2025 Drive, Chip and Putt Championship
Anthony Wu
Mission Viejo
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California
Age: 14 - 15
Gender: Boys
Region: Southwest
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 CompletedOceanside, CA 92056Aug 10, 2024
PLAYER BIRTHPLACE:
New York City
HOME GOLF COURSE AND LOCATION:
Mission Viejo Country Club, Mission Viejo, CA
PLAY GOLF RIGHT OR LEFT HANDED:
Right handed
AGE STARTED PLAYING GOLF:
8
LOWEST SCORE SHOT (9 AND/OR 18 HOLES):
-6
HANDICAP INDEX:
+4
HOW DID YOU BECOME INTERESTED IN GOLF?
My dad introduced me to golf and I have liked it ever since.
WHO INTRODUCED YOU TO GOLF?
Dad
WHO DO YOU NORMALLY PLAY GOLF WITH?
Sister
WHO IS YOUR GOLF INSTRUCTOR?
Bob Lasken
WHAT DO YOU LIKE MOST ABOUT PLAYING GOLF?
Competition and self discovery.
WHAT’S THE MOST DIFFICULT THING ABOUT GOLF?
Definitely the mental side and being able to stay strong when you aren't playing your best.
WHAT IS YOUR FAVORITE GOLF COURSE IN THE WORLD?
Augusta National Golf Club
WHAT IS YOUR BIGGEST ACHIEVEMENT IN GOLF SO FAR?
Winning the 2022 US Kids Golf World Championship.
HAVE YOU EVER PARTICIPATED IN A USGA OR PGA OF AMERICA EVENT? IF SO, WHICH ONE(S), WHEN, AND HOW DID YOU DO?
Yes, 2024 US Open Local Qualifier, i shot -1 and was two strokes off from qualifying to the next stage.
WHAT ADVICE WOULD YOU GIVE TO OTHER JUNIORS PARTICIPATING IN DCP WHO ARE TRYING TO REACH THE NATIONAL FINALS?
Perseverance and hard work.
DO YOU PARTICIPATE IN PGA JUNIOR LEAGUE?
I was in the NJ team which reached to National Championship in 202.
DO YOU PARTICIPATE IN FIRST TEE?
I have when I was little.
WHAT IS YOUR FAVORITE THING ABOUT PARTICIPATING IN DRIVE, CHIP AND PUTT?
Be able to compete in front of audiences at Augusta National.
MEMORABLE MOMENTS FROM YOUR LOCAL, SUBREGIONAL OR REGIONAL QUALIFIERS:
Getting all 3 of my drives in, in the local, sub-regional, and regional qualifiers.
HAVE YOU TRIED TO QUALIFIY FOR DRIVE, CHIP AND PUTT IN THE PAST? IF SO, PLEASE LIST EACH YEAR AND YOUR PREVIOUS RESULTS:
Yes, 2019-2023. Furthest was sub-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?
Yes, it made me want to work harder to get there.
LIST FROM STRONGEST TO WEAKEST – DRIVING, CHIPPING, PUTTING:
Driving, Chipping, Putting
HAVE YOU EVER BEEN TO THE MASTERS BEFORE? IF SO, WHEN?
Yes, I went in 2022 when my sister made it to Drive, Chip and Putt National Final.
WHAT IS YOUR FAVORITE GOLF ACCESSORY (HAT, HEADCOVER, BALL MARKER, ETC.)?
Headcover
WHO IS YOUR FAVORITE MALE GOLFER, AND WHY?
Collin Morrikawa because he bounces back after tough times.
WHO IS YOUR FAVORITE FEMALE GOLFER, AND WHY?
Rose Zhang because she won the US Women’s Amateur before the US Girls Junior Am.
WHO IS THE COOLEST PLAYER IN GOLF, AND WHY?
Ludvig Aberg because he plays quick and just a chill guy.
HAVE YOUR EVER PLAYED WITH SOMEONE FAMOUS? IF SO, WHO? PLEASE DESCRIBE THE CIRCUMSTANCES:
I have played with Tiger when he was caddying for his son, Charlie in the 2022 Notah Begay III Junior Championship.
IF YOU COULD CHOOSE TO PLAY GOLF WITH A DREAM FOURSOME, WHO WOULD THE OTHER THREE PEOPLE BE?
Collin Morrikawa, Albert Einstein, Tom Holland
DO YOU HAVE ANY SUPERSTITIONS AS IT RELATES TO GOLF? IF SO, PLEASE DESCRIBE:
I want to have enough time to feel confident with my game before I go out and play (so like a pretty long warmup).
WHAT FOOD WOULD YOU SERVE AT YOUR CHAMPIONS DINNER AT AUGUSTA NATIONAL?
BBQ
DESCRIBE ANY TALENTS OR INTERESTS OUTSIDE OF GOLF:
Photography and tennis.
HERO / ROLE MODEL(S):
My dad is my role model and my mom is my hero.
WHAT’S THE BEST PIECE OF ADVICE YOU’VE EVER RECEIVED?
Be grateful.
WHAT DO YOU WANT TO BE WHEN YOU GROW UP?
Professional golfer
