2024 Drive, Chip and Putt Championship
Brycen Tisch
Zionsville
,
IN
Age: 14 - 15
Gender: Boys
Region: Great Lakes
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:
The Club at Holliday Farms, Zionsville, Indiana
PLAY GOLF RIGHT OR LEFT HANDED:
Right
AGE STARTED PLAYING GOLF:
1 year old
LOWEST SCORE SHOT (9 AND/OR 18 HOLES):
32, 68
WHO INTRODUCED YOU TO GOLF?
My Dad introduced me
WHO DO YOU NORMALLY PLAY GOLF WITH?
Friends- Sam, Luke, Eli, Chandler, Blake, Zane Family- Dad, Aubrey
WHO IS YOUR GOLF INSTRUCTOR?
Brad Fellers
WHAT DO YOU LIKE MOST ABOUT PLAYING GOLF?
I enjoy the time I get to spend with friends and the enjoyment of shooting good scores.
WHAT PART OF GOLF DO YOU LIKE TO PRACTICE THE MOST?
I like to practice my irons the most, but I enjoy all the parts to practice
WHAT’S THE MOST DIFFICULT THING ABOUT GOLF?
I believe the most difficult things about golf is maintaining a stable mindset throughout the entirety of a golf round.
WHAT IS YOUR FAVORITE CLUB?
I don't really have a favorite club in my bag at the moment.
WHAT IS YOUR BIGGEST ACHIEVEMENT IN GOLF SO FAR?
My biggest achievement is probably making it to finals in Drive, Chip and Putt.
WHAT ADVICE WOULD YOU GIVE TO OTHER JUNIORS PARTICIPATING IN DCP WHO ARE TRYING TO REACH THE NATIONAL FINALS?
If I were to give advice to a junior, I would recommend to keep a stable mindset. Everyone will leave points on the course, and if you can gain points through your mind you are placing yourself in a positive position.
WHAT IS YOUR FAVORITE THING ABOUT PARTICIPATING IN DRIVE, CHIP AND PUTT?
My favorite thing about participation in Drive, Chip and Putt is the community and memories that are created.
MEMORABLE MOMENTS FROM YOUR LOCAL, SUBREGIONAL OR REGIONAL QUALIFIERS:
Being at Scioto Country Club and winning the regional is a moment I'll never forget
HAVE YOU TRIED TO QUALIFIY FOR DRIVE, CHIP AND PUTT IN THE PAST? IF SO, PLEASE LIST EACH YEAR AND YOUR PREVIOUS RESULTS:
2016, 2017, 2018, 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022 yet never made it 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?
I did watch the Drive, Chip and Putt Finals. Last year, my friend from Indiana (Eli Lemmon) made it to the National Finals which gave me inspiration.
LIST FROM STRONGEST TO WEAKEST – DRIVING, CHIPPING, PUTTING:
Putting-Chipping-Driving
HAVE YOU EVER BEEN TO THE MASTERS BEFORE? IF SO, WHEN?
Never been
WHAT IS YOUR FAVORITE GOLF ACCESSORY (HAT, HEADCOVER, BALL MARKER, ETC.)?
My favorite accessory is a putter cover from Hammock Beach resort.
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 is watching it in my room with a triple TV setup of the overall broadcast, Amen Corner, and specific groups.
WHAT IS YOUR FAVORITE MEMORY WATCHING GOLF ON TV?
My favorite memory of watching golf would be when me and my dad watched Justin Thomas win the PGA Championship.
WHO IS YOUR FAVORITE MALE GOLFER, AND WHY?
Justin Thomas, I like him because of his class on the golf course.
WHO IS YOUR FAVORITE FEMALE GOLFER, AND WHY?
My favorite female golfer is Lexi Thompson because I was able to meet her in the past at the Golf Course of Indiana.
WHO IS THE COOLEST PLAYER IN GOLF, AND WHY?
I believe the coolest player in golf is Ben Hogan. I think Ben Hogan is the coolest because of his detailed teaching to others about golf.
HAVE YOUR EVER PLAYED WITH SOMEONE FAMOUS? IF SO, WHO? PLEASE DESCRIBE THE CIRCUMSTANCES:
I have played with Colby Huffman
IF YOU COULD CHOOSE TO PLAY GOLF WITH A DREAM FOURSOME, WHO WOULD THE OTHER THREE PEOPLE BE?
My dream foursome would be my grandpa, dad, me, and hopefully my future kid. (The four generations)
DO YOU PLAY ANY GOLF VIDEO GAMES? IF SO, WHICH ONE(S)?
I play Golf Clash and used to play Rory McIlroy PGA Tour.
WHAT FOOD WOULD YOU SERVE AT YOUR CHAMPIONS DINNER AT AUGUSTA NATIONAL?
I would serve steak and mashed potatoes.
FAVORITE SCHOOL SUBJECT:
Math or geography
FAVORITE SPORT (OTHER THAN GOLF):
Basketball
FAVORITE MOVIE:
I don't have any specific favorite, but I like horror movies.
FAVORITE SINGER / MUSIC GROUP:
I have many favorites ranging from Drake to Bog Seger
FAVORITE TV SHOW:
ESPN
FAVORITE APP:
Instagram
FAVORITE EMOJI:
thumbs up
DESCRIBE ANY TALENTS OR INTERESTS OUTSIDE OF GOLF:
I like basketball and ping pong.
DESCRIBE ANY OBSTACLES YOU’VE OVERCOME IN YOUR LIFE:
I broke my right arm and was casted for weeks. Took months to get my strength back
HERO / ROLE MODEL(S):
Justin Thomas/Dad
WHAT’S THE BEST PIECE OF ADVICE YOU’VE EVER RECEIVED?
To not let simple things turn me in wrong directions in life.
WHAT DO YOU WANT TO BE WHEN YOU GROW UP?
Professional golfer
DESCRIBE YOURSELF:
I am positive, understanding, and self-focused.
