2024 Drive, Chip and Putt Championship
Adelyn Owen
Corinth
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Texas
Age: 7 - 9
Gender: Girls
Region: South Central
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.
HOME GOLF COURSE AND LOCATION:
Lake Park Golf Course; Lewisville, TX
PLAY GOLF RIGHT OR LEFT HANDED:
Right Handed
AGE STARTED PLAYING GOLF:
She picked up a plastic golf club when she was 1.5 years old; Having fun at Topgolf/Golf Range when she was 3; Practicing/golf camp when she was 5 (first par); Tournament play when she was 6 (first birdie); first hole in one at 7 during a NTPGA Spring Championship
LOWEST SCORE SHOT (9 AND/OR 18 HOLES):
33 (-3) for 9 holes and 88 (Par 72; 5,108 yards) for 18 holes
HOW DID YOU BECOME INTERESTED IN GOLF?
From playing with my Dad.
WHO INTRODUCED YOU TO GOLF?
My Dad!
WHO DO YOU NORMALLY PLAY GOLF WITH?
My Dad and sister Blakely!
WHO IS YOUR GOLF INSTRUCTOR?
My Dad and Papa G (Grandpa)
WHAT DO YOU LIKE MOST ABOUT PLAYING GOLF?
What I like most about playing golf is scoring birdies and eagles!
WHAT PART OF GOLF DO YOU LIKE TO PRACTICE THE MOST?
What I like to practice the most is my putter because I like sinking long putts!
WHAT’S THE MOST DIFFICULT THING ABOUT GOLF?
The most difficult thing about golf is when I hit bad shots and controlling my emotions.
WHAT IS YOUR FAVORITE CLUB?
My favorite club is my driver because I like to hit bombs and it goes really far!
WHAT IS YOUR FAVORITE GOLF COURSE IN THE WORLD?
My favorite in the world is the LongLeaf golf course in Pinehurst where I played at the US Kids World Championship!
WHAT IS YOUR BIGGEST ACHIEVEMENT IN GOLF SO FAR?
My biggest achievement in golf so far is my hole-in-one during a championship tournament! It was a 91 yard par 3 over water and I hit my 4 hybrid - the ball took two hops and rolled in!
HAVE YOU EVER PARTICIPATED IN A USGA OR PGA OF AMERICA EVENT? IF SO, WHICH ONE(S), WHEN, AND HOW DID YOU DO?
2023 USKIDS World Championship (25th); Spring 2023 NTPGA Junior Tour Champion
WHAT ADVICE WOULD YOU GIVE TO OTHER JUNIORS PARTICIPATING IN DCP WHO ARE TRYING TO REACH THE NATIONAL FINALS?
I would advise other juniors to never give up and remember your goals!
WHAT IS YOUR FAVORITE THING ABOUT PARTICIPATING IN DRIVE, CHIP AND PUTT?
My favorite thing about participating is sinking in long putts!
MEMORABLE MOMENTS FROM YOUR LOCAL, SUBREGIONAL OR REGIONAL QUALIFIERS:
Local: Drove the ball 170 yards! Subregional: Chip-in; putted-in 6ft; Drove the ball 180 yards! Regional: Putted-in 15ft
HAVE YOU TRIED TO QUALIFIY FOR DRIVE, CHIP AND PUTT IN THE PAST? IF SO, PLEASE LIST EACH YEAR AND YOUR PREVIOUS RESULTS:
Yes, one previous time - 2022I didn't qualify to regionals
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 I watched the 2023 DCP and it made me want to be on TV!
LIST FROM STRONGEST TO WEAKEST – DRIVING, CHIPPING, PUTTING:
Chipping, Driving, Putting.
WHAT IS YOUR FAVORITE GOLF ACCESSORY (HAT, HEADCOVER, BALL MARKER, ETC.)?
My favorite golf accessory my butterfly ball marker and hat clip!
WHAT IS YOUR FAVORITE MASTERS MEMORY? U.S. OPEN OR U.S. WOMEN’S OPEN MEMORY? PGA CHAMPIONSHIP OR WOMEN’S PGA CHAMPIONSHIP MEMORY?
Watching Scottie Scheffler win (From DALLAS!)
WHAT IS YOUR FAVORITE MEMORY WATCHING GOLF ON TV?
Watching Happy Gilmore!
WHO IS YOUR FAVORITE MALE GOLFER, AND WHY?
Tiger Woods because was the best in the world for a long time!
WHO IS YOUR FAVORITE FEMALE GOLFER, AND WHY?
Nelly Korda because she makes golf look easy!
WHO IS THE COOLEST PLAYER IN GOLF, AND WHY?
My dad. "Hey, they said the COOLEST not the greatest!" I think my dad is pretty cool and is good at golf. He taught me (mostly) everything I know about the game. My papa G is a great golf player too!
HAVE YOUR EVER PLAYED WITH SOMEONE FAMOUS? IF SO, WHO? PLEASE DESCRIBE THE CIRCUMSTANCES:
No, but I have been to the Charles Schwab Dallas tournament at the Colonel. I watched a few great players- Tony Finau was there, and Jordan Speith.
IF YOU COULD CHOOSE TO PLAY GOLF WITH A DREAM FOURSOME, WHO WOULD THE OTHER THREE PEOPLE BE?
Me, my dad, Tiger Woods, and Nellie Korda
DO YOU HAVE ANY SUPERSTITIONS AS IT RELATES TO GOLF? IF SO, PLEASE DESCRIBE:
I take a hot shower, yoga, and pray before each tournament.
WHAT FOOD WOULD YOU SERVE AT YOUR CHAMPIONS DINNER AT AUGUSTA NATIONAL?
Pizza, bean and cheese burritos, chicken nuggets, and ice cream!
FAVORITE SCHOOL SUBJECT:
History
FAVORITE SPORT (OTHER THAN GOLF):
skiing
FAVORITE MOVIE:
Minions
FAVORITE SINGER / MUSIC GROUP:
Kacey Musgraves
FAVORITE TV SHOW:
Highschool Musical- the series
FAVORITE APP:
roblox
FAVORITE EMOJI:
wink and tongue out smile
DESCRIBE ANY TALENTS OR INTERESTS OUTSIDE OF GOLF:
cooking, making jewelry, volleyball, skiing, art, singing and dancing
HERO / ROLE MODEL(S):
My dad and Papa G because they taught me how to play and enjoy golf.
WHAT’S THE BEST PIECE OF ADVICE YOU’VE EVER RECEIVED?
My favorite bible verse: 2 Timothy 1:7
WHAT DO YOU WANT TO BE WHEN YOU GROW UP?
The best golfer in the world (that means beating all the boys!).
DESCRIBE YOURSELF:
I am a strong, tough, beautiful, smart, and kind 8 year old Filipino-American girl who loves golf!
