Jeremy Castellanos
Windermere
,
FL
Age: 10 - 11
Gender: Boys
Region: Southeast
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:
Windermere, FL
PLAYER BIRTHPLACE:
Olney, Maryland
NAME AND LOCATION OF SCHOOL:
Bay Lake - Windermere, FL
GRADE IN SCHOOL:
5th
HOME GOLF COURSE AND LOCATION:
Marriott Grande Vista , Orlando, FL
PLAY GOLF RIGHT OR LEFT HANDED:
Right
AGE STARTED PLAYING GOLF:
2
LOWEST SCORE SHOT (9 AND/OR 18 HOLES):
32 - 71
HOW DID YOU BECOME INTERESTED IN GOLF?
My parents lifted up a prayer.
WHO INTRODUCED YOU TO GOLF?
My dad
WHO DO YOU NORMALLY PLAY GOLF WITH?
My brothers
WHO IS YOUR GOLF INSTRUCTOR?
Cori McAuliffe
WHAT DO YOU LIKE MOST ABOUT PLAYING GOLF?
That you can spend time with family and friends while still playing
WHAT PART OF GOLF DO YOU LIKE TO PRACTICE THE MOST?
I like to practice my long game.
WHAT’S THE MOST DIFFICULT THING ABOUT GOLF?
I think the most difficult thing about golf is staying focused and not getting mad.
WHAT IS YOUR FAVORITE CLUB?
My favorite club is my driver because I always hit it good and I can always rely on it.
WHAT IS YOUR FAVORITE GOLF COURSE IN THE WORLD?
My favorite golf course is Augusta National
WHAT IS YOUR BIGGEST ACHIEVEMENT IN GOLF SO FAR?
I hit an amazing hole-in-one.
HAVE YOU EVER PARTICIPATED IN A USGA OR PGA OF AMERICA EVENT? IF SO, WHICH ONE(S), WHEN, AND HOW DID YOU DO?
Yes, Jr North Florida PGA. I got top 10.
DO YOU PARTICIPATE IN PGA JUNIOR LEAGUE?
Yes, at Marriott Grande Vista in Florida
LOCAL QUALIFYING SITE / RESULTS / MEMORABLE MOMENTS:
Champions Gate in Florida. I finished third.
SUBREGIONAL QUALIFYING SITE / RESULTS / MEMORABLE MOMENTS:
Champions Gate in Florida. I finished second.
REGIONAL QUALIFYING SITE / RESULTS / MEMORABLE MOMENTS:
Bear's Club, I came in first and had a chip-in.
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 I did, and it made me want to participate even more.
LIST FROM STRONGEST TO WEAKEST – DRIVING, CHIPPING, PUTTING:
Driving, putting and chipping
WHAT IS YOUR FAVORITE MASTERS MEMORY? U.S. OPEN OR U.S. WOMEN’S OPEN MEMORY? PGA CHAMPIONSHIP OR WOMEN’S PGA CHAMPIONSHIP MEMORY?
When Tiger Woods won the Masters in 2019.
WHAT IS YOUR FAVORITE MEMORY WATCHING GOLF ON TV?
When my family and I watched the Ryder Cup.
WHO IS YOUR FAVORITE MALE GOLFER, AND WHY?
Tiger Woods, because he changed the game for good.
WHO IS YOUR FAVORITE FEMALE GOLFER, AND WHY?
Annika Sorenstam, because she has more than 90 career wins.
WHO IS THE COOLEST PLAYER IN GOLF, AND WHY?
Phil Mickelson, because he is a good player and likes to talk trash.
IF YOU COULD CHOOSE TO PLAY GOLF WITH A DREAM FOURSOME, WHO WOULD THE OTHER THREE PEOPLE BE?
Tiger Woods, Bubba Watson and Jack Nicklaus
DO YOU PLAY ANY GOLF VIEDO GAMES? IF SO, WHICH ONE(S)?:
I play Rory McIlory PGA Tour
WHAT FOOD WOULD YOU SERVE AT YOUR CHAMPIONS DINNER AT AUGUSTA NATIONAL?:
Sushi and cheesecake for dessert
FAVORITE SCHOOL SUBJECT:
Math
FAVORITE SPORT (OTHER THAN GOLF):
Tennis
FAVORITE SINGER / MUSIC GROUP:
Bethel Music
FAVORITE TV SHOW:
Mr. Beast and Dude Perfect
FAVORITE APP:
Tasty
FAVORITE EMOJI:
Happy emoji
EXPLAIN ANY TALENTS OR INTERESTS OUTSIDE OF GOLF:
I am really good at cooking, and I like tennis and football.
HERO / ROLE MODEL(S):
Jesus Christ
WHAT’S THE BEST PIECE OF ADVICE YOU’VE EVER RECEIVED?
Never give up in anything that you do.
WHAT DO YOU WANT TO BE WHEN YOUR GROW UP?
A follower of Jesus who plays golf
DESCRIBE YOURSELF:
I am funny and smart.
