Carter Cline
Sammamish
,
Washington
Age: 7 - 9
Gender: Boys
Region: Northwest
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:
Seattle, WA
NAME AND LOCATION OF SCHOOL:
Blackwell Elementary, Sammamish, WA
GRADE IN SCHOOL:
3rd grade
HOME GOLF COURSE AND LOCATION:
Sahalee Country Club, Sammamish, WA
PLAY GOLF RIGHT OR LEFT HANDED:
Right handed
AGE STARTED PLAYING GOLF:
2 years old
LOWEST SCORE SHOT (9 AND/OR 18 HOLES):
36 (9 holes), 77 (18 holes)
HANDICAP INDEX:
16.4
HOW DID YOU BECOME INTERESTED IN GOLF?
Watched Jordan Spieth on TV while practicing with my putter
WHO INTRODUCED YOU TO GOLF?
My dad
WHO DO YOU NORMALLY PLAY GOLF WITH?
My dad
WHO IS YOUR GOLF INSTRUCTOR?
Ryan Benzel
WHAT DO YOU LIKE MOST ABOUT PLAYING GOLF?
Hitting my driver
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?
Ping Prodi G driver
WHAT IS YOUR FAVORITE GOLF COURSE IN THE WORLD?
Pebble Beach
WHAT IS YOUR BIGGEST ACHIEVEMENT IN GOLF SO FAR?
Going to Augusta for Drive, Chip and Putt
DO YOU PARTICIPATE IN PGA JUNIOR LEAGUE?
Yes
DO YOU PARTICIPATE IN FIRST TEE?
I used to.
WHAT IS YOUR FAVORITE THING ABOUT PARTICIPATING IN DRIVE, CHIP AND PUTT?
Drive
MEMORABLE MOMENTS FROM YOUR LOCAL, SUBREGIONAL OR REGIONAL QUALIFIERS:
Local - 209 yard drive; Subregional - Made my first putt; at Pebble Beach - hit the flagstick on my second putt
HAVE YOU TRIED TO QUALIFY FOR DRIVE, CHIP AND PUTT IN THE PAST? IF SO, PLEASE LIST EACH YEAR AND YOUR PREVIOUS RESULTS:
2021 - Local qualifier (77 points)
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 inspiring and fun to see other kids playing golf on TV.
LIST FROM STRONGEST TO WEAKEST – DRIVING, CHIPPING, PUTTING:
Chipping, Driving, Putting
HAVE YOU EVER BEEN TO THE MASTERS BEFORE? IF SO, WHEN?
No
WHAT IS YOUR FAVORITE MASTERS MEMORY? U.S. OPEN OR U.S. WOMEN’S OPEN MEMORY? PGA CHAMPIONSHIP OR WOMEN’S PGA CHAMPIONSHIP MEMORY?
Getting autographs at the US Open at Pebble Beach in 2019
WHAT IS YOUR FAVORITE MEMORY WATCHING GOLF ON TV?
Watching Jordan Spieth play at the Masters
WHO IS YOUR FAVORITE MALE GOLFER, AND WHY?
Jordan Spieth, I like his swing
WHO IS THE COOLEST PLAYER IN GOLF, AND WHY?
Rickie Fowler - he wears bright orange, and I like Puma golf gear
IF YOU COULD CHOOSE TO PLAY GOLF WITH A DREAM FOURSOME, WHO WOULD THE OTHER THREE PEOPLE BE?
Rory McIlroy, Jordan Spieth, Rickie Fowler
DO YOU HAVE ANY SUPERSTITIONS AS IT RELATES TO GOLF? IF SO, PLEASE DESCRIBE:
None
DO YOU PLAY ANY GOLF VIDEO GAMES? IF SO, WHICH ONE(S)?
WGT Golf and Golden Tee
WHAT FOOD WOULD YOU SERVE AT YOUR CHAMPIONS DINNER AT AUGUSTA NATIONAL?
Pasta with marina, meatballs and parmesan cheese. I love pasta!
FAVORITE SCHOOL SUBJECT:
Writing
FAVORITE SCHOOL TEACHER:
Mrs. Nicholson (1st grade teacher) - she is the best!
FAVORITE SPORT (OTHER THAN GOLF):
Basketball
FAVORITE MOVIE:
Space Jam
FAVORITE SINGER / MUSIC GROUP:
Marshmallow, BTS - Butter
FAVORITE TV SHOW:
Pokemon Go
DESCRIBE ANY TALENTS OR INTERESTS OUTSIDE OF GOLF:
Basketball, baseball, sing and dance, cornhole
HERO / ROLE MODEL(S):
Jordan Spieth
WHAT’S THE BEST PIECE OF ADVICE YOU’VE EVER RECEIVED?
Focus on the next shot
WHAT DO YOU WANT TO BE WHEN YOU GROW UP?
Pro Golfer
DESCRIBE YOURSELF:
Cool, funny, social, kind, love making friends and playing sports. I'm very competitive!
