Alex Kim
Brookfield
,
Wisconsin
Age: 14 - 15
Gender: Boys
Region: Upper 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:
Madison, WI
NAME AND LOCATION OF SCHOOL:
Marquette University High School, Milwaukee, WI
GRADE IN SCHOOL:
10th grade
HOME GOLF COURSE AND LOCATION:
Brown Deer Park Golf Course, Milwaukee, WI
PLAY GOLF RIGHT OR LEFT HANDED:
Right handed
AGE STARTED PLAYING GOLF:
7 years old
LOWEST SCORE SHOT (9 AND/OR 18 HOLES):
75 (18 holes)
HANDICAP INDEX:
5.2
HOW DID YOU BECOME INTERESTED IN GOLF?
Through my dad
WHO INTRODUCED YOU TO GOLF?
My dad
WHO DO YOU NORMALLY PLAY GOLF WITH?
Friends and family
WHO IS YOUR GOLF INSTRUCTOR?
David Roesch
WHAT DO YOU LIKE MOST ABOUT PLAYING GOLF?
The tranquility on the course
WHAT PART OF GOLF DO YOU LIKE TO PRACTICE THE MOST?
Hitting the driver
WHAT’S THE MOST DIFFICULT THING ABOUT GOLF?
How the weather affects different golf courses
WHAT IS YOUR FAVORITE CLUB?
50 degree
WHAT IS YOUR FAVORITE GOLF COURSE IN THE WORLD?
The West Course at the Broadmoor Resort
WHAT IS YOUR BIGGEST ACHIEVEMENT IN GOLF SO FAR?
Getting to Nationals in Drive Chip and Putt
WHAT ADVICE WOULD YOU GIVE TO OTHER JUNIORS PARTICIPATING IN DCP WHO ARE TRYING TO REACH THE NATIONAL FINALS
Its only 9 shots that matter
DO YOU PARTICIPATE IN PGA JUNIOR LEAGUE?
Yes when I was 12
DO YOU PARTICIPATE IN FIRST TEE?
Yes when I was 11
WHAT IS YOUR FAVORITE THING ABOUT PARTICIPATING IN DRIVE, CHIP AND PUTT?
Opportunity to participate at Augusta
MEMORABLE MOMENTS FROM YOUR LOCAL, SUBREGIONAL OR REGIONAL QUALIFIERS:
Sinking the 30 footer putt at Medinah Country Club
HAVE YOU TRIED TO QUALIFY FOR DRIVE, CHIP AND PUTT IN THE PAST? IF SO, PLEASE LIST EACH YEAR AND YOUR PREVIOUS RESULTS:
2020- qualify to sub regionals. 2021- Qualify to sub regionals. 2022- Augusta National
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?
It gave me inspiration to work hard to get to Augusta National
LIST FROM STRONGEST TO WEAKEST – DRIVING, CHIPPING, PUTTING:
Putting, Driver, Chipping
HAVE YOU EVER BEEN TO THE MASTERS BEFORE? IF SO, WHEN?
No
WHAT IS YOUR FAVORITE GOLF ACCESSORY (HAT, HEADCOVER, BALL MARKER, ETC.)
Ball Markers
WHAT IS YOUR FAVORITE MASTERS MEMORY? U.S. OPEN OR U.S. WOMEN’S OPEN MEMORY? PGA CHAMPIONSHIP OR WOMEN’S PGA CHAMPIONSHIP MEMORY?
Tiger winning his fifth green jacket in 2019
WHAT IS YOUR FAVORITE MEMORY WATCHING GOLF ON TV?
First time watching the Ryder Cup
WHO IS YOUR FAVORITE MALE GOLFER, AND WHY?
Rory McIlroy because of how good he is.
WHO IS YOUR FAVORITE FEMALE GOLFER, AND WHY?
Lexi Thompson because my dad has met her
WHO IS THE COOLEST PLAYER IN GOLF, AND WHY?
Rickie Fowler because of his bright outfits.
HAVE YOU EVER PLAYED WITH SOMEONE FAMOUS? IF SO, WHO? PLEASE DESCRIBE THE CIRCUMSTANCES:
I have played with David Roesch through a golf lesson.
IF YOU COULD CHOOSE TO PLAY GOLF WITH A DREAM FOURSOME, WHO WOULD THE OTHER THREE PEOPLE BE?
Tiger Woods, Bryson DeChambeau, and Rory McIlroy
DO YOU HAVE ANY SUPERSTITIONS AS IT RELATES TO GOLF? IF SO, PLEASE DESCRIBE:
Listening to music while at the range and only using 2 balls when practicing putting.
WHAT FOOD WOULD YOU SERVE AT YOUR CHAMPIONS DINNER AT AUGUSTA NATIONAL?
Ribeye steak
FAVORITE SCHOOL SUBJECT:
History
FAVORITE SCHOOL TEACHER:
Mr. Newman
FAVORITE SPORT (OTHER THAN GOLF):
Basketball
FAVORITE MOVIE:
Ferris Buellers Day off
FAVORITE SINGER / MUSIC GROUP:
Logic
FAVORITE TV SHOW:
Breaking Bad
DESCRIBE ANY TALENTS OR INTERESTS OUTSIDE OF GOLF:
I am interested in the Human Body
DESCRIBE ANY OBSTACLES YOU’VE OVERCOME IN YOUR LIFE:
Living up to my Tiger Mom's expectations
HERO / ROLE MODEL(S):
My Mom
WHAT’S THE BEST PIECE OF ADVICE YOU’VE EVER RECEIVED?
Work hard to be great
WHAT DO YOU WANT TO BE WHEN YOU GROW UP?
Anesthesiologist
DESCRIBE YOURSELF:
I think of myself as a determined Asian man who aims for perfection.
