Anna Midyett
Bennington
,
NE
Age: 10 - 11
Gender: Girls
Region: Midwest
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.
PLAYER BIRTHPLACE:
Topeka, KS
HOME GOLF COURSE AND LOCATION:
The Club at Indian Creek, Elkhorn, NE
PLAY GOLF RIGHT OR LEFT HANDED:
Right
AGE STARTED PLAYING GOLF:
7
LOWEST SCORE SHOT (9 AND/OR 18 HOLES):
34 on 9 Holes
HOW DID YOU BECOME INTERESTED IN GOLF?
Going to the course with my Mom and Dad
WHO INTRODUCED YOU TO GOLF?
My Dad
WHO DO YOU NORMALLY PLAY GOLF WITH?
My Mom and Dad or friends
WHO IS YOUR GOLF INSTRUCTOR?
Joel Gann, PGA - GolfTec Omaha, NE
WHAT DO YOU LIKE MOST ABOUT PLAYING GOLF?
Making new friends and traveling to new places to compete
WHAT PART OF GOLF DO YOU LIKE TO PRACTICE THE MOST?
My short game
WHAT’S THE MOST DIFFICULT THING ABOUT GOLF?
Keeping my cool after a bad hole
WHAT IS YOUR FAVORITE CLUB?
Pitching wedge
WHAT IS YOUR FAVORITE GOLF COURSE IN THE WORLD?
Castle Pines Golf Club
WHAT IS YOUR BIGGEST ACHIEVEMENT IN GOLF SO FAR?
Competing in the 2023 Drive, Chip and Putt National Finals and qualifying again for the 2024 National Finals
HAVE YOU EVER PARTICIPATED IN A USGA OR PGA OF AMERICA EVENT? IF SO, WHICH ONE(S), WHEN, AND HOW DID YOU DO?
Yes, the Nebraska Junior PGA Championship and I won two years in a row. I also competed in NE Junior Golf tournaments in the summer and was the Junior Golfer of the Year in my age division.
WHAT ADVICE WOULD YOU GIVE TO OTHER JUNIORS PARTICIPATING IN DCP WHO ARE TRYING TO REACH THE NATIONAL FINALS?
Don't get upset if one shot goes wrong, it doesn't have to change the end result. And practice a lot!
DO YOU PARTICIPATE IN LPGA/USGA GIRLS GOLF?
Yes, I participated in the USGA Girls Golf Omaha in 2021 at the Club at Indian Creek
WHAT IS YOUR FAVORITE THING ABOUT PARTICIPATING IN DRIVE, CHIP AND PUTT?
I like the pressure of knowing that I have a limited number of shots and I have to hit each one as best I can.
MEMORABLE MOMENTS FROM YOUR LOCAL, SUBREGIONAL OR REGIONAL QUALIFIERS:
I made my chip at the regional qualifier and qualified for the National Finals again!
HAVE YOU TRIED TO QUALIFIY FOR DRIVE, CHIP AND PUTT IN THE PAST? IF SO, PLEASE LIST EACH YEAR AND YOUR PREVIOUS RESULTS:
Yes, I was T-3 at the 2023 Nationals Finals and for the 2022 National Finals I came in 3rd at the sub-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?
I was there! It was such an awesome experience I worked really hard to get back!
LIST FROM STRONGEST TO WEAKEST – DRIVING, CHIPPING, PUTTING:
Chipping, Putting, Driving
HAVE YOU EVER BEEN TO THE MASTERS BEFORE? IF SO, WHEN?
Yes, I attended the practice round at the 2023 Masters.
WHAT IS YOUR FAVORITE GOLF ACCESSORY (HAT, HEADCOVER, BALL MARKER, ETC.)?
My American flag ball marker and my Castle Pines ball marker - they are my lucky charms.
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 the players skip balls across the pond on 16 at last year's practice round.
WHAT IS YOUR FAVORITE MEMORY WATCHING GOLF ON TV?
Watching Will Zalatoris win his first PGA tour event after 3 play-off holes. Go "Willy Zilly!"
WHO IS YOUR FAVORITE MALE GOLFER, AND WHY?
Will Zalatoris, aka "Willy Zilly" (that's what I call him) because of his work ethic and his confidence.
WHO IS YOUR FAVORITE FEMALE GOLFER, AND WHY?
Rose Zhang, because of everything she has achieved in such a short time and I got to meet her at last year's Finals!
WHO IS THE COOLEST PLAYER IN GOLF, AND WHY?
Rickie Fowler
IF YOU COULD CHOOSE TO PLAY GOLF WITH A DREAM FOURSOME, WHO WOULD THE OTHER THREE PEOPLE BE?
Will Zalatoris, Rose Zhang, Patrick Mahomes
DO YOU HAVE ANY SUPERSTITIONS AS IT RELATES TO GOLF? IF SO, PLEASE DESCRIBE:
I have to listen to my golf playlist on the way to the course (especially Bones by Imagine Dragons) and I have to have my lucky ball marker and lucky charm.
DO YOU PLAY ANY GOLF VIDEO GAMES? IF SO, WHICH ONE(S)?
PGA 2K21, Mario Golf and Golf Battle
WHAT FOOD WOULD YOU SERVE AT YOUR CHAMPIONS DINNER AT AUGUSTA NATIONAL?
Appetizer - Calamari and hush puppies, Dinner - Prime Rib and garlic mashed potatoes, Dessert - Brownies and apple pie crisp
FAVORITE SCHOOL SUBJECT:
Math
FAVORITE SPORT (OTHER THAN GOLF):
Soccer and basketball
FAVORITE MOVIE:
The Short Game
FAVORITE TV SHOW:
Full Swing
DESCRIBE ANY TALENTS OR INTERESTS OUTSIDE OF GOLF:
I also play soccer and basketball.
HERO / ROLE MODEL(S):
My Mom and Dad
WHAT’S THE BEST PIECE OF ADVICE YOU’VE EVER RECEIVED?
Trust your mind, clubs, caddy and yourself.
WHAT DO YOU WANT TO BE WHEN YOU GROW UP?
A professional golfer
DESCRIBE YOURSELF:
I am kind, funny, happy and determined!
