2022 Drive, Chip and Putt Championship
Willow Ruel
Mattapoisett
,
MA
Age: 10 - 11
Gender: Girls
Region: Northeast
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:
Mattapoisett, Massachusetts
PLAYER BIRTHPLACE:
Newport, Rhode Island
NAME AND LOCATION OF SCHOOL:
Old Hammond Town School, Mattapoisett, MA
GRADE IN SCHOOL:
5th
HOME GOLF COURSE AND LOCATION:
Bay Club Mattapoisett
PLAY GOLF RIGHT OR LEFT HANDED:
Right
AGE STARTED PLAYING GOLF:
3
LOWEST SCORE SHOT (9 AND/OR 18 HOLES):
40 in nine holes
HOW DID YOU BECOME INTERESTED IN GOLF?
Playing at camp with friends
WHO INTRODUCED YOU TO GOLF?
My dad
WHO DO YOU NORMALLY PLAY GOLF WITH?
My papa Ruel
WHO IS YOUR GOLF INSTRUCTOR?
Ben Egan at Bay Club
WHAT DO YOU LIKE MOST ABOUT PLAYING GOLF?
Playing with my friends
WHAT PART OF GOLF DO YOU LIKE TO PRACTICE THE MOST?
Putting
WHAT’S THE MOST DIFFICULT THING ABOUT GOLF?
Driving
WHAT IS YOUR FAVORITE CLUB?
6 iron
WHAT IS YOUR FAVORITE GOLF COURSE IN THE WORLD?
Bay Club
WHAT IS YOUR BIGGEST ACHIEVEMENT IN GOLF SO FAR?
Making it to Augusta National
DO YOU PARTICIPATE IN PGA JUNIOR LEAGUE?
Yes
DO YOU PARTICIPATE IN LPGA*USGA GIRLS GOLF?
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-2017 sub-regional, 2018 sub-regional , 2019 regionals
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, it was great to watch some of my friends compete at Augusta.
LIST FROM STRONGEST TO WEAKEST – DRIVING, CHIPPING, PUTTING:
Putting, chipping and driving
WHO IS YOUR FAVORITE MALE GOLFER, AND WHY?
Rory McIlroy
WHO IS THE COOLEST PLAYER IN GOLF, AND WHY?
Tiger Woods because he is a good, strong golfer
HAVE YOUR EVER PLAYED WITH SOMEONE FAMOUS? IF SO, WHO? PLEASE DESCRIBE THE CIRCUMSTANCES:
No, but my dad plays golf with Jim Craig from the 1980 Olympic Men's Hockey team. I have met him, but I haven't played golf with him. For me, making it to Augusta is like the US winning the hockey Gold Medal.
IF YOU COULD CHOOSE TO PLAY GOLF WITH A DREAM FOURSOME, WHO WOULD THE OTHER THREE PEOPLE BE?
Rory, Bubba Watson and my papa Ruel
DO YOU HAVE ANY SUPERSTITIONS AS IT RELATES TO GOLF? IF SO, PLEASE DESCRIBE:
I like to focus on being present on every shot. My mom teaches me that.
WHAT FOOD WOULD YOU SERVE AT YOUR CHAMPIONS DINNER AT AUGUSTA NATIONAL?:
Sushi and Bobba tea
FAVORITE SCHOOL SUBJECT:
ELA
FAVORITE SCHOOL TEACHER:
Ms. Renna and Mr. T are some of my biggest fans.
FAVORITE SPORT (OTHER THAN GOLF):
Hockey
FAVORITE SINGER / MUSIC GROUP:
I love all music.
FAVORITE TV SHOW:
Outer Banks
FAVORITE APP:
Snapchat
FAVORITE EMOJI:
Sunglasses emoji
EXPLAIN ANY TALENTS OR INTERESTS OUTSIDE OF GOLF:
Hockey, Soccer and spending the summer on the water with my friends
DESCRIBE ANY OBSTACLES YOU’VE OVERCOME IN YOUR LIFE:
I find any challenge to be fun. I like exploring and trying new activities to see if I can get good at them.
HERO / ROLE MODEL(S):
Alex Morgan
WHAT’S THE BEST PIECE OF ADVICE YOU’VE EVER RECEIVED?
Take a deep breath before every shot.
WHAT DO YOU WANT TO BE WHEN YOUR GROW UP?
Pro hockey player
DESCRIBE YOURSELF:
Nice, kind, fun and grateful
