2023 Drive, Chip and Putt Championship
Harrison Young
Dublin
,
Ohio
Age: 12 - 13
Gender: Boys
Region: Great Lakes
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.
HOME GOLF COURSE AND LOCATION:
Springfield Country Club in Springfield, Ohio
PLAY GOLF RIGHT OR LEFT HANDED:
Right handed
AGE STARTED PLAYING GOLF:
I received a set of plastic clubs for my 2nd birthday. Both my grandmothers would hit plastic balls with me in the front yard.
LOWEST SCORE SHOT (9 AND/OR 18 HOLES):
34 (9 holes), 68 (18 holes)
HOW DID YOU BECOME INTERESTED IN GOLF?
My father and grandfather play; my mom used to take my brothers and I to build sand castles in sand traps.
WHO INTRODUCED YOU TO GOLF?
My Dad. My Mom and Dad’s first date was actually golf tournament.
WHO DO YOU NORMALLY PLAY GOLF WITH?
Anyone who is up for a game!
WHO IS YOUR GOLF INSTRUCTOR?
Kyle Morris at The Golf Room; Chris Yoder at Scioto Country Club.
WHAT DO YOU LIKE MOST ABOUT PLAYING GOLF?
The challenge of a solo sport that constantly requires you to think about every single shot.
WHAT PART OF GOLF DO YOU LIKE TO PRACTICE THE MOST?
My ball-striking.
WHAT’S THE MOST DIFFICULT THING ABOUT GOLF?
The inches between your ears.
WHAT IS YOUR FAVORITE CLUB?
Driver
WHAT IS YOUR FAVORITE GOLF COURSE IN THE WORLD?
Augusta National Golf Club
WHAT IS YOUR BIGGEST ACHIEVEMENT IN GOLF SO FAR?
Winning the regional qualifier for Drive, Chip and Putt.
WHAT IS YOUR FAVORITE THING ABOUT PARTICIPATING IN DRIVE, CHIP AND PUTT?
The challenge. Nine shots is a lot less forgiving than 72.
MEMORABLE MOMENTS FROM YOUR LOCAL, SUBREGIONAL OR REGIONAL QUALIFIERS:
At the regional qualifier, they had not posted scores yet, but I was sitting next to the scoring table so I watched everyone turn in their scores. I did the math in my head, and I knew I had won before it was posted. My mom and I realized I had won - at the same time. We jumped up to hug, and Landon’s mom (he got second) took a cool picture of us. Other people thought we were weird - like they have not announced the winners yet.
HAVE YOU TRIED TO QUALIFY FOR DRIVE, CHIP AND PUTT IN THE PAST? IF SO, PLEASE LIST EACH YEAR AND YOUR PREVIOUS RESULTS:
This is my first time.
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. Mia Hammond and I attend the same golf academy (The Golf Room), and I watched to cheer for her.
LIST FROM STRONGEST TO WEAKEST – DRIVING, CHIPPING, PUTTING:
Driving. Putting. Chipping.
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’s 2019 Master’s win by one stroke.
WHO IS YOUR FAVORITE MALE GOLFER, AND WHY?
Jordan Spieth; he knows how to get himself out of trouble.
WHO IS YOUR FAVORITE FEMALE GOLFER, AND WHY?
Lexi Thompson; she has a beautiful golf swing.
WHO IS THE COOLEST PLAYER IN GOLF, AND WHY?
Rickie Fowler; he has personality. When I was two, my nursery school teacher told my parents that every time I saw the color orange, I said, “Rickie Fowler.”
IF YOU COULD CHOOSE TO PLAY GOLF WITH A DREAM FOURSOME, WHO WOULD THE OTHER THREE PEOPLE BE?
Jordan Spieth; Tiger Woods; Rory McIlroy It was hard not to mention Justin Thomas!
DO YOU HAVE ANY SUPERSTITIONS AS IT RELATES TO GOLF? IF SO, PLEASE DESCRIBE:
Well, my mom took me to all three of the DCP qualifiers. It was just the two of us so it might be just the two of us at Augusta.
DO YOU PLAY ANY GOLF VIDEO GAMES? IF SO, WHICH ONE(S)?
PGA Tour 2K
WHAT FOOD WOULD YOU SERVE AT YOUR CHAMPIONS DINNER AT AUGUSTA NATIONAL?
Salmon, mashed potatoes and cornbread. Jeni’s ice cream.
FAVORITE SCHOOL SUBJECT:
Math
FAVORITE SCHOOL TEACHER:
Mr. Metzger. He teaches Math and Social Studies.
FAVORITE SPORT (OTHER THAN GOLF):
Basketball
FAVORITE MOVIE:
Searching for Bobby Fisher
FAVORITE SINGER / MUSIC GROUP:
One Direction
FAVORITE TV SHOW:
Stranger Things
DESCRIBE ANY TALENTS OR INTERESTS OUTSIDE OF GOLF:
Chess. Math. I am interested in basketball, but it is not a talent - yet!
DESCRIBE ANY OBSTACLES YOU’VE OVERCOME IN YOUR LIFE:
Four and half years ago, we moved from Arkansas to Ohio. It was a shock to my system; I had a hard time adjusting to being in a place where I did not know a soul. I started playing more golf. You could say golf was my first friend in Ohio.
HERO / ROLE MODEL(S):
My parents. They continuously encourage me to chase my dreams.
WHAT’S THE BEST PIECE OF ADVICE YOU’VE EVER RECEIVED?
Everyone wants to be great until it is time to be great; You miss 100% of the chances you don’t take.
WHAT DO YOU WANT TO BE WHEN YOU GROW UP?
A professional golfer.
DESCRIBE YOURSELF:
Kind. Chatty. Driven. Responsible. Sports statistics aficionado. My friends sometimes call me Potter because of my Harry Potter glasses.
