2024 Drive, Chip and Putt Championship
Hayden Knapp
South Glens Falls
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NY
Age: 12 - 13
Gender: Girls
Region: Northeast
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 CompletedVerona, NY 13478Aug 16, 2023
HOME GOLF COURSE AND LOCATION:
Glens Falls Country Club, Queensbury, New York
PLAY GOLF RIGHT OR LEFT HANDED:
Right
AGE STARTED PLAYING GOLF:
7
LOWEST SCORE SHOT (9 AND/OR 18 HOLES):
35/70
HANDICAP INDEX:
2.0
HOW DID YOU BECOME INTERESTED IN GOLF?
My Grandfather would take me to his course with his golfing friends. At the time I was more interested in the snack bar.
WHO INTRODUCED YOU TO GOLF?
My Grandfather
WHO DO YOU NORMALLY PLAY GOLF WITH?
I enjoy playing golf with my friends but my favorite person to play with is my coach, Bob Cain.
WHO IS YOUR GOLF INSTRUCTOR?
Bob Cain - Saratoga National Golf Course
WHAT DO YOU LIKE MOST ABOUT PLAYING GOLF?
That every round presents different challenges.
WHAT PART OF GOLF DO YOU LIKE TO PRACTICE THE MOST?
Putting. I feel that is where I can save the most strokes.
WHAT’S THE MOST DIFFICULT THING ABOUT GOLF?
Not letting bad shots/holes impact the rest of my round.
WHAT IS YOUR FAVORITE CLUB?
Driver.
WHAT IS YOUR FAVORITE GOLF COURSE IN THE WORLD?
Seaview - Bay Course
WHAT IS YOUR BIGGEST ACHIEVEMENT IN GOLF SO FAR?
Making it to the PGA Jr. League National Championship with my friends 2 years in a row and being a National Finalist in Drive, Chip and Putt.
HAVE YOU EVER PARTICIPATED IN A USGA OR PGA OF AMERICA EVENT? IF SO, WHICH ONE(S), WHEN, AND HOW DID YOU DO?
Competed in the PGA Jr. League National Championship 2 years in a row.
WHAT ADVICE WOULD YOU GIVE TO OTHER JUNIORS PARTICIPATING IN DCP WHO ARE TRYING TO REACH THE NATIONAL FINALS?
Keep it simple and do not overthink.
DO YOU PARTICIPATE IN PGA JUNIOR LEAGUE?
Yes - My team has made the PGA Jr. League National Championship the last 2 years.
WHAT IS YOUR FAVORITE THING ABOUT PARTICIPATING IN DRIVE, CHIP AND PUTT?
The challenge of only hitting 9 shots.
MEMORABLE MOMENTS FROM YOUR LOCAL, SUBREGIONAL OR REGIONAL QUALIFIERS:
I scored a 165 in the Subregional round.
HAVE YOU TRIED TO QUALIFIY FOR DRIVE, CHIP AND PUTT IN THE PAST? IF SO, PLEASE LIST EACH YEAR AND YOUR PREVIOUS RESULTS:
(1) 2019 2nd Alternate to Augusta; (2) 2020 made it to subregional; (2022) 1st alternate to Augusta; (4) 2023 made it to subregional
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. It was motivating because I knew I wanted to be part of the National Championship.
LIST FROM STRONGEST TO WEAKEST – DRIVING, CHIPPING, PUTTING:
Drive, Putt, Chip
WHAT IS YOUR FAVORITE GOLF ACCESSORY (HAT, HEADCOVER, BALL MARKER, ETC.)?
I love the Titleist hats that have the built in magnet for a ball marker on the brim.
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 Rory McIlroy and Colin Morikawa made shots from the bunker on 18 at the Masters in the final round.
WHAT IS YOUR FAVORITE MEMORY WATCHING GOLF ON TV?
When Sam Ryder made a hole in one on the 16th hole at TPC Scottsdale in 2022. I then played TPC Scottsdale 3 days later.
WHO IS YOUR FAVORITE MALE GOLFER, AND WHY?
Rory McIlory. He drives the ball really well and is passionate and hardworking.
WHO IS YOUR FAVORITE FEMALE GOLFER, AND WHY?
Charley Hull. She is aggressive but stays composed under pressure.
WHO IS THE COOLEST PLAYER IN GOLF, AND WHY?
Viktor Hovland. I like the way he dresses and that he looks like he is always smiling.
HAVE YOUR EVER PLAYED WITH SOMEONE FAMOUS? IF SO, WHO? PLEASE DESCRIBE THE CIRCUMSTANCES:
I hit next to Bill Parcells on the driving range at Saratoga National.
IF YOU COULD CHOOSE TO PLAY GOLF WITH A DREAM FOURSOME, WHO WOULD THE OTHER THREE PEOPLE BE?
Jason Bateman, Will Arnett, and Rory McIlory.
DO YOU HAVE ANY SUPERSTITIONS AS IT RELATES TO GOLF? IF SO, PLEASE DESCRIBE:
I wear sunglasses all the time and if I start a round with a jacket on, I can't take it off.
DO YOU PLAY ANY GOLF VIDEO GAMES? IF SO, WHICH ONE(S)?
Golf Rival/Golf Battle/Mini Golf King on my phone.
WHAT FOOD WOULD YOU SERVE AT YOUR CHAMPIONS DINNER AT AUGUSTA NATIONAL?
Lobster, filet mignon, French fries, broccoli and cheesecake.
FAVORITE SCHOOL SUBJECT:
English
FAVORITE SPORT (OTHER THAN GOLF):
Baseball/softball
FAVORITE MOVIE:
Unbearable Weight of Massive Talent (big Pedro Pascal fan)
FAVORITE SINGER / MUSIC GROUP:
AJR
FAVORITE TV SHOW:
Arrested Development
FAVORITE APP:
YouTube
FAVORITE EMOJI:
Smiley Face
DESCRIBE ANY TALENTS OR INTERESTS OUTSIDE OF GOLF:
I enjoy writing, reading, listening to music and spending time with friends.
HERO / ROLE MODEL(S):
Parents. They have great work ethic and have shown me I am able to do whatever I want.
WHAT’S THE BEST PIECE OF ADVICE YOU’VE EVER RECEIVED?
Trust yourself.
WHAT DO YOU WANT TO BE WHEN YOU GROW UP?
A professional golfer
DESCRIBE YOURSELF:
Hardworking, determined, and lacking in common sense
