Kipp Madison
Evans
,
GA
Age: 12 - 13
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:
Westlake Country Club, Augusta, GA
PLAY GOLF RIGHT OR LEFT HANDED:
Lefty!
AGE STARTED PLAYING GOLF:
22 months / shown on Michael Breeds "Are you Kidding Me " segment in 2013 on The Golf Channel
LOWEST SCORE SHOT (9 AND/OR 18 HOLES):
29 / 64
HANDICAP INDEX:
+2
HOW DID YOU BECOME INTERESTED IN GOLF?
My father would take me to the course with him every day! And me and my friend Tyler Newsome would play all the time.
WHO INTRODUCED YOU TO GOLF?
My Dad!
WHO DO YOU NORMALLY PLAY GOLF WITH?
My friend's at Westlake! We call ourselves "The Westlakers" Colton Johnson, Tyler Newsome, Nick Flight, Sam Rogers, Saxon Dupree, Coley Cassidy and my brother Zane!
WHO IS YOUR GOLF INSTRUCTOR?
Doug Spencer - Spencer Golf Academy
WHAT DO YOU LIKE MOST ABOUT PLAYING GOLF?
The Competition!!
WHAT PART OF GOLF DO YOU LIKE TO PRACTICE THE MOST?
SHORT GAME!!
WHAT’S THE MOST DIFFICULT THING ABOUT GOLF?
Making the right call on every shot, staying focused and playing conservative when I need to.
WHAT IS YOUR FAVORITE CLUB?
PUTTER
WHAT IS YOUR FAVORITE GOLF COURSE IN THE WORLD?
BY FAR, The Augusta National!
WHAT IS YOUR BIGGEST ACHIEVEMENT IN GOLF SO FAR?
Making it to Augusta National!!
HAVE YOU EVER PARTICIPATED IN A USGA OR PGA OF AMERICA EVENT? IF SO, WHICH ONE(S), WHEN, AND HOW DID YOU DO?
The Mitsubishi Classic PRO AM, 2023, 3rd! PGA Jr. Tournament, Forrest Hills, Augusta, WON!!
WHAT ADVICE WOULD YOU GIVE TO OTHER JUNIORS PARTICIPATING IN DCP WHO ARE TRYING TO REACH THE NATIONAL FINALS?
PRACTICE, PRACTICE, PRACTICE! Focus on the short game, that's where the money is!
WHAT IS YOUR FAVORITE THING ABOUT PARTICIPATING IN DRIVE, CHIP AND PUTT?
Meeting new golfers my age and competing!
MEMORABLE MOMENTS FROM YOUR LOCAL, SUBREGIONAL OR REGIONAL QUALIFIERS:
My dad couldn't make it to the Regional in TN, and he was waiting on my call to hear how I did! He said he had to pull his truck over when I told him I won!
HAVE YOU TRIED TO QUALIFIY FOR DRIVE, CHIP AND PUTT IN THE PAST? IF SO, PLEASE LIST EACH YEAR AND YOUR PREVIOUS RESULTS:
Yes, 3 years. I have made it to the regionals each time! Bears club, Quail Hollow and Golf Club of Tennessee!
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?
Actually, My brother Zane made it in 2022 so I actually got to ride up Magnolia Lane with my family and see him compete! It made me want to make it even more!
LIST FROM STRONGEST TO WEAKEST – DRIVING, CHIPPING, PUTTING:
Putting, Chipping, Driving
HAVE YOU EVER BEEN TO THE MASTERS BEFORE? IF SO, WHEN?
Yes, my father is a scorer at the Masters, so we get to go almost ever year. But last year was the best, watching my brother compete at the Drive, Chip and Putt!
WHAT IS YOUR FAVORITE GOLF ACCESSORY (HAT, HEADCOVER, BALL MARKER, ETC.)?
My NEXBELTS!! I have every color!! :) and Taylor Made Hats are the only hats I wear! :)
WHAT IS YOUR FAVORITE MASTERS MEMORY? U.S. OPEN OR U.S. WOMEN’S OPEN MEMORY? PGA CHAMPIONSHIP OR WOMEN’S PGA CHAMPIONSHIP MEMORY?
In 2021 we got to attend the Masters and the crowds were small. We got over 20 golf balls each from players and the best was Justin Thomas giving BOTH of us a glove! He is SO cool!
WHAT IS YOUR FAVORITE MEMORY WATCHING GOLF ON TV?
Watching Tiger win the 2019 Masters! We were on a cruise ship!
WHO IS YOUR FAVORITE MALE GOLFER, AND WHY?
Justin Thomas - He has a Great attitude and is VERY nice to the crowds!!
WHO IS YOUR FAVORITE FEMALE GOLFER, AND WHY?
Lexi Thompson - She has a Great attitude and seems VERY positive!
WHO IS THE COOLEST PLAYER IN GOLF, AND WHY?
Ben Crane - He likes everyone and is very funny.
HAVE YOUR EVER PLAYED WITH SOMEONE FAMOUS? IF SO, WHO? PLEASE DESCRIBE THE CIRCUMSTANCES:
Tom Gillis - We played with him in the Mitsubishi PRO AM this year! He is such a nice man!!
IF YOU COULD CHOOSE TO PLAY GOLF WITH A DREAM FOURSOME, WHO WOULD THE OTHER THREE PEOPLE BE?
My Dad, Tiger Woods and Justin Thomas
DO YOU PLAY ANY GOLF VIDEO GAMES? IF SO, WHICH ONE(S)?
Golf Clash and Tiger Woods
WHAT FOOD WOULD YOU SERVE AT YOUR CHAMPIONS DINNER AT AUGUSTA NATIONAL?
French Toast
FAVORITE SCHOOL SUBJECT:
Grammar
FAVORITE SPORT (OTHER THAN GOLF):
Motocross! My dad bought all of us bikes and we enjoy riding together
FAVORITE MOVIE:
Miracle on Ice
FAVORITE SINGER / MUSIC GROUP:
Cain
FAVORITE TV SHOW:
AFV
FAVORITE APP:
Geometry Dash
FAVORITE EMOJI:
The happy emoji
DESCRIBE ANY TALENTS OR INTERESTS OUTSIDE OF GOLF:
I ride a unicycle, I play Tennis twice a week, and play basketball.
DESCRIBE ANY OBSTACLES YOU’VE OVERCOME IN YOUR LIFE:
Other than the obstacles on the golf course probably balancing school and golf
HERO / ROLE MODEL(S):
Justin Thomas
WHAT’S THE BEST PIECE OF ADVICE YOU’VE EVER RECEIVED?
Your next shot is your most important shot.
WHAT DO YOU WANT TO BE WHEN YOU GROW UP?
A professional golfer. I don't have a backup plan.
DESCRIBE YOURSELF:
I am a Christian and I enjoy playing golf with older players like my friend Dr. Shikle (we have great talks) I am tender hearted and love my family and friends.
