2021 Drive, Chip and Putt Championship
Brandt Prinsloo
Alpharetta
,
GA
Age: 7 - 9
Gender: Boys
Region: Middle Atlantic
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:
The Standard Club, John's Creek, GA
Play Golf Right or Left Handed:
Right
Age Started Playing Golf:
2 1/2
Lowest Score Shot (9 and/or 18 holes):
31 / 71
How did you become interested in golf?
Watching on TV with my dad when I was a baby
Who introduced you to golf?
My dad.
Who do you normally play golf with?
My dad.
Who is your golf teacher?
Jimmy Harris
What do you like most about playing golf?
I like the competition
What part of golf do you like to practice the most? S
hort game
What’s the most difficult thing about golf?
It is hard work to practice all the shots
What is your favorite club?
Putter
What is your favorite course in the world?
Pinehurst #1
What is your biggest achievement in golf so far?
Winning the US Kids Golf Georgia State Invitational and qualifying for the Drive, Chip and Putt
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
Do you participate in LPGA*USGA Girls Golf?
No
Do you participate in The First Tee?
No
Local Qualifying Site/Results/Any Memorable Moments:
Charlie Yates Golf Course – 1st
Sub-Regional Qualifying Site/Results/Any Memorable Moments:
All three drives landed out of bounds but rolled back in. I was tied for 2nd but qualified by winning the putting.
Regional Qualifying Site/Results/Any Memorable Moments:
I didn’t win any of the individual competitions, but did well enough in all of them to win overall
Have you tried to qualify for Drive, Chip and Putt in the past? If so, please list each of the years and previous results:
Yes.
2017 – Made it to subregional
2018 – Finished 3rd in subregional
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. It inspired me to watch my friend Thaxton Cheyne compete.
List from strongest to weakest – Driving, Chipping, Putting:
Putting, Driving and 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 or Women’s PGA Championship memory?
Tony Finau’s hole-in-one at the 2017 Par 3 contest where he dislocated his ankle, and Tiger’s win in 2019!
What is your favorite memory of watching golf on TV?
Watching with my family, and when my dad said, “Look, that’s Brandt Snedeker,” and I said, “That’s not my nedeker.
Who is your favorite male golfer, and why?
Tiger Woods. I like his focus and determination.
Who is your favorite female golfer, and why?
Lexi Thompson because she is confident and seems like a nice person.
Who is the coolest player in golf, and why?
Rickie Fowler because of his style of dress.
Have you ever played with someone famous? Who? Please describe the circumstances:
No, not yet!
If you could choose to play golf with a dream foursome, who would the other three people be?
Rory, Tiger and my dad
Do you have any superstitions as it relates to golf? If so, please describe:
No.
Do you play any golf videos games? If so, which one(s)?
Yes, I love Golf Clash
What food would you serve at your Champions Dinner at Augusta National?
BBQ Chicken sandwiches, Doritos and an Arnold Palmer. Banana split for dessert!
Favorite School Subject:
Math
Favorite School Teacher:
Ms. Delph – she teaches math, social studies and science.
Favorite Sport (other than golf):
Soccer – I play at recess a lot
Favorite Movie:
Race to Witch Mountain
Favorite Singer/Music Group:
Beastie Boys
Favorite TV Show:
Teen Titans Go
Favorite App:
Minecraft
Favorite Emoji:
Devil face/ears
Explain any talents or interests outside of golf:
I play basketball in the winter, and go to karate twice a week. I am a brown belt now.
Describe any obstacles you’ve overcome in your life:
Teaching myself to have a really positive outlook.
Hero/Role Model(s):
Tiger Woods
What’s the best piece of advice you’ve ever received?
Don’t count your chickens before they hatch!
What do you want to be with you grow up?
Professional golfer
Describe yourself:
Kind, playful, energetic, athletic, smart
The Standard Club, John's Creek, GA
Play Golf Right or Left Handed:
Right
Age Started Playing Golf:
2 1/2
Lowest Score Shot (9 and/or 18 holes):
31 / 71
How did you become interested in golf?
Watching on TV with my dad when I was a baby
Who introduced you to golf?
My dad.
Who do you normally play golf with?
My dad.
Who is your golf teacher?
Jimmy Harris
What do you like most about playing golf?
I like the competition
What part of golf do you like to practice the most? S
hort game
What’s the most difficult thing about golf?
It is hard work to practice all the shots
What is your favorite club?
Putter
What is your favorite course in the world?
Pinehurst #1
What is your biggest achievement in golf so far?
Winning the US Kids Golf Georgia State Invitational and qualifying for the Drive, Chip and Putt
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
Do you participate in LPGA*USGA Girls Golf?
No
Do you participate in The First Tee?
No
Local Qualifying Site/Results/Any Memorable Moments:
Charlie Yates Golf Course – 1st
Sub-Regional Qualifying Site/Results/Any Memorable Moments:
All three drives landed out of bounds but rolled back in. I was tied for 2nd but qualified by winning the putting.
Regional Qualifying Site/Results/Any Memorable Moments:
I didn’t win any of the individual competitions, but did well enough in all of them to win overall
Have you tried to qualify for Drive, Chip and Putt in the past? If so, please list each of the years and previous results:
Yes.
2017 – Made it to subregional
2018 – Finished 3rd in subregional
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. It inspired me to watch my friend Thaxton Cheyne compete.
List from strongest to weakest – Driving, Chipping, Putting:
Putting, Driving and 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 or Women’s PGA Championship memory?
Tony Finau’s hole-in-one at the 2017 Par 3 contest where he dislocated his ankle, and Tiger’s win in 2019!
What is your favorite memory of watching golf on TV?
Watching with my family, and when my dad said, “Look, that’s Brandt Snedeker,” and I said, “That’s not my nedeker.
Who is your favorite male golfer, and why?
Tiger Woods. I like his focus and determination.
Who is your favorite female golfer, and why?
Lexi Thompson because she is confident and seems like a nice person.
Who is the coolest player in golf, and why?
Rickie Fowler because of his style of dress.
Have you ever played with someone famous? Who? Please describe the circumstances:
No, not yet!
If you could choose to play golf with a dream foursome, who would the other three people be?
Rory, Tiger and my dad
Do you have any superstitions as it relates to golf? If so, please describe:
No.
Do you play any golf videos games? If so, which one(s)?
Yes, I love Golf Clash
What food would you serve at your Champions Dinner at Augusta National?
BBQ Chicken sandwiches, Doritos and an Arnold Palmer. Banana split for dessert!
Favorite School Subject:
Math
Favorite School Teacher:
Ms. Delph – she teaches math, social studies and science.
Favorite Sport (other than golf):
Soccer – I play at recess a lot
Favorite Movie:
Race to Witch Mountain
Favorite Singer/Music Group:
Beastie Boys
Favorite TV Show:
Teen Titans Go
Favorite App:
Minecraft
Favorite Emoji:
Devil face/ears
Explain any talents or interests outside of golf:
I play basketball in the winter, and go to karate twice a week. I am a brown belt now.
Describe any obstacles you’ve overcome in your life:
Teaching myself to have a really positive outlook.
Hero/Role Model(s):
Tiger Woods
What’s the best piece of advice you’ve ever received?
Don’t count your chickens before they hatch!
What do you want to be with you grow up?
Professional golfer
Describe yourself:
Kind, playful, energetic, athletic, smart
