2025 Drive, Chip and Putt Championship
Porter Dover
Miami Beach
,
Florida
Age: 7 - 9
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:
Miami Beach, FL
HOME GOLF COURSE AND LOCATION:
Miami Beach Golf Course (Miami Beach, FL)
PLAY GOLF RIGHT OR LEFT HANDED:
Right Handed
AGE STARTED PLAYING GOLF:
I started hitting balls at age 3 wearing a Superman Costume. I started lessons at 6.
LOWEST SCORE SHOT (9 AND/OR 18 HOLES):
-2
HOW DID YOU BECOME INTERESTED IN GOLF?
My older brother, Anson
WHO INTRODUCED YOU TO GOLF?
My Dad which is funny because he doesn't play golf.
WHO DO YOU NORMALLY PLAY GOLF WITH?
My brother Anson and a friend named Gray Richards. We are part of a group called Prime Players which is coached by Mike Myles and AJ Sardina. We love it when the college Prime Players are on break or home for the summer because they play with us every day.
WHO IS YOUR GOLF INSTRUCTOR?
Mike Myles and AJ Sardina (Prime Players Golf)
WHAT DO YOU LIKE MOST ABOUT PLAYING GOLF?
I love practicing. We play a tournament against each other almost every day whether it is on the course or putting competitions. My teammates are all amazing players and it's fun learning from them and sometimes winning against them.
WHAT’S THE MOST DIFFICULT THING ABOUT GOLF?
It's always a work in progress. It's hard when everything seems so easy and then you have times where you are just off.
WHAT IS YOUR FAVORITE GOLF CLUB?
Driver
WHAT IS YOUR FAVORITE GOLF COURSE IN THE WORLD?
Avalon Lakes in Ohio. They play the US Kids Ohio State Championship there. I played great and had so much after the rounds with all the other kids. But I'm sure my favorite will be Augusta after I see it.
WHAT IS YOUR BIGGEST ACHIEVEMENT IN GOLF SO FAR?
I won the Pennsylvania State Championship. I've played in the US Kids World Championship in Pinehurst twice. I hope my biggest achievement will be doing well at Drive Chip and Putt in Augusta.
WHAT ADVICE WOULD YOU GIVE TO OTHER JUNIORS PARTICIPATING IN DCP WHO ARE TRYING TO REACH THE NATIONAL FINALS?
Put in the work and then believe in yourself. Trust your game and have fun.
WHAT IS YOUR FAVORITE THING ABOUT PARTICIPATING IN DRIVE, CHIP AND PUTT?
I like to see the different courses where it's played and I can't wait to see Augusta National.
MEMORABLE MOMENTS FROM YOUR LOCAL, SUBREGIONAL OR REGIONAL QUALIFIERS:
I won the regional championship in a playoff.
HAVE YOU TRIED TO QUALIFIY FOR DRIVE, CHIP AND PUTT IN THE PAST? IF SO, PLEASE LIST EACH YEAR AND YOUR PREVIOUS RESULTS:
2022 and 2023 I did not advance past the local level.
LIST FROM STRONGEST TO WEAKEST – DRIVING, CHIPPING, PUTTING:
Putting, Driving, Chipping
WHAT IS YOUR FAVORITE GOLF ACCESSORY (HAT, HEADCOVER, BALL MARKER, ETC.)?
Hat
WHO IS YOUR FAVORITE MALE GOLFER, AND WHY?
Matt Fitzpatrick because he's a great putter like me.
WHO IS YOUR FAVORITE FEMALE GOLFER, AND WHY?
Nelly Korda because my brother did a commercial with her and her sister and she was super kind. She also is totally dominant.
WHO IS THE COOLEST PLAYER IN GOLF, AND WHY?
Bryson because he hits bombs.
HAVE YOUR EVER PLAYED WITH SOMEONE FAMOUS? IF SO, WHO? PLEASE DESCRIBE THE CIRCUMSTANCES:
We did not play with him, but DJ Khaled saw me and my brother hitting bombs on the driving range and came over and told us we were an inspiration.
IF YOU COULD CHOOSE TO PLAY GOLF WITH A DREAM FOURSOME, WHO WOULD THE OTHER THREE PEOPLE BE?
Steph Curry, Scottie Scheffler, Rory McIlroy
WHAT FOOD WOULD YOU SERVE AT YOUR CHAMPIONS DINNER AT AUGUSTA NATIONAL?
Boneless Honey Barbecue Wings, French Fries, Caesar Salad and Milkshakes
DESCRIBE ANY TALENTS OR INTERESTS OUTSIDE OF GOLF:
I've won my school-wide reading competition two years in a row. There are over 500 kids in our school. I love breakdancing. My signature move is a baby freeze, which I did after winning the regional. I also like doing headstands in my routines. I play piano really well. I've done modeling for clothing and travel advertisements.
HERO / ROLE MODEL(S):
My big brother, Anson, because he is always so kind. He's also awesome at everything.
WHAT’S THE BEST PIECE OF ADVICE YOU’VE EVER RECEIVED?
A good attitude is the best club in your bag
WHAT DO YOU WANT TO BE WHEN YOU GROW UP?
Professional golfer, breakdancer, and entrepreneur
