2025 Drive, Chip and Putt Championship
Hudson Blake
Fort Morgan
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Colorado
Age: 12 - 13
Gender: Boys
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.
PLAYER BIRTHPLACE:
Arlington, TX
HOME GOLF COURSE AND LOCATION:
Quail Dunes Golf Course, Fort Morgan, Colorado
PLAY GOLF RIGHT OR LEFT HANDED:
Right
AGE STARTED PLAYING GOLF:
8
LOWEST SCORE SHOT (9 AND/OR 18 HOLES):
38
HOW DID YOU BECOME INTERESTED IN GOLF?
My dad is a golf pro and I became interested when we moved to Colorado
WHO INTRODUCED YOU TO GOLF?
My dad
WHO DO YOU NORMALLY PLAY GOLF WITH?
My older brother until he moved for college, my sister, my friend Jaxen, Maddex or whoever is at the course. I like playing with anyone at Quail Dunes.
WHO IS YOUR GOLF INSTRUCTOR?
My dad and if he needs help he asks my Uncle Austin who is a golf instructor in Arizona
WHAT DO YOU LIKE MOST ABOUT PLAYING GOLF?
It's fun and I enjoy the challenge on the courses when playing. What I like most is the preparation which is why I REALLY like the Drive - Chip & Putt contest !
WHAT’S THE MOST DIFFICULT THING ABOUT GOLF?
Probably keeping my emotions stable and not getting to excited or discouraged.
WHAT IS YOUR FAVORITE GOLF CLUB?
It's my 3 wood for sure.... because I smoke it!
WHAT IS YOUR FAVORITE GOLF COURSE IN THE WORLD?
Kiawah Island Ocean course. I got to practice on the putting green there last year!
WHAT IS YOUR BIGGEST ACHIEVEMENT IN GOLF SO FAR?
Qualifying for National finals
HAVE YOU EVER PARTICIPATED IN A USGA OR PGA OF AMERICA EVENT? IF SO, WHICH ONE(S), WHEN, AND HOW DID YOU DO?
I've played in the Colorado PGA junior state championship in the summer of 2024. I didn't score well until we got a new driver so I could compete better.
WHAT ADVICE WOULD YOU GIVE TO OTHER JUNIORS PARTICIPATING IN DCP WHO ARE TRYING TO REACH THE NATIONAL FINALS?
Practice those 3 shots from different areas all summer so that you can tell yourself, "I've hit a thousand of this shot. Now hit a thousand and one"
WHAT IS YOUR FAVORITE THING ABOUT PARTICIPATING IN DRIVE, CHIP AND PUTT?
I like the preparation and then executing those same shots in the contest!
MEMORABLE MOMENTS FROM YOUR LOCAL, SUBREGIONAL OR REGIONAL QUALIFIERS:
Local Qualifier I was just excited to make it to the next qualifier.
SUBREGIONAL QUALIFIER I made the first two putts and then got 20 points on the last putt...I knew I wasn't going to advance if I didn't do something special. REGIONAL QUALIFIER Honestly, my favorite part was seeing the trophy room and taking a picture next to the Francis Quimet trophy. I hit my first drive 220 down the middle and then I did really good on my chipping and thought. I got a chance to win this with my putting.
HAVE YOU TRIED TO QUALIFIY FOR DRIVE, CHIP AND PUTT IN THE PAST? IF SO, PLEASE LIST EACH YEAR AND YOUR PREVIOUS RESULTS:
2018 (6 years old) 26 points (we were living in Texas so I just went to it) 2019 (7years old) 39 points, 2023 (11 years old) 68 points
LIST FROM STRONGEST TO WEAKEST – DRIVING, CHIPPING, PUTTING:
Chipping, Putting, Driving
WHAT IS YOUR FAVORITE GOLF ACCESSORY (HAT, HEADCOVER, BALL MARKER, ETC.)?
Ball markers
WHO IS YOUR FAVORITE MALE GOLFER, AND WHY?
Xander Schauffele because he is a consistent golfer and a straight ball striker. I would like to play like him.
WHO IS YOUR FAVORITE FEMALE GOLFER, AND WHY?
Nelly Korda
WHO IS THE COOLEST PLAYER IN GOLF, AND WHY?
Rickie Fowler because he has that DRIP.......like a broken faucet
IF YOU COULD CHOOSE TO PLAY GOLF WITH A DREAM FOURSOME, WHO WOULD THE OTHER THREE PEOPLE BE?
Xander Schauffele, Josh Allen (NFL), Garrett Clark (GOOD - GOOD)
WHAT FOOD WOULD YOU SERVE AT YOUR CHAMPIONS DINNER AT AUGUSTA NATIONAL?
Ribs & mashed potatoes and gravy with my favorite drink....a Shirley Temple....Cookie Dough Milkshakes flown in from Braums.
DESCRIBE ANY TALENTS OR INTERESTS OUTSIDE OF GOLF:
I play basketball for the middle school and I'm a point guard. I like watching GOOD GOOD videos and Grant Horvat golf videos too.
HERO / ROLE MODEL(S):
David in the Bible because he was an underdog and beat Goliath and he trusted God.
WHAT’S THE BEST PIECE OF ADVICE YOU’VE EVER RECEIVED?
Don't get married until you are 40 .....GOLF and THEN life!
WHAT DO YOU WANT TO BE WHEN YOU GROW UP?
Professional Golf on the Korn Ferry Tour and then PGA Tour
