2026 Drive, Chip and Putt Championship
Ava Bresnahan
Tulsa
,
Oklahoma
Age: 7 - 9
Gender: Girls
Region: South Central
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.
DO YOU PLAY GOLF RIGHT OR LEFT HANDED?
Right
AT WHAT AGE DID YOU START PLAYING GOLF?
4
LOWEST SCORE SHOT (9 AND/OR 18 HOLES):
34 - 9 holes
HOW DID YOU BECOME INTERESTED IN GOLF?
I became interested in golf because I was watching it with my dad.
WHO INTRODUCED YOU TO GOLF?
My dad
WHO DO YOU NORMALLY PLAY GOLF WITH?
My mom
WHO IS YOUR GOLF INSTRUCTOR?
Taylor Owens
WHAT DO YOU LIKE MOST ABOUT PLAYING GOLF?
I like the new friends I have met playing in tournaments and the healthy competition.
WHAT’S THE MOST DIFFICULT THING ABOUT GOLF?
Sometimes you have a good day and sometimes you have a bad day, you just have to compete no matter the circumstances.
WHAT IS YOUR FAVORITE GOLF CLUB?
My sand wedge
WHAT IS YOUR FAVORITE GOLF COURSE IN THE WORLD?
Augusta National
WHAT IS YOUR BIGGEST ACHIEVEMENT IN GOLF SO FAR?
My biggest achievement is qualifying for National Finals for DCP and being Player of the Year in my local U.S. Kids tour.
WHAT ADVICE WOULD YOU GIVE TO OTHER JUNIORS PARTICIPATING IN DCP WHO ARE TRYING TO REACH THE NATIONAL FINALS?
Try your best and have fun no matter what.
DO YOU PARTICIPATE IN PGA JUNIOR LEAGUE?
Yes
WHAT IS YOUR FAVORITE THING ABOUT PARTICIPATING IN DRIVE, CHIP AND PUTT?
I enjoy the competition and getting to meet other players.
DESCRIBE ANY MEMORABLE MOMENTS FROM YOUR LOCAL, SUBREGIONAL OR REGIONAL QUALIFIERS:
Coming back to win the Regional Qualifier after only getting seven points in my drive, I knew I had to do well in chipping and putting by really focusing.
HAVE YOU TRIED TO QUALIFIY FOR DRIVE, CHIP AND PUTT IN THE PAST? IF SO, PLEASE LIST EACH YEAR AND YOUR PREVIOUS RESULTS:
This is my second year competing. My first year I made it to Subregionals and this year I qualified for the 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?
Yes, it motivated me even more to practice to try and qualify this year.
LIST FROM STRONGEST TO WEAKEST – DRIVING, CHIPPING, PUTTING:
Chipping, putting, driving
WHAT IS YOUR FAVORITE GOLF ACCESSORY (HAT, HEADCOVER, BALL MARKER, ETC.)?
Ball marker
WHO IS YOUR FAVORITE MALE GOLFER, AND WHY?
Scottie Scheffler because he is very talented and he prioritizes both his family and God.
WHO IS YOUR FAVORITE FEMALE GOLFER, AND WHY?
Nelly Korda and Asterisk Tally because they are both excellent golfers and good role models. I even got to see Asterisk play at my home course in the US Women's Amateur at Southern Hills.
WHO IS THE COOLEST PLAYER IN GOLF, AND WHY?
Rickie Fowler because of his bright colors and his fun personality.
IF YOU COULD CHOOSE TO PLAY GOLF WITH A DREAM FOURSOME, WHO WOULD THE OTHER THREE PEOPLE BE?
Scottie Scheffler, My dad and Rory McIlroy.
DO YOU HAVE ANY SUPERSTITIONS AS IT RELATES TO GOLF? IF SO, PLEASE DESCRIBE:
I like to carry a mini Jesus statute and mini saints charms (Mary, Joseph and Saint Nicholas) in my pocket for good luck!
WHAT FOOD WOULD YOU SERVE AT YOUR CHAMPIONS DINNER AT AUGUSTA NATIONAL?
Steak and a Caesar salad.
DESCRIBE ANY TALENTS OR INTERESTS OUTSIDE OF GOLF:
I enjoy art, reading, tennis, soccer and basketball.
WHO ARE YOUR HEROES/ROLE MODELS?
My dad
WHAT’S THE BEST PIECE OF ADVICE YOU’VE EVER RECEIVED?
The most important shot is the next shot.
WHAT DO YOU WANT TO BE WHEN YOU GROW UP?
I want to be a professional golfer and tennis player.
DESCRIBE YOURSELF:
I am an artistic kid that enjoys learning and sports, especially golf.
