Who This Program Serves
The Aspire Program is for juniors actively competing—or ready to start—who want lower scores under pressure. We prioritize scoring skills, course strategy, and the mental game that wins tournaments.
- Players in (or entering) competitive events within 1–2 months
- Golfers focused on scoring—not endless swing tinkering
- Families who want objective testing, tournament plans, and coach accountability
Not sure if it’s time? If your junior needs a stronger technical base first, start in Foundations and graduate into Aspire.
What Your Junior Will Gain
Performance-first training that travels to tournaments.
Lower Scores, Faster
Wedge windows, putting capture & speed, and decision rules that cut shots immediately.
Tournament-Ready Mentality
Pressure training, expectation control, routines, and post-shot resets that hold under fire.
Data-Driven Improvement
Simple stat tracking, strokes-gained style testing, and clear benchmarks for advancement.
College-Track Habits
Smart schedules, highlight assets, and communication best practices for coach outreach.
Key Details
Format & Cadence
12-week semester • 1× per week (90–120 min) small-group sessions • On-course applications included.
Testing & Reviews
Skill tests in Week 1 & Week 12, plus a mid-semester review (Week 6) to reset goals and target scoring leaks.
Tools & Tech
TrackMan®, Swing Catalyst, scoring templates, pre-round checklists, and pressure-game scorecards.
Location
Orange County National — championship courses, elite practice grounds, and a true tournament environment.
Semester Curriculum (12 Weeks)
Week 1 — Baseline & Plan
Testing, goal setting, tournament schedule, “how we’ll win” plan.
Weeks 2–3 — Scoring Wedges
Stock yardages, launch windows, dispersion ladders, and up-and-down patterns.
Week 4 — Putting (Capture & Speed)
Short-putt capture, lag speed ladders, and 3-putt avoidance system.
Week 5 — Approach & Start Line
Face/path control, shot windows, and target selection by dispersion.
Week 6 — Mid-Semester Review
Checkpoints + pressure games (consequence ladders and must-make reps).
Week 7 — Short-Game Saves
Greenside variables, bunkers, and decision tree (chip vs pitch vs putt).
Week 8 — Tee Strategy & Par-5 Scoring
Club selection matrix, miss maps, and par-5 birdie setup rules.
Week 9 — Mental Game Under Fire
Routine clarity, triggers, expectation control, and post-shot resets.
Week 10 — Course Management Lab
On-course scenarios; green light / yellow / red decision model.
Week 11 — Tournament Rehearsal
Full rehearsal: pre-round plan, yardage book notes, scoring goals.
Week 12 — Final Testing & Next Steps
Re-test, score trend review, placement, and recruiting actions.
(Download the full outline after enrollment.)
Benchmarks & Advancement
Progress is measured by objective tests and tournament trends. Meet these targets consistently and you’ll be invited to Division 1 Prep.
Skill Benchmarks (targets)
Putting
3-putt rate ≤ 1 per 18; 6-ft make % ≥ 60% (test set).
Short Game
Up-and-down ≥ 45–55% from standard lies.
Approach
9-iron dispersion ≤ 10 yds; GIR ≥ 9/18 (baseline-dependent).
Tee Game
Penalty balls ≤ 1 per 18; playable starts ≥ 85%.
Tournament Benchmarks (examples)
Any one of the following: average improves by ≥ 2–4 shots in a semester; consistent 9-hole tournament scores ≤ 40–42; or a Top-10 at your current event tier.
Note: Mid-semester reviews adjust goals; private add-ons may be recommended if a specific scoring leak persists.
How We Train Each Week
Precision Block
20–30 minutes on one scoring skill with tight feedback and reps.
Transfer Block
Variable practice & randomization to make skills travel to the course.
Pressure Block
Consequences, ladders, matches; routine compliance under stress.
Debrief
Scores logged, micro-goal set for next session; accountability.
Tuition & Schedule
per 12-week semester
Schedule
One 90–120 minute session per week at Orange County National.
Includes
Testing, mid-semester review, tech usage, pressure games, progress tracking.
Frequently Asked Questions
When technique blocks performance, we address it. But Aspire emphasizes scoring skills, course strategy, and routine—what lowers scores in tournaments.
It’s ideal. We also help new competitors select smart first events and build confidence with rehearsal and pressure games.
We adjust goals at the Week-6 review and may recommend targeted private add-ons to fix a specific leak quickly.
Meet benchmarks consistently and you’ll be invited to Division 1 Prep for college-track training and recruiting support.
Ready for College-Track Training?
When Aspire benchmarks are met, Division 1 Prep adds recruiting support, showcase prep, and higher-intensity performance blocks.
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