2022 Drive, Chip and Putt Championship
Landon Tudor
Mount Airy
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MD
Age: 10 - 11
Gender: Boys
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.
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Sub-Regional QualifierEvent CompletedLafayette Hill, PA 19444Aug 3, 2021
HOMETOWN:
Mount Airy, Maryland
NAME AND LOCATION OF SCHOOL:
Glenelg Country School in Ellicott City, MD
GRADE IN SCHOOL:
5th grade
HOME GOLF COURSE AND LOCATION:
PB Dye - Ijamsville, MD
PLAY GOLF RIGHT OR LEFT HANDED:
Left-handed
AGE STARTED PLAYING GOLF:
8 years old
LOWEST SCORE SHOT (9 AND/OR 18 HOLES):
34 (9-holes) and 65 (18 holes)
HANDICAP INDEX:
4
HOW DID YOU BECOME INTERESTED IN GOLF?
My grandpa introduced my brother and I to the game as he grew up and played golf in Northern Ireland. I would often go to the golf course in our neighborhood with my brother and his friends.
WHO INTRODUCED YOU TO GOLF?
My grandpa
WHO DO YOU NORMALLY PLAY GOLF WITH?
My brother, dad, Grandpa, coach and friends.
WHO IS YOUR GOLF INSTRUCTOR?
Stephen Bosdosh
WHAT DO YOU LIKE MOST ABOUT PLAYING GOLF?
Meeting new people and seeing new places.
WHAT PART OF GOLF DO YOU LIKE TO PRACTICE THE MOST?
Driving and chipping
WHAT’S THE MOST DIFFICULT THING ABOUT GOLF?
The mental side of the game.
WHAT IS YOUR FAVORITE CLUB?
5-wood
WHAT IS YOUR FAVORITE GOLF COURSE IN THE WORLD?
TPC Sawgrass
WHAT IS YOUR BIGGEST ACHIEVEMENT IN GOLF SO FAR?
Making it to the DCP National Finals in Augusta!
LOCAL QUALIFYING SITE / RESULTS / MEMORABLE MOMENTS:
Lancaster Country Club/150/ I chipped the last ball in!
SUBREGIONAL QUALIFYING SITE / RESULTS / MEMORABLE MOMENTS:
Union League Liberty Hill/ 134 / Realizing that I had secured first place
REGIONAL QUALIFYING SITE / RESULTS / MEMORABLE MOMENTS:
Oak Hill Country Club/138 / Waiting for the last person to finish putting and realizing that I had won! Also, visiting Oak Hill Country Club.
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, after watching last year's DCP event I wanted to make it to the finals even more.
LIST FROM STRONGEST TO WEAKEST – DRIVING, CHIPPING, PUTTING:
Driving, chipping, then putting.
WHAT IS YOUR FAVORITE MEMORY WATCHING GOLF ON TV?
The 2021 BMW Championship epic six-hole playoff between Bryson DeChambeau and Patrick Cantlay.
WHO IS YOUR FAVORITE MALE GOLFER, AND WHY?
Bryson DeChambeau, because he is very friendly and he drives the ball far. I met him at the 2021 BMW Championship and he gave me one of his balls.
WHO IS YOUR FAVORITE FEMALE GOLFER, AND WHY?
Lexi Thompson because she has my initials.
WHO IS THE COOLEST PLAYER IN GOLF, AND WHY?
Phil Mickelson because of how he hits his difficult shots from tough positions.
IF YOU COULD CHOOSE TO PLAY GOLF WITH A DREAM FOURSOME, WHO WOULD THE OTHER THREE PEOPLE BE?
Bryson DeChambeau, Tiger Woods and Jack Nicklaus.
DO YOU HAVE ANY SUPERSTITIONS AS IT RELATES TO GOLF? IF SO, PLEASE DESCRIBE:
Yes, I have some "lucky" shirts I like to wear.
DO YOU PLAY ANY GOLF VIEDO GAMES? IF SO, WHICH ONE(S)?:
PGA Tour 2K21
WHAT FOOD WOULD YOU SERVE AT YOUR CHAMPIONS DINNER AT AUGUSTA NATIONAL?:
Appetizers: Ceasar salad and french onion soup; Main Course: Pasta and filet mignon; and Dessert: Rolled ice cream
FAVORITE SCHOOL SUBJECT:
Science and PE
FAVORITE SCHOOL TEACHER:
Mrs. Bell (3rd Grade)
FAVORITE SPORT (OTHER THAN GOLF):
Soccer
FAVORITE MOVIE:
Happy Gilmore
FAVORITE SINGER / MUSIC GROUP:
Alan Walker
FAVORITE TV SHOW:
Holey Moley & Magnum P.I.
FAVORITE APP:
Golf Clash
FAVORITE EMOJI:
The "Money" emoji
EXPLAIN ANY TALENTS OR INTERESTS OUTSIDE OF GOLF:
I enjoy the outdoors, sports, cooking, visiting other countries and playing with friends.
HERO / ROLE MODEL(S):
My parents
WHAT’S THE BEST PIECE OF ADVICE YOU’VE EVER RECEIVED?
"Hard work beats talent when talent doesn't work hard."
WHAT DO YOU WANT TO BE WHEN YOUR GROW UP?
PGA Tour player and then a golf coach if/when I retire.
DESCRIBE YOURSELF:
Energetic, competitive, outgoing, determined and generous.
