2024 Drive, Chip and Putt Championship
Levi Swanson
Haleiwa
,
Hawaii
Age: 12 - 13
Gender: Boys
Region: Southwest
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:
Turtle Bay: Kahuku, HI
PLAY GOLF RIGHT OR LEFT HANDED:
Right
AGE STARTED PLAYING GOLF:
10
LOWEST SCORE SHOT (9 AND/OR 18 HOLES):
9 holes: 34 // 18 holes: 71
HANDICAP INDEX:
7
HOW DID YOU BECOME INTERESTED IN GOLF?
Invited to play in PGA Jr. league during the Pandemic.
WHO INTRODUCED YOU TO GOLF?
My grandpa bought me clubs that I used in my front yard.
WHO DO YOU NORMALLY PLAY GOLF WITH?
My brother, Luke
WHO IS YOUR GOLF INSTRUCTOR?
Alex Cromer (Turtle Bay)
WHAT DO YOU LIKE MOST ABOUT PLAYING GOLF?
Making long putts.
WHAT PART OF GOLF DO YOU LIKE TO PRACTICE THE MOST?
Short game!
WHAT’S THE MOST DIFFICULT THING ABOUT GOLF?
The ups and downs!
WHAT IS YOUR FAVORITE CLUB?
7 iron
WHAT IS YOUR FAVORITE GOLF COURSE IN THE WORLD?
(so far) Monarch Beach, Ca.
WHAT IS YOUR BIGGEST ACHIEVEMENT IN GOLF SO FAR?
Winning the SW region Drive, Chip, and Putt
WHAT ADVICE WOULD YOU GIVE TO OTHER JUNIORS PARTICIPATING IN DCP WHO ARE TRYING TO REACH THE NATIONAL FINALS?
Don't try to hit your drives too far. Accuracy is more important.
WHAT IS YOUR FAVORITE THING ABOUT PARTICIPATING IN DRIVE, CHIP AND PUTT?
It focuses on the most important parts of golf.
MEMORABLE MOMENTS FROM YOUR LOCAL, SUBREGIONAL OR REGIONAL QUALIFIERS:
Chipping in at the SW Regional in Scottsdale.
HAVE YOU TRIED TO QUALIFIY FOR DRIVE, CHIP AND PUTT IN THE PAST? IF SO, PLEASE LIST EACH YEAR AND YOUR PREVIOUS RESULTS:
2022. I lost in the first round.
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 watched highlights. It gave me an idea of what to expect and got me excited.
LIST FROM STRONGEST TO WEAKEST – DRIVING, CHIPPING, PUTTING:
Putt, Drive, Chip. :)
WHAT IS YOUR FAVORITE MASTERS MEMORY? U.S. OPEN OR U.S. WOMEN’S OPEN MEMORY? PGA CHAMPIONSHIP OR WOMEN’S PGA CHAMPIONSHIP MEMORY?
Watching Tiger Woods win 2019 Masters
WHAT IS YOUR FAVORITE MEMORY WATCHING GOLF ON TV?
Watching Scottie Scheffler win the Masters
WHO IS YOUR FAVORITE MALE GOLFER, AND WHY?
Rory Mcllroy, because he has a good swing
WHO IS THE COOLEST PLAYER IN GOLF, AND WHY?
Max Homa because he is funny.
HAVE YOUR EVER PLAYED WITH SOMEONE FAMOUS? IF SO, WHO? PLEASE DESCRIBE THE CIRCUMSTANCES:
I played with Willie Robertson (Boss Hog from Duck Dynasty) while his family was vacationing on Kauai.
DO YOU PLAY ANY GOLF VIDEO GAMES? IF SO, WHICH ONE(S)?
Occasionally I play Wii Golf.
WHAT FOOD WOULD YOU SERVE AT YOUR CHAMPIONS DINNER AT AUGUSTA NATIONAL?
Sushi or Chick Fill-A
FAVORITE SCHOOL SUBJECT:
History or Math
FAVORITE SPORT (OTHER THAN GOLF):
Surfing and Snowboarding
FAVORITE MOVIE:
Interstellar or The Elf
FAVORITE SINGER / MUSIC GROUP:
Forrest Frank
FAVORITE TV SHOW:
The Chosen Series
FAVORITE APP:
Instagram
FAVORITE EMOJI:
🤙
DESCRIBE ANY TALENTS OR INTERESTS OUTSIDE OF GOLF:
Photography
HERO / ROLE MODEL(S):
Jesus
WHAT’S THE BEST PIECE OF ADVICE YOU’VE EVER RECEIVED?
Proverbs 3:5-6 "Trust in the Lord with all your heart and lean not on your own understanding. In all your ways acknowledge Him and He will direct your path."
WHAT DO YOU WANT TO BE WHEN YOU GROW UP?
Pro golfer
DESCRIBE YOURSELF:
I am the youngest of four boys, funny, analytical, dedicated, and loyal.
