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Trace Carter

Blackshear , GA
Age: 14 - 15
Gender: Boys
Region: Southeast
The Path to the National Finals
  1. Local Qualifier
    Event Completed
    Jacksonville Beach, FL 32250
    Jul 13, 2021
  2. Sub-Regional Qualifier
    Event Completed
    Ponte Vedra Beach, FL 32082
    Aug 14, 2021
  3. Regional Qualifier
    Event Completed
    Jupiter, FL 33477
    Oct 3, 2021
HOMETOWN:
Blackshear, GA
PLAYER BIRTHPLACE:
Brunswick, GA
FATHER’S NAME AND OCCUPATION (OPTIONAL):
Rhett Carter / Racecar Driver
MOTHER’S NAME AND OCCUPATION (OPTIONAL):
Lauren Carter/ High School Business Teacher
SIBLING(S) AND AGES(S):
Sisters Coast, 18 & Sofie, 9
NAME AND LOCATION OF SCHOOL:
Ware County High School in Waycross, Georgia
GRADE IN SCHOOL:
9th
HOME GOLF COURSE AND LOCATION:
Okefenokee Country Club
PLAY GOLF RIGHT OR LEFT HANDED:
Right
AGE STARTED PLAYING GOLF:
9
LOWEST SCORE SHOT (9 AND/OR 18 HOLES):
9 holes- 30; 18 hole-64
HANDICAP INDEX:
+2.6
HOW DID YOU BECOME INTERESTED IN GOLF?
My grandparents live across the street from one of the golf courses in our hometown. Around the age of six, when I stayed with my grandparents on the weekend, I would get to ride with my grandpa and watch him and his friends play. From then on, I fell in love with it.
WHO INTRODUCED YOU TO GOLF?
My grandpa, the late Royce E. Carter Sr.
WHO DO YOU NORMALLY PLAY GOLF WITH?
My best friend Clarissa Musgrove, my dad and his friends
WHO IS YOUR GOLF INSTRUCTOR?
My dad
WHAT DO YOU LIKE MOST ABOUT PLAYING GOLF?
I like golf because of the challenges the game brings. It's me against the course. It's humbling. It reveals character. It's competitive. It's always changing.
WHAT PART OF GOLF DO YOU LIKE TO PRACTICE THE MOST?
My short game
WHAT’S THE MOST DIFFICULT THING ABOUT GOLF?
Not getting caught up in the moment and remembering that the game of golf is a process where you have to remain focused and patient.
WHAT IS YOUR FAVORITE CLUB?
8 iron
WHAT IS YOUR FAVORITE GOLF COURSE IN THE WORLD?
Tobacco Road
WHAT IS YOUR BIGGEST ACHIEVEMENT IN GOLF SO FAR?
Making it to the DCP finals
DO YOU PARTICIPATE IN PGA JUNIOR LEAGUE?
Yes
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; I have participated in DCP for the last four years. I have never made it past the first 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; this year was my last chance to compete in DCP, so I had to give it one more shot. Every year my mom would say, "it wasn't meant this year." After my first time competing in it, she said when you make it out of the first round you will go all the way. So this year, when I finally made it out of the local qualifier, I started to envision that just maybe this will be my year.
LIST FROM STRONGEST TO WEAKEST – DRIVING, CHIPPING, PUTTING:
Chipping, putting then 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?
Tiger Woods' final putt on No. 18 to win the 2019 Masters
WHAT IS YOUR FAVORITE MEMORY WATCHING GOLF ON TV?
Watching Tiger come from behind like the champion he is during the final round of the 2019 Masters
WHO IS YOUR FAVORITE MALE GOLFER, AND WHY?
Tiger Woods. He's amazing under pressure and he's the most clutch putter of all time. He possesses determination like no other.
WHO IS YOUR FAVORITE FEMALE GOLFER, AND WHY?
Nelly Korda. She has one of the best swings and is a true grinder.
WHO IS THE COOLEST PLAYER IN GOLF, AND WHY?
Bryson Dechambeau. He changed the game and is fun to watch.
IF YOU COULD CHOOSE TO PLAY GOLF WITH A DREAM FOURSOME, WHO WOULD THE OTHER THREE PEOPLE BE?
Tiger Woods, Justin Thomas and Jack Nicklaus
DO YOU HAVE ANY SUPERSTITIONS AS IT RELATES TO GOLF? IF SO, PLEASE DESCRIBE:
I have a few superstitions. I have to touch my hat before each shot. I won't wear a shirt again if I played badly in it. If things are going well during a round, I want everything to stay the same. If things are going bad, I will change things up.
WHAT FOOD WOULD YOU SERVE AT YOUR CHAMPIONS DINNER AT AUGUSTA NATIONAL?:
Grilled chicken, mac and cheese, baked beans and a Caesar salad
FAVORITE SCHOOL SUBJECT:
Science
FAVORITE SCHOOL TEACHER:
Kindergarten- Mrs. Anesha Lee
FAVORITE SPORT (OTHER THAN GOLF):
Basketball
FAVORITE MOVIE:
The Benchwarmers
FAVORITE SINGER / MUSIC GROUP:
Lil Baby
FAVORITE TV SHOW:
Outer Banks
FAVORITE APP:
Snapchat
FAVORITE EMOJI:
Golfer
EXPLAIN ANY TALENTS OR INTERESTS OUTSIDE OF GOLF:
I like shooting hoops, playing ping pong and shooting pool.
DESCRIBE ANY OBSTACLES YOU’VE OVERCOME IN YOUR LIFE:
Realizing that attitude is everything. I am a work in progress and some days are better than others, but each day I try to be a better version of myself. I try to focus more on the process and less on the outcomes. I also try to be patient and be more in the moment on the course. I strive to play the course one shot at a time and accept the things that are out of my control. I have noticed that when I can create this mindset, I always finish a round strong even when the start is a train wreck.
HERO / ROLE MODEL(S):
Jesus Christ
WHAT’S THE BEST PIECE OF ADVICE YOU’VE EVER RECEIVED?
A great man named JL Smith told me when I first started playing golf, "No matter what, don't stop loving the game."
WHAT DO YOU WANT TO BE WHEN YOUR GROW UP?
Professional golfer
DESCRIBE YOURSELF:
I am a laid back small town guy that strives to be the best version of “me” daily. I love Jesus Christ and my family, and I have a true passion for the game of golf. I am known for my natural athletic abilities, and my competitive side is what drives me. One thing I admire about myself is that I love a challenge and can grind when my back is against the wall.
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