Sophia Capua
Aurora
,
CO
Age: 14 - 15
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:
Aurora, Colorado
PLAYER BIRTHPLACE:
Harrogate, United Kingdom
NAME AND LOCATION OF SCHOOL:
Vista Peak Exploratory
GRADE IN SCHOOL:
8th
HOME GOLF COURSE AND LOCATION:
Murphy Creek in Aurora, Colorado
PLAY GOLF RIGHT OR LEFT HANDED:
Right
AGE STARTED PLAYING GOLF:
9
LOWEST SCORE SHOT (9 AND/OR 18 HOLES):
73 for 18 holes on a par-72
HANDICAP INDEX:
7.2
HOW DID YOU BECOME INTERESTED IN GOLF?
I wanted to play with my family.
WHO INTRODUCED YOU TO GOLF?
My dad
WHO DO YOU NORMALLY PLAY GOLF WITH?
Friends and family
WHO IS YOUR GOLF INSTRUCTOR?
My dad
WHAT DO YOU LIKE MOST ABOUT PLAYING GOLF?
Playing with friends
WHAT’S THE MOST DIFFICULT THING ABOUT GOLF?
Stress after a bad shot
WHAT IS YOUR FAVORITE CLUB?
6 hybrid
WHAT IS YOUR FAVORITE GOLF COURSE IN THE WORLD?
Mamala Bay at Hickam AFB Hawaii
WHAT IS YOUR BIGGEST ACHIEVEMENT IN GOLF SO FAR?
Qualifying for the DCP National Finals at Augusta National
DO YOU PARTICIPATE IN PGA JUNIOR LEAGUE?
Yes
LOCAL QUALIFYING SITE / RESULTS / MEMORABLE MOMENTS:
Murphy Creek Golf Course/ finished second
SUBREGIONAL QUALIFYING SITE / RESULTS / MEMORABLE MOMENTS:
Murphy Creek Golf Course/ Second place. I was surprised to move to the next qualifier because there were a lot of amazing girls in the field.
REGIONAL QUALIFYING SITE / RESULTS / MEMORABLE MOMENTS:
Colorado Golf Club/Coming out on top and making it to the finals!
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, three times. My best finish was 6th place in the sub regionals.
LIST FROM STRONGEST TO WEAKEST – DRIVING, CHIPPING, PUTTING:
Depends on the day
WHO IS YOUR FAVORITE MALE GOLFER, AND WHY?
Tony Finau because he is unique
WHO IS YOUR FAVORITE FEMALE GOLFER, AND WHY?
Lexi Thompson because I met her at a Colorado golf event
WHO IS THE COOLEST PLAYER IN GOLF, AND WHY?
Me because I have fun
DO YOU PLAY ANY GOLF VIEDO GAMES? IF SO, WHICH ONE(S)?:
Mario Golf on Nintendo Switch
WHAT FOOD WOULD YOU SERVE AT YOUR CHAMPIONS DINNER AT AUGUSTA NATIONAL?:
Loco Moco
FAVORITE SCHOOL SUBJECT:
Math
FAVORITE SPORT (OTHER THAN GOLF):
Gymnastics
FAVORITE APP:
Tik Tok
FAVORITE EMOJI:
Smiley face
EXPLAIN ANY TALENTS OR INTERESTS OUTSIDE OF GOLF:
Aspiring to become a pilot for United Airlines.
WHAT’S THE BEST PIECE OF ADVICE YOU’VE EVER RECEIVED?
When you have a bad golf shot, you've got to shake it off and not carry it to the next shot!
WHAT DO YOU WANT TO BE WHEN YOUR GROW UP?
Pilot
DESCRIBE YOURSELF:
Funny and energetic
