The Drive, Chip and Putt Championship - Castle Pines Golf Club

Natalie Martin

Park Rapids , MN
Age: 10 - 11
Gender: Girls
Region: Midwest
The Path to the National Finals
  1. Local Qualifier
    Event Completed
    Grand Rapids, MN 55744
    Aug 2, 2022
  2. Sub-Regional Qualifier
    Event Completed
    Fargo, ND 58104
    Aug 5, 2022
  3. Regional Qualifier
    Event Completed
    Castle Rock, CO 80108
    Sep 18, 2022
GRADE IN SCHOOL:
5th grade
HOME GOLF COURSE AND LOCATION:
Headwaters Golf Club - Park Rapids, MN
PLAY GOLF RIGHT OR LEFT HANDED:
Right handed
AGE STARTED PLAYING GOLF:
5 years old
LOWEST SCORE SHOT (9 AND/OR 18 HOLES):
35 (9 holes) / 74 (18 holes)
HOW DID YOU BECOME INTERESTED IN GOLF?
I got to hang out with my dad while he was playing.
WHO INTRODUCED YOU TO GOLF?
My dad
WHO DO YOU NORMALLY PLAY GOLF WITH?
My sister and my dad
WHO IS YOUR GOLF INSTRUCTOR?
My dad
WHAT DO YOU LIKE MOST ABOUT PLAYING GOLF?
I like that golfers of all skill levels can enjoy the game
WHAT PART OF GOLF DO YOU LIKE TO PRACTICE THE MOST?
Chipping
WHAT’S THE MOST DIFFICULT THING ABOUT GOLF?
Nerves
WHAT IS YOUR FAVORITE CLUB?
56 Degree Wedge
WHAT IS YOUR FAVORITE GOLF COURSE IN THE WORLD?
Headwaters Golf Club
WHAT IS YOUR BIGGEST ACHIEVEMENT IN GOLF SO FAR?
Hole in one and qualifying for the DCP National Finals twice
DO YOU PARTICIPATE IN PGA JUNIOR LEAGUE?
Yes
WHAT IS YOUR FAVORITE THING ABOUT PARTICIPATING IN DRIVE, CHIP AND PUTT?
Meeting new friends and going to Augusta
HAVE YOU TRIED TO QUALIFY FOR DRIVE, CHIP AND PUTT IN THE PAST? IF SO, PLEASE LIST EACH YEAR AND YOUR PREVIOUS RESULTS:
2022 - National Finals, 2021 - Subregional Qualifiers
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 competed in last year's finals. It motivated me to practice hard to get back this year.
LIST FROM STRONGEST TO WEAKEST – DRIVING, CHIPPING, PUTTING:
Putting, chipping, driving
HAVE YOU EVER BEEN TO THE MASTERS BEFORE? IF SO, WHEN?
Yes, last year I attended the Monday practice round.
WHAT IS YOUR FAVORITE MASTERS MEMORY? U.S. OPEN OR U.S. WOMEN’S OPEN MEMORY? PGA CHAMPIONSHIP OR WOMEN’S PGA CHAMPIONSHIP MEMORY?
Bucket Hat
WHAT IS YOUR FAVORITE MEMORY WATCHING GOLF ON TV?
My favorite professional highlight is when Tiger Woods made the putt in the 2000 PGA championship against Bob May and pointed at the hole as he made the putt.
WHO IS YOUR FAVORITE MALE GOLFER, AND WHY?
Tiger Woods, because he plays with so much passion.
WHO IS YOUR FAVORITE FEMALE GOLFER, AND WHY?
Annika Sorenstam because she has led two clinics that I have been able to attend, and because she once shot a 59.
WHO IS THE COOLEST PLAYER IN GOLF, AND WHY?
Annika Sorenstam because she is so relaxed and friendly when I got the opportunity to meet her.
IF YOU COULD CHOOSE TO PLAY GOLF WITH A DREAM FOURSOME, WHO WOULD THE OTHER THREE PEOPLE BE?
Annika Sorenstam, Tiger, and my dad
DO YOU HAVE ANY SUPERSTITIONS AS IT RELATES TO GOLF? IF SO, PLEASE DESCRIBE:
I like to use a ball marker from my great grandfather's memorial tournament.
WHAT FOOD WOULD YOU SERVE AT YOUR CHAMPIONS DINNER AT AUGUSTA NATIONAL?
Chinese Food, Arnold Palmer to drink, and cheesecake
FAVORITE SCHOOL SUBJECT:
Math
FAVORITE SCHOOL TEACHER:
Home school - Mom
FAVORITE SPORT (OTHER THAN GOLF):
Basketball
FAVORITE MOVIE:
The Miracle
FAVORITE SINGER / MUSIC GROUP:
Toby Mac & Carrie Underwood / Newsboys
FAVORITE TV SHOW:
Petticoat Junction
DESCRIBE ANY TALENTS OR INTERESTS OUTSIDE OF GOLF:
Piano, bake, basketball, and playing outside with my friends
WHAT’S THE BEST PIECE OF ADVICE YOU’VE EVER RECEIVED?
I can do all things through Christ who gives me strength.
WHAT DO YOU WANT TO BE WHEN YOUR GROW UP?
Famous Golfer
DESCRIBE YOURSELF:
I am kind-hearted, self-motivated, competitive, empathetic and a hardworking person
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