2025 Drive, Chip and Putt Championship
Jesus Bethencourt
Bonita Springs
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Florida
Age: 14 - 15
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.
PLAYER BIRTHPLACE:
Ciudad Ojeda, Venezuela
HOME GOLF COURSE AND LOCATION:
Stoneybrook Golf Club, Estero FL
PLAY GOLF RIGHT OR LEFT HANDED:
Right Handed
AGE STARTED PLAYING GOLF:
Started swing the club since 2, took golf seriously at the age of 10
LOWEST SCORE SHOT (9 AND/OR 18 HOLES):
71
HOW DID YOU BECOME INTERESTED IN GOLF?
My dad played golf his whole life and I started playing and I liked the sport a lot and had a passion for it and I am going to be the number 1 golfer in the world.
WHO INTRODUCED YOU TO GOLF?
My dad
WHO DO YOU NORMALLY PLAY GOLF WITH?
My dad and friends
WHO IS YOUR GOLF INSTRUCTOR?
My dad
WHAT DO YOU LIKE MOST ABOUT PLAYING GOLF?
I really like that there is a lot of competition and there is an incredible amount of variety of different golf courses. Mentally and physically challenging to be the best.
WHAT’S THE MOST DIFFICULT THING ABOUT GOLF?
Your mental game because it can make you win or lose tournaments.
WHAT IS YOUR FAVORITE GOLF COURSE IN THE WORLD?
That I've played Pinehurst No.6 and overall Augusta National.
WHAT IS YOUR BIGGEST ACHIEVEMENT IN GOLF SO FAR?
Qualify to Drive, Chip and Putt National Finals.
WHAT ADVICE WOULD YOU GIVE TO OTHER JUNIORS PARTICIPATING IN DCP WHO ARE TRYING TO REACH THE NATIONAL FINALS?
Practice visualization, focus, and have a strong mental game.
DO YOU PARTICIPATE IN PGA JUNIOR LEAGUE?
Yes, 3 seasons in Marriott Grande vista Orlando, FL.
WHAT IS YOUR FAVORITE THING ABOUT PARTICIPATING IN DRIVE, CHIP AND PUTT?
My favorite thing is that I can participate at Augusta National.
MEMORABLE MOMENTS FROM YOUR LOCAL, SUBREGIONAL OR REGIONAL QUALIFIERS:
Last year was my first Drive, Chip and Putt Local qualifier and I didn't make past the local. This year I managed to qualify to Augusta.
HAVE YOU TRIED TO QUALIFIY FOR DRIVE, CHIP AND PUTT IN THE PAST? IF SO, PLEASE LIST EACH YEAR AND YOUR PREVIOUS RESULTS:
2023 was my first year, and didn't qualify to the subregional.
LIST FROM STRONGEST TO WEAKEST – DRIVING, CHIPPING, PUTTING:
Chipping, Driving, and Putt
WHAT IS YOUR FAVORITE GOLF ACCESSORY (HAT, HEADCOVER, BALL MARKER, ETC.)?
Golf Bag
WHO IS YOUR FAVORITE MALE GOLFER, AND WHY?
Rory McIlroy because I really like how he plays and he has the best swing on tour right now.
WHO IS YOUR FAVORITE FEMALE GOLFER, AND WHY?
Nelly Korda because I like her swing and she's been winning a lot lately.
WHO IS THE COOLEST PLAYER IN GOLF, AND WHY?
Tiger Woods because he has achieved a lot and how he celebrates does putts and winning moments is incredible.
IF YOU COULD CHOOSE TO PLAY GOLF WITH A DREAM FOURSOME, WHO WOULD THE OTHER THREE PEOPLE BE?
Tiger, Rory, and Scheffler
WHAT FOOD WOULD YOU SERVE AT YOUR CHAMPIONS DINNER AT AUGUSTA NATIONAL?
Lasagna, Pizza, Venezulan food (Tequeños, Empanadas and Pastelitos), or Chick Fil A.
DESCRIBE ANY TALENTS OR INTERESTS OUTSIDE OF GOLF:
I'm good at sports like soccer, basketball, Football. I also like looking at cars.
HERO / ROLE MODEL(S):
Tiger because he inspired a lot of people and he was so competitive.
WHAT’S THE BEST PIECE OF ADVICE YOU’VE EVER RECEIVED?
I have to have perseverance, discipline, and focus to reach my goals.
WHAT DO YOU WANT TO BE WHEN YOU GROW UP?
Number 1 Golfer in the World.
