2022 Drive, Chip and Putt Championship
William Redden
Evansville
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IN
Age: 14 - 15
Gender: Boys
Region: Great Lakes
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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Regional QualifierEvent CompletedBloomfield Hills, MI 48301Oct 16, 2021
PLAYER'S HOMETOWN:
Evansville, IN
BROTHER(S) AND AGES(S):
Jaxon Redden - 9, Bobby Redden - 32
NAME AND LOCATION OF SCHOOL:
North Junior High School in Evansville, IN
GRADE IN SCHOOL:
8th
HOME GOLF COURSE AND LOCATION:
Cambridge Golf Course, Evansville, IN
PLAY GOLF RIGHT OR LEFT HANDED:
Right
AGE STARTED PLAYING GOLF:
5
LOWEST SCORE SHOT (9 AND/OR 18 HOLES):
68/18 Holes
HANDICAP INDEX:
3.75
HOW DID YOU BECOME INTERESTED IN GOLF?
My dad and older brother play, and I grew up at the course watching and playing with them.
WHO INTRODUCED YOU TO GOLF?
My dad
WHO DO YOU NORMALLY PLAY GOLF WITH?
Mostly my dad, but also my friends that live in the neighborhood.
WHO IS YOUR GOLF INSTRUCTOR?
David Erdy
WHAT DO YOU LIKE MOST ABOUT PLAYING GOLF?
The competitions, meeting new friends and playing new courses.
WHAT PART OF GOLF DO YOU LIKE TO PRACTICE THE MOST?
Chipping
WHAT’S THE MOST DIFFICULT THING ABOUT GOLF?
Putting
WHAT IS YOUR FAVORITE CLUB?
My 58 degree wedge
WHAT IS YOUR FAVORITE GOLF COURSE IN THE WORLD?
Trump Doral Blue Monster and PGA National
WHAT IS YOUR BIGGEST ACHIEVEMENT IN GOLF SO FAR?
Making it this far in Drive Chip and Putt
DO YOU PARTICIPATE IN PGA JUNIOR LEAGUE?
Yes
DO YOU PARTICIPATE IN FIRST TEE?
Yes
WHAT IS YOUR FAVORITE THING ABOUT PARTICIPATING IN DRIVE, CHIP AND PUTT?
My favorite thing is the excitement that comes from the pressure of only having three chances for your drives, chips and putts.
MEMORABLE MOMENTS FROM YOUR LOCAL, SUBREGIONAL OR REGIONAL QUALIFIERS:
Other than winning at Oakland Hills, my favorite memory was when my brother and I both advanced at our local qualifier and I both won our sub-regional
HAVE YOU TRIED TO QUALIFIY FOR DRIVE, CHIP AND PUTT IN THE PAST? IF SO, PLEASE LIST EACH YEARS AND PREVIOUS RESULTS:
Yes, every year since 2017
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, and it made me want to try and work harder so that I could compete at Augusta.
LIST FROM STRONGEST TO WEAKEST – DRIVING, CHIPPING, PUTTING:
Chipping, driving then putting
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 Jordan Spieth win the Masters
WHAT IS YOUR FAVORITE MEMORY WATCHING GOLF ON TV?
When Jordan Spieth chipped in on No. 15 last year at the Masters
WHO IS YOUR FAVORITE MALE GOLFER, AND WHY?
Jordan Spieth, because we have the same birthday.
WHO IS YOUR FAVORITE FEMALE GOLFER, AND WHY?
Lexi Thompson, because she has a similar swing to mine.
WHO IS THE COOLEST PLAYER IN GOLF, AND WHY?
Phil Mickelson, because he can hit amazing trick shots.
IF YOU COULD CHOOSE TO PLAY GOLF WITH A DREAM FOURSOME, WHO WOULD THE OTHER THREE PEOPLE BE?
Jordan Spieth, Tiger Woods and Phil Mickelson
DO YOU HAVE ANY SUPERSTITIONS AS IT RELATES TO GOLF? IF SO, PLEASE DESCRIBE:
For luck, I buy a poker chip from the course before I play there for the first time.
WHAT FOOD WOULD YOU SERVE AT YOUR CHAMPIONS DINNER AT AUGUSTA NATIONAL?:
Filet mignon and macaroni and cheese. Cookie dough ice cream for dessert.
FAVORITE SCHOOL SUBJECT:
PE
FAVORITE SCHOOL TEACHER:
Mr. Roahner
FAVORITE SPORT (OTHER THAN GOLF):
Basketball
FAVORITE TV SHOW:
Outer Banks
FAVORITE APP:
Snapchat
FAVORITE EMOJI:
Crying laughing emoji
DESCRIBE ANY TALENTS OR INTERESTS OUTSIDE OF GOLF:
I play basketball and soccer. I also enjoy working out and hanging out with my friends.
DESCRIBE ANY OBSTACLES YOU’VE OVERCOME IN YOUR LIFE:
Being bullied by peers at schools for being a golfer. Also being disrespected at golf courses by adults who think a kid should not be playing golf.
HERO / ROLE MODEL(S):
My dad, my coach David Erdy and Mike Wolfe
WHAT’S THE BEST PIECE OF ADVICE YOU’VE EVER RECEIVED?
When a spectator is watching you, they should not be able to tell by your emotions or demeanor if you are playing good or bad.
WHAT DO YOU WANT TO BE WHEN YOUR GROW UP?
Professional golfer
DESCRIBE YOURSELF:
Determined, competitive and always willing to learn.
