Madelyn Dickerson
Debary
,
Fl
Age: 7 - 9
Gender: Girls
Region: Southeast
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.
PLAYER BIRTHPLACE:
Fort Worth Texas
HOME GOLF COURSE AND LOCATION:
Heathrow Legacy Country Club, Heathrow Florida
PLAY GOLF RIGHT OR LEFT HANDED:
Right
AGE STARTED PLAYING GOLF:
5
LOWEST SCORE SHOT (9 AND/OR 18 HOLES):
29
HOW DID YOU BECOME INTERESTED IN GOLF?
I want to be just like my dad and he loved golf.
WHO INTRODUCED YOU TO GOLF?
My Daddy
WHO DO YOU NORMALLY PLAY GOLF WITH?
Dad and Brother
WHO IS YOUR GOLF INSTRUCTOR?
Spencer Graham & Cheryl Anderson
WHAT DO YOU LIKE MOST ABOUT PLAYING GOLF?
I like the feeling when I hit a good shot.
WHAT PART OF GOLF DO YOU LIKE TO PRACTICE THE MOST?
Short game
WHAT’S THE MOST DIFFICULT THING ABOUT GOLF?
It presents a new challenge every day. It’s never the same.
WHAT IS YOUR FAVORITE CLUB?
Putter
WHAT IS YOUR FAVORITE GOLF COURSE IN THE WORLD?
Old Course - St. Andrews
WHAT IS YOUR BIGGEST ACHIEVEMENT IN GOLF SO FAR?
Winning US Kids World Championship in Pinehurst
WHAT ADVICE WOULD YOU GIVE TO OTHER JUNIORS PARTICIPATING IN DCP WHO ARE TRYING TO REACH THE NATIONAL FINALS?
It took me 3 years to finally get to Augusta. Never give up and keep trying. Trust the Process.
WHAT IS YOUR FAVORITE THING ABOUT PARTICIPATING IN DRIVE, CHIP AND PUTT?
The chance to go to Augusta!
MEMORABLE MOMENTS FROM YOUR LOCAL, SUBREGIONAL OR REGIONAL QUALIFIERS:
Getting a giant golden ticket when I won regionals.
HAVE YOU TRIED TO QUALIFIY FOR DRIVE, CHIP AND PUTT IN THE PAST? IF SO, PLEASE LIST EACH YEAR AND YOUR PREVIOUS RESULTS:
2021: 3rd place at regionals. 2022: 2nd place at regionals. 2023: 1st place at regionals!!
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 motivated me to work even harder to go to Augusta.
LIST FROM STRONGEST TO WEAKEST – DRIVING, CHIPPING, PUTTING:
#1 chipping #2 putting #3 driving
WHAT IS YOUR FAVORITE GOLF ACCESSORY (HAT, HEADCOVER, BALL MARKER, ETC.)?
SWAG headcovers 💀
WHAT IS YOUR FAVORITE MASTERS MEMORY? U.S. OPEN OR U.S. WOMEN’S OPEN MEMORY? PGA CHAMPIONSHIP OR WOMEN’S PGA CHAMPIONSHIP MEMORY?
Tiger winning the Masters in 2019
WHAT IS YOUR FAVORITE MEMORY WATCHING GOLF ON TV?
Rose Zhang winning ANWA
WHO IS YOUR FAVORITE MALE GOLFER, AND WHY?
Tiger - because he’s motivated, never gives up and is the greatest of all time.
WHO IS YOUR FAVORITE FEMALE GOLFER, AND WHY?
Rose Zhang - because she’s unbelievable
WHO IS THE COOLEST PLAYER IN GOLF, AND WHY?
Nelly Korda & Ricky Fowler - because they’ve got style and are so chill
IF YOU COULD CHOOSE TO PLAY GOLF WITH A DREAM FOURSOME, WHO WOULD THE OTHER THREE PEOPLE BE?
Tiger, Anika & Rose Zhang
WHAT FOOD WOULD YOU SERVE AT YOUR CHAMPIONS DINNER AT AUGUSTA NATIONAL?
A meatball appetizer, and spaghetti with a side of broccoli. For dessert, chocolate cake
FAVORITE SCHOOL SUBJECT:
Math
FAVORITE SPORT (OTHER THAN GOLF):
I love to watch college football.
FAVORITE MOVIE:
Descendants
FAVORITE SINGER / MUSIC GROUP:
Whitney Houston
FAVORITE TV SHOW:
Gravity Falls
FAVORITE APP:
Disney Now
FAVORITE EMOJI:
Hearts
DESCRIBE ANY TALENTS OR INTERESTS OUTSIDE OF GOLF:
Drawing and baking
HERO / ROLE MODEL(S):
My Daddy ❤️
WHAT’S THE BEST PIECE OF ADVICE YOU’VE EVER RECEIVED?
Don’t be upset by the results you didn't get from the work you did not do.
WHAT DO YOU WANT TO BE WHEN YOU GROW UP?
A professional golfer
DESCRIBE YOURSELF:
I'm a normal 9 year old girl off the golf course, but on the golf course I’m extremely focused.
