid (20-40 y/m)Sand#3165
Day 3
2 drills · mix of Short Game, Driving Range
Short GameDriving Range
Short Game
Sand | Perpendicular Ball Lines | 9 Stop Zones
Hit bunker shots targeting front, mid, and back zones
Scoring benchmarks
| HCP | +9 | +5 | +1 | 5 | 12 | 19 | 27 | 36 | 54 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Score | 30 | 28 | 25 | 22 | 18 | 14 | 10 | 7 | 4 |
Difficulty
Advanced
HCP 4.0 to 19.0
Mid (20-40 y/m)Sand#3162
Driving Range
Long irons (4,3,2) | Backswing
Hit long irons focusing on two backswing thoughts only
Scoring benchmarks
| HCP | +9 | +5 | +1 | 5 | 12 | 19 | 27 | 36 | 54 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Score | 31 | 29 | 26 | 22 | 17 | 13 | 9 | 6 | 4 |
Difficulty
Beginner
HCP 25.0 to 45.0
LongLong irons (4,3,2)#5014
Day 4
2 drills · mix of Driving Range, Putting
Driving RangePutting
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
Putting
Putting Aid: Alignment Mirror, 10/20
Hit 30 putts from short range using alignment mirror
Scoring benchmarks
| HCP | +9 | +5 | +1 | 5 | 12 | 19 | 27 | 36 | 54 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Score | 22 | 18 | 15 | 13 | 11 | 9 | 7 | 5 | 3 |
Difficulty
Advanced
HCP +5.0 to 10.0
9 ft (3m) only#1037
Week 3
Shot shaping · Pre-season
Mar 23 – Mar 29
4 practice days · focus on putting · 9 ft (3m) only.
PuttingDriving Range
Shot shaping Module HCP +9.0 to 45.0
Week 3
70% ready
Day 1
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
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
Day 2
2 drills · mix of Driving Range
Driving Range
Driving Range
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 | +1 | 5 | 12 | 19 | 27 | 36 | 54 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Score | 30 | 28 | 26 | 22 | 18 | 14 | 10 | 6 | 3 |
Difficulty
Intermediate
HCP 10.0 to 25.0
Extra LongDriver#5052
Driving Range
Long irons (4,3,2) | Around the Stick
Hit long irons curving both ways around cones near target
Scoring benchmarks
| HCP | +9 | +5 | +1 | 5 | 12 | 19 | 27 | 36 | 54 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Score | 28 | 26 | 23 | 19 | 14 | 10 | 7 | 4 | 2 |
Difficulty
Beginner
HCP 25.0 to 45.0
LongLong irons (4,3,2)#5044
Day 3
2 drills · mix of Driving Range, Putting
Driving RangePutting
Driving Range
Long irons (4,3,2) | Low/Mid/High Shot
Hit 12 low, mid, and high shots to one target.
Scoring benchmarks
| HCP | +9 | +5 | +1 | 5 | 12 | 19 | 27 | 36 | 54 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Score | 30 | 28 | 25 | 20 | 16 | 12 | 9 | 6 | 4 |
Difficulty
Beginner
HCP 25.0 to 45.0
LongLong irons (4,3,2)#5041
Putting
![Diagram for Stop the Ball: Inside the Field, Eyes Closed [Long]](/_next/image?url=https%3A%2F%2Fcdn.prod.website-files.com%2F65d60f76badcce181f11dc50%2F665887a0c4f4a790542a56e3_Slide18.PNG&w=3840&q=75)
Stop the Ball: Inside the Field, Eyes Closed [Long]
Hit putts eyes closed from near to far fields
Scoring benchmarks
| HCP | +9 | +5 | +1 | 5 | 12 | 19 | 27 | 36 | 54 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Score | 26 | 24 | 22 | 19 | 17 | 15 | 12 | 9 | 6 |
Difficulty
Advanced
HCP +9.0 to 10.0
Long (20+ ft)#1018
Day 4
2 drills · mix of Putting, Driving Range
PuttingDriving Range
Putting
![Diagram for Stop the Ball: to the Stick, Eyes Closed [Long]](/_next/image?url=https%3A%2F%2Fcdn.prod.website-files.com%2F65d60f76badcce181f11dc50%2F665b4469ca4087c9c11b4297_Slide91.PNG&w=3840&q=75)
Stop the Ball: to the Stick, Eyes Closed [Long]
Hit putts from three distances aiming for tight control
Scoring benchmarks
| HCP | +9 | +5 | +1 | 5 | 12 | 19 | 27 | 36 | 54 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Score | 26 | 22 | 20 | 17 | 14 | 11 | 8 | 5 | 2 |
Difficulty
Advanced
HCP +9.0 to 10.0
Long (20+ ft)#1091
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
Week 4
Shot shaping · Pre-season
Mar 30 – Apr 5
4 practice days · focus on driving range · driver.
Driving RangePutting
Shot shaping Module HCP +9.0 to 45.0
Week 4
88% ready
Day 1
2 drills · mix of Driving Range
Driving Range
Driving Range
Driver | Straight Shot
Hit driver shots aiming for consistent straight ball flight
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 LongDriver#5050
Driving Range
Driver | Around the Stick
Hit 36 shots curving ball around cones to target
Scoring benchmarks
| HCP | +9 | +5 | +1 | 5 | 12 | 19 | 27 | 36 | 54 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Score | 30 | 28 | 26 | 22 | 18 | 14 | 10 | 6 | 3 |
Difficulty
Beginner
HCP 25.0 to 45.0
Extra LongDriver#5054
Day 2
2 drills · mix of Driving Range, Putting
Driving RangePutting
Driving Range
Mid irons (7,6,5) | Low/Mid/High Shot
Hit 12 low, mid, and high shots at one flag
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
MediumMid irons (7,6,5)#5036
Putting
![Diagram for Stop the Ball: Circle, Eyes Closed [Long]](/_next/image?url=https%3A%2F%2Fcdn.prod.website-files.com%2F65d60f76badcce181f11dc50%2F665b356193809ca2e8eb0df7_Slide77.PNG&w=3840&q=75)
Stop the Ball: Circle, Eyes Closed [Long]
Hit putts from increasing distances, stop ball in circle
Scoring benchmarks
| HCP | +9 | +5 | +1 | 5 | 12 | 19 | 27 | 36 | 54 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Score | 24 | 18 | 15 | 13 | 11 | 9 | 7 | 5 | 2 |
Difficulty
Advanced
HCP +8.0 to 10.0
Long (20+ ft)#1077
Day 3
2 drills · mix of Putting, Driving Range
PuttingDriving Range
Putting
![Diagram for Stop the Ball: to the Stick, in a Row [Long]](/_next/image?url=https%3A%2F%2Fcdn.prod.website-files.com%2F65d60f76badcce181f11dc50%2F66588cd97597181cc748d4de_Slide32.PNG&w=3840&q=75)
Stop the Ball: to the Stick, in a Row [Long]
Hit 30 putts stopping ball past hole in target zone
Scoring benchmarks
| HCP | +9 | +5 | +1 | 5 | 12 | 19 | 27 | 36 | 54 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Score | 30 | 27 | 25 | 23 | 21 | 18 | 17 | 10 | 6 |
Difficulty
Advanced
HCP +9.0 to 10.0
Long (20+ ft)#1032
Driving Range
Driver | L-R and R-L 9 Targets
Hit 36 drives curving left and right at 9 spaced targets
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#5053
Day 4
2 drills · mix of Driving Range
Driving Range
Driving Range
Mid irons (7,6,5) | Opposite Shots Challenge
Hit mid iron shots alternating fades, draws, highs, lows.
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 5.0
MediumMid irons (7,6,5)#5092
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
Download plan
Lock in the PDF for US Kids - Big 5 South African Open
Prepare for US Kids - Big 5 South African Open in the next 2 weeks with the printable Program Maker packet.
Week 5
Performance · In-season
Apr 6 – Apr 12
4 practice days · focus on driving range · driver.
Driving RangePuttingShort Game
Performance Module HCP +9.0 to 19.0
Week 5
89% ready
Day 1
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
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
Day 2
2 drills · mix of Putting, Short Game
PuttingShort Game
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
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 3
2 drills · mix of Short Game, Driving Range
Short GameDriving Range
Short Game
Sand | Perpendicular Piles | 9 Stop Zones
Chip 4 balls from piles to matching stop zones on green
Scoring benchmarks
| HCP | +9 | +5 | +1 | 5 | 12 | 19 | 27 | 36 | 54 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Score | 32 | 30 | 28 | 25 | 21 | 16 | 12 | 8 | 5 |
Difficulty
Advanced
HCP 4.0 to 19.0
Mid (20-40 y/m)Sand#3078
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 4
2 drills · mix of Driving Range, Putting
Driving RangePutting
Driving Range
Driver | Y Area
Hit 36 driver shots at 3 wide Y-shaped targets
Scoring benchmarks
| HCP | +9 | +5 | +1 | 5 | 12 | 19 | 27 | 36 | 54 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Score | 30 | 28 | 25 | 22 | 18 | 14 | 10 | 7 | 4 |
Difficulty
Advanced
HCP +9.0 to 5.0
Extra LongDriver#5080
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
Week 6
Performance · In-season
Apr 13 – Apr 19
4 practice days · focus on putting · long (20+ ft).
PuttingShort GameDriving Range
Performance Module HCP +9.0 to 22.0
Week 6
94% ready
Day 1
2 drills · mix of Putting, Short Game
PuttingShort Game
Putting
![Diagram for Stop the Ball: Inside the Field, in a Row [Long]](/_next/image?url=https%3A%2F%2Fcdn.prod.website-files.com%2F65d60f76badcce181f11dc50%2F6658863b3c0035ec4a158e8e_Slide16.PNG&w=3840&q=75)
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 | +1 | 5 | 12 | 19 | 27 | 36 | 54 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Score | 29 | 27 | 25 | 22 | 20 | 18 | 15 | 12 | 8 |
Difficulty
Advanced
HCP +9.0 to 10.0
Long (20+ ft)#1016
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
Sand | Scattered Piles | 3 Landing Zones
Hit bunker shots to three marked zones on green
Scoring benchmarks
| HCP | +9 | +5 | +1 | 5 | 12 | 19 | 27 | 36 | 54 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Score | 31 | 29 | 26 | 22 | 18 | 14 | 10 | 7 | 4 |
Difficulty
Intermediate
HCP 7.0 to 22.0
Mid (20-40 y/m)Sand#3024
Driving Range
Driver | Visualized Course
Hit 36 drivers at a distant target avoiding hazards
Scoring benchmarks
| HCP | +9 | +5 | +1 | 5 | 12 | 19 | 27 | 36 | 54 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Score | 30 | 28 | 25 | 21 | 16 | 12 | 8 | 5 | 3 |
Difficulty
Advanced
HCP +9.0 to 5.0
Extra LongDriver#5108
Day 3
2 drills · mix of Driving Range, Putting
Driving RangePutting
Driving Range
Driver | 5 Ball Flights Challenge
Hit driver shots practicing straight, draw, fade, pull-fade, push-draw
Scoring benchmarks
| HCP | +9 | +5 | +1 | 5 | 12 | 19 | 27 | 36 | 54 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Score | 30 | 28 | 25 | 20 | 16 | 12 | 8 | 5 | 3 |
Difficulty
Advanced
HCP +9.0 to 5.0
Extra LongDriver#5105
Putting
![Diagram for Stop the Ball: Circle, in a Row [Long]](/_next/image?url=https%3A%2F%2Fcdn.prod.website-files.com%2F65d60f76badcce181f11dc50%2F665889fa873430f527142a73_Slide24.PNG&w=3840&q=75)
Stop the Ball: Circle, in a Row [Long]
Hit putts from distance aiming inside a close circle
Scoring benchmarks
| HCP | +9 | +5 | +1 | 5 | 12 | 19 | 27 | 36 | 54 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Score | 30 | 28 | 27 | 25 | 22 | 19 | 15 | 12 | 9 |
Difficulty
Advanced
HCP +9.0 to 10.0
Long (20+ ft)#1024
Day 4
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
Sand | Perpendicular Ball Lines | 3 Landing Zones
Hit bunker shots aiming at three zones on green
Scoring benchmarks
| HCP | +9 | +5 | +1 | 5 | 12 | 19 | 27 | 36 | 54 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Score | 30 | 28 | 25 | 22 | 17 | 13 | 9 | 6 | 3 |
Difficulty
Intermediate
HCP 5.0 to 20.0
Mid (20-40 y/m)Sand#3164
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 TeesExpert
Focus On Green Reading
Practice line and speed, for a 3-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Drills
6
Avg HCP
2.5
Focus
Expert
ScoringPrecisionAimGreen Reading
PuttingTee · All TeesExpert
Sink All Long Putts
Practice uphill and downhill putts, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Drills
6
Avg HCP
0.6
Focus
Expert
VisualizationDistance ControlDispersionAccuracy
Short GameTee · All TeesBeginner
Feel the distance: bunker to different targets and control your rollout
Feel the green, for a 24-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Drills
6
Avg HCP
23.8
Focus
Beginner
Distance ControlAlignmentScoringPrecision
Short GameTee · All TeesBeginner
Pinpoint your flops: leave yourself a tap-in every time
Pinpoint flops, for a 23-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Drills
4
Avg HCP
22.8
Focus
Beginner
PrecisionDistance ControlDispersionAim
Short GameTee · All TeesIntermediate
Land 3–4 Feet From Hole
Save par on approaches, for a 16-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Drills
8
Avg HCP
16.3
Focus
Intermediate
AccuracyScoringDistance ControlAlignment
Driving RangeTee · All TeesBeginner
Control Long Iron Flight
Stop missing greens, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Drills
4
Avg HCP
35.0
Focus
Beginner
PrecisionMechanicsTrajectoryAim
Driving RangeTee · All TeesBeginner
Stop Missed Wedge Shots
Stop missed shots, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Drills
6
Avg HCP
35.0
Focus
Beginner
PrecisionMechanicsTrajectoryScoring
Driving RangeTee · All TeesBeginner
Stop Missing Fairways with Driver
Control ball flight basics, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Drills
6
Avg HCP
35.0
Focus
Beginner
PrecisionMechanicsTrajectoryAim
Driving RangeTee · All TeesBeginner
Hit the green with the perfect flight
Control mid iron arc, for a 23-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Drills
8
Avg HCP
22.6
Focus
Beginner
TrajectoryPrecisionScoringDistance Control