Slater Meade
North Wilkesboro
,
NC
Age: 12 - 13
Gender: Boys
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.
NAME AND LOCATION OF SCHOOL:
West Wilkes Middle School--Wilkesboro, North Carolina
GRADE IN SCHOOL:
8th grade
HOME GOLF COURSE AND LOCATION:
Oakwoods Country Club--Wilkesboro, North Carolina
PLAY GOLF RIGHT OR LEFT HANDED:
Left handed
AGE STARTED PLAYING GOLF:
I started playing at age 2 and started competing at 6 years old.
LOWEST SCORE SHOT (9 AND/OR 18 HOLES):
31 (9 holes), 66 (18 Holes)
HOW DID YOU BECOME INTERESTED IN GOLF?
I started playing with a plastic golf club set I got for my 1st Birthday and did not want to put them down.
WHO INTRODUCED YOU TO GOLF?
My dad introduced me to golf.
WHO DO YOU NORMALLY PLAY GOLF WITH?
I normally play golf with my golf buddies.
WHO IS YOUR GOLF INSTRUCTOR?
My golf instructor is Mr. Allen Burton.
WHAT DO YOU LIKE MOST ABOUT PLAYING GOLF?
I enjoy hitting shots under pressure.
WHAT PART OF GOLF DO YOU LIKE TO PRACTICE THE MOST?
I like to practice ball striking the most.
WHAT’S THE MOST DIFFICULT THING ABOUT GOLF?
Staying mentally strong is the most difficult thing about golf.
WHAT IS YOUR FAVORITE CLUB?
My favorite club is my putter.
WHAT IS YOUR FAVORITE GOLF COURSE IN THE WORLD?
My favorite course I've played is the Greyhawk Raptor Course in Scottsdale, Arizona.
WHAT IS YOUR BIGGEST ACHIEVEMENT IN GOLF SO FAR?
My biggest achievement in golf was winning the 2022 National Car Rental Jr. PGA Championship with Team NC!
HAVE YOU EVER PARTICIPATED IN A USGA OR PGA OF AMERICA EVENT? IF SO, WHICH ONE(S), WHEN, AND HOW DID YOU DO?
2022 National Car Rental Jr. PGA Championship -- 1st Place
WHAT ADVICE WOULD YOU GIVE TO OTHER JUNIORS PARTICIPATING IN DCP WHO ARE TRYING TO REACH THE NATIONAL FINALS?
Keep practicing, keep working hard, and do not give up!
DO YOU PARTICIPATE IN PGA JUNIOR LEAGUE?
Yes
WHAT IS YOUR FAVORITE THING ABOUT PARTICIPATING IN DRIVE, CHIP AND PUTT?
I enjoy putting, because that's where you are able to score most of your points.
MEMORABLE MOMENTS FROM YOUR LOCAL, SUBREGIONAL OR REGIONAL QUALIFIERS:
Local qualifier: I got 2 out of 3 chips in the 20 point circle. Subregional qualifier: I chipped my 3rd chip shot in. Regional qualifier: I made the 30ft putt to win!
HAVE YOU TRIED TO QUALIFY FOR DRIVE, CHIP AND PUTT IN THE PAST? IF SO, PLEASE LIST EACH YEAR AND YOUR PREVIOUS RESULTS:
2019: I made it to the regional qualifier and finished 3rd. 2021: I made it to the subregional and finished 4th.
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 gave me a strong motivation to make it there this year.
LIST FROM STRONGEST TO WEAKEST – DRIVING, CHIPPING, PUTTING:
Chipping, Putting, Driving
HAVE YOU EVER BEEN TO THE MASTERS BEFORE? IF SO, WHEN?
No
WHAT IS YOUR FAVORITE GOLF ACCESSORY (HAT, HEADCOVER, BALL MARKER, ETC.)?
Golf Bag
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 favorite Masters memory was when Tiger Woods won in 2019.
WHAT IS YOUR FAVORITE MEMORY WATCHING GOLF ON TV?
My favorite memory watching golf on TV is when Tiger Woods made his final walk across the Swilcan Bridge in the 2022 The Open.
WHO IS YOUR FAVORITE MALE GOLFER, AND WHY?
Tiger Woods is my favorite golf, because I feel he is the greatest golfer to ever play the game. He has also persevered through many injuries.
WHO IS YOUR FAVORITE FEMALE GOLFER, AND WHY?
My favorite golfer is Jennifer Kupcho, because she went to Wake Forest University near my hometown.
WHO IS THE COOLEST PLAYER IN GOLF, AND WHY?
I think the coolest golfer is Justin Thomas because he always has a good time on the golf course and seems like a cool guy!
IF YOU COULD CHOOSE TO PLAY GOLF WITH A DREAM FOURSOME, WHO WOULD THE OTHER THREE PEOPLE BE?
My dream foursome would be Tiger Woods, Justin Thomas, and Michael Jordan
DO YOU PLAY ANY GOLF VIDEO GAMES? IF SO, WHICH ONE(S)?
PGA 2K21 on the XBox.
WHAT FOOD WOULD YOU SERVE AT YOUR CHAMPIONS DINNER AT AUGUSTA NATIONAL?
I would serve Filet Mignon with french fries, caesar salad, and white chocolate brownie for dessert.
FAVORITE SCHOOL SUBJECT:
My favorite school subject is Social Studies.
FAVORITE SCHOOL TEACHER:
My favorite school teacher was my 4th grade teacher, Mr. John Dancy
FAVORITE SPORT (OTHER THAN GOLF):
My favorite sport other than golf is basketball.
FAVORITE MOVIE:
My favorite movie is Top Gun Maverick.
FAVORITE SINGER / MUSIC GROUP:
My favorite music group is Florida Georgia Line
FAVORITE TV SHOW:
My favorite TV show is ESPN Sports Center.
DESCRIBE ANY TALENTS OR INTERESTS OUTSIDE OF GOLF:
I play basketball for my middle school. I also love being outdoors hunting and fishing.
HERO / ROLE MODEL(S):
My biggest hero and role model is my dad.
WHAT’S THE BEST PIECE OF ADVICE YOU’VE EVER RECEIVED?
My parents tell me, Believe to Achieve!
WHAT DO YOU WANT TO BE WHEN YOU GROW UP?
I want to be a professional golfer when I grow up.
DESCRIBE YOURSELF:
I am sport loving, athletic, nice, humble, respectful, an encourager, and responsible.
