2022 Drive, Chip and Putt Championship
Lincoln Rubis
Farmers Branch
,
TX
Age: 10 - 11
Gender: Boys
Region: South Central
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:
Lincoln Rubis (Roo-bis)
HOMETOWN:
Farmers Branch, Texas
PLAYER BIRTHPLACE:
Fargo, ND
NAME AND LOCATION OF SCHOOL:
Home-schooled
GRADE IN SCHOOL:
4th
HOME GOLF COURSE AND LOCATION:
Brookhaven Country Club, Farmers Branch, Texas
PLAY GOLF RIGHT OR LEFT HANDED:
Right
AGE STARTED PLAYING GOLF:
18 months
LOWEST SCORE SHOT (9 AND/OR 18 HOLES):
Best tournament scores: 9 holes (32, 4-under), 18 holes (66, 6-under)
HANDICAP INDEX:
3.6
HOW DID YOU BECOME INTERESTED IN GOLF?
My dad
WHO INTRODUCED YOU TO GOLF?
My dad
WHO DO YOU NORMALLY PLAY GOLF WITH?
My brother Zach, my dad, Jesse Stewart, Bryar Murphy, Cole Murphy (the 7-9 year old qualifier from the same region) Wesley Crofford
WHO IS YOUR GOLF INSTRUCTOR?
My dad, Joey Anders (Brookhaven) and Michael Campbell
WHAT DO YOU LIKE MOST ABOUT PLAYING GOLF?
I really enjoy the process of improving everyday. I also really enjoy hitting different types of shots and learning as much as I can.
WHAT PART OF GOLF DO YOU LIKE TO PRACTICE THE MOST?
Short game
WHAT’S THE MOST DIFFICULT THING ABOUT GOLF?
Controlling your mindset
WHAT IS YOUR FAVORITE CLUB?
Lob wedge
WHAT IS YOUR FAVORITE GOLF COURSE IN THE WORLD?
Augusta National overall, TPC San Antonio (of the courses I've played)
WHAT IS YOUR BIGGEST ACHIEVEMENT IN GOLF SO FAR?
Getting to Augusta (Drive Chip and Putt finals), Texas State Championship is a close second
DO YOU PARTICIPATE IN PGA JUNIOR LEAGUE?
Not yet, but my older brother Zach made it to the National Championships at Grayhawk this year. I can't wait to join him next year.
LOCAL QUALIFYING SITE / RESULTS / MEMORABLE MOMENTS:
Sherril Park, 106 pts (2nd place), I was struggling with control of my driver going in, but I hit three very good drives in competition.
SUBREGIONAL QUALIFYING SITE / RESULTS / MEMORABLE MOMENTS:
Courses at Watters Creek, 154 pts (1st place), I made my first two putts, and my brother Zach almost made it to regionals at Alotian with me. He was in 2nd place until the last group came in.
REGIONAL QUALIFYING SITE / RESULTS / MEMORABLE MOMENTS:
The Alotian Club, 138 pts (1st place), I remember the rain, having a hotel room right next to my friend Cole Murphy, and waiting for the last kid in my age group to come in.
HAVE YOU TRIED TO QUALIFY FOR DRIVE, CHIP AND PUTT IN THE PAST? IF SO, PLEASE LIST EACH OF THE YEARS AND PREVIOUS RESULTS:
Yes, I tried in 2018 at age 6 at Brookhaven. My first ever shot in DCP was chip-in, but I only ended up with 83 points and didn't advance. I tried again at Brookhaven in 2019 and ended up with 82 points and didn't advance past the local round.
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, we always watch it. I make a list of goals every year at the beginning of the year, and one of them was to win the Drive Chip and Putt finals.
LIST FROM STRONGEST TO WEAKEST – DRIVING, CHIPPING, PUTTING:
Chipping, putting and driving
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 Phil Mickelson make his birdie putt to win his first Masters on YouTube. My favorite U.S. Open memory is when Justin Thomas shot 63. I have watched that round over and over again on YouTube. My favorite PGA Championship memory is when Tiger Woods ran after his putt in the playoff against Bob May.
WHAT IS YOUR FAVORITE MEMORY WATCHING GOLF ON TV?
Watching my brother hole his putt on 18 of the PGA Junior League National Championships on ESPN. For the pros, it was Jordan Spieth holing his bunker shot at the Travelers Championship in extra holes in 2017.
WHO IS YOUR FAVORITE MALE GOLFER, AND WHY?
Justin Thomas, I like his swing. A very close second is Jordan Spieth because I play at the course he grew up on.
WHO IS YOUR FAVORITE FEMALE GOLFER, AND WHY?
Amy Olson, we know her and she is an amazing player and a nicer person, plus she is bold with her Christian faith.
WHO IS THE COOLEST PLAYER IN GOLF, AND WHY?
Tiger Woods. He hits clutch putts.
IF YOU COULD CHOOSE TO PLAY GOLF WITH A DREAM FOURSOME, WHO WOULD THE OTHER THREE PEOPLE BE?
Justin Thomas, Tiger Woods and my dad
DO YOU HAVE ANY SUPERSTITIONS AS IT RELATES TO GOLF? IF SO, PLEASE DESCRIBE:
My mom makes us take a picture before every tournament. We've been doing that all the way to my first tournament when I was five.
DO YOU PLAY ANY GOLF VIDEO GAMES? IF SO, WHICH ONE(S)?:
Superstickman golf
WHAT FOOD WOULD YOU SERVE AT YOUR CHAMPIONS DINNER AT AUGUSTA NATIONAL?:
Steak, green beans and grapes
FAVORITE SCHOOL SUBJECT:
Science
FAVORITE SCHOOL TEACHER:
My mom
FAVORITE SPORT (OTHER THAN GOLF):
Soccer
FAVORITE MOVIE:
The Legend of Bagger Vance
FAVORITE SINGER / MUSIC GROUP:
Kenny Rogers (yes, that Kenny Rogers, lol)
FAVORITE TV SHOW:
Good Good Golf (YouTube)
FAVORITE APP:
YouTube
FAVORITE EMOJI:
Golfer guy
EXPLAIN ANY TALENTS OR INTERESTS OUTSIDE OF GOLF:
Soccer and drawing pictures
DESCRIBE ANY OBSTACLES YOU’VE OVERCOME IN YOUR LIFE:
When I was four or five, we moved from North Dakota to Texas. We didn't have any family here (outside of our immediate family), and I didn't have any friends. I had to learn how to make new friend and rely on my family.
HERO / ROLE MODEL(S):
My dad
WHAT’S THE BEST PIECE OF ADVICE YOU’VE EVER RECEIVED?
Never give up, trust the process.
WHAT DO YOU WANT TO BE WHEN YOUR GROW UP?
Pro golfer
DESCRIBE YOURSELF:
I love to play golf, and I love spending time with my family. I really care about other people.
