2021 Drive, Chip and Putt Championship
Kate Ly
Portland
,
OR
Age: 10 - 11
Gender: Girls
Region: Northwest
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:
Eastmoreland Golf, Portland, OR
Play Golf Right or Left Handed:
Right
Age Started Playing Golf:
9
Lowest Score Shot (9 and/or 18 holes):
37
Handicap Index:
18.7
How did you become interested in golf?
By watching my sister (Kyra) play
Who introduced you to golf?
Sister and parents
Who do you normally play golf with?
Kyra, parents and local tournaments
Who is your golf teacher?
Meurig Morgan
What do you like most about playing golf?
It’s fun and I like competing with my friends.
What part of golf do you like to practice the most?
Putting
What’s the most difficult thing about golf?
Playing consistently
What is your favorite club?
8 Iron
What is your favorite course in the world?
Running Y Ranch Resort
What is your biggest achievement in golf so far?
Qualifying for Augusta National Drive Chip & 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:
Making the first chip in
Sub-Regional Qualifying Site/Results/Any Memorable Moments:
Hitting all of my drives in the middle
Regional Qualifying Site/Results/Any Memorable Moments:
Putting and winning
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. 2018 came in 5th at the local qualifying
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 or Women’s PGA Championship memory?
Tiger Woods winning the 2019 Masters
What is your favorite memory of watching golf on TV?
Tiger Woods Comeback
Who is your favorite male golfer, and why?
Tiger Woods – He’s really good
Who is your favorite female golfer, and why?
Jin Young Ko – She’s a great player, very consistent.
Who is the coolest player in golf, and why?
Tiger Woods, because he has 82 wins
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?
Kyra Ly (sister), Tiger Woods, Jin Young Ko
Do you have any superstitions as it relates to golf? If so, please describe:
No
Do you play any golf video games? If so, which one(s)?
Infinite Golf, Idle Golf
What food would you serve at your Champions Dinner at Augusta National?
Korean food: Kalbi
Favorite School Subject:
Chinese
Favorite School Teacher:
Chinese teacher
Favorite Sport (other than golf):
Don’t have one
Favorite Movie:
Big Hero 6
Favorite Singer/Music Group:
Don’t have one
Favorite TV Show:
Don’t have one
Favorite App:
Instagram
Favorite Emoji:
Staleface
Explain any talents or interests outside of golf:
No
Describe any obstacles you’ve overcome in your life:
Don’t have any
Hero/Role Model(s):
Mom and dad
What’s the best piece of advice you’ve ever received?
Work now, play later
What do you want to be with you grow up?
LPGA Golfer
Describe yourself:
I am shy, friendly, positive, responsible
Eastmoreland Golf, Portland, OR
Play Golf Right or Left Handed:
Right
Age Started Playing Golf:
9
Lowest Score Shot (9 and/or 18 holes):
37
Handicap Index:
18.7
How did you become interested in golf?
By watching my sister (Kyra) play
Who introduced you to golf?
Sister and parents
Who do you normally play golf with?
Kyra, parents and local tournaments
Who is your golf teacher?
Meurig Morgan
What do you like most about playing golf?
It’s fun and I like competing with my friends.
What part of golf do you like to practice the most?
Putting
What’s the most difficult thing about golf?
Playing consistently
What is your favorite club?
8 Iron
What is your favorite course in the world?
Running Y Ranch Resort
What is your biggest achievement in golf so far?
Qualifying for Augusta National Drive Chip & 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:
Making the first chip in
Sub-Regional Qualifying Site/Results/Any Memorable Moments:
Hitting all of my drives in the middle
Regional Qualifying Site/Results/Any Memorable Moments:
Putting and winning
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. 2018 came in 5th at the local qualifying
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 or Women’s PGA Championship memory?
Tiger Woods winning the 2019 Masters
What is your favorite memory of watching golf on TV?
Tiger Woods Comeback
Who is your favorite male golfer, and why?
Tiger Woods – He’s really good
Who is your favorite female golfer, and why?
Jin Young Ko – She’s a great player, very consistent.
Who is the coolest player in golf, and why?
Tiger Woods, because he has 82 wins
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?
Kyra Ly (sister), Tiger Woods, Jin Young Ko
Do you have any superstitions as it relates to golf? If so, please describe:
No
Do you play any golf video games? If so, which one(s)?
Infinite Golf, Idle Golf
What food would you serve at your Champions Dinner at Augusta National?
Korean food: Kalbi
Favorite School Subject:
Chinese
Favorite School Teacher:
Chinese teacher
Favorite Sport (other than golf):
Don’t have one
Favorite Movie:
Big Hero 6
Favorite Singer/Music Group:
Don’t have one
Favorite TV Show:
Don’t have one
Favorite App:
Favorite Emoji:
Staleface
Explain any talents or interests outside of golf:
No
Describe any obstacles you’ve overcome in your life:
Don’t have any
Hero/Role Model(s):
Mom and dad
What’s the best piece of advice you’ve ever received?
Work now, play later
What do you want to be with you grow up?
LPGA Golfer
Describe yourself:
I am shy, friendly, positive, responsible
