Judd Nikkel
Fort Collins
,
CO
Age: 10 - 11
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 FIRST AND LAST NAME PRONUNCIATION:
Judd Nikkel ....pronounced like "nickel"
HOMETOWN:
Fort Collins, CO
PLAYER BIRTHPLACE:
Los Angeles, CA
NAME AND LOCATION OF SCHOOL:
Werner Elementary - Fort Collins, CO
GRADE IN SCHOOL:
5th
HOME GOLF COURSE AND LOCATION:
Harmony Club - Timnath, CO
PLAY GOLF RIGHT OR LEFT HANDED:
Right
AGE STARTED PLAYING GOLF:
3
LOWEST SCORE SHOT (9 AND/OR 18 HOLES):
37 / 77 - forward/ladies tees
HOW DID YOU BECOME INTERESTED IN GOLF?
I got a plastic club at two years old and never let it go.
WHO INTRODUCED YOU TO GOLF?
My dad...and a lot of chip and putt games as a toddler
WHO DO YOU NORMALLY PLAY GOLF WITH?
My brother Tyler, my friends Gage and Beckham and my family (Mom, Dad, sister)
WHO IS YOUR GOLF INSTRUCTOR?
My dad
WHAT DO YOU LIKE MOST ABOUT PLAYING GOLF?
That it is fun because I can hang out with a lot of friends and compete
WHAT PART OF GOLF DO YOU LIKE TO PRACTICE THE MOST?
All of it
WHAT’S THE MOST DIFFICULT THING ABOUT GOLF?
When you hit a bad shot or blow up on a hole
WHAT IS YOUR FAVORITE CLUB?
Putter
WHAT IS YOUR FAVORITE GOLF COURSE IN THE WORLD?
Augusta National
WHAT IS YOUR BIGGEST ACHIEVEMENT IN GOLF SO FAR?
I hit a hole-in-one when I was 8. Also, qualifying for the DCP finals 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?
JGAC - 10U - 5th overall for the 2021 season - Junior Golf Alliance of Colorado
DO YOU PARTICIPATE IN PGA JUNIOR LEAGUE?
Yes
LOCAL QUALIFYING SITE / RESULTS / MEMORABLE MOMENTS:
Collindale Golf Course, Ft. Collins, CO / 2nd / I made the 15-foot putt.
SUBREGIONAL QUALIFYING SITE / RESULTS / MEMORABLE MOMENTS:
Murphy Creek GC - Aurora, CO / 2nd / I lagged my 30-foot putt for 20 points.
REGIONAL QUALIFYING SITE / RESULTS / MEMORABLE MOMENTS:
Colorado Golf Club - Parker, CO / 1st / My first drive was the longest drive I have ever hit.
HAVE YOU TRIED TO QUALIFIY FOR DRIVE, CHIP AND PUTT IN THE PAST? IF SO, PLEASE LIST EACH OF THE YEARS AND PREVIOUS RESULTS:
2019
LIST FROM STRONGEST TO WEAKEST – DRIVING, CHIPPING, PUTTING:
Putting, driving 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?
Watching the opening tee shots at the Ryder Cup from the grandstands
WHAT IS YOUR FAVORITE MEMORY WATCHING GOLF ON TV?
When when Jordan Spieth hit that shot on 17 from the cliff in the Ryder Cup
WHO IS YOUR FAVORITE MALE GOLFER, AND WHY?
Jordan Spieth, because he has a great short game and is a nice guy
WHO IS YOUR FAVORITE FEMALE GOLFER, AND WHY?
Lexi Thompson, she is my little sister's favorite golfer
WHO IS THE COOLEST PLAYER IN GOLF, AND WHY?
Tiger Woods, because he won 15 majors
IF YOU COULD CHOOSE TO PLAY GOLF WITH A DREAM FOURSOME, WHO WOULD THE OTHER THREE PEOPLE BE?
Tiger Woods, Jordan Spieth and Steph Curry
DO YOU PLAY ANY GOLF VIDEO GAMES? IF SO, WHICH ONE(S)?:
Yes, Golf Battle on the iPad
WHAT FOOD WOULD YOU SERVE AT YOUR CHAMPIONS DINNER AT AUGUSTA NATIONAL?:
Chicken, french fries and donuts for dessert
FAVORITE SCHOOL SUBJECT:
Math
FAVORITE SCHOOL TEACHER:
Mr. Sonnen
FAVORITE SPORT (OTHER THAN GOLF):
Skiing and snowboarding
FAVORITE MOVIE:
Doctor Strange
FAVORITE SINGER / MUSIC GROUP:
The Weekend
FAVORITE TV SHOW:
Garfield
EXPLAIN ANY TALENTS OR INTERESTS OUTSIDE OF GOLF:
I play the piano.
DESCRIBE ANY OBSTACLES YOU’VE OVERCOME IN YOUR LIFE:
After a lot of 2nd-place finishes, I had never won a golf tournament until winning the regionals of DCP to make it to Augusta.
HERO / ROLE MODEL(S):
Jordan Spieth
WHAT’S THE BEST PIECE OF ADVICE YOU’VE EVER RECEIVED?
Never give up!
WHAT DO YOU WANT TO BE WHEN YOUR GROW UP?
Professional golfer
DESCRIBE YOURSELF:
I like to joke around with my friends and try to treat people how they want to be treated.
