2021 Drive, Chip and Putt Championship
Kate Brody
Grand Blanc
,
MI
Age: 14 - 15
Gender: Girls
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:
Warwick Hills Golf and Country Club
Play Golf Right or Left Handed:
Right
Age Started Playing Golf:
3
Lowest Score Shot (9 and/or 18 holes):
68
Handicap Index:
1.4
How did you become interested in golf?
Started playing at a very early age because both of my parents worked at a golf course.
Who introduced you to golf?
My parents
Who do you normally play golf with?
My friends at the golf course and my family.
Who is your golf teacher?
Jason Guss
What do you like most about playing golf?
I like the individuality of the game and all it has to offer. I love competing and meeting new people.
What part of golf do you like to practice the most?
Chipping and wedge shots
What’s the most difficult thing about golf?
Having patience and playing slowly.
What is your favorite club?
My driver
What is your favorite course in the world?
Arcadia Bluffs
Have you ever participated in a USGA or PGA of America event? If so, which one(s), when, and how did you do?
PGA Jr. League State Champion
US Girls Junior Qualifier (June 21st, 83)
Do you participate in PGA Junior League?
I did from age 8-13.
Do you participate in LPGA*USGA Girls Golf?
No
Do you participate in The First Tee?
No
Local Qualifying Site/Results/Any Memorable Moments:
Autumn Ridge Golf Club (1st Place)
Sub-Regional Qualifying Site/Results/Any Memorable Moments:
Golf Club of Indiana (2nd place)
Driving 5 hours there and back to hit 9 shots!
Regional Qualifying Site/Results/Any Memorable Moments:
Oakland Hills (130 pts): Making it to Augusta!
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: Made it to Regional at Medinah, 2016: Made it Sub-Regional, 2017: Made it to Sub-Regional, 2018: Made it to Regional at Muirfield Village
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 made me want to make it there, since it’s my last year doing DCP.
List from strongest to weakest – Driving, Chipping, Putting:
Driving, Putting, Chipping
Have you ever been to the Masters before? If so, when?
Yes, 2018 Practice Round
What is your favorite Masters memory? U.S. Open or U.S. Women’s Open memory? PGA Championship or Women’s PGA Championship memory?
I liked going to the 2017 Masters practice round and seeing all the players
What is your favorite memory of watching golf on TV?
When Tiger won the Masters in 2018.
Who is your favorite male golfer, and why?
Tiger Woods because of all he has done for golf and the impact he has had on the game.
Who is your favorite female golfer, and why?
Michelle Wie because she has had so many health injuries/problems and has worked so hard to overcome it in order to play golf.
Who is the coolest player in golf, and why?
Brooks Koepka, because he is a beast.
Have you ever played with someone famous? Who? Please describe the circumstance:
Anthony Dirrell. WBC World Champion boxer. He is a member at my home course.
If you could choose to play golf with a dream foursome, who would the other three people be?
Tiger Woods, Michelle Wie, Jordan Spieth
Do you have any superstitions as it relates to golf? If so, please describe:
I carry my bag, because I feel like I play bad using a push cart. I also only use golf balls with the number 20.
Do you play any golf video games? If so, which one(s)? SSG2 (On phone) and “The Masters” on Wii
What food would you serve at your Champions Dinner at Augusta National?
Steak and chicken, mac ‘n cheese, salad, green beans and chicken noodle soup. Brownies and chocolate covered strawberries and any kind of pop to drink.
Favorite School Subject:
Math
Favorite School Teacher:
Ms. Zittel
Favorite Sport (other than golf):
Basketball
Favorite Movie:
Happy Gilmore
Favorite Singer/Music Group:
Dan + Shay
Favorite TV Show:
Riverdale, Friends or Hannah Montana
Favorite App:
Snapchat
Favorite Emoji:
Soft smile
Explain any talents or interests outside of golf:
I play basketball. I like to hang out with my friends and like watching sports.
Describe any obstacles you’ve overcome in your life:
I have had to make choices and sacrifices in order to make more time for golf. I’ve had to miss parties, events and such for golf. And I’ve had to quit other sports to focus on golf.
Hero/Role Model(s):
My mom and my dad
What’s the best piece of advice you’ve ever received?
Treat others how you want to be treated.
What do you want to be with you grow up?
A professional golfer
Describe yourself:
I am funny, kind, smart, thoughtful, caring and a good friend.
Warwick Hills Golf and Country Club
Play Golf Right or Left Handed:
Right
Age Started Playing Golf:
3
Lowest Score Shot (9 and/or 18 holes):
68
Handicap Index:
1.4
How did you become interested in golf?
Started playing at a very early age because both of my parents worked at a golf course.
Who introduced you to golf?
My parents
Who do you normally play golf with?
My friends at the golf course and my family.
Who is your golf teacher?
Jason Guss
What do you like most about playing golf?
I like the individuality of the game and all it has to offer. I love competing and meeting new people.
What part of golf do you like to practice the most?
Chipping and wedge shots
What’s the most difficult thing about golf?
Having patience and playing slowly.
What is your favorite club?
My driver
What is your favorite course in the world?
Arcadia Bluffs
Have you ever participated in a USGA or PGA of America event? If so, which one(s), when, and how did you do?
PGA Jr. League State Champion
US Girls Junior Qualifier (June 21st, 83)
Do you participate in PGA Junior League?
I did from age 8-13.
Do you participate in LPGA*USGA Girls Golf?
No
Do you participate in The First Tee?
No
Local Qualifying Site/Results/Any Memorable Moments:
Autumn Ridge Golf Club (1st Place)
Sub-Regional Qualifying Site/Results/Any Memorable Moments:
Golf Club of Indiana (2nd place)
Driving 5 hours there and back to hit 9 shots!
Regional Qualifying Site/Results/Any Memorable Moments:
Oakland Hills (130 pts): Making it to Augusta!
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: Made it to Regional at Medinah, 2016: Made it Sub-Regional, 2017: Made it to Sub-Regional, 2018: Made it to Regional at Muirfield Village
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 made me want to make it there, since it’s my last year doing DCP.
List from strongest to weakest – Driving, Chipping, Putting:
Driving, Putting, Chipping
Have you ever been to the Masters before? If so, when?
Yes, 2018 Practice Round
What is your favorite Masters memory? U.S. Open or U.S. Women’s Open memory? PGA Championship or Women’s PGA Championship memory?
I liked going to the 2017 Masters practice round and seeing all the players
What is your favorite memory of watching golf on TV?
When Tiger won the Masters in 2018.
Who is your favorite male golfer, and why?
Tiger Woods because of all he has done for golf and the impact he has had on the game.
Who is your favorite female golfer, and why?
Michelle Wie because she has had so many health injuries/problems and has worked so hard to overcome it in order to play golf.
Who is the coolest player in golf, and why?
Brooks Koepka, because he is a beast.
Have you ever played with someone famous? Who? Please describe the circumstance:
Anthony Dirrell. WBC World Champion boxer. He is a member at my home course.
If you could choose to play golf with a dream foursome, who would the other three people be?
Tiger Woods, Michelle Wie, Jordan Spieth
Do you have any superstitions as it relates to golf? If so, please describe:
I carry my bag, because I feel like I play bad using a push cart. I also only use golf balls with the number 20.
Do you play any golf video games? If so, which one(s)? SSG2 (On phone) and “The Masters” on Wii
What food would you serve at your Champions Dinner at Augusta National?
Steak and chicken, mac ‘n cheese, salad, green beans and chicken noodle soup. Brownies and chocolate covered strawberries and any kind of pop to drink.
Favorite School Subject:
Math
Favorite School Teacher:
Ms. Zittel
Favorite Sport (other than golf):
Basketball
Favorite Movie:
Happy Gilmore
Favorite Singer/Music Group:
Dan + Shay
Favorite TV Show:
Riverdale, Friends or Hannah Montana
Favorite App:
Snapchat
Favorite Emoji:
Soft smile
Explain any talents or interests outside of golf:
I play basketball. I like to hang out with my friends and like watching sports.
Describe any obstacles you’ve overcome in your life:
I have had to make choices and sacrifices in order to make more time for golf. I’ve had to miss parties, events and such for golf. And I’ve had to quit other sports to focus on golf.
Hero/Role Model(s):
My mom and my dad
What’s the best piece of advice you’ve ever received?
Treat others how you want to be treated.
What do you want to be with you grow up?
A professional golfer
Describe yourself:
I am funny, kind, smart, thoughtful, caring and a good friend.
