Reid Meyers
Kensington
,
CT
Age: 7 - 9
Gender: Boys
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.
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Sub-Regional QualifierEvent CompletedMiddlefield, CT 06455Aug 11, 2022
NAME AND LOCATION OF SCHOOL:
Mary E. Griswold Elementary School, Berlin, CT 06037
GRADE IN SCHOOL:
4th grade
HOME GOLF COURSE AND LOCATION:
Timberlin Golf Club
PLAY GOLF RIGHT OR LEFT HANDED:
Right handed
AGE STARTED PLAYING GOLF:
4 years old
LOWEST SCORE SHOT (9 AND/OR 18 HOLES):
34 (9 holes)
HOW DID YOU BECOME INTERESTED IN GOLF?
My brother Brennan played golf and had cool experiences, and my neighbor Jackson played around the neighborhood, which made me excited about golf.
WHO INTRODUCED YOU TO GOLF?
My father and brother
WHO DO YOU NORMALLY PLAY GOLF WITH?
My brother, Brennan, and my friend Anthony D’anna
WHO IS YOUR GOLF INSTRUCTOR?
My dad
WHAT DO YOU LIKE MOST ABOUT PLAYING GOLF?
Competing, being outdoors, making friends, and being challenging
WHAT PART OF GOLF DO YOU LIKE TO PRACTICE THE MOST?
Driving
WHAT’S THE MOST DIFFICULT THING ABOUT GOLF?
Always something to work on.
WHAT IS YOUR FAVORITE CLUB?
Driver
WHAT IS YOUR FAVORITE GOLF COURSE IN THE WORLD?
Timberlin Golf Course
WHAT IS YOUR BIGGEST ACHIEVEMENT IN GOLF SO FAR?
Making it to the Drive, Chip & Putt National Finals.
WHAT ADVICE WOULD YOU GIVE TO OTHER JUNIORS PARTICIPATING IN DCP WHO ARE TRYING TO REACH THE NATIONAL FINALS?
Stay confident in yourself
DO YOU PARTICIPATE IN PGA JUNIOR LEAGUE?
Yes
WHAT IS YOUR FAVORITE THING ABOUT PARTICIPATING IN DRIVE, CHIP AND PUTT?
Driving
MEMORABLE MOMENTS FROM YOUR LOCAL, SUBREGIONAL OR REGIONAL QUALIFIERS:
My 3rd driver was almost out, but ended up being in the zone, and that is what allowed me to qualify.
HAVE YOU TRIED TO QUALIFY FOR DRIVE, CHIP AND PUTT IN THE PAST? IF SO, PLEASE LIST EACH YEAR AND YOUR PREVIOUS RESULTS:
Yes, 2020, 2021. Made it to the subregional.
LIST FROM STRONGEST TO WEAKEST – DRIVING, CHIPPING, PUTTING:
Driving, putting, chipping
HAVE YOU EVER BEEN TO THE MASTERS BEFORE? IF SO, WHEN?
No
WHAT IS YOUR FAVORITE GOLF ACCESSORY (HAT, HEADCOVER, BALL MARKER, ETC.)?
The Grayhawk, Big Dog, headcover
WHAT IS YOUR FAVORITE MASTERS MEMORY? U.S. OPEN OR U.S. WOMEN’S OPEN MEMORY? PGA CHAMPIONSHIP OR WOMEN’S PGA CHAMPIONSHIP MEMORY?
Being at the 2022 US Open practice rounds.
WHAT IS YOUR FAVORITE MEMORY WATCHING GOLF ON TV?
Watching my brother Brennan on the 2021 PGA Jr League National Championship on ESPN
WHO IS YOUR FAVORITE MALE GOLFER, AND WHY?
Jordan Spieth
WHO IS YOUR FAVORITE FEMALE GOLFER, AND WHY?
Michelle Wie
WHO IS THE COOLEST PLAYER IN GOLF, AND WHY?
Rory McIlroy
IF YOU COULD CHOOSE TO PLAY GOLF WITH A DREAM FOURSOME, WHO WOULD THE OTHER THREE PEOPLE BE?
Tiger Woods, Rory McIlroy and Jordan Spieth
DO YOU PLAY ANY GOLF VIDEO GAMES? IF SO, WHICH ONE(S)?
Mario Golf, Golf Clash, Golf Battle, PGA 2021
WHAT FOOD WOULD YOU SERVE AT YOUR CHAMPIONS DINNER AT AUGUSTA NATIONAL?
Steak & lobster tails
FAVORITE SCHOOL SUBJECT:
Math
FAVORITE SCHOOL TEACHER:
Mr. Seekamp
FAVORITE SPORT (OTHER THAN GOLF):
Basketball
FAVORITE MOVIE:
Minions
FAVORITE TV SHOW:
Cake Wars
DESCRIBE ANY TALENTS OR INTERESTS OUTSIDE OF GOLF:
Cooking.
WHAT’S THE BEST PIECE OF ADVICE YOU’VE EVER RECEIVED?
Always work to impress yourself
WHAT DO YOU WANT TO BE WHEN YOU GROW UP?
Pro golfer
DESCRIBE YOURSELF:
Good golfer, caring, kind, respectful, hilarious, hard working, thoughtful, full of energy
