2022 Drive, Chip and Putt Championship
Anna Swan
North East
,
PA
Age: 14 - 15
Gender: Girls
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.
HOMETOWN:
North East, PA
PLAYER BIRTHPLACE:
Boardman, Ohio
NAME AND LOCATION OF SCHOOL:
Pennsylvania Leadership Charter School (PALCS) - West Chester, PA
GRADE IN SCHOOL:
10th
HOME GOLF COURSE AND LOCATION:
Lakeside Golf Course - Ripley, NY
PLAY GOLF RIGHT OR LEFT HANDED:
Right
AGE STARTED PLAYING GOLF:
6
LOWEST SCORE SHOT (9 AND/OR 18 HOLES):
65
HANDICAP INDEX:
+1.6
HOW DID YOU BECOME INTERESTED IN GOLF?
I wanted to join my family at the golf course
WHO INTRODUCED YOU TO GOLF?
My family
WHO DO YOU NORMALLY PLAY GOLF WITH?
My sister, Lydia
WHO IS YOUR GOLF INSTRUCTOR?
Dave Wedzik
WHAT DO YOU LIKE MOST ABOUT PLAYING GOLF?
The challenge
WHAT PART OF GOLF DO YOU LIKE TO PRACTICE THE MOST?
Hitting left handed shots
WHAT’S THE MOST DIFFICULT THING ABOUT GOLF?
Playing in six hour rounds in the high school playoffs
WHAT IS YOUR FAVORITE CLUB?
Pitching Wedge
WHAT IS YOUR FAVORITE GOLF COURSE IN THE WORLD?
Grayhawk Golf Club - Scottsdale, AZ (site of the PGA Junior League Championship)
WHAT IS YOUR BIGGEST ACHIEVEMENT IN GOLF SO FAR?
Winning my first AJGA Junior All Star tournament this year
HAVE YOU EVER PARTICIPATED IN A USGA OR PGA OF AMERICA EVENT? IF SO, WHICH ONE(S), WHEN, AND HOW DID YOU DO?
I was on the Ohio PGA Jr League All-Star team that made it to the National Finals in 2019. I've also competed in several USGA qualifiers, and have achieved alternate status 3 times.
LOCAL QUALIFYING SITE / RESULTS / MEMORABLE MOMENTS:
JC Martin in Erie, PA/1st Place/Memorable Moment this year was that my 11 year old brother scored better than me that day.
SUBREGIONAL QUALIFYING SITE / RESULTS / MEMORABLE MOMENTS:
Glen Oak in Buffalo, NY/2nd Place/Memorable Moment that day was learning magic tricks from Mr. Yang
REGIONAL QUALIFYING SITE / RESULTS / MEMORABLE MOMENTS:
Oak Hill/60, 21, 65 for 146/Memorable Moment was I was the last competitor and knew I needed 60 points in putting to win, and delivered. My 11-year-old brother didn't advance, but he was still very happy for me.
HAVE YOU TRIED TO QUALIFIY FOR DRIVE, CHIP AND PUTT IN THE PAST? IF SO, PLEASE LIST EACH OF THE YEARS AND PREVIOUS RESULTS:
I've tried every year since I was eight (except for last year), and made it to Regionals 4 times before this year, but never advanced to Augusta until now.
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?
I did not, but I was there in-person in 2015 to watch my siblings Isaiah and Lydia. I've wanted to earn my own trip back ever since.
LIST FROM STRONGEST TO WEAKEST – DRIVING, CHIPPING, PUTTING:
Putting, Driving, Chipping
HAVE YOU EVER BEEN TO THE MASTERS BEFORE? IF SO, WHEN?
Just to the practice round after the 2015 DCP
WHAT IS YOUR FAVORITE MASTERS MEMORY? U.S. OPEN OR U.S. WOMEN’S OPEN MEMORY? PGA CHAMPIONSHIP OR WOMEN’S PGA CHAMPIONSHIP MEMORY?
Sitting on the hill in front of No. 6 tee box listening to tee shots whiz over our heads.
WHAT IS YOUR FAVORITE MEMORY WATCHING GOLF ON TV?
At this year's Ryder Cup, Bryson told the crowd to calm down after he reached for his 3 wood on the short part four... and let them know he was still going for the green.
WHO IS YOUR FAVORITE MALE GOLFER, AND WHY?
Phil Mickelson, because I read his book, and he seems like a real classy dude.
WHO IS YOUR FAVORITE FEMALE GOLFER, AND WHY?
Jean Bartholomew, because her and her caddie, Rick Wynn, were super nice to me at the 2015 KPMG... and we're friends to this day.
WHO IS THE COOLEST PLAYER IN GOLF, AND WHY?
Donald Trump, because he makes golf great, too.
HAVE YOUR EVER PLAYED WITH SOMEONE FAMOUS? IF SO, WHO? PLEASE DESCRIBE THE CIRCUMSTANCES:
Maverick McNealy, at a Korn Ferry tour pro-am event. Danielle Kang was there watching.
IF YOU COULD CHOOSE TO PLAY GOLF WITH A DREAM FOURSOME, WHO WOULD THE OTHER THREE PEOPLE BE?
Jon Crist, Candace Owens and Larry The Cable Guy
DO YOU HAVE ANY SUPERSTITIONS AS IT RELATES TO GOLF? IF SO, PLEASE DESCRIBE:
I try to get iced coffee or frozen hot chocolate at Dunkin Donuts if possible
DO YOU PLAY ANY GOLF VIEDO GAMES? IF SO, WHICH ONE(S)?:
Flappy Golf and Wii Golf
WHAT FOOD WOULD YOU SERVE AT YOUR CHAMPIONS DINNER AT AUGUSTA NATIONAL?:
Taco bar
FAVORITE SCHOOL SUBJECT:
US Government
FAVORITE SCHOOL TEACHER:
Mr. Yund
FAVORITE SPORT (OTHER THAN GOLF):
Volleyball
FAVORITE MOVIE:
God's Not Dead
FAVORITE SINGER / MUSIC GROUP:
Tori Kelly
FAVORITE TV SHOW:
Blue Bloods
FAVORITE EMOJI:
The poop one
EXPLAIN ANY TALENTS OR INTERESTS OUTSIDE OF GOLF:
Bible Quizzing
HERO / ROLE MODEL(S):
Jesus Christ
WHAT’S THE BEST PIECE OF ADVICE YOU’VE EVER RECEIVED?
The best way to combat jealousy is to celebrate people well.
