2024 Drive, Chip and Putt Championship
Ruba Jampa
San Mateo
,
CA
Age: 10 - 11
Gender: Girls
Region: Northwest
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:
Olympic Club, San Francisco, CA
PLAY GOLF RIGHT OR LEFT HANDED:
Right
AGE STARTED PLAYING GOLF:
4
LOWEST SCORE SHOT (9 AND/OR 18 HOLES):
31 and 69
HOW DID YOU BECOME INTERESTED IN GOLF?
My grandfather and my dad were my main motivation. When I was young I wanted to always follow my dad everywhere and I used to follow him to golf course and run around with his putter on the practice greens. Soon my father got me junior clubs and I started going to the range.
WHO INTRODUCED YOU TO GOLF?
My Father
WHO DO YOU NORMALLY PLAY GOLF WITH?
My friends and My dad
WHO IS YOUR GOLF INSTRUCTOR?
Kathleen Robinson (KMR Golf Academy)
WHAT DO YOU LIKE MOST ABOUT PLAYING GOLF?
I like everything about Golf. I especially enjoy when I have a tough shot because then I can try to do something that I saw on TV by the professionals
WHAT PART OF GOLF DO YOU LIKE TO PRACTICE THE MOST?
I like to practice short game the most. I like chipping in the hole and making long putts
WHAT’S THE MOST DIFFICULT THING ABOUT GOLF?
To maintain a calm and focused mind.
WHAT IS YOUR FAVORITE CLUB?
Putter
WHAT IS YOUR FAVORITE GOLF COURSE IN THE WORLD?
Augusta National (Haven't played yet, but I plan to)
WHAT IS YOUR BIGGEST ACHIEVEMENT IN GOLF SO FAR?
Qualifying for Drive, Chip and Putt Nationals is by far my biggest achievement
HAVE YOU EVER PARTICIPATED IN A USGA OR PGA OF AMERICA EVENT? IF SO, WHICH ONE(S), WHEN, AND HOW DID YOU DO?
I played in Hanwa classic LPGA Pro-am with Ariya Jutanugarn. Our team won.
WHAT ADVICE WOULD YOU GIVE TO OTHER JUNIORS PARTICIPATING IN DCP WHO ARE TRYING TO REACH THE NATIONAL FINALS?
Always believe in yourself, never give up on your goals, and continue to work hard.
DO YOU PARTICIPATE IN PGA JUNIOR LEAGUE?
Yes I have
DO YOU PARTICIPATE IN LPGA/USGA GIRLS GOLF?
Yes I do
DO YOU PARTICIPATE IN FIRST TEE?
Yes
WHAT IS YOUR FAVORITE THING ABOUT PARTICIPATING IN DRIVE, CHIP AND PUTT?
Being able to compete in iconic golf courses like Chambers Bay, Augusta National
MEMORABLE MOMENTS FROM YOUR LOCAL, SUBREGIONAL OR REGIONAL QUALIFIERS:
At the regionals, when it was my turn it started raining and it was very windy, my first drive went OB. I remember saying to myself "Don't let that drive define you, you can do this". That motivation helped me win at the regionals. I can never forget my family reaction after the win, something I will remember forever.
HAVE YOU TRIED TO QUALIFIY FOR DRIVE, CHIP AND PUTT IN THE PAST? IF SO, PLEASE LIST EACH YEAR AND YOUR PREVIOUS RESULTS:
2021 won local, 2022 won local but couldn't play at subregional.
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 did, and I knew many of the players. In 2021 my friend won in my age group, and I was so thrilled for her.
LIST FROM STRONGEST TO WEAKEST – DRIVING, CHIPPING, PUTTING:
Chipping, Putting, Driving
HAVE YOU EVER BEEN TO THE MASTERS BEFORE? IF SO, WHEN?
No, this is my first time
WHAT IS YOUR FAVORITE GOLF ACCESSORY (HAT, HEADCOVER, BALL MARKER, ETC.)?
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?
2021 U.S. Women's open at Olympic Club. I met all the players and watched Yuka Saso win in a play off. I can never forget 2 things 1. I spent lot of time with Megha Ganne off the course 2. Yuka Saso's speech when she said "Trust your process" I've tried to follow that since then
WHAT IS YOUR FAVORITE MEMORY WATCHING GOLF ON TV?
Watching Nelly Korda win a gold medal for the USA at the Olympics. That gave birth to a personal goal for me, and I hope one day I get to play in Olympics representing USA.
WHO IS YOUR FAVORITE MALE GOLFER, AND WHY?
Scottie Scheffler, because he is so calm and focused all the time
WHO IS YOUR FAVORITE FEMALE GOLFER, AND WHY?
Nelly Korda, because her swing is the smoothest
WHO IS THE COOLEST PLAYER IN GOLF, AND WHY?
Viktor Hovland, he is always smiling
HAVE YOUR EVER PLAYED WITH SOMEONE FAMOUS? IF SO, WHO? PLEASE DESCRIBE THE CIRCUMSTANCES:
Yes, Ariya Jutanugarn. I played in a LPGA ProAm with her and our team won. We walked and played together for 18 holes and we talked about many fun topics. It was the best golf experience. She was very nice
IF YOU COULD CHOOSE TO PLAY GOLF WITH A DREAM FOURSOME, WHO WOULD THE OTHER THREE PEOPLE BE?
Nelly Korda, Viktor Hovland, Ricky Fowler
DO YOU HAVE ANY SUPERSTITIONS AS IT RELATES TO GOLF? IF SO, PLEASE DESCRIBE:
I like to get a clap from my mom before every tournament
DO YOU PLAY ANY GOLF VIDEO GAMES? IF SO, WHICH ONE(S)?
Golf Clash
WHAT FOOD WOULD YOU SERVE AT YOUR CHAMPIONS DINNER AT AUGUSTA NATIONAL?
French Onion Soup, Margherita pizza, Gnocchi and Double Chocolate cake
FAVORITE SCHOOL SUBJECT:
Math
FAVORITE SPORT (OTHER THAN GOLF):
Soccer
FAVORITE MOVIE:
Mission Impossible series
FAVORITE SINGER / MUSIC GROUP:
Devon Cole
FAVORITE TV SHOW:
Raising Dion
FAVORITE APP:
Amazon
FAVORITE EMOJI:
Mind Blown Emoji
DESCRIBE ANY TALENTS OR INTERESTS OUTSIDE OF GOLF:
Solving Rubik's Cube and Playing Drums
HERO / ROLE MODEL(S):
My Mom
WHAT’S THE BEST PIECE OF ADVICE YOU’VE EVER RECEIVED?
Never give up on your goals
WHAT DO YOU WANT TO BE WHEN YOU GROW UP?
LPGA professional golfer and Pediatrician
DESCRIBE YOURSELF:
I'm a 10 year old girl who loves golf, solving Rubik's cubes, music, and math! When I'm not at the golf course, I like solving Rubik's cubes fast and listening to music. I can play the drums, piano and guitar...I'm like a one girl band! I enjoy travelling the world with my family. My goal is to become a professional LPGA golfer.
