2023 Drive, Chip and Putt Championship
Carson Perry
Port Orange
,
FL
Age: 12 - 13
Gender: Boys
Region: Southeast
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:
Daytona Beach, Fl
NAME AND LOCATION OF SCHOOL:
Creekside Middle School
GRADE IN SCHOOL:
6th grade
HOME GOLF COURSE AND LOCATION:
Crane Lakes Golf and Country Club
PLAY GOLF RIGHT OR LEFT HANDED:
Left handed
AGE STARTED PLAYING GOLF:
2 years old
LOWEST SCORE SHOT (9 AND/OR 18 HOLES):
4 under par (9 holes), 4 under par (18 holes)
HANDICAP INDEX:
8
HOW DID YOU BECOME INTERESTED IN GOLF?
Dad is a Golf Professional and sister and grandfathers play
WHO INTRODUCED YOU TO GOLF?
Dad
WHO DO YOU NORMALLY PLAY GOLF WITH?
Dad, sister, grandfather, and my friends
WHO IS YOUR GOLF INSTRUCTOR?
My Dad- Rod Perry, grandfather- Mitchell
WHAT DO YOU LIKE MOST ABOUT PLAYING GOLF?
I love to compete, but I really enjoy winning.
WHAT PART OF GOLF DO YOU LIKE TO PRACTICE THE MOST?
Driver
WHAT’S THE MOST DIFFICULT THING ABOUT GOLF?
Accepting bad shots
WHAT IS YOUR FAVORITE CLUB?
My putter
WHAT IS YOUR FAVORITE GOLF COURSE IN THE WORLD?
Augusta National Golf Club
WHAT IS YOUR BIGGEST ACHIEVEMENT IN GOLF SO FAR?
Winning an FSGA Event
HAVE YOU EVER PARTICIPATED IN A USGA OR PGA OF AMERICA EVENT? IF SO, WHICH ONE(S), WHEN, AND HOW DID YOU DO?
Yes, ever year I play in the North Florida PGA Junior Championship. I finished second in 2022.
WHAT ADVICE WOULD YOU GIVE TO OTHER JUNIORS PARTICIPATING IN DCP WHO ARE TRYING TO REACH THE NATIONAL FINALS
Relax, it's just a game.
DO YOU PARTICIPATE IN PGA JUNIOR LEAGUE?
Yes
WHAT IS YOUR FAVORITE THING ABOUT PARTICIPATING IN DRIVE, CHIP AND PUTT?
The competition
MEMORABLE MOMENTS FROM YOUR LOCAL, SUBREGIONAL OR REGIONAL QUALIFIERS:
My sister Vanessa missed getting here to the finals with me by 2 points. I'm glad she is here with me today to cheer for me, but I wish she could have qualified too.
HAVE YOU TRIED TO QUALIFY FOR DRIVE, CHIP AND PUTT IN THE PAST? IF SO, PLEASE LIST EACH YEAR AND YOUR PREVIOUS RESULTS:
Yes, I've advanced through locals each of the past 3 years but this is the first year I got through to the 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 definitely motivated me. Especially knowing my mom really likes getting to go to Augusta.
LIST FROM STRONGEST TO WEAKEST – DRIVING, CHIPPING, PUTTING:
Chipping, Putting, Driving
HAVE YOU EVER BEEN TO THE MASTERS BEFORE? IF SO, WHEN?
Yes, I have been to a few practice rounds
WHAT IS YOUR FAVORITE GOLF ACCESSORY (HAT, HEADCOVER, BALL MARKER, ETC.)
My grandpas golf cart that goes 21mph
WHAT IS YOUR FAVORITE MASTERS MEMORY? U.S. OPEN OR U.S. WOMEN’S OPEN MEMORY? PGA CHAMPIONSHIP OR WOMEN’S PGA CHAMPIONSHIP MEMORY?
My dad got a chance to play in the PGA Championship at Quail Hollow in 2017. I got to go in the locker room and meet Jordan Speith. He was awesome!
WHAT IS YOUR FAVORITE MEMORY WATCHING GOLF ON TV?
Watching Justin Thomas put on the Smalls jersey on 16 at the Waste Management Open
WHO IS YOUR FAVORITE MALE GOLFER, AND WHY?
Justin Thomas. He's fun to watch.
WHO IS YOUR FAVORITE FEMALE GOLFER, AND WHY?
My sister Vanessa. She's my sister
WHO IS THE COOLEST PLAYER IN GOLF, AND WHY?
I like Justin Thomas. He's really good
IF YOU COULD CHOOSE TO PLAY GOLF WITH A DREAM FOURSOME, WHO WOULD THE OTHER THREE PEOPLE BE?
Justin Thomas, Jordan Spieth and Tyler Toney (Dude Perfect)
DO YOU PLAY ANY GOLF VIDEO GAMES? IF SO, WHICH ONE(S)?
PGA Tour 2K21
WHAT FOOD WOULD YOU SERVE AT YOUR CHAMPIONS DINNER AT AUGUSTA NATIONAL?
Chicken Tenders
FAVORITE SCHOOL SUBJECT:
US History
FAVORITE SCHOOL TEACHER:
Mrs. Mueller (4th Grade)
FAVORITE SPORT (OTHER THAN GOLF):
Football
FAVORITE MOVIE:
Spider Man - No Way Home
FAVORITE SINGER / MUSIC GROUP:
Darius Rucker
FAVORITE TV SHOW:
Dude Perfect
DESCRIBE ANY TALENTS OR INTERESTS OUTSIDE OF GOLF:
Football, Baseball, and Fortnite
DESCRIBE ANY OBSTACLES YOU’VE OVERCOME IN YOUR LIFE:
Being a younger brother to my sister
HERO / ROLE MODEL(S):
My Dad, my grandpa, Justin Thomas, and my friend Ian Ball (Stetson Golf)
WHAT’S THE BEST PIECE OF ADVICE YOU’VE EVER RECEIVED?
Watch and learn from the best
WHAT DO YOU WANT TO BE WHEN YOU GROW UP?
The #1 Player in the world
DESCRIBE YOURSELF:
Funny, caring, leader, helpful, competitor
