The Drive, Chip and Putt Championship - Oak Hill Country Club

Julianna Ishii

Cockeysville , MD
Age: 14 - 15
Gender: Girls
Region: Middle Atlantic
The Path to the National Finals
  1. Local Qualifier
    Event Completed
    York, PA 17403
    Jul 27, 2022
  2. Sub-Regional Qualifier
    Event Completed
    Wilmington, DE 19803
    Aug 11, 2022
  3. Regional Qualifier
    Event Completed
    Rochester, NY 14618
    Sep 18, 2022
PLAYER BIRTHPLACE:
Baltimore, MD
NAME AND LOCATION OF SCHOOL:
Calvert School
GRADE IN SCHOOL:
8th grade
HOME GOLF COURSE AND LOCATION:
Baltimore Country Club, Cockeysville, MD
PLAY GOLF RIGHT OR LEFT HANDED:
Right handed
AGE STARTED PLAYING GOLF:
6 years old
LOWEST SCORE SHOT (9 AND/OR 18 HOLES):
69 (18 holes)
HANDICAP INDEX:
1.0
HOW DID YOU BECOME INTERESTED IN GOLF?
Playing with my parents at BCC
WHO INTRODUCED YOU TO GOLF?
My parents
WHO DO YOU NORMALLY PLAY GOLF WITH?
My family and friends
WHO IS YOUR GOLF INSTRUCTOR?
Pat Coyner
WHAT DO YOU LIKE MOST ABOUT PLAYING GOLF?
it's very rewarding- I like the risk-reward benefit
WHAT PART OF GOLF DO YOU LIKE TO PRACTICE THE MOST?
I really like hitting short irons
WHAT’S THE MOST DIFFICULT THING ABOUT GOLF?
It's so variable- no day is the same
WHAT IS YOUR FAVORITE CLUB?
9 iron
WHAT IS YOUR FAVORITE GOLF COURSE IN THE WORLD?
Troon North
WHAT IS YOUR BIGGEST ACHIEVEMENT IN GOLF SO FAR?
Qualifying for the DCP National Event!!!
WHAT ADVICE WOULD YOU GIVE TO OTHER JUNIORS PARTICIPATING IN DCP WHO ARE TRYING TO REACH THE NATIONAL FINALS?
Just keep trying, I know it can be frustrating at times but the result is worth it
DO YOU PARTICIPATE IN PGA JUNIOR LEAGUE?
I used to
DO YOU PARTICIPATE IN LPGA/USGA GIRLS GOLF?
yes
DO YOU PARTICIPATE IN FIRST TEE?
Yes
WHAT IS YOUR FAVORITE THING ABOUT PARTICIPATING IN DRIVE, CHIP AND PUTT?
The daily grind and determination that it requires to be successful
MEMORABLE MOMENTS FROM YOUR LOCAL, SUBREGIONAL OR REGIONAL QUALIFIERS:
My regional qualifier at Oak Hill CC. It's one of my favorite clubs where I competed in a Junior challenge in July.
HAVE YOU TRIED TO QUALIFY FOR DRIVE, CHIP AND PUTT IN THE PAST? IF SO, PLEASE LIST EACH YEAR AND YOUR PREVIOUS RESULTS:
Yes; 2019 made it to sub-regional qualifier; 2021 made it to sub-regional qualifier.
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 intensified my desire to be able to compete there myself.
LIST FROM STRONGEST TO WEAKEST – DRIVING, CHIPPING, PUTTING:
Driving, putting, chipping
HAVE YOU EVER BEEN TO THE MASTERS BEFORE? IF SO, WHEN?
Unfortunately no
WHAT IS YOUR FAVORITE GOLF ACCESSORY (HAT, HEADCOVER, BALL MARKER, ETC.)?
I have Navy ball maker which I always keep on my hat
WHAT IS YOUR FAVORITE MASTERS MEMORY? U.S. OPEN OR U.S. WOMEN’S OPEN MEMORY? PGA CHAMPIONSHIP OR WOMEN’S PGA CHAMPIONSHIP MEMORY?
Rory's 2022 Tour Championship victory!
WHAT IS YOUR FAVORITE MEMORY WATCHING GOLF ON TV?
Hard to pick, though I love watching events at courses that I have played (TPC Scottsdale, Pinehurst #2, Ocean Course, Oak Hill)
WHO IS YOUR FAVORITE MALE GOLFER, AND WHY?
Rory McIlroy; he is a great spokesperson for the PGA, and I have been told that my swing resemblers his.
WHO IS YOUR FAVORITE FEMALE GOLFER, AND WHY?
Rose Zhang; she gave me her autographed glove at the Curtis Cup and was so gracious.
WHO IS THE COOLEST PLAYER IN GOLF, AND WHY?
Tony Finau; He has such a positive attitude and always seems to have fun with the game.
IF YOU COULD CHOOSE TO PLAY GOLF WITH A DREAM FOURSOME, WHO WOULD THE OTHER THREE PEOPLE BE?
Rory, Tony Finau, and Tom Kim
DO YOU HAVE ANY SUPERSTITIONS AS IT RELATES TO GOLF? IF SO, PLEASE DESCRIBE:
Eating a Snicker's bar before a tournament
WHAT FOOD WOULD YOU SERVE AT YOUR CHAMPIONS DINNER AT AUGUSTA NATIONAL?
Cheese pizza
FAVORITE SCHOOL SUBJECT:
Math
FAVORITE SCHOOL TEACHER:
Mr. Mascuch, my 5th grade English teacher; he was dynamic, engaging, and brought the material to life.
FAVORITE SPORT (OTHER THAN GOLF):
Horseback riding
FAVORITE MOVIE:
The Bad Guys
FAVORITE SINGER / MUSIC GROUP:
Kenny Chesney
FAVORITE TV SHOW:
Only Murders in the Building
DESCRIBE ANY TALENTS OR INTERESTS OUTSIDE OF GOLF:
I ride horses and grow houseplants
DESCRIBE ANY OBSTACLES YOU’VE OVERCOME IN YOUR LIFE:
Controlling my emotions on the golf course.
HERO / ROLE MODEL(S):
Rory McIlroy
WHAT’S THE BEST PIECE OF ADVICE YOU’VE EVER RECEIVED?
Great things are not done by impulse, but by a series of small things brought together.
WHAT DO YOU WANT TO BE WHEN YOU GROW UP?
I want to own a software company.
DESCRIBE YOURSELF:
Determined; honest; loyal; kind; courageous; funny
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