Cody Guetzke
Hartland
,
WI
Age: 14 - 15
Gender: Boys
Region: Upper Midwest
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.
PLAYER'S HOMETOWN:
Hartland, WI
PLAYER BIRTHPLACE:
Oconomowoc, WI
NAME AND LOCATION OF SCHOOL:
IMG Academy (Bradenton, FL)
GRADE IN SCHOOL:
8th Grade
HOME GOLF COURSE AND LOCATION:
The Legend at Bristlecone, Hartland, WI
PLAY GOLF RIGHT OR LEFT HANDED:
Right
AGE STARTED PLAYING GOLF:
3
LOWEST SCORE SHOT (9 AND/OR 18 HOLES):
71 on 18 holes.
HANDICAP INDEX:
4.6
HOW DID YOU BECOME INTERESTED IN GOLF?
I have been obsessed with golf since before I could talk and for as long as I can remember. Instead of watching cartoons, I watched the Golf Channel! Before I could actually play, my dad let me sit and ride in the cart for hours and watch him play.
WHO INTRODUCED YOU TO GOLF?
My dad
WHO DO YOU NORMALLY PLAY GOLF WITH?
My dad
WHO IS YOUR GOLF INSTRUCTOR?
David Roesch in Wisconsin and Whitney Pyle at IMG Academy
WHAT DO YOU LIKE MOST ABOUT PLAYING GOLF?
Everything! But mostly that feeling of shooting a good score and playing all different types of courses.
WHAT PART OF GOLF DO YOU LIKE TO PRACTICE THE MOST?
Short game for sure
WHAT’S THE MOST DIFFICULT THING ABOUT GOLF?
The mental game
WHAT IS YOUR FAVORITE CLUB?
3-wood
WHAT IS YOUR FAVORITE GOLF COURSE IN THE WORLD?
Augusta National
WHAT IS YOUR BIGGEST ACHIEVEMENT IN GOLF SO FAR?
Qualifying for the DCP Nationals and getting to go to Augusta has been a goal of mine for the last eight years. Qualifying and playing in the US Kids Golf World Championships, (twice) was amazing too!
DO YOU PARTICIPATE IN PGA JUNIOR LEAGUE?
Yes- through The Legend Clubs, Hartland WI with coach Paul LoCicero for the last seven years!
WHAT IS YOUR FAVORITE THING ABOUT PARTICIPATING IN DRIVE, CHIP AND PUTT?
Having a chance to make it to Augusta National and be on national TV
MEMORABLE MOMENTS FROM YOUR LOCAL, SUBREGIONAL OR REGIONAL QUALIFIERS:
Definitely my last regional qualifier: having to do a playoff to advance, and then winning it to advance to Augusta National!
HAVE YOU TRIED TO QUALIFIY FOR DRIVE, CHIP AND PUTT IN THE PAST? IF SO, PLEASE LIST EACH YEAR AND YOUR PREVIOUS RESULTS:
2014: Sub-regional at The Bog,WI 2015: Regional at Medinah,IL 2016: Regional at Hazeltine, MN 2017: Sub-regional at University Ridge, WI 2018: Sub-regional at Cog Hill, IL 2019: Sub-regional at Sentry World, WI 2021: Won the regional qualifier at Medinah, IL
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 work harder and I was more determined to try and make it to Augusta this year. I have tried for so many years and now I'm in the oldest age group.
LIST FROM STRONGEST TO WEAKEST – DRIVING, CHIPPING, PUTTING:
Chipping, putting then driving
WHAT IS YOUR FAVORITE MASTERS MEMORY? U.S. OPEN OR U.S. WOMEN’S OPEN MEMORY? PGA CHAMPIONSHIP OR WOMEN’S PGA CHAMPIONSHIP MEMORY?
The US Open at Erin Hills when Justin Thomas hit an unbelievable 3-wood shot on hole 18.
WHAT IS YOUR FAVORITE MEMORY WATCHING GOLF ON TV?
Jordan Spieth winning the Masters in 2015. It was his first major and Masters win
WHO IS YOUR FAVORITE MALE GOLFER, AND WHY?
Jordan Spieth, because he's really good at golf and he's a good person too
WHO IS YOUR FAVORITE FEMALE GOLFER, AND WHY?
Nelly Korda, because she went to IMG Academy like I do, and I like her game
WHO IS THE COOLEST PLAYER IN GOLF, AND WHY?
Justin Thomas, because I love his style and aggression on the course
IF YOU COULD CHOOSE TO PLAY GOLF WITH A DREAM FOURSOME, WHO WOULD THE OTHER THREE PEOPLE BE?
Justin Thomas, Jordan Spieth and Xander Schauffele
DO YOU PLAY ANY GOLF VIDEO GAMES? IF SO, WHICH ONE(S)?
Yes, Rory Mcllroy PGA Tour and PGA Tour 2K21
WHAT FOOD WOULD YOU SERVE AT YOUR CHAMPIONS DINNER AT AUGUSTA NATIONAL?
Lobster and asparagus with melted butter, and cappuccino ice cream for dessert
FAVORITE SCHOOL SUBJECT:
Math
FAVORITE SCHOOL TEACHER:
Mrs. Kelly Cavaiani at Swallow School in Hartland, WI
FAVORITE SPORT (OTHER THAN GOLF):
Downhill ski racing
FAVORITE MOVIE:
The Hangover (all of them!)
FAVORITE SINGER / MUSIC GROUP:
Thomas Rhett
FAVORITE TV SHOW:
Outer Banks
FAVORITE APP:
TikTok
FAVORITE EMOJI:
The laughing face with tears of joy emoji
DESCRIBE ANY TALENTS OR INTERESTS OUTSIDE OF GOLF:
Downhill ski racing- Also done this since I was three. I qualified and participated in the U14 Rocky/Central Junior Championships in Steamboat,CO.
DESCRIBE ANY OBSTACLES YOU’VE OVERCOME IN YOUR LIFE:
I moved away from home at 13 yrs old to attend IMG Academy in Bradenton, FL to improve my golf game and reach my long term goals.
HERO / ROLE MODEL(S):
Personally, my mom and dad. But from a golf aspect, my role model is definitely Harry Ott who is a mentor to me and plays golf on the Vanderbilt golf team.
WHAT’S THE BEST PIECE OF ADVICE YOU’VE EVER RECEIVED?
Make your next shot your best shot.
WHAT DO YOU WANT TO BE WHEN YOUR GROW UP?
To play Division one college golf and eventually become a professional golfer and play on the PGA Tour.
DESCRIBE YOURSELF:
I'm fun to be around, funny, easy-going, super athletic and mature for my age. I rarely lose my cool on the golf course, and I love to play golf with people older than me.
