Angelina Chang
Aurora
,
Ontario
Age: 7 - 9
Gender: Girls
Region: Middle Atlantic
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 BIRTHPLACE:
Newmarket, Ontario, Canada
NAME AND LOCATION OF SCHOOL:
Peoples Christian Academy- Markham, Ontario, Canada
GRADE IN SCHOOL:
3rd grade
HOME GOLF COURSE AND LOCATION:
The Thornhill Club - Ontario, Canada
PLAY GOLF RIGHT OR LEFT HANDED:
Right handed
AGE STARTED PLAYING GOLF:
3 years old
LOWEST SCORE SHOT (9 AND/OR 18 HOLES):
30 (9 holes)
HOW DID YOU BECOME INTERESTED IN GOLF?
When I started playing golf tournaments and after I won my first tournament
WHO INTRODUCED YOU TO GOLF?
My daddy introduced me to golf
WHO DO YOU NORMALLY PLAY GOLF WITH?
My Girls Golf Gang (Penny, Sophia and Cara)
WHO IS YOUR GOLF INSTRUCTOR?
Danny King (Golf Instructor) and Michele Liew (Golf Fitness Coach)
WHAT DO YOU LIKE MOST ABOUT PLAYING GOLF?
I enjoy playing lots of golf tournaments, playing beautiful golf courses around the world and winning big trophies!
WHAT PART OF GOLF DO YOU LIKE TO PRACTICE THE MOST?
I practice everything :)
WHAT’S THE MOST DIFFICULT THING ABOUT GOLF?
Controlling my emotions if I hit a bad shot
WHAT IS YOUR FAVORITE CLUB?
My putter
WHAT IS YOUR FAVORITE GOLF COURSE IN THE WORLD?
Augusta National
WHAT IS YOUR BIGGEST ACHIEVEMENT IN GOLF SO FAR?
Winning the DCP Regionals to qualify for National Finals!
WHAT ADVICE WOULD YOU GIVE TO OTHER JUNIORS PARTICIPATING IN DCP WHO ARE TRYING TO REACH THE NATIONAL FINALS?
To stay calm and keep fighting no matter what
WHAT IS YOUR FAVORITE THING ABOUT PARTICIPATING IN DRIVE, CHIP AND PUTT?
The feeling of high pressure and competition
MEMORABLE MOMENTS FROM YOUR LOCAL, SUBREGIONAL OR REGIONAL QUALIFIERS:
Subregionals- I was so happy with my chipping as I chipped in my first shot and almost chipped in both my other 2 shots
HAVE YOU TRIED TO QUALIFY FOR DRIVE, CHIP AND PUTT IN THE PAST? IF SO, PLEASE LIST EACH YEAR AND YOUR PREVIOUS RESULTS:
Nope- this is my first time!
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?
When I watched the finals on TV, it was so exciting to see. So I am very excited and happy I get the chance to compete in the finals this year!
LIST FROM STRONGEST TO WEAKEST – DRIVING, CHIPPING, PUTTING:
Putting, Chipping, Driving
HAVE YOU EVER BEEN TO THE MASTERS BEFORE? IF SO, WHEN?
Nope
WHAT IS YOUR FAVORITE GOLF ACCESSORY (HAT, HEADCOVER, BALL MARKER, ETC.)?
My personalized Angel Golf ball marker
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 highlights of Tiger Woods making that famous chip in on 16 at The Masters
WHAT IS YOUR FAVORITE MEMORY WATCHING GOLF ON TV?
Spending time with daddy and watching golf together
WHO IS YOUR FAVORITE MALE GOLFER, AND WHY?
Rory McIlroy because I think my golf swing is similar to Rory's golf swing
WHO IS YOUR FAVORITE FEMALE GOLFER, AND WHY?
Brooke Henderson because she's an awesome Canadian golfer and she was so nice to me when I met her at the Canadian Open
WHO IS THE COOLEST PLAYER IN GOLF, AND WHY?
Tiger Woods because he hits so many amazing shots and wins so much!
HAVE YOU EVER PLAYED WITH SOMEONE FAMOUS? IF SO, WHO? PLEASE DESCRIBE THE CIRCUMSTANCES:
Nope, but I would love to!
IF YOU COULD CHOOSE TO PLAY GOLF WITH A DREAM FOURSOME, WHO WOULD THE OTHER THREE PEOPLE BE?
Rory McIlroy, Tiger Woods and Brooke Henderson
DO YOU HAVE ANY SUPERSTITIONS AS IT RELATES TO GOLF? IF SO, PLEASE DESCRIBE:
I have a few lucky outfits I like to wear during big tournaments and I also like to wear my lucky bucket hat from coach Danny
WHAT FOOD WOULD YOU SERVE AT YOUR CHAMPIONS DINNER AT AUGUSTA NATIONAL?
Pasta! Lots and lots of pasta!
FAVORITE SCHOOL SUBJECT:
Art and Journal Writing
FAVORITE SCHOOL TEACHER:
Mrs. Droppo
FAVORITE SPORT (OTHER THAN GOLF):
Skiing and riding my bike
FAVORITE MOVIE:
The Greatest Showman and The Short Game (Netflix)
FAVORITE SINGER / MUSIC GROUP:
Taylor Swift
FAVORITE TV SHOW:
Odd Squad
DESCRIBE ANY TALENTS OR INTERESTS OUTSIDE OF GOLF:
Member of MENSA Club, pretty cursive writing, playing the drums
HERO / ROLE MODEL(S):
Wonder Woman
WHAT’S THE BEST PIECE OF ADVICE YOU’VE EVER RECEIVED?
If you hit a bad shot, just forget about it and hit a better shot next time
WHAT DO YOU WANT TO BE WHEN YOU GROW UP?
I want to be a LPGA pro golfer when I grow up!
DESCRIBE YOURSELF:
I love to hang out on the patio and listen to live, loud music while eating spaghetti with tomato sauce
