2024 Drive, Chip and Putt Championship
Flynn Lewis
Jupiter
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FL
Age: 10 - 11
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.
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Sub-Regional QualifierEvent CompletedWestfield Center, OH 44251Aug 6, 2023
HOME GOLF COURSE AND LOCATION:
The Country Club, Pepper Pike, OH
PLAY GOLF RIGHT OR LEFT HANDED:
Right
AGE STARTED PLAYING GOLF:
4
LOWEST SCORE SHOT (9 AND/OR 18 HOLES):
69
HANDICAP INDEX:
5.7
HOW DID YOU BECOME INTERESTED IN GOLF?
My dad and grandpa are serious golfers and they got me into the game from an early age.
WHO INTRODUCED YOU TO GOLF?
My dad and grandpa
WHO DO YOU NORMALLY PLAY GOLF WITH?
My brother Clint and my dad
WHO IS YOUR GOLF INSTRUCTOR?
My dad
WHAT DO YOU LIKE MOST ABOUT PLAYING GOLF?
Getting to discover cool new courses in new places
WHAT PART OF GOLF DO YOU LIKE TO PRACTICE THE MOST?
Bunker shots
WHAT’S THE MOST DIFFICULT THING ABOUT GOLF?
Recovering from a bad shot
WHAT IS YOUR FAVORITE CLUB?
5 wood
WHAT IS YOUR FAVORITE GOLF COURSE IN THE WORLD?
The Country Club in Pepper Pike OH designed by William Flynn
WHAT IS YOUR BIGGEST ACHIEVEMENT IN GOLF SO FAR?
Making it to the Drive, Chip and Putt National Finals at Augusta National or Top 12 at US Kids Worlds
WHAT ADVICE WOULD YOU GIVE TO OTHER JUNIORS PARTICIPATING IN DCP WHO ARE TRYING TO REACH THE NATIONAL FINALS?
Breathe before your shots and try your best
WHAT IS YOUR FAVORITE THING ABOUT PARTICIPATING IN DRIVE, CHIP AND PUTT?
The idea of potentially making it to Augusta National
MEMORABLE MOMENTS FROM YOUR LOCAL, SUBREGIONAL OR REGIONAL QUALIFIERS:
Being fortunate enough to win in a playoff
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've tried twice before and made it to the Regionals at Oakland Hills and Scioto in both years.
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 was impressed and I really wanted to go!
LIST FROM STRONGEST TO WEAKEST – DRIVING, CHIPPING, PUTTING:
Driving, putting, chipping
HAVE YOU EVER BEEN TO THE MASTERS BEFORE? IF SO, WHEN?
No, but my grandpa played in the Masters 7 times (Bob Lewis) so we religiously watch the tournament every year.
WHAT IS YOUR FAVORITE MASTERS MEMORY? U.S. OPEN OR U.S. WOMEN’S OPEN MEMORY? PGA CHAMPIONSHIP OR WOMEN’S PGA CHAMPIONSHIP MEMORY?
When Tiger won his most recent Masters
WHAT IS YOUR FAVORITE MEMORY WATCHING GOLF ON TV?
I love to watch the Ryder Cup because I root for the US and my mom is European and roots for Europe.
WHO IS YOUR FAVORITE MALE GOLFER, AND WHY?
Justin Thomas because I like the way he acts on and off the golf course.
WHO IS YOUR FAVORITE FEMALE GOLFER, AND WHY?
Nelly Korda because she has a beautiful swing.
WHO IS THE COOLEST PLAYER IN GOLF, AND WHY?
Justin Thomas, I like the way he dresses.
IF YOU COULD CHOOSE TO PLAY GOLF WITH A DREAM FOURSOME, WHO WOULD THE OTHER THREE PEOPLE BE?
Justin Thomas, Jordan Spieth and my dad.
DO YOU PLAY ANY GOLF VIDEO GAMES? IF SO, WHICH ONE(S)?
EA Sports PGA Tour
WHAT FOOD WOULD YOU SERVE AT YOUR CHAMPIONS DINNER AT AUGUSTA NATIONAL?
The Flynn Burger
FAVORITE SCHOOL SUBJECT:
Math
FAVORITE SPORT (OTHER THAN GOLF):
Fishing
FAVORITE MOVIE:
Billy Madison
FAVORITE SINGER / MUSIC GROUP:
Imagine Dragons
FAVORITE TV SHOW:
Life by the Bow on You Tube
FAVORITE APP:
Golf Battle
FAVORITE EMOJI:
Smily face with tongue sticking out
DESCRIBE ANY TALENTS OR INTERESTS OUTSIDE OF GOLF:
I love to fish!
HERO / ROLE MODEL(S):
Justin Thomas, my grandpa, mom & dad.
WHAT’S THE BEST PIECE OF ADVICE YOU’VE EVER RECEIVED?
Work hard and never give up.
WHAT DO YOU WANT TO BE WHEN YOU GROW UP?
A professional golfer
DESCRIBE YOURSELF:
Happy go lucky, blessed, lots of energy, love to talk and be social.
