2022 Drive, Chip and Putt Championship
Lauren Wolthuizen
Sioux Falls
,
SD
Age: 7 - 9
Gender: Girls
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.
HOMETOWN:
Sioux Falls, SD
NAME AND LOCATION OF SCHOOL:
Discovery Elementary in Sioux Falls, SD
GRADE IN SCHOOL:
4th
HOME GOLF COURSE AND LOCATION:
Willow Run in Sioux Falls, SD
PLAY GOLF RIGHT OR LEFT HANDED:
Right
AGE STARTED PLAYING GOLF:
6
LOWEST SCORE SHOT (9 AND/OR 18 HOLES):
46 for 9 holes and 95 for 18 holes
HANDICAP INDEX:
14
HOW DID YOU BECOME INTERESTED IN GOLF?
My dad and grandpa golf and I wanted to golf with them.
WHO INTRODUCED YOU TO GOLF?
My dad and grandpa
WHO DO YOU NORMALLY PLAY GOLF WITH?
My dad, grandpa and brother
WHAT DO YOU LIKE MOST ABOUT PLAYING GOLF?
Being outside on beautiful days
WHAT PART OF GOLF DO YOU LIKE TO PRACTICE THE MOST?
Putting
WHAT IS YOUR FAVORITE CLUB?
Putter
WHAT IS YOUR BIGGEST ACHIEVEMENT IN GOLF SO FAR?
Making it to Augusta for the Drive Chip Putt National Finals
LOCAL QUALIFYING SITE / RESULTS / MEMORABLE MOMENTS:
Elmwood in Sioux Falls, SD/Memorable moment was getting first place
SUBREGIONAL QUALIFYING SITE / RESULTS / MEMORABLE MOMENTS:
Oxbow Country Club in Fargo, ND/Memorable moment was finding out I finished in 1st place and would have a chance at going to Augusta
REGIONAL QUALIFYING SITE / RESULTS / MEMORABLE MOMENTS:
Colorado Golf Club in Parker, CO/Memorable moment was finding out I would be going to Augusta after scoring a combined 83 in Driving, chipping and putting
HAVE YOU TRIED TO QUALIFIY FOR DRIVE, CHIP AND PUTT IN THE PAST? IF SO, PLEASE LIST EACH OF THE YEARS AND PREVIOUS RESULTS:
Yes, in 2019 I competed in the regional qualifier at Willow Run and got 2nd place. I then competed in the sub-regional at Braemar Golf Course in Minneapolis, MN and got 2nd place to move onto the regional qualifier at Interlachen Country Club in Minneapolis, MN where I sadly did not win.
LIST FROM STRONGEST TO WEAKEST – DRIVING, CHIPPING, PUTTING:
Putting, driving then chipping
WHAT IS YOUR FAVORITE MEMORY WATCHING GOLF ON TV?
Watching the Harris English and Kramer Hickok playoff at the 2021 Travelers, that was pretty neat to watch!
WHO IS YOUR FAVORITE MALE GOLFER, AND WHY?
Justin Thomas, because my mom's cousin met him when he helped her now husband propose to her at the Masters
WHO IS YOUR FAVORITE FEMALE GOLFER, AND WHY?
Nelly Korda because she is a gold medalist
WHAT FOOD WOULD YOU SERVE AT YOUR CHAMPIONS DINNER AT AUGUSTA NATIONAL?:
Alfredo and spaghetti
FAVORITE SCHOOL SUBJECT:
Writing and math
FAVORITE SCHOOL TEACHER:
Mrs. Koltz
FAVORITE SPORT (OTHER THAN GOLF):
Soccer and softball
FAVORITE MOVIE:
Home Alone
FAVORITE SINGER / MUSIC GROUP:
Casting Crowns
FAVORITE TV SHOW:
Alvin and the Chipmunks
FAVORITE APP:
Roblox
FAVORITE EMOJI:
Poop
EXPLAIN ANY TALENTS OR INTERESTS OUTSIDE OF GOLF:
I like softball and soccer, and I play the violin
HERO / ROLE MODEL(S):
My mom and dad
WHAT’S THE BEST PIECE OF ADVICE YOU’VE EVER RECEIVED?
Pick a spot on the ball and watch it the whole way through my swing.
WHAT DO YOU WANT TO BE WHEN YOUR GROW UP?
Animal trainer
DESCRIBE YOURSELF:
Kind, loving and athletic
