2025 Drive, Chip and Putt Championship
Alexandra Farrell
Edina
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Minnesota
Age: 10 - 11
Gender: Girls
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.
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Local QualifierEvent CompletedLakeville, MN 55044Jul 17, 2024
PLAYER BIRTHPLACE:
Edina, MN
HOME GOLF COURSE AND LOCATION:
Interlachen Country Club, Edina MN
PLAY GOLF RIGHT OR LEFT HANDED:
Right
AGE STARTED PLAYING GOLF:
7
LOWEST SCORE SHOT (9 AND/OR 18 HOLES):
36 for 9 holes
HOW DID YOU BECOME INTERESTED IN GOLF?
I wanted to play with my Dad and big brother
WHO INTRODUCED YOU TO GOLF?
My Dad
WHO DO YOU NORMALLY PLAY GOLF WITH?
My Dad, brother and friends on the US Kids tour
WHO IS YOUR GOLF INSTRUCTOR?
Luke Benoit
WHAT DO YOU LIKE MOST ABOUT PLAYING GOLF?
Hitting bombs with my driver
WHAT’S THE MOST DIFFICULT THING ABOUT GOLF?
The grind it requires if you want to play at a high level
WHAT IS YOUR FAVORITE GOLF CLUB?
Driver
WHAT IS YOUR FAVORITE GOLF COURSE IN THE WORLD?
My home course, Interlachen CC
WHAT IS YOUR BIGGEST ACHIEVEMENT IN GOLF SO FAR?
Making the DCP National Finals
WHAT ADVICE WOULD YOU GIVE TO OTHER JUNIORS PARTICIPATING IN DCP WHO ARE TRYING TO REACH THE NATIONAL FINALS?
Do not panic if you've hit a driver off the grid or a bad chip
DO YOU PARTICIPATE IN PGA JUNIOR LEAGUE?
Yes
MEMORABLE MOMENTS FROM YOUR LOCAL, SUBREGIONAL OR REGIONAL QUALIFIERS:
Hitting 3 perfect drives in the sub-regional and making the downhill 15 foot putt at Hazeltine
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 watched last year to see MN golfers Natalie Martin and Jackson Fogelson compete - it made me want to prep extra hard for this year's DCP events.
LIST FROM STRONGEST TO WEAKEST – DRIVING, CHIPPING, PUTTING:
Driving, chipping, putting
WHAT IS YOUR FAVORITE GOLF ACCESSORY (HAT, HEADCOVER, BALL MARKER, ETC.)?
My bucket hat that I wear to practice on hot summer days
WHO IS YOUR FAVORITE FEMALE GOLFER, AND WHY?
Nelly Korda because I love her golf swing
WHO IS THE COOLEST PLAYER IN GOLF, AND WHY?
Bryson, I love his Break 50 shows
IF YOU COULD CHOOSE TO PLAY GOLF WITH A DREAM FOURSOME, WHO WOULD THE OTHER THREE PEOPLE BE?
Nelly Korda, Tiger Woods, Saquon Barkley
WHAT FOOD WOULD YOU SERVE AT YOUR CHAMPIONS DINNER AT AUGUSTA NATIONAL?
Sushi, steak, fries and ice cream!
DESCRIBE ANY TALENTS OR INTERESTS OUTSIDE OF GOLF:
Watching the Eagles with my Dad, playing flag football and volleyball
HERO / ROLE MODEL(S):
Mom and Dad
WHAT DO YOU WANT TO BE WHEN YOU GROW UP?
I would love to play high level golf, but beyond that I'm not sure yet!
