2021 Drive, Chip and Putt Championship
Lucas Bernstein
Fresno
,
CA
Age: 7 - 9
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:
Fort Washington CC, Fresno CA
Play Golf Right or Left Handed:
Right
Age Started Playing Golf:
1
Lowest Score Shot (9 and/or 18 holes):
32
How did you become interested in golf?
Watching my dad on the practice range
Who introduced you to golf?
My dad
Who do you normally play golf with?
My dad and brother
Who is your golf teacher?
Jason Guss, Chris Doos
What do you like most about playing golf?
Being outside in nature and competing
What part of golf do you like to practice the most?
Driver
What’s the most difficult thing about golf?
Keeping my emotions under control
What is your favorite club?
Putter
What is your favorite course in the world?
Augusta National
What is your biggest achievement in golf so far?
Making it to USKG World Championships 3 years in a row
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?
No
Do you participate in LPGA*USGA Girls Golf?
No
Do you participate in The First Tee?
No
Local Qualifying Site/Results/Any Memorable Moments:
Getting first place and seeing everyone’s reaction
Sub-Regional Qualifying Site/Results/Any Memorable Moments:
Getting first place again, traveling to Ohio.
Regional Qualifying Site/Results/Any Memorable Moments:
Getting interviewed by Golf Channel, celebrating with my family.
Have you tried to qualify for Drive, Chip and Putt in the past? If so, please list each of the years and previous results:
2017 – Eliminated 1st round, 2018 – eliminated 2nd round
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, encouraged me to try harder this year.
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?
Tiger winning this year on my birthday.
What is your favorite memory of watching golf on TV?
The gallery following Tiger at the Tour Championship.
Who is your favorite male golfer, and why?
Brooks Koepka – his strong work ethic.
Who is your favorite female golfer, and why?
Lexi Thompson – kept her cool at a major after getting a penalty.
Who is the coolest player in golf, and why?
Tommy Fleetwood because of his hair.
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?
Tiger Woods, Rickie Fowler, Jack Nicklaus
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)?
Golf Clash
What food would you serve at your Champions Dinner at Augusta National?
Steak, mashed potatoes, rice
Favorite School Subject:
History
Favorite School Teacher:
Ms. Christine Batora
Favorite Sport (other than golf):
Soccer
Favorite Movie:
Redtails
Favorite Singer/Music Group:
Queen
Favorite TV Show:
Gortimer Gibbons
Favorite App:
Minecraft
Favorite Emoji:
Golf
Explain any talents or interests outside of golf:
Engineering, swimming, soccer
Describe any obstacles you’ve overcome in your life:
Sometimes I get nervous and have to overcome that fear.
Hero/Role Model(s):
Mom and dad
What’s the best piece of advice you’ve ever received?
Always keep your word
What do you want to be with you grow up?
An engineer and golfer
Describe yourself:
Friendly, kind, hard to handle sometimes (stubborn), caring, empathetic, hard worker
Fort Washington CC, Fresno CA
Play Golf Right or Left Handed:
Right
Age Started Playing Golf:
1
Lowest Score Shot (9 and/or 18 holes):
32
How did you become interested in golf?
Watching my dad on the practice range
Who introduced you to golf?
My dad
Who do you normally play golf with?
My dad and brother
Who is your golf teacher?
Jason Guss, Chris Doos
What do you like most about playing golf?
Being outside in nature and competing
What part of golf do you like to practice the most?
Driver
What’s the most difficult thing about golf?
Keeping my emotions under control
What is your favorite club?
Putter
What is your favorite course in the world?
Augusta National
What is your biggest achievement in golf so far?
Making it to USKG World Championships 3 years in a row
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?
No
Do you participate in LPGA*USGA Girls Golf?
No
Do you participate in The First Tee?
No
Local Qualifying Site/Results/Any Memorable Moments:
Getting first place and seeing everyone’s reaction
Sub-Regional Qualifying Site/Results/Any Memorable Moments:
Getting first place again, traveling to Ohio.
Regional Qualifying Site/Results/Any Memorable Moments:
Getting interviewed by Golf Channel, celebrating with my family.
Have you tried to qualify for Drive, Chip and Putt in the past? If so, please list each of the years and previous results:
2017 – Eliminated 1st round, 2018 – eliminated 2nd round
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, encouraged me to try harder this year.
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?
Tiger winning this year on my birthday.
What is your favorite memory of watching golf on TV?
The gallery following Tiger at the Tour Championship.
Who is your favorite male golfer, and why?
Brooks Koepka – his strong work ethic.
Who is your favorite female golfer, and why?
Lexi Thompson – kept her cool at a major after getting a penalty.
Who is the coolest player in golf, and why?
Tommy Fleetwood because of his hair.
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?
Tiger Woods, Rickie Fowler, Jack Nicklaus
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)?
Golf Clash
What food would you serve at your Champions Dinner at Augusta National?
Steak, mashed potatoes, rice
Favorite School Subject:
History
Favorite School Teacher:
Ms. Christine Batora
Favorite Sport (other than golf):
Soccer
Favorite Movie:
Redtails
Favorite Singer/Music Group:
Queen
Favorite TV Show:
Gortimer Gibbons
Favorite App:
Minecraft
Favorite Emoji:
Golf
Explain any talents or interests outside of golf:
Engineering, swimming, soccer
Describe any obstacles you’ve overcome in your life:
Sometimes I get nervous and have to overcome that fear.
Hero/Role Model(s):
Mom and dad
What’s the best piece of advice you’ve ever received?
Always keep your word
What do you want to be with you grow up?
An engineer and golfer
Describe yourself:
Friendly, kind, hard to handle sometimes (stubborn), caring, empathetic, hard worker
