2019 Drive, Chip and Putt Championship
Nicole Gal
Oakville
Age: 14 - 15
Gender: Girls
The Path to the National Finals
Qualifying Path
Should a player advance through local qualifying, the subregional and regional qualifying sites are pre-determined based upon the local qualifying site. The player is not guaranteed participation in the subregional qualifier unless he/she advances through local qualifying. The player is not guaranteed participation in the regional qualifier unless he/she advances through local and subregional qualifying.
Home Course/Club:
Oakville Golf Club in Oakville, Ontario.
Age Started Playing Golf:
5 years old
Lowest Score Shot (9 and/or 18 holes):
35 – 9 holes, 72 – 18 holes
Handicap Index:
3.8
How did you become interested in golf?
My grandparents live on a golf course and I would always love to play for fun. Now I go thee for training camps with my coach Ann Carroll and team in the winter.
Who introduced you to golf?
My dad and my grandpa. They are both passionate about golf and we got to spend lots of time together.
Who do you normally play golf with?
I usually play with my teammates Katie Cranston, Ella Weber and Olivia Wilkie. I also love to play with my dad and grandpa.
Who is your golf teacher?
Ann Carroll
What do you like most about playing golf?
I love how challenging it is and love being outdoors.
What part of golf do you like to practice the most?
Driver
What’s the most difficult thing about golf?
Being consistent and staying positive.
What is your favorite club?
Driver
What is your favorite course in the world?
Pinehurst No. 5 and Quail Ridge Golf and Country Club.
What is your biggest achievement in golf?
Coming in second in the U15 provincial’s championship.
Have you participated in a USGA Championship or PGA of America event? If so, which one(s), when and how did you do?
I participated in the 2016 and 2017 U.S. world championships. In 2017, I came in T68. I also won the 2016 CJGA World Junior Challenge at Innisbrook.
Have you tried to qualify for Drive, Chip and Putt in the past? If so, please list previous results:
I’ve participated in DCP in 2015, 2016 and 2017. I made it to the second qualifier each time but did not go on from there.
Did you watch last year’s Drive, Chip and Putt National Finals on Television? If so, what impact did that have on your participation this year?
Yes, I watched it and it made me eager to try again.
List from strongest to weakest – Driving, Chipping, Putting:
Driving, Putting, Chipping
Have you ever been to the Masters before? If so, when?
No
What is your favorite Masters memory? U.S Open or U.S Women’s Open memory? PGA Championship?
Watching Jordan Spieth win the 2015 Masters!
What is your favorite memory of watching golf on TV?
When I was lucky enough to get sick on the Thursday and Friday to watch the whole 2017 Masters Tournament.
Who is your favorite male golfer, and why?
Jordan Spieth because he is kind to the fans and his competitors.
Who is your favorite female golfer, and why?
Sandra Gal because of our last names. I have followed her since I was 6 years old and I love her attitude.
Who is the coolest player in golf, and why?
Dustin Johnson because he hits it very far and walks cool.
If you could choose to play golf with a dream foursome, who would the other three people be?
Jordan Spieth, Sandra Gal and Niall Horan.
Do you have any superstitions as it relates to golf? If so, please describe:
I happened to wear yellow nail polish at the second qualifier and won. I also wore it at Winged Foot and won!
Do you play any golf video games? If so, which one(s)?
I play Flappy Golf with my teammates and friends.
What food would you serve at your Champions Dinner at Augusta National?
Caeser Salad, lasagna, garlic bread, ice cream and cookies.
Favorite School Subject:
Gym
Favorite School Teacher:
Mrs. Joudrie
Favorite Sport (other than golf):
Volleyball
Favorite Movie:
The Greatest Showman
Favorite TV Show:
Friends
Favorite App:
Flappy Golf
Favorite Emoji:
Laughing with tears
Explain any talents or interests outside of golf:
Volleyball, track and field, baking and fitness.
Hero/Role Model:
Sandra Gal
What’s the best piece of advice you’ve ever received?
Always trust myself
What do you want to be when you grow up?
A professional golfer
Describe yourself:
I am positive, happy, and kind person, but also very athletic and competitive.
Oakville Golf Club in Oakville, Ontario.
Age Started Playing Golf:
5 years old
Lowest Score Shot (9 and/or 18 holes):
35 – 9 holes, 72 – 18 holes
Handicap Index:
3.8
How did you become interested in golf?
My grandparents live on a golf course and I would always love to play for fun. Now I go thee for training camps with my coach Ann Carroll and team in the winter.
Who introduced you to golf?
My dad and my grandpa. They are both passionate about golf and we got to spend lots of time together.
Who do you normally play golf with?
I usually play with my teammates Katie Cranston, Ella Weber and Olivia Wilkie. I also love to play with my dad and grandpa.
Who is your golf teacher?
Ann Carroll
What do you like most about playing golf?
I love how challenging it is and love being outdoors.
What part of golf do you like to practice the most?
Driver
What’s the most difficult thing about golf?
Being consistent and staying positive.
What is your favorite club?
Driver
What is your favorite course in the world?
Pinehurst No. 5 and Quail Ridge Golf and Country Club.
What is your biggest achievement in golf?
Coming in second in the U15 provincial’s championship.
Have you participated in a USGA Championship or PGA of America event? If so, which one(s), when and how did you do?
I participated in the 2016 and 2017 U.S. world championships. In 2017, I came in T68. I also won the 2016 CJGA World Junior Challenge at Innisbrook.
Have you tried to qualify for Drive, Chip and Putt in the past? If so, please list previous results:
I’ve participated in DCP in 2015, 2016 and 2017. I made it to the second qualifier each time but did not go on from there.
Did you watch last year’s Drive, Chip and Putt National Finals on Television? If so, what impact did that have on your participation this year?
Yes, I watched it and it made me eager to try again.
List from strongest to weakest – Driving, Chipping, Putting:
Driving, Putting, Chipping
Have you ever been to the Masters before? If so, when?
No
What is your favorite Masters memory? U.S Open or U.S Women’s Open memory? PGA Championship?
Watching Jordan Spieth win the 2015 Masters!
What is your favorite memory of watching golf on TV?
When I was lucky enough to get sick on the Thursday and Friday to watch the whole 2017 Masters Tournament.
Who is your favorite male golfer, and why?
Jordan Spieth because he is kind to the fans and his competitors.
Who is your favorite female golfer, and why?
Sandra Gal because of our last names. I have followed her since I was 6 years old and I love her attitude.
Who is the coolest player in golf, and why?
Dustin Johnson because he hits it very far and walks cool.
If you could choose to play golf with a dream foursome, who would the other three people be?
Jordan Spieth, Sandra Gal and Niall Horan.
Do you have any superstitions as it relates to golf? If so, please describe:
I happened to wear yellow nail polish at the second qualifier and won. I also wore it at Winged Foot and won!
Do you play any golf video games? If so, which one(s)?
I play Flappy Golf with my teammates and friends.
What food would you serve at your Champions Dinner at Augusta National?
Caeser Salad, lasagna, garlic bread, ice cream and cookies.
Favorite School Subject:
Gym
Favorite School Teacher:
Mrs. Joudrie
Favorite Sport (other than golf):
Volleyball
Favorite Movie:
The Greatest Showman
Favorite TV Show:
Friends
Favorite App:
Flappy Golf
Favorite Emoji:
Laughing with tears
Explain any talents or interests outside of golf:
Volleyball, track and field, baking and fitness.
Hero/Role Model:
Sandra Gal
What’s the best piece of advice you’ve ever received?
Always trust myself
What do you want to be when you grow up?
A professional golfer
Describe yourself:
I am positive, happy, and kind person, but also very athletic and competitive.
