2023 Drive, Chip and Putt Championship
Anna Midyett
Bennington
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NE
Age: 7 - 9
Gender: Girls
Region: 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.
PLAYER BIRTHPLACE:
Topeka, KS
NAME AND LOCATION OF SCHOOL:
Bennington Elementary, Bennington, NE
GRADE IN SCHOOL:
4th grade
HOME GOLF COURSE AND LOCATION:
The Club at Indian Creek, Elkhorn, NE
PLAY GOLF RIGHT OR LEFT HANDED:
Right handed
AGE STARTED PLAYING GOLF:
7 years old
LOWEST SCORE SHOT (9 AND/OR 18 HOLES):
35 (9 holes)
HOW DID YOU BECOME INTERESTED IN GOLF?
Going to the course with my mom and dad
WHO INTRODUCED YOU TO GOLF?
My dad
WHO DO YOU NORMALLY PLAY GOLF WITH?
My mom and dad
WHO IS YOUR GOLF INSTRUCTOR?
Joel Gann at GolfTec Omaha, NE
WHAT DO YOU LIKE MOST ABOUT PLAYING GOLF?
Making new friends and travelling to new places to compete
WHAT PART OF GOLF DO YOU LIKE TO PRACTICE THE MOST?
My short game
WHAT’S THE MOST DIFFICULT THING ABOUT GOLF?
Keeping my cool after a bad hole
WHAT IS YOUR FAVORITE CLUB?
56-degree wedge
WHAT IS YOUR FAVORITE GOLF COURSE IN THE WORLD?
Pine Needles in Southern Pines, NC because they let me practice on their putting green during the US Kids World Championships and I nailed a 45' putt!
WHAT IS YOUR BIGGEST ACHIEVEMENT IN GOLF SO FAR?
Qualifying for the DCP National Finals
HAVE YOU EVER PARTICIPATED IN A USGA OR PGA OF AMERICA EVENT? IF SO, WHICH ONE(S), WHEN, AND HOW DID YOU DO?
Yes, the Nebraska Junior PGA Championship, and I won.
WHAT ADVICE WOULD YOU GIVE TO OTHER JUNIORS PARTICIPATING IN DCP WHO ARE TRYING TO REACH THE NATIONAL FINALS?
Practice, practice, practice
DO YOU PARTICIPATE IN LPGA/USGA GIRLS GOLF?
Yes, I participated in the USGA Girls Golf Omaha in 2021 at the Club at Indian Creek
WHAT IS YOUR FAVORITE THING ABOUT PARTICIPATING IN DRIVE, CHIP AND PUTT?
I like the pressure of knowing that I have a limited number of shots, and I have to hit each one as best I can.
MEMORABLE MOMENTS FROM YOUR LOCAL, SUBREGIONAL OR REGIONAL QUALIFIERS:
Having to get 20 points on my 30' putt to make it to the National Finals and hitting it to within inches to advance
HAVE YOU TRIED TO QUALIFY FOR DRIVE, CHIP AND PUTT IN THE PAST? IF SO, PLEASE LIST EACH YEAR AND YOUR PREVIOUS RESULTS:
Yes, for the 2022 National Finals, and I came in 3rd at the sub-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 motivated me to practice more so I could make it to Augusta.
LIST FROM STRONGEST TO WEAKEST – DRIVING, CHIPPING, PUTTING:
Chipping, Putting, Driving
HAVE YOU EVER BEEN TO THE MASTERS BEFORE? IF SO, WHEN?
No
WHAT IS YOUR FAVORITE GOLF ACCESSORY (HAT, HEADCOVER, BALL MARKER, ETC.)?
My American flag ball marker on my lucky Puma hat
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 Scottie 4-putt on #18 with a smile on his face to win the Masters.
WHAT IS YOUR FAVORITE MEMORY WATCHING GOLF ON TV?
Watching Will Zalatoris win his first PGA tour event after 3 play-off holes. Go "Willy Zilly!"
WHO IS YOUR FAVORITE MALE GOLFER, AND WHY?
Will Zalatoris, aka "Willy Zilly" (that's what I call him) because of his determination
WHO IS YOUR FAVORITE FEMALE GOLFER, AND WHY?
Nelly Korda, because I like her swing and her personality
WHO IS THE COOLEST PLAYER IN GOLF, AND WHY?
Anna Davis, because she won the Women's Amateur at 16 and she makes the bucket hat look cool. And...she has an awesome first name!
IF YOU COULD CHOOSE TO PLAY GOLF WITH A DREAM FOURSOME, WHO WOULD THE OTHER THREE PEOPLE BE?
Will Zalatoris, Nelly Korda, Rory McIlroy
DO YOU HAVE ANY SUPERSTITIONS AS IT RELATES TO GOLF? IF SO, PLEASE DESCRIBE:
I have to listen to my golf playlist on the way to the course (especially Bones by Imagine Dragons), and I have a lucky hat and shirt.
DO YOU PLAY ANY GOLF VIDEO GAMES? IF SO, WHICH ONE(S)?
PGA 2K21 and Mario Golf
WHAT FOOD WOULD YOU SERVE AT YOUR CHAMPIONS DINNER AT AUGUSTA NATIONAL?
Meatloaf, bacon wrapped tenderloin, and lots of desserts
FAVORITE SCHOOL SUBJECT:
Writing
FAVORITE SCHOOL TEACHER:
Ms. Pieper
FAVORITE SPORT (OTHER THAN GOLF):
Soccer
FAVORITE MOVIE:
The Short Game
FAVORITE SINGER / MUSIC GROUP:
Oh The Larceny
FAVORITE TV SHOW:
Holey Moley
DESCRIBE ANY TALENTS OR INTERESTS OUTSIDE OF GOLF:
Soccer and basketball
HERO / ROLE MODEL(S):
My Mom and Dad
WHAT’S THE BEST PIECE OF ADVICE YOU’VE EVER RECEIVED?
"Keep imagining what's possible and thrive for it." - Gary Player
WHAT DO YOU WANT TO BE WHEN YOU GROW UP?
A professional golfer
DESCRIBE YOURSELF:
Kind, happy, goofy, smart, and determined. I'm also an animal lover!
