2021 Drive, Chip and Putt Championship
Jillian Burks
Paoli
,
PA
Age: 10 - 11
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 and Location:
White Manor Country Club - Malvern, PA and Applecross Country Club - Downingtown, PA
Play Golf Right or Left Handed:
Right
Handicap Index:
10.4
Age Started Playing Golf:
4
Lowest Score Shot (9 and/or 18 holes):
34/71
How did you become interested in golf?
My dad played, and I wanted to try, too.
Who introduced you to golf?
My dad.
Who do you normally play golf with?
My sister, Katelyn, and Kiersten Bodge
What do you like most about playing golf?
How you can always fix your mistakes on the next hole.
What part of golf do you like to practice the most?
Chipping
What’s the most difficult thing about golf?
Having to hit a shot you rarely practice.
What is your favorite club?
3-wood
What is your favorite course in the world?
Seaview Golf Resort - Galloway, NJ
What is your biggest achievement in golf so far?
Going to Augusta National!
Have you ever participated in a USGA or PGA of America event? If so, which one(s), when, and how did you do?
PGA – Philly Junior Tour
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:
Schuylkill Country Club – 1st
Sub-Regional Qualifying Site/Results/Any Memorable Moments:
Aronimink Golf Club – 2nd
Regional Qualifying Site/Results/Any Memorable Moments:
Oakmont Country Club – 1st. Seeing that I won on the TV monitor at the scorer’s table.
Have you tried to qualify for Drive, Chip and Putt in the past? If so, please list each of the years and previous results:
2016 – Sub-regional, 2017 – Sub-regional, 2018 – Sub-regional, 2019 – Regional at Congressional, 2020 – National Finals at Augusta National
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, and not much.
List from strongest to weakest – Driving, Chipping, Putting:
Putting, Driving, 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?
Meeting Paula Creamer at the 2015 US Women's Open at Lancaster Country Club.
What is your favorite memory of watching golf on TV?
When Paula Creamer made that long putt at the 2014 HSBC.
Who is your favorite male golfer, and why?
Justin Rose, because he is a good golfer and is left-eye dominant like me. And he won the 2013 US Open at nearby Merion.
Who is your favorite female golfer, and why?
Jessica Korda - She has a good attitude, is charitable, and has a close relationship with her younger sister.
Who is the coolest player in golf, and why?
Ian Poulter is hilarious.
Have you ever played with someone famous? Who? Please describe the circumstance:
No
If you could choose to play golf with a dream foursome, who would the other three people be?
Jessica Korda, Ian Poulter, Paula Creamer
Do you have any superstitions as it relates to golf? If so, please describe:
Yes – I don’t watch someone hit their ball off the tee. If it’s bad, I might do the same thing.
Do you play any golf video games? If so, which one(s)?
No, I don’t play video games.
What food would you serve at your Champions Dinner at Augusta National?
Steak, salad, dinner rolls, zeppoli.
Favorite School Subject:
Science
Favorite School Teacher:
Mr. Prothero and Mr. Diamond
Favorite Sport (other than golf):
Swim team
Favorite Movie:
Ferris Bueller's Day Off
Favorite Singer/Music Group:
Dua Lipa
Favorite TV Show:
The Masked Singer
Favorite Emoji:
Golf
Explain any talents or interests outside of golf:
Swim team, lacrosse, basketball, volleyball, painting
Describe any obstacles you’ve overcome in your life:
Having ear surgery three times.
Hero/Role Model(s):
Jessica Korda
What’s the best piece of advice you’ve ever received?
If you’re struggling, never say, “I can’t do this.” You have to do what you have to do, and you can do what you can do.” –Allan Kournikova in The Short Game movie
What do you want to be with you grow up?
Professional Golfer
Describe yourself:
Artistic, kind, confident, smart, and athletic.
White Manor Country Club - Malvern, PA and Applecross Country Club - Downingtown, PA
Play Golf Right or Left Handed:
Right
Handicap Index:
10.4
Age Started Playing Golf:
4
Lowest Score Shot (9 and/or 18 holes):
34/71
How did you become interested in golf?
My dad played, and I wanted to try, too.
Who introduced you to golf?
My dad.
Who do you normally play golf with?
My sister, Katelyn, and Kiersten Bodge
What do you like most about playing golf?
How you can always fix your mistakes on the next hole.
What part of golf do you like to practice the most?
Chipping
What’s the most difficult thing about golf?
Having to hit a shot you rarely practice.
What is your favorite club?
3-wood
What is your favorite course in the world?
Seaview Golf Resort - Galloway, NJ
What is your biggest achievement in golf so far?
Going to Augusta National!
Have you ever participated in a USGA or PGA of America event? If so, which one(s), when, and how did you do?
PGA – Philly Junior Tour
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:
Schuylkill Country Club – 1st
Sub-Regional Qualifying Site/Results/Any Memorable Moments:
Aronimink Golf Club – 2nd
Regional Qualifying Site/Results/Any Memorable Moments:
Oakmont Country Club – 1st. Seeing that I won on the TV monitor at the scorer’s table.
Have you tried to qualify for Drive, Chip and Putt in the past? If so, please list each of the years and previous results:
2016 – Sub-regional, 2017 – Sub-regional, 2018 – Sub-regional, 2019 – Regional at Congressional, 2020 – National Finals at Augusta National
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, and not much.
List from strongest to weakest – Driving, Chipping, Putting:
Putting, Driving, 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?
Meeting Paula Creamer at the 2015 US Women's Open at Lancaster Country Club.
What is your favorite memory of watching golf on TV?
When Paula Creamer made that long putt at the 2014 HSBC.
Who is your favorite male golfer, and why?
Justin Rose, because he is a good golfer and is left-eye dominant like me. And he won the 2013 US Open at nearby Merion.
Who is your favorite female golfer, and why?
Jessica Korda - She has a good attitude, is charitable, and has a close relationship with her younger sister.
Who is the coolest player in golf, and why?
Ian Poulter is hilarious.
Have you ever played with someone famous? Who? Please describe the circumstance:
No
If you could choose to play golf with a dream foursome, who would the other three people be?
Jessica Korda, Ian Poulter, Paula Creamer
Do you have any superstitions as it relates to golf? If so, please describe:
Yes – I don’t watch someone hit their ball off the tee. If it’s bad, I might do the same thing.
Do you play any golf video games? If so, which one(s)?
No, I don’t play video games.
What food would you serve at your Champions Dinner at Augusta National?
Steak, salad, dinner rolls, zeppoli.
Favorite School Subject:
Science
Favorite School Teacher:
Mr. Prothero and Mr. Diamond
Favorite Sport (other than golf):
Swim team
Favorite Movie:
Ferris Bueller's Day Off
Favorite Singer/Music Group:
Dua Lipa
Favorite TV Show:
The Masked Singer
Favorite Emoji:
Golf
Explain any talents or interests outside of golf:
Swim team, lacrosse, basketball, volleyball, painting
Describe any obstacles you’ve overcome in your life:
Having ear surgery three times.
Hero/Role Model(s):
Jessica Korda
What’s the best piece of advice you’ve ever received?
If you’re struggling, never say, “I can’t do this.” You have to do what you have to do, and you can do what you can do.” –Allan Kournikova in The Short Game movie
What do you want to be with you grow up?
Professional Golfer
Describe yourself:
Artistic, kind, confident, smart, and athletic.
