2025 Drive, Chip and Putt Championship
Charlotte Halstead
Las Vegas
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Nevada
Age: 7 - 9
Gender: Girls
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 CompletedPhoenix, AZ 85054Aug 18, 2024
PLAYER BIRTHPLACE:
Orange County (CA)
HOME GOLF COURSE AND LOCATION:
Desert Willow Golf Course (Henderson, NV)
PLAY GOLF RIGHT OR LEFT HANDED:
Right
AGE STARTED PLAYING GOLF:
5
LOWEST SCORE SHOT (9 AND/OR 18 HOLES):
30 (9 holes)
HOW DID YOU BECOME INTERESTED IN GOLF?
I started golf when I was five years old when my Mom took me to lessons because soccer was closed because of the COVID shutdown. I enjoyed it very much because I get to spend time outdoors and I meet new friends!
WHO INTRODUCED YOU TO GOLF?
My mom
WHO DO YOU NORMALLY PLAY GOLF WITH?
My dad caddies for me but he doesn't play golf.
WHO IS YOUR GOLF INSTRUCTOR?
Eric Meeks
WHAT DO YOU LIKE MOST ABOUT PLAYING GOLF?
I get to travel the the country to visit new places!
WHAT’S THE MOST DIFFICULT THING ABOUT GOLF?
The most difficult thing about golf is keeping the ball in position at all times and trying to focus on all 18 holes during a tournament.
WHAT IS YOUR FAVORITE GOLF CLUB?
My favorite golf club is my 5 wood!
WHAT IS YOUR FAVORITE GOLF COURSE IN THE WORLD?
Hulalai Golf Course in Four Seasons Kailua-Kona
WHAT IS YOUR BIGGEST ACHIEVEMENT IN GOLF SO FAR?
Qualifying for the 2024 Notah Begay Junior National Championship as a 9 year old in the 10-11 Division
WHAT ADVICE WOULD YOU GIVE TO OTHER JUNIORS PARTICIPATING IN DCP WHO ARE TRYING TO REACH THE NATIONAL FINALS?
Keep practicing everyday!
DO YOU PARTICIPATE IN LPGA/USGA GIRLS GOLF?
I used to participate when I was 5-7 years old.
WHAT IS YOUR FAVORITE THING ABOUT PARTICIPATING IN DRIVE, CHIP AND PUTT?
My favorite is the chance to be able to compete with other players my age.
MEMORABLE MOMENTS FROM YOUR LOCAL, SUBREGIONAL OR REGIONAL QUALIFIERS:
My chip ins for Local and Subregional. I also love that I got to travel to Kailua-Kona for the Regional Qualifier.
HAVE YOU TRIED TO QUALIFIY FOR DRIVE, CHIP AND PUTT IN THE PAST? IF SO, PLEASE LIST EACH YEAR AND YOUR PREVIOUS RESULTS:
I tried to qualify when I was 7 years old in 2022. I didn't make it past the local qualifier but I got 3rd in putting skills.
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?
It was cool to watch my friends, Trisha Lobo, Victoria Kim and Ellie Ji compete on natnional television. It was fun to watch them so I told myself that I should try and qualify next year.
LIST FROM STRONGEST TO WEAKEST – DRIVING, CHIPPING, PUTTING:
Chipping, Driving and Putting
WHAT IS YOUR FAVORITE GOLF ACCESSORY (HAT, HEADCOVER, BALL MARKER, ETC.)?
A hat because it is the closest to my face.
WHO IS YOUR FAVORITE MALE GOLFER, AND WHY?
My favorite is Jason Day because he is the nicest golfer I've ever met and he is also good in golf!
WHO IS YOUR FAVORITE FEMALE GOLFER, AND WHY?
Lydia Ko she is the nicest golfer I've met and she is also one of the best!
WHO IS THE COOLEST PLAYER IN GOLF, AND WHY?
Nelly Korda because she so good in golf and very popular!
IF YOU COULD CHOOSE TO PLAY GOLF WITH A DREAM FOURSOME, WHO WOULD THE OTHER THREE PEOPLE BE?
Lydia Ko, Jason Day and Nelly Korda
WHAT FOOD WOULD YOU SERVE AT YOUR CHAMPIONS DINNER AT AUGUSTA NATIONAL?
Pasta, pizza and ice cream
DESCRIBE ANY TALENTS OR INTERESTS OUTSIDE OF GOLF:
I am very strong! I do strength and conditioning and I can do 12 pistol squats!
DESCRIBE ANY OBSTACLES YOU’VE OVERCOME IN YOUR LIFE:
When I was 7 years old in 2022, I placed T37th out of 47 girls in US Kids Golf World in Pinehurst. It made me feel very sad, I cried and was disappointed with myself. I came home to Las Vegas and started practicing more everyday so that I don't have to feel disappointed again. I came back the next year to place T2nd out of 91 girls (8 division) in Pinehurst and that same year, I also won the FCG Callaway Junior World to score 13 under par in 3 days for 27 holes.
HERO / ROLE MODEL(S):
Lydia Ko is my role model because she is very successful in the LPGA.
WHAT’S THE BEST PIECE OF ADVICE YOU’VE EVER RECEIVED?
My coach always tells me, "Keep the ball in position!"
WHAT DO YOU WANT TO BE WHEN YOU GROW UP?
I want to be a pro-golfer and get into LPGA.
