2025 Drive, Chip and Putt Championship
Colton Johnson
Augusta
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Georgia
Age: 12 - 13
Gender: Boys
Region: Southeast
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 CompletedSavannah, GA 31411Aug 11, 2024
PLAYER BIRTHPLACE:
Augusta, GA
HOME GOLF COURSE AND LOCATION:
West Lake Country Club - Augusta, GA
PLAY GOLF RIGHT OR LEFT HANDED:
Right
AGE STARTED PLAYING GOLF:
Played first tournament at 5 years old.
LOWEST SCORE SHOT (9 AND/OR 18 HOLES):
66 at Notah Begay finals.
HOW DID YOU BECOME INTERESTED IN GOLF?
Being born Masters week in Augusta! Then my grandmother got me a set of plastic clubs on my 1st birthday.
WHO INTRODUCED YOU TO GOLF?
My parents
WHO DO YOU NORMALLY PLAY GOLF WITH?
The usual crew of my friends at West Lake. Tyler, Kipp, Sam, Nick, Connor, Zane and Cooper
WHAT DO YOU LIKE MOST ABOUT PLAYING GOLF?
Playing so many beautiful courses. Many of those times, spent with family and great friends. It builds so many wonderful memories!
WHAT'S THE MOST DIFFICULT THING ABOUT GOLF?
The mental part! You don’t always have great shots. Just need to stay focused. And putting!
WHAT IS YOUR FAVORITE GOLF CLUB?
PW
WHAT IS YOUR FAVORITE GOLF COURSE IN THE WORLD?
I have been fortunate to play some nice courses. The experiences add to them. Burning Tree this past summer was pretty special!
WHAT IS YOUR BIGGEST ACHIEVEMENT IN GOLF SO FAR?
Getting to DCP finals!
HAVE YOU EVER PARTICIPATED IN A USGA OR PGA OF AMERICA EVENT? IF SO, WHICH ONE(S), WHEN, AND HOW DID YOU DO?
Played a PGA of America Team Event with Hudson Justus last year. I think we won, but just remember it was freezing!
WHAT ADVICE WOULD YOU GIVE TO OTHER JUNIORS PARTICIPATING IN DCP WHO ARE TRYING TO REACH THE NATIONAL FINALS?
Do it every year and enjoy the process
WHAT IS YOUR FAVORITE THING ABOUT PARTICIPATING IN DRIVE, CHIP AND PUTT?
Spending time with friends and making new ones.
MEMORABLE MOMENTS FROM YOUR LOCAL, SUBREGIONAL OR REGIONAL QUALIFIERS:
This entire past trip to the finals this year was enjoyable. Starting at local, at Champions Retreat and playing a round with Sam A the day before. Then the Subregional, in Savannah and spending weekend with McCabes! To the Regional and hanging out with Zachary F!
HAVE YOU TRIED TO QUALIFY FOR DRIVE, CHIP AND PUTT IN THE PAST? IF SO, PLEASE LIST EACH YEAR AND YOUR PREVIOUS RESULTS:
Yes This is my 6th year. My previous best result was Regional 2019.
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- I watched my friend Kipp Madison win it last year and I wanted to do the same thing.
LIST FROM STRONGEST TO WEAKEST - DRIVING, CHIPPING, PUTTING:
Driving-Chipping-Putting
HAVE YOU EVER BEEN TO THE MASTERS BEFORE? IF SO, WHEN?
Yes- I have been fortunate to go every year, except COVID year.
WHAT IS YOUR FAVORITE GOLF ACCESSORY (HAT, HEADCOVER, BALL MARKER, ETC.)?
I enjoying getting head covers from many of the cool courses I have played. My favorite now is from Burning Tree and the story about finally getting that one!
WHO IS YOUR FAVORITE MALE GOLFER, AND WHY?
Max Homa because I like how he acts on the course
WHO IS YOUR FAVORITE FEMALE GOLFER, AND WHY?
Nelly Korda because of how good she is.
WHO IS THE COOLEST PLAYER IN GOLF, AND WHY?
Scottie Scheffler. He is so good, rarely ever flustered, and makes it look easy.
IF YOU COULD CHOOSE TO PLAY GOLF WITH A DREAM FOURSOME, WHO WOULD THE OTHER THREE PEOPLE BE?
Scottie Scheffler, Max Homa, Tom Brady
DO YOU HAVE ANY SUPERSTITIONS AS IT RELATES TO GOLF? IF SO, PLEASE DESCRIBE:
I always make a dot to the right of the number on my ball.
WHAT FOOD WOULD YOU SERVE AT YOUR CHAMPIONS DINNER AT AUGUSTA NATIONAL?
Steak, Mashed Potatoes, Broccoli, and Mac and Cheese, with apple pie and ice cream for dessert.
DESCRIBE ANY TALENTS OR INTERESTS OUTSIDE OF GOLF:
I enjoy all sports. Playing basketball, baseball and flag football.
WHAT'S THE BEST PIECE OF ADVICE YOU'VE EVER RECEIVED?
That you got it, only if you believe in yourself!
WHAT DO YOU WANT TO BE WHEN YOU GROW UP?
A pro golfer, or an engineer
