Kaylie Bae
Happy Valley
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OR
Age: 7 - 9
Gender: Girls
Region: Northwest
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:
Happy Valley, OR
PLAYER BIRTHPLACE:
Portland, OR
NAME AND LOCATION OF SCHOOL:
Beatrice Morrow Cannady | Happy Valley, OR
GRADE IN SCHOOL:
3rd
HOME GOLF COURSE AND LOCATION:
Arrow Head GC in Mollala, OR
PLAY GOLF RIGHT OR LEFT HANDED:
Right
AGE STARTED PLAYING GOLF:
Seven years old. I started at the local children's golf course and first tee program.
LOWEST SCORE SHOT (9 AND/OR 18 HOLES):
37 - US Kids Eight and Younger
HANDICAP INDEX:
18.5
HOW DID YOU BECOME INTERESTED IN GOLF?
My family plays golf.
WHO INTRODUCED YOU TO GOLF?
My father
WHO DO YOU NORMALLY PLAY GOLF WITH?
My brother
WHO IS YOUR GOLF INSTRUCTOR?
Coach Bruce Steward. Lessons are held at Stone Creek GC in Oregon City.
WHAT DO YOU LIKE MOST ABOUT PLAYING GOLF?
Winning, competing and being with other girls to hang out. Meeting new friends.
WHAT PART OF GOLF DO YOU LIKE TO PRACTICE THE MOST?
Short game
WHAT’S THE MOST DIFFICULT THING ABOUT GOLF?
Putting
WHAT IS YOUR FAVORITE CLUB?
Short irons. My favorite is my sand wedge.
WHAT IS YOUR FAVORITE GOLF COURSE IN THE WORLD?
Pebble Beach
WHAT IS YOUR BIGGEST ACHIEVEMENT IN GOLF SO FAR?
Going to DCP and winning a summer season major of champions tournament through OJGA.
DO YOU PARTICIPATE IN FIRST TEE?
Yes. Located at the Children's Course in Oregon City.
LOCAL QUALIFYING SITE / RESULTS / MEMORABLE MOMENTS:
Portland and I won first place
SUBREGIONAL QUALIFYING SITE / RESULTS / MEMORABLE MOMENTS:
Portland and I won first place
REGIONAL QUALIFYING SITE / RESULTS / MEMORABLE MOMENTS:
Pebble beach. I holed my first chip and made my first putt as well.
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 had never heard of DCP until last summer! So glad we entered the competition.
LIST FROM STRONGEST TO WEAKEST – DRIVING, CHIPPING, PUTTING:
Driving, chipping then putting
WHAT IS YOUR FAVORITE MASTERS MEMORY? U.S. OPEN OR U.S. WOMEN’S OPEN MEMORY? PGA CHAMPIONSHIP OR WOMEN’S PGA CHAMPIONSHIP MEMORY?
Bubba Watson's shot on the 10th hole out of the trees!
WHO IS YOUR FAVORITE MALE GOLFER, AND WHY?
Rickie Fowler, because he's an amazing golfer!
WHO IS YOUR FAVORITE FEMALE GOLFER, AND WHY?
Lexi Thompson, because she hits her drives so far!
WHO IS THE COOLEST PLAYER IN GOLF, AND WHY?
My cousin, Hannah Lim. She gets to play at Boise State.
IF YOU COULD CHOOSE TO PLAY GOLF WITH A DREAM FOURSOME, WHO WOULD THE OTHER THREE PEOPLE BE?
Bubba Watson, Lexi Thompson and Rickie Fowler
DO YOU HAVE ANY SUPERSTITIONS AS IT RELATES TO GOLF? IF SO, PLEASE DESCRIBE:
I tell myself to be confident before each shot.
WHAT FOOD WOULD YOU SERVE AT YOUR CHAMPIONS DINNER AT AUGUSTA NATIONAL?:
Spaghetti or steak
FAVORITE SCHOOL SUBJECT:
Art and PE
FAVORITE SCHOOL TEACHER:
Ms. Shepard
FAVORITE SPORT (OTHER THAN GOLF):
Softball and swimming
FAVORITE MOVIE:
The Short Game!
FAVORITE SINGER / MUSIC GROUP:
The Applebees song and Superman song
FAVORITE TV SHOW:
Older Disney Donald Duck shows. My dad introduced me to these and love to watch them during road trips!
FAVORITE APP:
Roblox
FAVORITE EMOJI:
Funny emoji
EXPLAIN ANY TALENTS OR INTERESTS OUTSIDE OF GOLF:
I play piano, softball, basketball and I swim. I also like art class.
DESCRIBE ANY OBSTACLES YOU’VE OVERCOME IN YOUR LIFE:
Learning to be more patience and take time. I tend to rush into things.
HERO / ROLE MODEL(S):
My papa
WHAT’S THE BEST PIECE OF ADVICE YOU’VE EVER RECEIVED?
Stick up for others who can't stickup for themselves.
WHAT DO YOU WANT TO BE WHEN YOUR GROW UP?
I'd like to be a LPGA golfer, but I want to make sure I go to college for a good education.
DESCRIBE YOURSELF:
Funny, energetic, caring, silly, competitive and I have lots of friends.
