Simon Myers
Durham
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NC
Age: 10 - 11
Gender: Boys
Region: East
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.
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Regional QualifierEvent CompletedKingston Springs, TN 37082Sep 24, 2023
HOME GOLF COURSE AND LOCATION:
Treyburn Country Club, Durham, NC
PLAY GOLF RIGHT OR LEFT HANDED:
Left handed
AGE STARTED PLAYING GOLF:
2
LOWEST SCORE SHOT (9 AND/OR 18 HOLES):
Lowest tournament scores: 32 (-4) / 69 (-3)
HOW DID YOU BECOME INTERESTED IN GOLF?
My dad plays golf, so I started going with him to the range as soon as I could walk.
WHO INTRODUCED YOU TO GOLF?
My dad.
WHO DO YOU NORMALLY PLAY GOLF WITH?
My dad and my friends.
WHO IS YOUR GOLF INSTRUCTOR?
I don't have one right now... My dad. :)
WHAT DO YOU LIKE MOST ABOUT PLAYING GOLF?
I love hanging out with my friends and compete in tournaments.
WHAT PART OF GOLF DO YOU LIKE TO PRACTICE THE MOST?
Chipping
WHAT’S THE MOST DIFFICULT THING ABOUT GOLF?
Play consistent from tournament to tournament.
WHAT IS YOUR FAVORITE CLUB?
54
WHAT IS YOUR FAVORITE GOLF COURSE IN THE WORLD?
Augusta National
WHAT IS YOUR BIGGEST ACHIEVEMENT IN GOLF SO FAR?
Making it to the National Finals at Augusta National!
WHAT ADVICE WOULD YOU GIVE TO OTHER JUNIORS PARTICIPATING IN DCP WHO ARE TRYING TO REACH THE NATIONAL FINALS?
Practice hard and stay calm.
DO YOU PARTICIPATE IN PGA JUNIOR LEAGUE?
Yes
WHAT IS YOUR FAVORITE THING ABOUT PARTICIPATING IN DRIVE, CHIP AND PUTT?
The competition and the chance to go to Augusta National.
MEMORABLE MOMENTS FROM YOUR LOCAL, SUBREGIONAL OR REGIONAL QUALIFIERS:
My regional qualifier at the Golf Club of Tennessee was really special because I practiced and got to spend a lot of time with my good friend Jennings who also made it to the Regionals.
HAVE YOU TRIED TO QUALIFIY FOR DRIVE, CHIP AND PUTT IN THE PAST? IF SO, PLEASE LIST EACH YEAR AND YOUR PREVIOUS RESULTS:
Made it to the Subregionals in 2022, 2021, and 2020
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 did watch the whole thing on TV last year and it really motivated me very much to try to make it to the final step.
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.)?
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?
I have never had the chance to go to any of those events.
WHAT IS YOUR FAVORITE MEMORY WATCHING GOLF ON TV?
I liked watching Tiger's chip in on the 16th hole at Augusta National.
WHO IS YOUR FAVORITE MALE GOLFER, AND WHY?
Max Homa. I went to the President's Cup last year and he gave me his autograph and a couple of high fives. That made me really like him...
WHO IS THE COOLEST PLAYER IN GOLF, AND WHY?
Max Homa because he is really nice to the fans.
IF YOU COULD CHOOSE TO PLAY GOLF WITH A DREAM FOURSOME, WHO WOULD THE OTHER THREE PEOPLE BE?
My best friend Simon Hall, Max Homa, and Tiger Woods.
DO YOU HAVE ANY SUPERSTITIONS AS IT RELATES TO GOLF? IF SO, PLEASE DESCRIBE:
Not really.
DO YOU PLAY ANY GOLF VIDEO GAMES? IF SO, WHICH ONE(S)?
GS Pro, golf simulater software
WHAT FOOD WOULD YOU SERVE AT YOUR CHAMPIONS DINNER AT AUGUSTA NATIONAL?
Steak and fries
FAVORITE SCHOOL SUBJECT:
Math
FAVORITE SPORT (OTHER THAN GOLF):
Basketball, pool, and bowling
FAVORITE MOVIE:
Happy Gilmore
FAVORITE SINGER / MUSIC GROUP:
Imagine Dragons
FAVORITE TV SHOW:
I don't really watch TV shows.
FAVORITE APP:
Clash Royal
FAVORITE EMOJI:
Dragon emoji
DESCRIBE ANY TALENTS OR INTERESTS OUTSIDE OF GOLF:
I played baseball for 5 years and I like to play basketball.
DESCRIBE ANY OBSTACLES YOU’VE OVERCOME IN YOUR LIFE:
Golf is a really hard sport and I am really proud of getting over bad rounds quickly and focus on my next tournament.
HERO / ROLE MODEL(S):
Max Homa and Tiger Woods
WHAT’S THE BEST PIECE OF ADVICE YOU’VE EVER RECEIVED?
You can achieve anyhing if you put your mind to it.
WHAT DO YOU WANT TO BE WHEN YOU GROW UP?
I want to be a PGA professional golfer.
DESCRIBE YOURSELF:
I love golf and any sports. I really like to spend time with my friends and my family. Going to Augusta National has always been one of my biggest dreams!
