Flagship Tournament Program

Full 4 Week Practice Program for Viererjahresmatchplay 2026

Venue: Gut Larchenhof · Golf Club Gut Larchenhof

Complete 4-week preparation program for the upcoming tournament at Pulheim. Commit to a structured practice plan that improves Scoring (21%) and Aim (17%) and focuses mainly on 3 ft (1m) only putts, Sand shots, and Woods (Hy,5W,3W). Modules are progressively ranked from HCP 35.0 to 2.2 to build skills leading up to event.

Deutscher Golf Verband logo

Organizer

Deutscher Golf Verband

Germany logo

League

Germany

Pulheim, North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany
Mar 31, 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

Scoring15%
Aim15%
Precision12%
Distance Control10%
Event snapshot

Tournament & Course Details

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

Schedule

Mar 31, 2026

Format

Stroke

League

Germany

Organizer

Deutscher Golf Verband

Field

all

Course

Gut Larchenhof

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 13 daysDay 13

Stop Missing Short Putts

Control pace on every putt, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes. Working on distance: 3 ft (1m) only.

PuttingDifficulty · IntermediateModule HCP 17.5

Module skill breakdown

Aim
32%
Stroke
28%
Alignment
23%
Weeks 1–23 daysDay 46

Place Every 6 Foot Putt With Maximum Precision

Judge distance carefully, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes. Working on distance: 6 ft (2m) only.

PuttingDifficulty · ExpertModule HCP 2.2

Module skill breakdown

Precision
45%
Scoring
33%
Aim
13%
Weeks 2–36 daysDay 712

Get Out of Bunker Safely

Escape safely, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes. Working on shot: sand.

Short GameDifficulty · BeginnerModule HCP 35.0

Module skill breakdown

Distance Control
27%
Scoring
26%
Aim
16%
Weeks 4–56 daysDay 1318

Get your feet, hips, and clubface working together for pure contact

Work together for contact, for a 32-handicap player, ~30 minutes. Working on shot: bump'n'run.

Short GameDifficulty · BeginnerModule HCP 32.1

Module skill breakdown

Alignment
34%
Scoring
29%
Aim
18%
Weeks 5–65 daysDay 1923

Visualize your line, then make it happen on every shot

Pick your spot, for a 32-handicap player, ~30 minutes. Working on shot: bump'n'run.

Short GameDifficulty · BeginnerModule HCP 31.5

Module skill breakdown

Aim
36%
Alignment
16%
Scoring
15%
Weeks 6–87 daysDay 2432

Save par with a clutch pitch—pressure drill

Save par clutch, for a 22-handicap player, ~20 minutes. Working on shot: pitch.

Short GameDifficulty · BeginnerModule HCP 21.5

Module skill breakdown

Scoring
39%
Distance Control
14%
Alignment
13%
Weeks 9–107 daysDay 3340

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%
Mechanics
17%
Trajectory
16%
Week 113 daysDay 4143

Wedge Distance Control Inside 100 Yards

Control distance inside 100, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes. Working on club: wedges (lw,sw,gw,pw).

Driving RangeDifficulty · BeginnerModule HCP 35.0

Module skill breakdown

Mechanics
30%
Precision
29%
Trajectory
18%
Weeks 11–137 daysDay 4450

Shape the shot: draw or fade with long irons

Control long iron spin, 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
30%
Precision
22%
Mechanics
19%

Program snapshot

Avg HCP focus

17.5

Intermediate

Skill pillars

Aim · Stroke · Alignment · Scoring · Visualization · Precision

Host course

Gut Larchenhof

Pulheim, Germany

Status

Open for registration

Mar 31, 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 · sand.

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 Sand | Perpendicular Piles | 3 Landing Zones

Sand | Perpendicular Piles | 3 Landing Zones

Hit sand shots aiming at three zones on green

Scoring benchmarks
HCP+9+5+151219273654
Score302825201612964

Difficulty

Beginner

HCP 25.0 to 45.0

Mid (20-40 y/m)Sand#3080

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

Day 2

2 drills · mix of Driving Range, Putting

Driving RangePutting

Driving Range

Diagram for Woods (Hy to 3W) | Downswing

Woods (Hy to 3W) | Downswing

Hit woods focusing on downswing; switch clubs often

Scoring benchmarks
HCP+9+5+151219273654
Score3230282520161285

Difficulty

Beginner

HCP 25.0 to 45.0

Extra LongWoods (Hy,5W,3W)#5019

Putting

Diagram for Putting Aid: Plane Board, Ball Gate, 50 in a Row

Putting Aid: Plane Board, Ball Gate, 50 in a Row

Hit putts through ball gate using plane board repeatedly

Scoring benchmarks
HCP+9+5+151219273654
Score5049474542383429

Difficulty

Intermediate

HCP 10.0 to 25.0

3 ft (1m) only#1044

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 Sand | Perpendicular Ball Lines | Bullseye 2x

Sand | Perpendicular Ball Lines | Bullseye 2x

Hit 36 balls from sand aiming for inner and outer circles

Scoring benchmarks
HCP+9+5+151219273654
Score3230282520161285

Difficulty

Beginner

HCP 25.0 to 45.0

Mid (20-40 y/m)Sand#3161

Day 4

2 drills · mix of Short Game, Driving Range

Short GameDriving Range

Short Game

Diagram for Bump-n-Run | Perpendicular Piles | Bullseye 2x

Bump-n-Run | Perpendicular Piles | Bullseye 2x

Chip bump-and-run balls into two marked circles

Scoring benchmarks
HCP+9+5+151219273654
Score3230282520161285

Difficulty

Beginner

HCP 25.0 to 45.0

Short (<20 y/m)Bump'n'Run#3072

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

Download plan

Lock in the PDF for Viererjahresmatchplay 2026

Prepare for Viererjahresmatchplay 2026 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 · wedges (lw,sw,gw,pw).

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 Wedges (LW to PW) | Downswing

Wedges (LW to PW) | Downswing

Hit wedge shots focusing on downswing, switch wedges.

Scoring benchmarks
HCP+9+5+151219273654
Score3230282520161285

Difficulty

Beginner

HCP 25.0 to 45.0

Extra ShortWedges (LW,SW,GW,PW)#5003

Putting

Diagram for Putting Aid: Plane Board, Ball Gate, 50 in a Row

Putting Aid: Plane Board, Ball Gate, 50 in a Row

Hit putts through ball gate using plane board repeatedly

Scoring benchmarks
HCP+9+5+151219273654
Score5049474542383429

Difficulty

Intermediate

HCP 10.0 to 25.0

3 ft (1m) only#1044

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 Sand | Perpendicular Ball Lines | 9 Stop Zones

Sand | Perpendicular Ball Lines | 9 Stop Zones

Hit bunker shots targeting front, mid, and back zones

Scoring benchmarks
HCP+9+5+151219273654
Score3028252218141074

Difficulty

Advanced

HCP 4.0 to 19.0

Mid (20-40 y/m)Sand#3162

Day 3

2 drills · mix of Short Game, Driving Range

Short GameDriving Range

Short Game

Diagram for Sand | Perpendicular Piles | 3 Landing Zones

Sand | Perpendicular Piles | 3 Landing Zones

Hit sand shots aiming at three zones on green

Scoring benchmarks
HCP+9+5+151219273654
Score302825201612964

Difficulty

Beginner

HCP 25.0 to 45.0

Mid (20-40 y/m)Sand#3080

Driving Range

Diagram for Wedges (LW to PW) | Takeaway

Wedges (LW to PW) | Takeaway

Hit wedges focusing on takeaway, switch clubs often

Scoring benchmarks
HCP+9+5+151219273654
Score3028262218141074

Difficulty

Beginner

HCP 25.0 to 45.0

Extra ShortWedges (LW,SW,GW,PW)#5001

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: Plane Board, Ball Gate, 50 in a Row

Putting Aid: Plane Board, Ball Gate, 50 in a Row

Hit putts through ball gate using plane board repeatedly

Scoring benchmarks
HCP+9+5+151219273654
Score5049474542383429

Difficulty

Intermediate

HCP 10.0 to 25.0

3 ft (1m) only#1044

Week 3

Shot shaping · Pre-season

Mar 24 – Mar 30

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

PuttingDriving Range
Shot shaping Module HCP +9.0 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, 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

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

Day 2

2 drills · mix of Driving Range

Driving Range

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

Driving Range

Diagram for Long irons (4,3,2) | Low/Mid/High Shot

Long irons (4,3,2) | Low/Mid/High Shot

Hit 12 low, mid, and high shots to one target.

Scoring benchmarks
HCP+9+5+151219273654
Score302825201612964

Difficulty

Beginner

HCP 25.0 to 45.0

LongLong irons (4,3,2)#5041

Day 3

2 drills · mix of Driving Range, Putting

Driving RangePutting

Driving Range

Diagram for Long irons (4,3,2) | L-R and R-L  9 Targets

Long irons (4,3,2) | L-R and R-L 9 Targets

Hit long irons curving shots at targets near hole

Scoring benchmarks
HCP+9+5+151219273654
Score3230282520161285

Difficulty

Advanced

HCP +9.0 to 10.0

LongLong irons (4,3,2)#5043

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

Day 4

2 drills · mix of Driving Range

Driving Range

Driving Range

Diagram for Mid irons (7,6,5) | L-R and R-L  9 Targets

Mid irons (7,6,5) | L-R and R-L 9 Targets

Hit 4 iron shots through gates at 9 targets near flag

Scoring benchmarks
HCP+9+5+151219273654
Score312925211612853

Difficulty

Advanced

HCP +9.0 to 10.0

MediumMid irons (7,6,5)#5038

Driving Range

Diagram for Mid irons (7,6,5) | Opposite Shots Challenge

Mid irons (7,6,5) | Opposite Shots Challenge

Hit mid iron shots alternating fades, draws, highs, lows.

Scoring benchmarks
HCP+9+5+151219273654
Score3230282520161285

Difficulty

Advanced

HCP +9.0 to 5.0

MediumMid irons (7,6,5)#5092

Week 4

Performance · In-season

Mar 31 – Apr 6

4 practice days · focus on short game · flop.

Short GameDriving RangePutting
Performance Module HCP +9.0 to 16.0
Week 4
89% ready

Day 1

2 drills · mix of Short Game, Driving Range

Short GameDriving Range

Short Game

Diagram for Flop | Parallel Ball Lines | 9 Stop Zones

Flop | Parallel Ball Lines | 9 Stop Zones

Hit flop shots alternating lines to 9 zones

Scoring benchmarks
HCP+9+5+151219273654
Score312926221713963

Difficulty

Advanced

HCP +9.0 to 10.0

Short (<20 y/m)Flop#3124

Driving Range

Diagram for Long irons (4,3,2) | Birdie-Par-Bogey Radius

Long irons (4,3,2) | Birdie-Par-Bogey Radius

Hit long irons at 3 zones around the target flag

Scoring benchmarks
HCP+9+5+151219273654
Score282623191511853

Difficulty

Advanced

HCP +9.0 to 5.0

LongLong irons (4,3,2)#5071

Day 2

2 drills · mix of Driving Range, Putting

Driving RangePutting

Driving Range

Diagram for Long irons (4,3,2) | PAR 3 Challenge

Long irons (4,3,2) | PAR 3 Challenge

Hit irons aiming for zones around three flags.

Scoring benchmarks
HCP+9+5+151219273654
Score282624211713963

Difficulty

Advanced

HCP +9.0 to 10.0

LongLong irons (4,3,2)#5100

Putting

Diagram for Single Tee, 15/25

Single Tee, 15/25

Hit 30 putts from short range around hole

Scoring benchmarks
HCP+9+5+151219273654
Score2925222018151296

Difficulty

Advanced

HCP +9.0 to 10.0

6 ft (2m) only#1051

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 Sand | Parallel Ball Lines | 9 Stop Zones

Sand | Parallel Ball Lines | 9 Stop Zones

Chip balls from two lines into nine target zones on green

Scoring benchmarks
HCP+9+5+151219273654
Score3129272318141074

Difficulty

Advanced

HCP +9.0 to 16.0

Mid (20-40 y/m)Sand#3134

Day 4

2 drills · mix of Short Game, Driving Range

Short GameDriving Range

Short Game

Diagram for Sand | Parallel Ball Lines | Bullseye 2x

Sand | Parallel Ball Lines | Bullseye 2x

Hit bunker shots aiming for two marked circles on green

Scoring benchmarks
HCP+9+5+151219273654
Score302825201612963

Difficulty

Advanced

HCP +9.0 to 10.0

Mid (20-40 y/m)Sand#3133

Driving Range

Diagram for Mid irons (7,6,5) | PAR 3 Challenge

Mid irons (7,6,5) | PAR 3 Challenge

Hit mid irons at 3 flags, aiming inside 9-yard circles

Scoring benchmarks
HCP+9+5+151219273654
Score3029272420161285

Difficulty

Advanced

HCP +9.0 to 10.0

MediumMid irons (7,6,5)#5095

Download plan

Lock in the PDF for Viererjahresmatchplay 2026

Prepare for Viererjahresmatchplay 2026 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 Missing Short Putts

Control pace on every putt, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.

Drills

3

Avg HCP

17.5

Focus

Intermediate

AimStrokeAlignmentScoring
PuttingTee · All TeesExpert

Place Every 6 Foot Putt With Maximum Precision

Judge distance carefully, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.

Drills

3

Avg HCP

2.2

Focus

Expert

PrecisionScoringAimGreen Reading
Short GameTee · All TeesBeginner

Get Out of Bunker Safely

Escape safely, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.

Drills

6

Avg HCP

35.0

Focus

Beginner

Distance ControlScoringAimAlignment
Short GameTee · All TeesBeginner

Get your feet, hips, and clubface working together for pure contact

Work together for contact, for a 32-handicap player, ~30 minutes.

Drills

6

Avg HCP

32.1

Focus

Beginner

AlignmentScoringAimDistance Control
Short GameTee · All TeesBeginner

Visualize your line, then make it happen on every shot

Pick your spot, for a 32-handicap player, ~30 minutes.

Drills

5

Avg HCP

31.5

Focus

Beginner

AimAlignmentScoringPrecision
Short GameTee · All TeesBeginner

Save par with a clutch pitch—pressure drill

Save par clutch, for a 22-handicap player, ~20 minutes.

Drills

9

Avg HCP

21.5

Focus

Beginner

ScoringDistance ControlAlignmentAim
Driving RangeTee · All TeesBeginner

Control 3-Wood Roll

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

Drills

8

Avg HCP

35.0

Focus

Beginner

PrecisionMechanicsTrajectoryAim
Driving RangeTee · All TeesBeginner

Wedge Distance Control Inside 100 Yards

Control distance inside 100, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.

Drills

3

Avg HCP

35.0

Focus

Beginner

MechanicsPrecisionTrajectoryScoring
Driving RangeTee · All TeesBeginner

Shape the shot: draw or fade with long irons

Control long iron spin, for a 29-handicap player, ~20 minutes.

Drills

7

Avg HCP

29.2

Focus

Beginner

TrajectoryPrecisionMechanicsScoring