Flagship Tournament Program

Full 3 Week Practice Program for Waterloo Intercollegiate

Venue: Gates Park Golf Course

Complete 3-week preparation program for the upcoming tournament at Waterloo. Commit to a structured practice plan that improves Distance Control (18%) and Aim (11%) and focuses mainly on 9 ft (3m) only putts, Chip shots, and Driver. Modules are progressively ranked from HCP 35.0 to 17.5 to build skills leading up to event.

Organizer

Hawkeye Community College

League

NJCAA II

Waterloo, Iowa, United States

Apr 17, 2026 – Apr 18, 2026

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Weeks

Time horizon until tee-off

Practice days

Mapped sessions in Program Maker

Macro cycles

Technique · Shaping · Performance loops

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Development program

Skills periodization build based on tournament clock

Practice like you have a team of experts preparing you for success. The skills periodization is a widely adopted sports science methodology that programmatically controls your athletic shape. A carefully build system, it is designed to optimize your performance leading up to the event. As in every sport, initial weeks are focused on building foundations (red weeks - think "technique"), followed by a period of refining your shot shaping ability (blue weeks, think "ball flight"), and concluding with performance optimization period that sharpens your ability to shoot lower scores. The intensity of practice gradually increases as the event approaches. The system is composed of micro cycles (weeks) and macro cycles (group of weeks), to learn, refine, and peak at the right time. The green curve tracks practice intensity and is used to indicate readiness to score at any given moment in time.

Build FundamentalsWork on Ball FlightOptimize for ScoringReadiness to ScoreTournament Date

Buffer

Week 1 Week 2 Week 3

Buffer

60%

69%

88%

89%

Apr

Week 1 Week 2 Week 3

69%

88%

99%

Apr

Weeks until event

Time horizon from right now to the opening tee shot.

Practice days

Program Maker keeps four on-course days every week.

Macro cycles

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

Distance Control13%

Scoring13%

Dispersion12%

Accuracy12%

Event snapshot

Tournament & Course Details

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

Schedule

Apr 17, 2026 – Apr 18, 2026

Format

Stroke Play

League

NJCAA II

Organizer

Hawkeye Community College

Holes

36 holes

Field

men

Course

Gates Park Golf Course

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

Control 9 Ft Putts

Focus on ball roll and finish position, 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 – 12

Avoid Three-Putts

Course-calibrated drills mapped to this module. Working on shot: chip.

Short GameDifficulty · BeginnerModule HCP 35.0

Module skill breakdown

Distance Control

28%

Scoring

26%

Alignment

16%

Weeks 4–5≤ 6 daysDay 13 – 18

Control Driver Ball Flight

Hit fairways consistently, 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 5–6≤ 4 daysDay 19 – 22

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

23%

Weeks 6–7≤ 6 daysDay 23 – 28

Avoid Three-Putts

Course-calibrated drills mapped to this module. Working on shot: chip.

Short GameDifficulty · BeginnerModule HCP 35.0

Module skill breakdown

Distance Control

25%

Alignment

22%

Precision

16%

Week 8≤ 4 daysDay 29 – 32

Control the arc: launch and roll as needed

Perfect mid iron flight, for a 26-handicap player, ~20 minutes. Working on club: mid irons (7,6,5).

Driving RangeDifficulty · BeginnerModule HCP 26.3

Module skill breakdown

Precision

26%

Trajectory

24%

Mechanics

23%

Week 9≤ 4 daysDay 33 – 36

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 10–11≤ 6 daysDay 37 – 42

Chip 5–15 Yds From Fringe

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

Short GameDifficulty · BeginnerModule HCP 35.0

Module skill breakdown

Alignment

26%

Aim

22%

Distance Control

16%

Weeks 11–12≤ 3 daysDay 43 – 45

Control Driver Flight Path

Control flight path, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes. Working on club: driver.

Driving RangeDifficulty · IntermediateModule HCP 17.5

Module skill breakdown

Scoring

27%

Dispersion

20%

Precision

17%

Program snapshot

Avg HCP focus

17.5

Intermediate

Skill pillars

Aim · Alignment · Stroke · Visualization · Scoring · Distance Control

Host course

Gates Park Golf Course

Waterloo, United States

Status

Open for registration

Apr 17, 2026 – Apr 18, 2026

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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

Apr 3 – Apr 9

4 practice days · focus on short game · chip.

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

Chip | Perpendicular Ball Lines | 3 Landing Zones

Chip balls from two lines to three landing zones each

Scoring benchmarks

HCP	+9	+5	+1	5	12	19	27	36	54
Score	31	29	27	23	18	14	11	7	4

Difficulty

Beginner

HCP 25.0 to 45.0

Short (<20 y/m)Chip#3144

Driving Range

Mid irons (7,6,5) | Backswing

Hit mid irons focusing on two backswing tasks only

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)#5010

Day 2

2 drills · mix of Driving Range, Putting

Driving RangePutting

Driving Range

Mid irons (7,6,5) | Downswing

Hit mid irons focusing on 2 downswing thoughts only

Scoring benchmarks

HCP	+9	+5	+1	5	12	19	27	36	54
Score	30	28	26	22	18	14	11	7	4

Difficulty

Beginner

HCP 25.0 to 45.0

MediumMid irons (7,6,5)#5011

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 Mirror, 15/25

Hit 30 putts from short range using alignment mirror

Scoring benchmarks

HCP	+9	+5	+1	5	12	19	27	36	54
Score	27	23	21	19	17	15	12	9	6

Difficulty

Advanced

HCP +5.0 to 10.0

6 ft (2m) only#1036

Short Game

Chip | Perpendicular Piles | Bullseye 2x

Chip from multiple piles into two circle targets close to hole

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

Short (<20 y/m)Chip#3057

Day 4

2 drills · mix of Short Game, Driving Range

Short GameDriving Range

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

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

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Week 2

Shot shaping · Pre-season

Apr 10 – Apr 16

4 practice days · focus on driving range · driver.

Driving RangePutting

Shot shaping Module HCP 10.0 to 45.0

Week 2

88% ready

Day 1

2 drills · mix of Driving Range, Putting

Driving RangePutting

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

Putting

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

Day 2

2 drills · mix of Putting

Putting

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

Putting

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

Day 3

2 drills · mix of Putting, Driving Range

PuttingDriving Range

Putting

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

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

Day 4

2 drills · mix of Driving Range, Putting

Driving RangePutting

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

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

Apr 17 – Apr 23

4 practice days · focus on putting · long (20+ ft).

PuttingShort GameDriving Range

Performance Module HCP +9.0 to 10.0

Week 3

89% ready

Day 1

2 drills · mix of Putting, Short Game

PuttingShort Game

Putting

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

DIY Course Hard

Chip from tough spots then putt in two strokes

Scoring benchmarks

HCP	+9	+5	+1	5	12	19	27	36	54
Score	16	17	18	21	24	27	30	33	36

Difficulty

Advanced

HCP +9.0 to 10.0

Mid (20-40 y/m)Mixed#3084

Day 2

2 drills · mix of Short Game, Driving Range

Short GameDriving Range

Short Game

DIY Course Hard

Chip 9 balls from varied lies onto the green repeatedly

Scoring benchmarks

HCP	+9	+5	+1	5	12	19	27	36	54
Score	27	26	25	22	18	14	10	7	4

Difficulty

Advanced

HCP +9.0 to 10.0

Mid (20-40 y/m)Mixed#3056

Driving Range

Woods (Hy to 3W) | L-R and R-L 9 Targets

Hit wood shots curving both ways at 9 close 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 LongWoods (Hy,5W,3W)#5048

Day 3

2 drills · mix of Driving Range, Putting

Driving RangePutting

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

Putting

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

Single Tee, 15/25

Hit 30 putts from short range around hole

Scoring benchmarks

HCP	+9	+5	+1	5	12	19	27	36	54
Score	29	25	22	20	18	15	12	9	6

Difficulty

Advanced

HCP +9.0 to 10.0

6 ft (2m) only#1051

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

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Intermediate

ScoringDispersionPrecisionDistance Control

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How the 3-week plan unfolds

Control 9 Ft Putts

Avoid Three-Putts

Control Driver Ball Flight

Eliminate Three-Putts

Avoid Three-Putts

Control the arc: launch and roll as needed

Hit Every Long Putt

Chip 5–15 Yds From Fringe

Control Driver Flight Path

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Program Maker weeks broken down by day

Technique · Off-season

Chip | Perpendicular Ball Lines | 3 Landing Zones

Scoring benchmarks

Mid irons (7,6,5) | Backswing

Scoring benchmarks

Mid irons (7,6,5) | Downswing

Scoring benchmarks

Putting Aid: Plane Board, Ball Gate, 10/20

Scoring benchmarks

Putting Aid: Alignment Mirror, 15/25

Scoring benchmarks

Chip | Perpendicular Piles | Bullseye 2x

Scoring benchmarks

Chip | Perpendicular Piles | Multiple Targets

Scoring benchmarks

Driver | Takeaway

Scoring benchmarks

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Shot shaping · Pre-season

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

Scoring benchmarks

Stop the Ball: on the Fringe [Long]

Scoring benchmarks

Stop the Ball: Inside the Field [Long]

Scoring benchmarks

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

Scoring benchmarks

Stop the Ball: Circle [Long]

Scoring benchmarks

Driver | Straight Shot

Scoring benchmarks

Driver | Low/Mid/High Shot

Scoring benchmarks

Putting Aid: Chalk Line, 10/20

Scoring benchmarks

Performance · In-season

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

Scoring benchmarks

DIY Course Hard

Scoring benchmarks

DIY Course Hard

Scoring benchmarks

Woods (Hy to 3W) | L-R and R-L 9 Targets

Scoring benchmarks

All Woods (Hy to Dr) | Club Swapping Challenge

Scoring benchmarks

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

Scoring benchmarks

Single Tee, 15/25

Scoring benchmarks

Pitch| Parallel Piles | Bullseye 2x

Scoring benchmarks

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Stop the Ball: Inside the Field, Eyes Closed [Long]

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

Stop the Ball: to the Stick, in a Row [Long]

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