Jace Benson
Morgan
,
UT
Age: 12 - 13
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’S NAME TO BE WRITTEN FOR PUBLICATION PURPOSES:
Jace Benson
NAME AND LOCATION OF SCHOOL:
Moran Middle School. Morgan, Utah
GRADE IN SCHOOL:
7th grade
HOME GOLF COURSE AND LOCATION:
Round Valley, Morgan, Utah
PLAY GOLF RIGHT OR LEFT HANDED:
Right handed
AGE STARTED PLAYING GOLF:
4 years old
LOWEST SCORE SHOT (9 AND/OR 18 HOLES):
30 (9 holes), 68 (18 holes)
HANDICAP INDEX:
2
HOW DID YOU BECOME INTERESTED IN GOLF?
By going to the golf course with my dad when I was little.
WHO INTRODUCED YOU TO GOLF?
My dad
WHO DO YOU NORMALLY PLAY GOLF WITH?
My dad, brother, cousin and grandpa
WHO IS YOUR GOLF INSTRUCTOR?
My grandpa Cary
WHAT DO YOU LIKE MOST ABOUT PLAYING GOLF?
Making eagles and 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?
Driver
WHAT IS YOUR FAVORITE GOLF COURSE IN THE WORLD?
Augusta National
WHAT IS YOUR BIGGEST ACHIEVEMENT IN GOLF SO FAR?
Placing in the top 10 at the US Kids World Championship this past summer at Pinehurst NC
HAVE YOU EVER PARTICIPATED IN A USGA OR PGA OF AMERICA EVENT? IF SO, WHICH ONE(S), WHEN, AND HOW DID YOU DO?
No
DO YOU PARTICIPATE IN PGA JUNIOR LEAGUE?
Yes I’m on team Utah
WHAT IS YOUR FAVORITE THING ABOUT PARTICIPATING IN DRIVE, CHIP AND PUTT?
Getting to compete at amazing golf courses like Pebble Beach and Augusta
MEMORABLE MOMENTS FROM YOUR LOCAL, SUBREGIONAL OR REGIONAL QUALIFIERS:
Chipping 2 of the 3 chips in at the sub regional qualifier
HAVE YOU TRIED TO QUALIFY FOR DRIVE, CHIP AND PUTT IN THE PAST? IF SO, PLEASE LIST EACH YEAR AND YOUR PREVIOUS RESULTS:
I was a National Finalist last year.
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?
I was fortunate enough to compete in the National Finals last year
LIST FROM STRONGEST TO WEAKEST – DRIVING, CHIPPING, PUTTING:
Driving, chipping, putting
HAVE YOU EVER BEEN TO THE MASTERS BEFORE? IF SO, WHEN?
Only the practice round last year.
WHAT IS YOUR FAVORITE MEMORY WATCHING GOLF ON TV?
When Jordan Speith holed out from the bunker to win the tournament and then celebrated with his caddie
WHO IS YOUR FAVORITE MALE GOLFER, AND WHY?
Tony Finau. I’ve got to know him a little bit by playing with his son and he’s been nice to me and my family.
WHO IS THE COOLEST PLAYER IN GOLF, AND WHY?
Jordan Speith. He’s fun to watch
HAVE YOU EVER PLAYED WITH SOMEONE FAMOUS? IF SO, WHO? PLEASE DESCRIBE THE CIRCUMSTANCES:
Tony Finau. He played with me during a practice round for the PGA Jr League regional qualifier.
IF YOU COULD CHOOSE TO PLAY GOLF WITH A DREAM FOURSOME, WHO WOULD THE OTHER THREE PEOPLE BE?
Jordan Speith, Tiger Woods, Bubba Watson
DO YOU HAVE ANY SUPERSTITIONS AS IT RELATES TO GOLF? IF SO, PLEASE DESCRIBE:
No
DO YOU PLAY ANY GOLF VIDEO GAMES? IF SO, WHICH ONE(S)?
Yes. 2K golf. Tiger Woods PGA Tour 14
WHAT FOOD WOULD YOU SERVE AT YOUR CHAMPIONS DINNER AT AUGUSTA NATIONAL?
Cheeseburgers
FAVORITE SCHOOL SUBJECT:
PE
FAVORITE SCHOOL TEACHER:
Mrs. Fullmer
FAVORITE SPORT (OTHER THAN GOLF):
Basketball
FAVORITE MOVIE:
Greatest Game Ever Played
FAVORITE SINGER / MUSIC GROUP:
Imagine Dragons
FAVORITE TV SHOW:
Good Good Golf
DESCRIBE ANY TALENTS OR INTERESTS OUTSIDE OF GOLF:
Basketball
DESCRIBE ANY OBSTACLES YOU’VE OVERCOME IN YOUR LIFE:
Dyslexia
HERO / ROLE MODEL(S):
My dad
WHAT’S THE BEST PIECE OF ADVICE YOU’VE EVER RECEIVED?
Don’t shank it
WHAT DO YOU WANT TO BE WHEN YOUR GROW UP?
Professional golfer
