2025 Drive, Chip and Putt Championship
Blake Brown
Highland
,
Utah
Age: 14 - 15
Gender: Boys
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.
PLAYER BIRTHPLACE:
Murray, Utah
HOME GOLF COURSE AND LOCATION:
Alpine Country Club, Highland, Utah
PLAY GOLF RIGHT OR LEFT HANDED:
Right
AGE STARTED PLAYING GOLF:
8
LOWEST SCORE SHOT (9 AND/OR 18 HOLES):
9 holes-29, 18 holes 63
HOW DID YOU BECOME INTERESTED IN GOLF?
My dad loves to play golf and he has taken me with him since I was really little. I always wanted to play with him, so I kept trying to get better
WHO INTRODUCED YOU TO GOLF?
My dad
WHO DO YOU NORMALLY PLAY GOLF WITH?
My dad, my friends, high school golf team
WHO IS YOUR GOLF INSTRUCTOR?
Ryan Ennis and Paxton O'Connor
WHAT DO YOU LIKE MOST ABOUT PLAYING GOLF?
I love being able to spend time with my friends and family on the golf course and love competing and improving my game
WHAT’S THE MOST DIFFICULT THING ABOUT GOLF?
Getting over bad shots
WHAT IS YOUR FAVORITE GOLF CLUB?
7 wood
WHAT IS YOUR FAVORITE GOLF COURSE IN THE WORLD?
Augusta. My favorite that I have been able to play is Pinehurst No 2 or Whistling Straits
WHAT IS YOUR BIGGEST ACHIEVEMENT IN GOLF SO FAR?
I have won Utah Junior Golf Association Player of the Year 2 years in a row
HAVE YOU EVER PARTICIPATED IN A USGA OR PGA OF AMERICA EVENT? IF SO, WHICH ONE(S), WHEN, AND HOW DID YOU DO?
PGA Junior League, Made it to Nationals 3 years in a row. Took 2nd place in 2023, competing again in November 2024. Made it to Drive Chip Putt Regionals 2 years in a row. Played in the US Junior Am qualifier and missed the cut by 1. Played in US Open qualifier and missed cut by 1.
WHAT ADVICE WOULD YOU GIVE TO OTHER JUNIORS PARTICIPATING IN DCP WHO ARE TRYING TO REACH THE NATIONAL FINALS?
Don't give up if you do bad in one event
WHAT IS YOUR FAVORITE THING ABOUT PARTICIPATING IN DRIVE, CHIP AND PUTT?
Making it to Nationals and having the opportunity to go to Augusta
MEMORABLE MOMENTS FROM YOUR LOCAL, SUBREGIONAL OR REGIONAL QUALIFIERS:
Chipping in at Regionals to win by 1 point
HAVE YOU TRIED TO QUALIFIY FOR DRIVE, CHIP AND PUTT IN THE PAST? IF SO, PLEASE LIST EACH YEAR AND YOUR PREVIOUS RESULTS:
Yes, Made it to Regionals in 2023 and took 3rd place
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, one of my friends participated in last year's finals and it was fun to watch him on TV. After watching him and talking to him about his experience, I was motivated to work hard to make it to the finals this year
LIST FROM STRONGEST TO WEAKEST – DRIVING, CHIPPING, PUTTING:
Drive, Chip, Putt
HAVE YOU EVER BEEN TO THE MASTERS BEFORE? IF SO, WHEN?
I went to a practice round last year
WHAT IS YOUR FAVORITE GOLF ACCESSORY (HAT, HEADCOVER, BALL MARKER, ETC.)?
My chicken headcover
WHO IS YOUR FAVORITE MALE GOLFER, AND WHY?
Xander Schauffele because I love his swing
WHO IS YOUR FAVORITE FEMALE GOLFER, AND WHY?
Nelly Korda because she is a really good golfer
WHO IS THE COOLEST PLAYER IN GOLF, AND WHY?
Tony Finau. He is one of the nicest players, and he has done a lot for me and my PGA Junior League team
HAVE YOUR EVER PLAYED WITH SOMEONE FAMOUS? IF SO, WHO? PLEASE DESCRIBE THE CIRCUMSTANCES:
Tony Finau. He played golf with me on my birthday at our country club
IF YOU COULD CHOOSE TO PLAY GOLF WITH A DREAM FOURSOME, WHO WOULD THE OTHER THREE PEOPLE BE?
Tiger Woods, Xander Schauffele, Viktor Hovland
DO YOU HAVE ANY SUPERSTITIONS AS IT RELATES TO GOLF? IF SO, PLEASE DESCRIBE:
I mark my golf ball the same way every time
WHAT FOOD WOULD YOU SERVE AT YOUR CHAMPIONS DINNER AT AUGUSTA NATIONAL?
Filet and lobster. Creme brulee for dessert
DESCRIBE ANY TALENTS OR INTERESTS OUTSIDE OF GOLF:
Basketball
DESCRIBE ANY OBSTACLES YOU’VE OVERCOME IN YOUR LIFE:
I was diagnosed with a heart condition since I was 2 months old. I had surgery 2 1/2 years ago to fix it and I'm doing great now
HERO / ROLE MODEL(S):
My dad
WHAT’S THE BEST PIECE OF ADVICE YOU’VE EVER RECEIVED?
Don't worry about your last shot. Focus on the shot in front of you.
WHAT DO YOU WANT TO BE WHEN YOU GROW UP?
PGA tour golfer
