Berck Phipps
Raleigh
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NC
Age: 7 - 9
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:
Carolina Country Club in Raleigh, NC
PLAY GOLF RIGHT OR LEFT HANDED:
Right
AGE STARTED PLAYING GOLF:
5
LOWEST SCORE SHOT (9 AND/OR 18 HOLES):
31 for 9 and 67 from 18
HANDICAP INDEX:
10
HOW DID YOU BECOME INTERESTED IN GOLF?
From my Family - my dad, brother, uncles and papa
WHO INTRODUCED YOU TO GOLF?
My Dad
WHO DO YOU NORMALLY PLAY GOLF WITH?
My family - big brother and my parents
WHO IS YOUR GOLF INSTRUCTOR?
Nate Eaton, Director of Instruction at Carolina Country Club
WHAT DO YOU LIKE MOST ABOUT PLAYING GOLF?
I enjoy when I am able to play well.
WHAT PART OF GOLF DO YOU LIKE TO PRACTICE THE MOST?
Chipping
WHAT’S THE MOST DIFFICULT THING ABOUT GOLF?
Putting
WHAT IS YOUR FAVORITE CLUB?
56 degree
WHAT IS YOUR FAVORITE GOLF COURSE IN THE WORLD?
Stone Canyon Country Club in Tucson
WHAT IS YOUR BIGGEST ACHIEVEMENT IN GOLF SO FAR?
Two things - The Drive, Chip and Putt National Finals and qualifying for US Kids Worlds when I was 6 years old, 7 years old and 8 years old. I was placed in the Top 20 at age 6 and age 8.
WHAT ADVICE WOULD YOU GIVE TO OTHER JUNIORS PARTICIPATING IN DCP WHO ARE TRYING TO REACH THE NATIONAL FINALS?
Focus your practice time on putting and chipping
WHAT IS YOUR FAVORITE THING ABOUT PARTICIPATING IN DRIVE, CHIP AND PUTT?
Meeting new people from other states
MEMORABLE MOMENTS FROM YOUR LOCAL, SUBREGIONAL OR REGIONAL QUALIFIERS:
Being at the local and subregional with my brother. I had a great time at the Regional in Nashville because we went to Vanderbilt's campus and we also met the men's golf team. My Dad played golf for Vanderbilt in the 1990's.
HAVE YOU TRIED TO QUALIFIY FOR DRIVE, CHIP AND PUTT IN THE PAST? IF SO, PLEASE LIST EACH YEAR AND YOUR PREVIOUS RESULTS:
In 2022 I qualified for the subregional but we had a family trip planned to Montana so I couldn't attend and I was sad. I really wanted to compete this year so my mom put all the 2023 dates on the calendar so we didn't have a conflict this time!
LIST FROM STRONGEST TO WEAKEST – DRIVING, CHIPPING, PUTTING:
Chipping, driving, putting
HAVE YOU EVER BEEN TO THE MASTERS BEFORE? IF SO, WHEN?
Yes, I have been to two practice rounds - in 2022 and 2023. In 2022 there was a storm so we had to leave the course early, but last year was awesome.
WHAT IS YOUR FAVORITE GOLF ACCESSORY (HAT, HEADCOVER, BALL MARKER, ETC.)?
Headcovers
WHAT IS YOUR FAVORITE MASTERS MEMORY? U.S. OPEN OR U.S. WOMEN’S OPEN MEMORY? PGA CHAMPIONSHIP OR WOMEN’S PGA CHAMPIONSHIP MEMORY?
U.S. Women's Open at Pine Needles in 2022 - I got to meet a lot of players and get their autographs
WHAT IS YOUR FAVORITE MEMORY WATCHING GOLF ON TV?
Watching the Masters
WHO IS YOUR FAVORITE MALE GOLFER, AND WHY?
Dustin Johnson because my favorite golf company is Taylormade and he is sponsored by them.
WHO IS YOUR FAVORITE FEMALE GOLFER, AND WHY?
Nelly Korda because she hits it far.
WHO IS THE COOLEST PLAYER IN GOLF, AND WHY?
Phil Mickelson because he wears sunglasses
IF YOU COULD CHOOSE TO PLAY GOLF WITH A DREAM FOURSOME, WHO WOULD THE OTHER THREE PEOPLE BE?
Dustin Johnson, Conor Moore, Nate Bargatze
DO YOU HAVE ANY SUPERSTITIONS AS IT RELATES TO GOLF? IF SO, PLEASE DESCRIBE:
Take the flag stick out when I am putting because I make more putts. I also like to put lines on my balls.
WHAT FOOD WOULD YOU SERVE AT YOUR CHAMPIONS DINNER AT AUGUSTA NATIONAL?
Steak, Bojangles fries, Chick fil a chicken, King Hawaiian rolls, and root beer floats
FAVORITE SCHOOL SUBJECT:
Math
FAVORITE SPORT (OTHER THAN GOLF):
Basketball and Football
FAVORITE MOVIE:
The Chipmunks
FAVORITE SINGER / MUSIC GROUP:
Morgan Wallen
FAVORITE TV SHOW:
The Simpsons
FAVORITE APP:
YouTube
DESCRIBE ANY TALENTS OR INTERESTS OUTSIDE OF GOLF:
I play the violin and enjoy playing football with my friends.
DESCRIBE ANY OBSTACLES YOU’VE OVERCOME IN YOUR LIFE:
I have been working on improving my speech-language for many years in speech therapy. I am proud with how well I can converse with my peers and adults.
HERO / ROLE MODEL(S):
My Dad
WHAT’S THE BEST PIECE OF ADVICE YOU’VE EVER RECEIVED?
Slow down and club up!
WHAT DO YOU WANT TO BE WHEN YOU GROW UP?
Investment banker or pro golfer
DESCRIBE YOURSELF:
I love to play golf. I am focused and serious when I am playing, but I love to be silly and play around with my golf friends after the round. I enjoy school and try my best each day.
