2025 Drive, Chip and Putt Championship
Kaylee Bell
Virginia Beach
,
Virginia
Age: 14 - 15
Gender: Girls
Region: Middle Atlantic
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:
Virginia Beach, VA
HOME GOLF COURSE AND LOCATION:
Virginia Beach National Golf Club
PLAY GOLF RIGHT OR LEFT HANDED:
Right
AGE STARTED PLAYING GOLF:
2, but competitively at 8
LOWEST SCORE SHOT (9 AND/OR 18 HOLES):
31 on 9 / 66 on 18
HOW DID YOU BECOME INTERESTED IN GOLF?
My dad
WHO INTRODUCED YOU TO GOLF?
My dad
WHO DO YOU NORMALLY PLAY GOLF WITH?
My dad and golf friends
WHO IS YOUR GOLF INSTRUCTOR?
My dad
WHAT DO YOU LIKE MOST ABOUT PLAYING GOLF?
The people you get to meet along the way and the golf courses I get to play
WHAT’S THE MOST DIFFICULT THING ABOUT GOLF?
Mental game and keeping a level head. Not getting discouraged and accepting whatever happens out there.
WHAT IS YOUR FAVORITE GOLF CLUB?
My putter
WHAT IS YOUR FAVORITE GOLF COURSE IN THE WORLD?
Augusta National
WHAT IS YOUR BIGGEST ACHIEVEMENT IN GOLF SO FAR?
Making to the DCP National Finals
WHAT ADVICE WOULD YOU GIVE TO OTHER JUNIORS PARTICIPATING IN DCP WHO ARE TRYING TO REACH THE NATIONAL FINALS?
Be patient, it took me six years to get here. Good things come to those who wait.
DO YOU PARTICIPATE IN PGA JUNIOR LEAGUE?
Yes
DO YOU PARTICIPATE IN LPGA/USGA GIRLS GOLF?
Yes
DO YOU PARTICIPATE IN FIRST TEE?
Used to
WHAT IS YOUR FAVORITE THING ABOUT PARTICIPATING IN DRIVE, CHIP AND PUTT?
The fact that it is a challenge and you only have nine shots to hit.
MEMORABLE MOMENTS FROM YOUR LOCAL, SUBREGIONAL OR REGIONAL QUALIFIERS:
Making all three putts at the regional qualifier this year.
HAVE YOU TRIED TO QUALIFIY FOR DRIVE, CHIP AND PUTT IN THE PAST? IF SO, PLEASE LIST EACH YEAR AND YOUR PREVIOUS RESULTS:
2018 - local, 2019 - sub-regional, 2021 - sub-regional, 2022 -regional, 2023 - sub-regional, 2024 - NATIONAL FINALS
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?
We watched it live and it was amazing. We were invited by the Crain family and couldn’t be more appreciative for that invite. It took a weight off my shoulders.
LIST FROM STRONGEST TO WEAKEST – DRIVING, CHIPPING, PUTTING:
Putting, driving, chipping
WHAT IS YOUR FAVORITE GOLF ACCESSORY (HAT, HEADCOVER, BALL MARKER, ETC.)?
My black Titleist hat
WHO IS YOUR FAVORITE MALE GOLFER, AND WHY?
My favorite male golfer is Arnold Palmer. I’ve loved him since I was little and he also went to my dream school, Wake Forest.
WHO IS YOUR FAVORITE FEMALE GOLFER, AND WHY?
My favorite female golfer is Charley Hull. I love her humor and calm demeanor on the golf course.
WHO IS THE COOLEST PLAYER IN GOLF, AND WHY?
John Daly. He doesn’t have a care in the world. He shows up, barely warms up and goes out and plays his game.
IF YOU COULD CHOOSE TO PLAY GOLF WITH A DREAM FOURSOME, WHO WOULD THE OTHER THREE PEOPLE BE?
My dad, Tiger Woods, and Scottie Scheffler
DO YOU HAVE ANY SUPERSTITIONS AS IT RELATES TO GOLF? IF SO, PLEASE DESCRIBE:
I use specific ball numbers for specific tournaments
WHAT FOOD WOULD YOU SERVE AT YOUR CHAMPIONS DINNER AT AUGUSTA NATIONAL?
Steak, lobster, potatoes, mac n cheese, and key lime pie
DESCRIBE ANY TALENTS OR INTERESTS OUTSIDE OF GOLF:
In elementary and middle school, I was on the news team and I loved it.
HERO / ROLE MODEL(S):
My mom and dad
WHAT’S THE BEST PIECE OF ADVICE YOU’VE EVER RECEIVED?
Good things will come to those who wait. Be patient.
WHAT DO YOU WANT TO BE WHEN YOU GROW UP?
I either want to play on the LPGA, be a sports medicine physician, or become a sports broadcaster.
