2025 Drive, Chip and Putt Championship
Mason Palmer
Roanoke
,
Virginia
Age: 14 - 15
Gender: Boys
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:
Roanoke, Virginia
HOME GOLF COURSE AND LOCATION:
Hidden Valley CC
PLAY GOLF RIGHT OR LEFT HANDED:
Right
AGE STARTED PLAYING GOLF:
5
LOWEST SCORE SHOT (9 AND/OR 18 HOLES):
71
HOW DID YOU BECOME INTERESTED IN GOLF?
I became interested in golf from my dad taking me to the golf course when I was little.
WHO INTRODUCED YOU TO GOLF?
My dad introduced me to golf.
WHO DO YOU NORMALLY PLAY GOLF WITH?
I normally play with my friends.
WHO IS YOUR GOLF INSTRUCTOR?
Bill Raider and Steve Prater are my golf instructors.
WHAT DO YOU LIKE MOST ABOUT PLAYING GOLF?
Putting is my favorite thing about golf.
WHAT’S THE MOST DIFFICULT THING ABOUT GOLF?
The most difficult thing about golf is not compounding mistakes.
WHAT IS YOUR FAVORITE GOLF CLUB?
My favorite golf club is my putter.
WHAT IS YOUR FAVORITE GOLF COURSE IN THE WORLD?
Augusta National is my favorite golf course in the world.
WHAT IS YOUR BIGGEST ACHIEVEMENT IN GOLF SO FAR?
Making it to Augusta is my greatest achievement so far.
WHAT ADVICE WOULD YOU GIVE TO OTHER JUNIORS PARTICIPATING IN DCP WHO ARE TRYING TO REACH THE NATIONAL FINALS?
My advice to other juniors would be to put all of your drives in play.
DO YOU PARTICIPATE IN PGA JUNIOR LEAGUE?
Yes
DO YOU PARTICIPATE IN FIRST TEE?
Yes, I participate in the First Tee program.
WHAT IS YOUR FAVORITE THING ABOUT PARTICIPATING IN DRIVE, CHIP AND PUTT?
Being able to compete is my favorite thing about participating in Drive, Chip, Putt.
MEMORABLE MOMENTS FROM YOUR LOCAL, SUBREGIONAL OR REGIONAL QUALIFIERS:
Making the 30 foot putts are my most memorable moments from the qualifiers.
HAVE YOU TRIED TO QUALIFIY FOR DRIVE, CHIP AND PUTT IN THE PAST? IF SO, PLEASE LIST EACH YEAR AND YOUR PREVIOUS RESULTS:
In 2023, I made it to to the sub-regional round.
LIST FROM STRONGEST TO WEAKEST – DRIVING, CHIPPING, PUTTING:
Putting, Chiping, Driving
WHAT IS YOUR FAVORITE GOLF ACCESSORY (HAT, HEADCOVER, BALL MARKER, ETC.)?
My favorite golf accessory is my hat.
WHO IS YOUR FAVORITE MALE GOLFER, AND WHY?
My favorite male golfer is Scottie Scheffler because of his faith and his emotional composure.
WHO IS YOUR FAVORITE FEMALE GOLFER, AND WHY?
My favorite female golfer is my little sister, Therin Palmer. It's nice to have competition built-in the family, whether it's just a friendly round or in a tournament; she shows up and makes me proud to be her brother.
WHO IS THE COOLEST PLAYER IN GOLF, AND WHY?
The coolest player in golf is Bryson DeChambeau because he has a different approach to golf and he swings as hard as he can.
IF YOU COULD CHOOSE TO PLAY GOLF WITH A DREAM FOURSOME, WHO WOULD THE OTHER THREE PEOPLE BE?
My dream golf foursome would be with Scottie Scheffler, Bryson DeChambeau, and Josh Allen.
WHAT FOOD WOULD YOU SERVE AT YOUR CHAMPIONS DINNER AT AUGUSTA NATIONAL?
The food I would serve at my Champions Dinner at Augusta National would be grilled chicken, caesar salad, and strawberry shortcake.
DESCRIBE ANY TALENTS OR INTERESTS OUTSIDE OF GOLF:
I am an active member of my church's youth group. I love school and I am taking advanced courses.
HERO / ROLE MODEL(S):
Jesus
WHAT’S THE BEST PIECE OF ADVICE YOU’VE EVER RECEIVED?
"Less is More" is the best piece of advice I have ever received.
WHAT DO YOU WANT TO BE WHEN YOU GROW UP?
I want to be a financial advisor when I grow up.
