Riley Grimm
High Point
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NC
Age: 14 - 15
Gender: Girls
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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Local QualifierEvent CompletedFayetteville, NC 28311Jun 10, 2023
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Regional QualifierEvent CompletedKingston Springs, TN 37082Sep 24, 2023
PLAYER BIRTHPLACE:
Winston Salem, NC
HOME GOLF COURSE AND LOCATION:
Pinehurst Number 6, Pinehurst, NC
PLAY GOLF RIGHT OR LEFT HANDED:
Right Handed
AGE STARTED PLAYING GOLF:
6 years old
LOWEST SCORE SHOT (9 AND/OR 18 HOLES):
29 for nine holes and 62 for 18
HANDICAP INDEX:
.1
HOW DID YOU BECOME INTERESTED IN GOLF?
My dad used to play all the time when I was born, and I got into it after that.
WHO INTRODUCED YOU TO GOLF?
My dad
WHO DO YOU NORMALLY PLAY GOLF WITH?
My sister or any friends of mine who happen to be in town.
WHO IS YOUR GOLF INSTRUCTOR?
Robert Linville
WHAT DO YOU LIKE MOST ABOUT PLAYING GOLF?
I love being able to see so many unique, beautiful, different courses when I play them for tournament, the opportunities it provides to play for fun, or competitively, while making new connections.
WHAT PART OF GOLF DO YOU LIKE TO PRACTICE THE MOST?
Putting
WHAT’S THE MOST DIFFICULT THING ABOUT GOLF?
I think the most difficult thing about playing golf is putting bad holes/rounds behind you and moving forward.
WHAT IS YOUR FAVORITE CLUB?
Putter
WHAT IS YOUR FAVORITE GOLF COURSE IN THE WORLD?
Pinehurst Number 4
WHAT IS YOUR BIGGEST ACHIEVEMENT IN GOLF SO FAR?
I won the 2022 U.S. Kids golf world championship in the girls 12 division
HAVE YOU EVER PARTICIPATED IN A USGA OR PGA OF AMERICA EVENT? IF SO, WHICH ONE(S), WHEN, AND HOW DID YOU DO?
2023 U.S. Girls Junior Championship qualifier at Forest Oaks Golf Club, 2022, T7
WHAT ADVICE WOULD YOU GIVE TO OTHER JUNIORS PARTICIPATING IN DCP WHO ARE TRYING TO REACH THE NATIONAL FINALS?
Don't get discouraged if one shot doesn't go the way you want it to, and give every shot your all, or "win each shot", because that's all you can do.
DO YOU PARTICIPATE IN LPGA/USGA GIRLS GOLF?
I play in the PKBGT girls golf tour.
WHAT IS YOUR FAVORITE THING ABOUT PARTICIPATING IN DRIVE, CHIP AND PUTT?
Drive Chip and Putt is very special to me because it was my first golf competition ever, and it got me into competitive golf and learning to deal with pressure.
MEMORABLE MOMENTS FROM YOUR LOCAL, SUBREGIONAL OR REGIONAL QUALIFIERS:
When I realized, right after the putting section of the regional qualifier, that I was going to Augusta National, it was definitely very special and unforgettable.
HAVE YOU TRIED TO QUALIFIY FOR DRIVE, CHIP AND PUTT IN THE PAST? IF SO, PLEASE LIST EACH YEAR AND YOUR PREVIOUS RESULTS:
Yes; 2016 made it to subregional, 2017 made it to subregional, 2018 made it to subregional, 2019 made it to subregional, 2020 made it to subregional, 2021 made it to regional
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?
Seeing some of my friends competing at the National Finals definitely made me want to get there like they did.
LIST FROM STRONGEST TO WEAKEST – DRIVING, CHIPPING, PUTTING:
Driving, Putting, Chipping
WHAT IS YOUR FAVORITE GOLF ACCESSORY (HAT, HEADCOVER, BALL MARKER, ETC.)?
Bucket Hat
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 Minjee Lee win the 2022 U.S. women's open at Pine Needles
WHO IS YOUR FAVORITE MALE GOLFER, AND WHY?
Rory McIlroy, because of his golf swing.
WHO IS YOUR FAVORITE FEMALE GOLFER, AND WHY?
Nelly Korda, because of her perfect swing, and her ability to come back, even after injuries and play at the highest level. Also, Lexi Thompson, because during a previous U.S. Open, she was caught accidentally putting her ball back in the wrong spot after marking it, recieving a penalty, but still having the resiliance to come back and almost win the tournament.
WHO IS THE COOLEST PLAYER IN GOLF, AND WHY?
The Korda sisters, because that is who my sister and I want to be one day.
IF YOU COULD CHOOSE TO PLAY GOLF WITH A DREAM FOURSOME, WHO WOULD THE OTHER THREE PEOPLE BE?
Nelly Korda, Lexi Thompson, and Annika Sorenstam
DO YOU HAVE ANY SUPERSTITIONS AS IT RELATES TO GOLF? IF SO, PLEASE DESCRIBE:
I always wear mismatched socks to play golf (or to do anything for that matter) for good luck.
WHAT FOOD WOULD YOU SERVE AT YOUR CHAMPIONS DINNER AT AUGUSTA NATIONAL?
Chicken Alfredo
FAVORITE SCHOOL SUBJECT:
Math
FAVORITE SCHOOL TEACHER:
My dad
FAVORITE SPORT (OTHER THAN GOLF):
Swimming to play, and tennis to watch
FAVORITE MOVIE:
Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire
FAVORITE SINGER / MUSIC GROUP:
I like many different bands, and types of music like country and rock.
FAVORITE TV SHOW:
A series of unfortunate events
FAVORITE APP:
YouTube
FAVORITE EMOJI:
The sideways laughing emoji
DESCRIBE ANY TALENTS OR INTERESTS OUTSIDE OF GOLF:
I enjoy playing piano, guitar, bass guitar, paddleboarding (in the summer), swimming, and reading.
DESCRIBE ANY OBSTACLES YOU’VE OVERCOME IN YOUR LIFE:
I used to frequently get migranes after a long day of golf or just a regular day, so learning to eat, drink, and manage myself on the golf course so I can play my best.
HERO / ROLE MODEL(S):
Nelly Korda, Lexi Thompson
WHAT’S THE BEST PIECE OF ADVICE YOU’VE EVER RECEIVED?
"Win each shot"
WHAT DO YOU WANT TO BE WHEN YOU GROW UP?
A professional golfer
DESCRIBE YOURSELF:
I try to be positive, and stay in the moment, no matter how things are going.
