Patrick Vilai
Grand Island
,
NE
Age: 12 - 13
Gender: Boys
Region: Midwest
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:
Jackrabbit Run Golf Course, Grand Island, Nebraska
PLAY GOLF RIGHT OR LEFT HANDED:
Right
AGE STARTED PLAYING GOLF:
6
LOWEST SCORE SHOT (9 AND/OR 18 HOLES):
39, 78
HOW DID YOU BECOME INTERESTED IN GOLF?
Dad
WHO INTRODUCED YOU TO GOLF?
Dad
WHO DO YOU NORMALLY PLAY GOLF WITH?
Dad and Brother
WHO IS YOUR GOLF INSTRUCTOR?
Brother
WHAT DO YOU LIKE MOST ABOUT PLAYING GOLF?
It’s fun and I like meeting new people
WHAT PART OF GOLF DO YOU LIKE TO PRACTICE THE MOST?
Putting
WHAT’S THE MOST DIFFICULT THING ABOUT GOLF?
Putting and consistency
WHAT IS YOUR FAVORITE CLUB?
Putter
WHAT IS YOUR FAVORITE GOLF COURSE IN THE WORLD?
St. Andrews
WHAT IS YOUR BIGGEST ACHIEVEMENT IN GOLF SO FAR?
Making it to Augusta National
WHAT ADVICE WOULD YOU GIVE TO OTHER JUNIORS PARTICIPATING IN DCP WHO ARE TRYING TO REACH THE NATIONAL FINALS?
Short game is very important and 1 shot doesn’t mean it’s over
WHAT IS YOUR FAVORITE THING ABOUT PARTICIPATING IN DRIVE, CHIP AND PUTT?
Meeting new people and competing
MEMORABLE MOMENTS FROM YOUR LOCAL, SUBREGIONAL OR REGIONAL QUALIFIERS:
Breaking my driver and winning or having my parents being proud of me
HAVE YOU TRIED TO QUALIFIY FOR DRIVE, CHIP AND PUTT IN THE PAST? IF SO, PLEASE LIST EACH YEAR AND YOUR PREVIOUS RESULTS:
2021 Local Qualifier, 2022 Sub Regionals, 2023 Sub-Regionals, 2024 Nationals.
LIST FROM STRONGEST TO WEAKEST – DRIVING, CHIPPING, PUTTING:
Chipping, Driving, Putting
HAVE YOU EVER BEEN TO THE MASTERS BEFORE? IF SO, WHEN?
No
WHAT IS YOUR FAVORITE GOLF ACCESSORY (HAT, HEADCOVER, BALL MARKER, ETC.)?
Ball Marker
WHAT IS YOUR FAVORITE MEMORY WATCHING GOLF ON TV?
Watching Tiger win the Masters in 2019
WHO IS YOUR FAVORITE MALE GOLFER, AND WHY?
Tiger Woods, because people called me mini Tiger
WHO IS YOUR FAVORITE FEMALE GOLFER, AND WHY?
Rose Zhang, because she’s young and good
WHO IS THE COOLEST PLAYER IN GOLF, AND WHY?
Min Woo Lee, because he’s a big hitter
IF YOU COULD CHOOSE TO PLAY GOLF WITH A DREAM FOURSOME, WHO WOULD THE OTHER THREE PEOPLE BE?
Tiger Woods, Min Woo Lee, John Daly
DO YOU HAVE ANY SUPERSTITIONS AS IT RELATES TO GOLF? IF SO, PLEASE DESCRIBE:
High # golf balls = High Scores
DO YOU PLAY ANY GOLF VIDEO GAMES? IF SO, WHICH ONE(S)?
PGA 2K23
WHAT FOOD WOULD YOU SERVE AT YOUR CHAMPIONS DINNER AT AUGUSTA NATIONAL?
Steak, Mashed Potatoes, Corn, Cheese Cake
FAVORITE SCHOOL SUBJECT:
Social Studies
FAVORITE SCHOOL TEACHER:
Mr. Hawkins
FAVORITE SPORT (OTHER THAN GOLF):
Football
FAVORITE MOVIE:
Despicable Me
FAVORITE SINGER / MUSIC GROUP:
Kendrick Lamar
FAVORITE TV SHOW:
Bunk’d
FAVORITE APP:
Snapchat
FAVORITE EMOJI:
💀
DESCRIBE ANY TALENTS OR INTERESTS OUTSIDE OF GOLF:
I’m fast
DESCRIBE ANY OBSTACLES YOU’VE OVERCOME IN YOUR LIFE:
School
HERO / ROLE MODEL(S):
My Dad and Brother
WHAT’S THE BEST PIECE OF ADVICE YOU’VE EVER RECEIVED?
It’s not over till it’s over
WHAT DO YOU WANT TO BE WHEN YOU GROW UP?
Professional Golfer
DESCRIBE YOURSELF:
Short, but hit the ball long
