2024 Drive, Chip and Putt Championship
Nikitha Suresh
Plain City
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OH
Age: 14 - 15
Gender: Girls
Region: Great Lakes
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 CompletedShawnee Hills, OH 43065Aug 12, 2023
PLAYER BIRTHPLACE:
Overland Park, Kansas
HOME GOLF COURSE AND LOCATION:
Kinsale Golf and Fitness Club, Powell OH
PLAY GOLF RIGHT OR LEFT HANDED:
Right
AGE STARTED PLAYING GOLF:
8
LOWEST SCORE SHOT (9 AND/OR 18 HOLES):
68
HANDICAP INDEX:
2.4
HOW DID YOU BECOME INTERESTED IN GOLF?
I started hitting a few balls on the range when I was 8 and found myself enjoying it.
WHO INTRODUCED YOU TO GOLF?
My dad
WHO DO YOU NORMALLY PLAY GOLF WITH?
My friends
WHO IS YOUR GOLF INSTRUCTOR?
Coach Leigh Anderson
WHAT DO YOU LIKE MOST ABOUT PLAYING GOLF?
Meeting new people and friends.
WHAT PART OF GOLF DO YOU LIKE TO PRACTICE THE MOST?
Putting
WHAT’S THE MOST DIFFICULT THING ABOUT GOLF?
Rerouting your mind after a bad start.
WHAT IS YOUR FAVORITE CLUB?
PW
WHAT IS YOUR FAVORITE GOLF COURSE IN THE WORLD?
It would be incredible to play at St. Andrews.
WHAT IS YOUR BIGGEST ACHIEVEMENT IN GOLF SO FAR?
2 hole-in-ones.
WHAT ADVICE WOULD YOU GIVE TO OTHER JUNIORS PARTICIPATING IN DCP WHO ARE TRYING TO REACH THE NATIONAL FINALS?
Stay calm and confident.
DO YOU PARTICIPATE IN FIRST TEE?
No, but I am planning to volunteer this Summer.
WHAT IS YOUR FAVORITE THING ABOUT PARTICIPATING IN DRIVE, CHIP AND PUTT?
The potential to reach great things.
MEMORABLE MOMENTS FROM YOUR LOCAL, SUBREGIONAL OR REGIONAL QUALIFIERS:
Playoff to qualify for Nationals at the regional qualifier.
HAVE YOU TRIED TO QUALIFIY FOR DRIVE, CHIP AND PUTT IN THE PAST? IF SO, PLEASE LIST EACH YEAR AND YOUR PREVIOUS RESULTS:
I reached the subregional qualifier in 2019.
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 was following the results last year, and it gave me hope that I could qualify for it this year.
LIST FROM STRONGEST TO WEAKEST – DRIVING, CHIPPING, PUTTING:
Putting, Chipping, Driving
HAVE YOU EVER BEEN TO THE MASTERS BEFORE? IF SO, WHEN?
No
WHAT IS YOUR FAVORITE MASTERS MEMORY? U.S. OPEN OR U.S. WOMEN’S OPEN MEMORY? PGA CHAMPIONSHIP OR WOMEN’S PGA CHAMPIONSHIP MEMORY?
KPMG Women's PGA Championship
WHAT IS YOUR FAVORITE MEMORY WATCHING GOLF ON TV?
John Rahm winning the 2020 Memorial tournament.
WHO IS YOUR FAVORITE MALE GOLFER, AND WHY?
Viktor Hovland because this year, I went to watch the Memorial Tournament. It was the first time I'd watched a PGA tour event in awhile, and watching him win was really cool.
WHO IS YOUR FAVORITE FEMALE GOLFER, AND WHY?
Annika Sorenstam because she has won more LPGA tournaments than any other female golfer.
WHO IS THE COOLEST PLAYER IN GOLF, AND WHY?
Tiger Woods, his shots are iconic.
IF YOU COULD CHOOSE TO PLAY GOLF WITH A DREAM FOURSOME, WHO WOULD THE OTHER THREE PEOPLE BE?
Nelly Korda, Tiger Woods, and Jon Rahm.
DO YOU HAVE ANY SUPERSTITIONS AS IT RELATES TO GOLF? IF SO, PLEASE DESCRIBE:
Lucky shirt/skirt combinations, changing snacks/balls/tees after bad shots, golf balls are specifically arranged inside my push cart, wet side of the towel is near the seat, etc.
DO YOU PLAY ANY GOLF VIDEO GAMES? IF SO, WHICH ONE(S)?
Golf Battle
WHAT FOOD WOULD YOU SERVE AT YOUR CHAMPIONS DINNER AT AUGUSTA NATIONAL?
Giant dessert arrangement.
FAVORITE SCHOOL SUBJECT:
English Language Arts
FAVORITE SCHOOL TEACHER:
Madame Kate Zoss (French)
FAVORITE SPORT (OTHER THAN GOLF):
American Ninja Warrior is cool to watch, so is gymnastics.
FAVORITE MOVIE:
Mulan
FAVORITE SINGER / MUSIC GROUP:
Rachel Grae
FAVORITE TV SHOW:
A Series of Unfortunate Events or Masterchef
FAVORITE APP:
Spotify
FAVORITE EMOJI:
Crying emoji
DESCRIBE ANY TALENTS OR INTERESTS OUTSIDE OF GOLF:
Indian Classical Dance
DESCRIBE ANY OBSTACLES YOU’VE OVERCOME IN YOUR LIFE:
Staying confident during bad rounds and practices.
HERO / ROLE MODEL(S):
Annika Sorenstam
WHAT’S THE BEST PIECE OF ADVICE YOU’VE EVER RECEIVED?
Stay confident
WHAT DO YOU WANT TO BE WHEN YOU GROW UP?
Medical Lawyer
DESCRIBE YOURSELF:
Sincere and helpful
