LPGA Tournament Prep Planner

Tournament formats at a glance

Format	How it works	Best for
Stroke play	Every stroke counts. Lowest total wins.	Club championships, qualifiers
Match play	Hole by hole. Win more holes than your opponent.	Team events, brackets
Scramble	Team picks the best shot each time. Everyone hits from there.	Charity events, casual team play
Stableford	Points per hole based on score relative to par. High points win.	Encourages aggressive play, less punishing

How LPGA players warm up

Most LPGA pros arrive about 90 minutes before their tee time. Here is a common structure you can adapt for your own tournament mornings:

First 30 minutes: Putting and short game. Start with lag putts to feel the green speed, then work on 3- to 5-footers. Chip from different lies around the practice green.
Next 30 minutes: Range session. Begin with a wedge and work up through the bag. Hit 5 to 10 shots with each club. Finish with the driver. Do not fix your swing here. Just find your rhythm.
Final 15 minutes: Back to the putting green. Hit a few more short putts to build confidence. Then head to the first tee with 10 minutes to spare.

Notice what is missing: no last-minute swing changes, no rushing, and no hitting a large bucket of drivers. The goal is to arrive at the first tee loose, not tired.

Common mistakes that cost strokes

Skipping the short game warm-up. Many amateurs head straight to the range and ignore putting. You use the putter on every hole. Warm it up first.
No plan for the hardest hole. If you know which hole gives you trouble, decide ahead of time to play it for bogey. Taking double or worse is what hurts your score.
Packing snacks you never eat. Low energy around holes 12 to 15 leads to poor decisions. Eat something small every 4 or 5 holes even if you are not hungry.
Changing clubs or swing thoughts on tournament day. Trust what you brought. Tournament day is for playing, not tinkering.
Forgetting rain gear because the forecast looks fine. Weather changes fast. A light rain jacket takes up little space and saves your round if a shower rolls through.

Weather contingency checklist

Check the forecast the night before and again in the morning. Use this quick list to adjust your bag:

Rain expected: pack jacket, pants, extra towel, waterproof shoes, and a second glove in a plastic bag.
Wind over 15 mph: add an extra club to most approach shots. Tee the ball lower into the wind.
Heat above 85°F: double your water, add electrolyte tablets, and pack a cooling towel.
Cold below 50°F: bring hand warmers, a beanie, and an extra layer. The ball flies shorter in cold air.

Why this planner exists

Women's golf has grown fast over the last decade, but most preparation resources still speak to a male audience. This planner was built specifically for women who compete in amateur tournaments and want a structured, practical way to get ready. It borrows from the routines that LPGA players and their caddies use every week and adapts them for weekend competition.

The planner saves everything in your browser. No accounts, no servers, no tracking. You control your data. If you find it useful, share it with your playing partners or your coach.

Last updated: March 2026. Version 1.0.