2021 Drive, Chip and Putt Championship
Brady Barnum
Dublin
,
OH
Age: 10 - 11
Gender: Boys
Region: Great Lakes
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 and Location:
Muirfield Village, Dublin, Ohio
Play Golf Right or Left Handed:
Right
Age Started Playing Golf:
3
Lowest Score Shot (9 and/or 18 holes):
9 – 33 / 18 - 68
How did you become interested in golf?
My dad took me to my first lesson when I was 3.
Who introduced you to golf?
My dad
Who do you normally play golf with?
My friends and my brother Blaise
Who is your golf teacher?
Chad Middaugh
What do you like most about playing golf?
I like playing golf with my friends
What part of golf do you like to practice the most?
Irons
What’s the most difficult thing about golf?
Mental and short game
What is your favorite club?
Putter
What is your favorite course in the world?
Kapalua, Plantation Course, Maui
What is your biggest achievement in golf so far?
Second-time participant at the DCP Finals
Have you ever participated in a USGA or PGA of America event? If so, which one(s), when, and how did you do?
No.
Do you participate in PGA Junior League?
Yes. I also made the all-star team and competed at Nemacolin for the regional final. We lost to Mallard 7-5 in the championship.
Do you participate in LPGA*USGA Girls Golf?
No.
Do you participate in The First Tee?
No.
Local Qualifying Site/Results/Any Memorable Moments:
Heatherwoode Golf Club – 1st place, 118 points
Sub-Regional Qualifying Site/Results/Any Memorable Moments:
TPC River Bend – 1st place, 163 points. It was the highest score that day.
Regional Qualifying Site/Results/Any Memorable Moments:
Oakland Hills – 1st place, 130 points – I holed my 3rd chip. I believe my 50 points in chipping was the best score of the 96 competitors.
Have you tried to qualify for Drive, Chip and Putt in the past? If so, please list each of the years and previous results:
2015 – Regional Final at Oakmont
2016 – Did not qualify after 1st round
2017 – 1st in Regional Final, Muirfield Village
2018 – 3rd in Subregional, TPC River Bend
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 enjoyed watching some of my friends compete.
List from strongest to weakest – Driving, Chipping, Putting:
Driving, putting, chipping
Have you ever been to the Masters before? If so, when?
Yes, I made it to the DCP finals 2 years ago
What is your favorite Masters memory? U.S. Open or U.S. Women’s Open memory? PGA Championship or Women’s PGA Championship memory?
Tiger making his unbelievable chip on the par 3, #16 in 2005 and last year’s Masters win
What is your favorite memory of watching golf on TV?
Tiger’s win last year at the Masters
Who is your favorite male golfer, and why?
Tiger Woods. Amazing comeback.
Who is your favorite female golfer, and why?
Michelle Wie. She’s from Hawaii
Who is the coolest player in golf, and why?
Phil Mickelson for his unique shots
Have you ever played with someone famous? Who? Please describe the circumstances:
Yes. James Wisniewski and Jared Boll; 2 retired NHL hockey players who have become my buddies and Rod Spittle.
If you could choose to play golf with a dream foursome, who would the other three people be?
Tiger Woods, Brooks Koepka, Jason Day
Do you have any superstitions as it relates to golf? If so, please describe:
My Brooks Koepka shoes bring me good luck
Do you play any golf videos games? If so, which one(s)?
Yes. Rory McIlroy.
What food would you serve at your Champions Dinner at Augusta National?
Ahi Tuna appetizer, margarita pizza, and a huge chocolate lave cake.
Favorite School Subject:
Social Studies
Favorite School Teacher:
Mr. Byorth
Favorite Sport (other than golf):
Basketball
Favorite Movie:
Lord of the Rings
Favorite Singer/Music Group:
Travis Scott
Favorite TV Show:
Gilligan’s Island
Favorite App:
Fortnite
Favorite Emoji:
Sad emoji
Explain any talents or interests outside of golf:
I speak Japanese
Describe any obstacles you’ve overcome in your life:
I was never a good putter until I focused and practiced a lot.
Hero/Role Model(s):
Tiger Woods
What’s the best piece of advice you’ve ever received?
Hard work pays off – my dad
What do you want to be with you grow up?
PGA Tour player or surgeon
Describe yourself:
Happy, talented, I smile a lot and I love spending time with my family and friends
Muirfield Village, Dublin, Ohio
Play Golf Right or Left Handed:
Right
Age Started Playing Golf:
3
Lowest Score Shot (9 and/or 18 holes):
9 – 33 / 18 - 68
How did you become interested in golf?
My dad took me to my first lesson when I was 3.
Who introduced you to golf?
My dad
Who do you normally play golf with?
My friends and my brother Blaise
Who is your golf teacher?
Chad Middaugh
What do you like most about playing golf?
I like playing golf with my friends
What part of golf do you like to practice the most?
Irons
What’s the most difficult thing about golf?
Mental and short game
What is your favorite club?
Putter
What is your favorite course in the world?
Kapalua, Plantation Course, Maui
What is your biggest achievement in golf so far?
Second-time participant at the DCP Finals
Have you ever participated in a USGA or PGA of America event? If so, which one(s), when, and how did you do?
No.
Do you participate in PGA Junior League?
Yes. I also made the all-star team and competed at Nemacolin for the regional final. We lost to Mallard 7-5 in the championship.
Do you participate in LPGA*USGA Girls Golf?
No.
Do you participate in The First Tee?
No.
Local Qualifying Site/Results/Any Memorable Moments:
Heatherwoode Golf Club – 1st place, 118 points
Sub-Regional Qualifying Site/Results/Any Memorable Moments:
TPC River Bend – 1st place, 163 points. It was the highest score that day.
Regional Qualifying Site/Results/Any Memorable Moments:
Oakland Hills – 1st place, 130 points – I holed my 3rd chip. I believe my 50 points in chipping was the best score of the 96 competitors.
Have you tried to qualify for Drive, Chip and Putt in the past? If so, please list each of the years and previous results:
2015 – Regional Final at Oakmont
2016 – Did not qualify after 1st round
2017 – 1st in Regional Final, Muirfield Village
2018 – 3rd in Subregional, TPC River Bend
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 enjoyed watching some of my friends compete.
List from strongest to weakest – Driving, Chipping, Putting:
Driving, putting, chipping
Have you ever been to the Masters before? If so, when?
Yes, I made it to the DCP finals 2 years ago
What is your favorite Masters memory? U.S. Open or U.S. Women’s Open memory? PGA Championship or Women’s PGA Championship memory?
Tiger making his unbelievable chip on the par 3, #16 in 2005 and last year’s Masters win
What is your favorite memory of watching golf on TV?
Tiger’s win last year at the Masters
Who is your favorite male golfer, and why?
Tiger Woods. Amazing comeback.
Who is your favorite female golfer, and why?
Michelle Wie. She’s from Hawaii
Who is the coolest player in golf, and why?
Phil Mickelson for his unique shots
Have you ever played with someone famous? Who? Please describe the circumstances:
Yes. James Wisniewski and Jared Boll; 2 retired NHL hockey players who have become my buddies and Rod Spittle.
If you could choose to play golf with a dream foursome, who would the other three people be?
Tiger Woods, Brooks Koepka, Jason Day
Do you have any superstitions as it relates to golf? If so, please describe:
My Brooks Koepka shoes bring me good luck
Do you play any golf videos games? If so, which one(s)?
Yes. Rory McIlroy.
What food would you serve at your Champions Dinner at Augusta National?
Ahi Tuna appetizer, margarita pizza, and a huge chocolate lave cake.
Favorite School Subject:
Social Studies
Favorite School Teacher:
Mr. Byorth
Favorite Sport (other than golf):
Basketball
Favorite Movie:
Lord of the Rings
Favorite Singer/Music Group:
Travis Scott
Favorite TV Show:
Gilligan’s Island
Favorite App:
Fortnite
Favorite Emoji:
Sad emoji
Explain any talents or interests outside of golf:
I speak Japanese
Describe any obstacles you’ve overcome in your life:
I was never a good putter until I focused and practiced a lot.
Hero/Role Model(s):
Tiger Woods
What’s the best piece of advice you’ve ever received?
Hard work pays off – my dad
What do you want to be with you grow up?
PGA Tour player or surgeon
Describe yourself:
Happy, talented, I smile a lot and I love spending time with my family and friends
