Isabelle Chandler
Cornelius
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North Carolina
Age: 7 - 9
Gender: Girls
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
PLAYER BIRTHPLACE:
London, England
HOME GOLF COURSE AND LOCATION:
Peninsula Golf Club, Cornelius, NC
PLAY GOLF RIGHT OR LEFT HANDED:
Right
AGE STARTED PLAYING GOLF:
4
LOWEST SCORE SHOT (9 AND/OR 18 HOLES):
32 (9 holes) - Pinehurst #6
HOW DID YOU BECOME INTERESTED IN GOLF?
My love of the outdoors/wildlife combined with a challenging sport
WHO INTRODUCED YOU TO GOLF?
Dad
WHO DO YOU NORMALLY PLAY GOLF WITH?
Friends/competitors
WHO IS YOUR GOLF INSTRUCTOR?
Coach Linda Campbell (Peninsula Club) and Coach Luis Hernandez (Quail Hollow)
WHAT DO YOU LIKE MOST ABOUT PLAYING GOLF?
The constant challenge and growth; competitions with friends and being outdoors
WHAT PART OF GOLF DO YOU LIKE TO PRACTICE THE MOST?
Driving
WHAT’S THE MOST DIFFICULT THING ABOUT GOLF?
The amount of time/practice required to stay sharp in my game
WHAT IS YOUR FAVORITE CLUB?
Driver
WHAT IS YOUR FAVORITE GOLF COURSE IN THE WORLD?
Augusta National of course!
WHAT IS YOUR BIGGEST ACHIEVEMENT IN GOLF SO FAR?
Finalist in Drive, Chip and Putt
WHAT ADVICE WOULD YOU GIVE TO OTHER JUNIORS PARTICIPATING IN DCP WHO ARE TRYING TO REACH THE NATIONAL FINALS?
It takes a lot of practice and a little bit of luck (took me 3 years/attempts)
WHAT IS YOUR FAVORITE THING ABOUT PARTICIPATING IN DRIVE, CHIP AND PUTT?
The opportunity to go to Augusta National
MEMORABLE MOMENTS FROM YOUR LOCAL, SUBREGIONAL OR REGIONAL QUALIFIERS:
My chip hitting the pin on my third shot at TN Regional
HAVE YOU TRIED TO QUALIFIY FOR DRIVE, CHIP AND PUTT IN THE PAST? IF SO, PLEASE LIST EACH YEAR AND YOUR PREVIOUS RESULTS:
2023 and 2022 - Advanced to sub-regional (Grandover)
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 - made me work harder this year
LIST FROM STRONGEST TO WEAKEST – DRIVING, CHIPPING, PUTTING:
Driving, putting, chipping
HAVE YOU EVER BEEN TO THE MASTERS BEFORE? IF SO, WHEN?
Yes - 2022 (after the covid delays of 2020). Day 1 Practice Round (dad won tickets on Masters website).
WHAT IS YOUR FAVORITE GOLF ACCESSORY (HAT, HEADCOVER, BALL MARKER, ETC.)?
Hat
WHAT IS YOUR FAVORITE MASTERS MEMORY? U.S. OPEN OR U.S. WOMEN’S OPEN MEMORY? PGA CHAMPIONSHIP OR WOMEN’S PGA CHAMPIONSHIP MEMORY?
Eating Ice Cream with friends at Pine Needles watching 2022 Women's Open
WHAT IS YOUR FAVORITE MEMORY WATCHING GOLF ON TV?
Jon Rahm's 66ft birdie putt (BMW Championship) - amazing!
WHO IS YOUR FAVORITE MALE GOLFER, AND WHY?
Jordan Speith (he seems really nice, won the Masters and is a Longhorn like my dad)
WHO IS YOUR FAVORITE FEMALE GOLFER, AND WHY?
Nelly Korda because she has accomplished so much in a short amount of time and I saw her at the U.S. Women's Open
WHO IS THE COOLEST PLAYER IN GOLF, AND WHY?
Tiger Woods because he caddies and supports his son
HAVE YOUR EVER PLAYED WITH SOMEONE FAMOUS? IF SO, WHO? PLEASE DESCRIBE THE CIRCUMSTANCES:
Kyle Berkshire (I was warming up for a tournament at PGA National and he was hitting balls at the range)
IF YOU COULD CHOOSE TO PLAY GOLF WITH A DREAM FOURSOME, WHO WOULD THE OTHER THREE PEOPLE BE?
Rory McIlroy (I want to learn his swing), Jon Rahm (putting tips) and Tiger (because he is Tiger)
DO YOU HAVE ANY SUPERSTITIONS AS IT RELATES TO GOLF? IF SO, PLEASE DESCRIBE:
No
WHAT FOOD WOULD YOU SERVE AT YOUR CHAMPIONS DINNER AT AUGUSTA NATIONAL?
Steak! (cooked medium), french fries and steamed veggies; ice cream for dessert
FAVORITE SCHOOL SUBJECT:
Science
FAVORITE SPORT (OTHER THAN GOLF):
Fishing
FAVORITE MOVIE:
Percy Jackson
FAVORITE SINGER / MUSIC GROUP:
Mom - kidding! Luke Bryan
FAVORITE TV SHOW:
Lego Masters
FAVORITE APP:
Star Gazing
FAVORITE EMOJI:
the 'poop' one
DESCRIBE ANY TALENTS OR INTERESTS OUTSIDE OF GOLF:
Piano (I am learning the Masters theme song now) and bird watching (I can identify most birds in NC)
DESCRIBE ANY OBSTACLES YOU’VE OVERCOME IN YOUR LIFE:
Learning patience (and to 'slow down' when challenged)
HERO / ROLE MODEL(S):
My parents
WHAT’S THE BEST PIECE OF ADVICE YOU’VE EVER RECEIVED?
When I am nervous I need to: stop, take a breath, slow down and be positive
WHAT DO YOU WANT TO BE WHEN YOU GROW UP?
Veterinarian
DESCRIBE YOURSELF:
Kind, nature loving, hard-working, artistic
