2026 Drive, Chip and Putt Championship
Adalyn Lupton
Tega Cay
,
South Carolina
Age: 12 - 13
Gender: Girls
Region: East
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.
PLAY GOLF RIGHT OR LEFT HANDED:
Right
AGE STARTED PLAYING GOLF:
5
LOWEST SCORE SHOT (9 AND/OR 18 HOLES):
9 Holes - 32, 18 Holes - 67
HANDICAP INDEX:
+0.3
HOW DID YOU BECOME INTERESTED IN GOLF?
Playing with my dad
WHO IS YOUR GOLF INSTRUCTOR?
Stuart Mckechnie, Chip Ridley
WHAT DO YOU LIKE MOST ABOUT PLAYING GOLF?
Spending time with friends, competing and improving my game.
WHAT’S THE MOST DIFFICULT THING ABOUT GOLF?
Staying confident after a bad shot
WHAT IS YOUR FAVORITE GOLF CLUB?
My driver
WHAT IS YOUR FAVORITE GOLF COURSE IN THE WORLD?
Augusta National
WHAT IS YOUR BIGGEST ACHIEVEMENT IN GOLF SO FAR?
Making it to Augusta National for the DCP National Finals twice!
WHAT ADVICE WOULD YOU GIVE TO OTHER JUNIORS PARTICIPATING IN DCP WHO ARE TRYING TO REACH THE NATIONAL FINALS?
Practice with intent and work on your short game.
WHAT IS YOUR FAVORITE THING ABOUT PARTICIPATING IN DRIVE, CHIP AND PUTT?
Getting to the National Finals so I can be on TV and enjoy all the events at Augusta.
MEMORABLE MOMENTS FROM YOUR LOCAL, SUBREGIONAL OR REGIONAL QUALIFIERS:
Making the 30-foot putt at Pinehurst to advance to the National Finals!
HAVE YOU TRIED TO QUALIFIY FOR DRIVE, CHIP AND PUTT IN THE PAST? IF SO, PLEASE LIST EACH YEAR AND YOUR PREVIOUS RESULTS:
In 2021 I got 3rd at Regional Finals. In 2022 I was 8th at National Finals. In 2024 I got 3rd at Subregionals.
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?
Yes, it motivated me to try to get back to Augusta this year.
LIST FROM STRONGEST TO WEAKEST – DRIVING, CHIPPING, PUTTING:
Putting, Driving, Chipping
HAVE YOU EVER BEEN TO THE MASTERS BEFORE? IF SO, WHEN?
Yes, in 2023 for the Monday practice round after the National Finals
WHAT IS YOUR FAVORITE GOLF ACCESSORY (HAT, HEADCOVER, BALL MARKER, ETC.)?
My Nothing But Birdies headcovers
WHO IS YOUR FAVORITE MALE GOLFER, AND WHY?
Jordan Spieth - He gave me an autographed towel at Quail Hollow and I met him when I was at Augusta National for DCP National Finals.
WHO IS YOUR FAVORITE FEMALE GOLFER, AND WHY?
Rose Zhang - I met her at Augusta during the DCP National Finals after she won the Augusta National Women's Amateur.
WHO IS THE COOLEST PLAYER IN GOLF, AND WHY?
Scottie Scheffler - He makes golf look fun and effortless.
IF YOU COULD CHOOSE TO PLAY GOLF WITH A DREAM FOURSOME, WHO WOULD THE OTHER THREE PEOPLE BE?
Jordan Spieth, Scottie Scheffler, my friend Mckenna Nelson
WHAT FOOD WOULD YOU SERVE AT YOUR CHAMPIONS DINNER AT AUGUSTA NATIONAL?
Cheeseburger with pickles, cheese curds and Oreo ice cream
DESCRIBE ANY TALENTS OR INTERESTS OUTSIDE OF GOLF:
Wakeboarding and snowboarding
HERO / ROLE MODEL(S):
Mckenna Nelson, one of my friends from Wisconsin
WHAT’S THE BEST PIECE OF ADVICE YOU’VE EVER RECEIVED?
Practice with purpose and never give up!
WHAT DO YOU WANT TO BE WHEN YOU GROW UP?
Professional golfer
DESCRIBE YOURSELF:
A talented golfer that likes to have fun, enjoys wakeboarding, loves animals and enjoys hanging out with my friends!
