2026 Drive, Chip and Putt Championship
Andrew Brown
St. Louis
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Missouri
Age: 7 - 9
Gender: Boys
Region: Upper Midwest
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.
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Sub-Regional QualifierEvent CompletedEdwardsville, IL 62025Aug 14, 2025
PLAY GOLF RIGHT OR LEFT HANDED:
Left handed
AGE STARTED PLAYING GOLF:
Age 2
LOWEST SCORE SHOT (9 AND/OR 18 HOLES):
84 (18 holes)
HANDICAP INDEX:
23.6
HOW DID YOU BECOME INTERESTED IN GOLF?
When I started taking golf lesssons, I really liked the sport.
WHO INTRODUCED YOU TO GOLF?
My dad
WHO DO YOU NORMALLY PLAY GOLF WITH?
My dad and mom as well as friends at our country club.
WHO IS YOUR GOLF INSTRUCTOR?
Tyler Shumaker
WHAT DO YOU LIKE MOST ABOUT PLAYING GOLF?
Being outside and playing with friends.
WHAT’S THE MOST DIFFICULT THING ABOUT GOLF?
Putting speed
WHAT IS YOUR FAVORITE GOLF CLUB?
54-degree wedge
WHAT IS YOUR FAVORITE GOLF COURSE IN THE WORLD?
Grayhawk Golf Club (Scottsdale, AZ)
WHAT IS YOUR BIGGEST ACHIEVEMENT IN GOLF SO FAR?
Making it to the Drive, Chip and Putt National Finals this year.
WHAT ADVICE WOULD YOU GIVE TO OTHER JUNIORS PARTICIPATING IN DCP WHO ARE TRYING TO REACH THE NATIONAL FINALS?
Try your hardest and have fun.
DO YOU PARTICIPATE IN PGA JUNIOR LEAGUE?
Yes
WHAT IS YOUR FAVORITE THING ABOUT PARTICIPATING IN DRIVE, CHIP AND PUTT?
Hitting the golf ball.
MEMORABLE MOMENTS FROM YOUR LOCAL, SUBREGIONAL OR REGIONAL QUALIFIERS:
At the Regional Qualifier, my first drive was a bomb and also making the 15-foot putt.
HAVE YOU TRIED TO QUALIFIY FOR DRIVE, CHIP AND PUTT IN THE PAST? IF SO, PLEASE LIST EACH YEAR AND YOUR PREVIOUS RESULTS:
I first participated in 2024 and made it to the second round. 2025 is the second year I participated.
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 was exciting to see a boy from St. Louis win last year.
LIST FROM STRONGEST TO WEAKEST – DRIVING, CHIPPING, PUTTING:
Chipping, Driving, Putting
WHAT IS YOUR FAVORITE GOLF ACCESSORY (HAT, HEADCOVER, BALL MARKER, ETC.)?
My hybrid headcover from Catamount Ranch and Club.
WHO IS YOUR FAVORITE MALE GOLFER, AND WHY?
Scottie Scheffler because he has won a lot of trophies.
WHO IS YOUR FAVORITE FEMALE GOLFER, AND WHY?
My mom
WHO IS THE COOLEST PLAYER IN GOLF, AND WHY?
Rickie Fowler because he wears orange.
IF YOU COULD CHOOSE TO PLAY GOLF WITH A DREAM FOURSOME, WHO WOULD THE OTHER THREE PEOPLE BE?
Scottie Scheffler, Tiger Woods and Shaq (Shaquille O'Neal)
WHAT FOOD WOULD YOU SERVE AT YOUR CHAMPIONS DINNER AT AUGUSTA NATIONAL?
Tomahawk ribeye (medium rare), broccolini, bread and butter and s'mores
DESCRIBE ANY TALENTS OR INTERESTS OUTSIDE OF GOLF:
Soccer, basketball, lacrosse and chess
HERO / ROLE MODEL(S):
My dad and mom
WHAT’S THE BEST PIECE OF ADVICE YOU’VE EVER RECEIVED?
Try your hardest and just have fun.
WHAT DO YOU WANT TO BE WHEN YOU GROW UP?
Professional soccer player
DESCRIBE YOURSELF:
I am athletic, tall and like to have a good time.
