2026 Drive, Chip and Putt Championship
Cheetah Baez
San Antonio
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FL
Age: 7 - 9
Gender: Girls
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.
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Sub-Regional QualifierEvent CompletedPalm Beach Gardens, FL 33418Aug 16, 2025
PLAY GOLF RIGHT OR LEFT HANDED:
Right
AGE STARTED PLAYING GOLF:
6 years old
LOWEST SCORE SHOT (9 AND/OR 18 HOLES):
31 for 9 holes; 69 for 18 holes
WHO INTRODUCED YOU TO GOLF?
My dad
WHO DO YOU NORMALLY PLAY GOLF WITH?
With my friends
WHO IS YOUR GOLF INSTRUCTOR?
Coach David Ladd and Gabbie Budd
WHAT DO YOU LIKE MOST ABOUT PLAYING GOLF?
I get to see my friends and be outdoors for a long time.
WHAT’S THE MOST DIFFICULT THING ABOUT GOLF?
Remembering all the steps in pre-shoot routine.
WHAT IS YOUR FAVORITE GOLF CLUB?
Hunter's Green in Tampa and the Champions Club at Summerfield in Stuart, Florida.
WHAT IS YOUR FAVORITE GOLF COURSE IN THE WORLD?
The Stadium at TPC Sawgrass
WHAT IS YOUR BIGGEST ACHIEVEMENT IN GOLF SO FAR?
DCP National Finals and a hole-in-one at Champions Club when I was 8 years old.
WHAT ADVICE WOULD YOU GIVE TO OTHER JUNIORS PARTICIPATING IN DCP WHO ARE TRYING TO REACH THE NATIONAL FINALS?
Just have fun.
DO YOU PARTICIPATE IN FIRST TEE?
Yes, I love my Coach Gabbie Budd from First Tee at Treasure Coast.
WHAT IS YOUR FAVORITE THING ABOUT PARTICIPATING IN DRIVE, CHIP AND PUTT?
It's quick but fun and I get to see a lot of my friends.
MEMORABLE MOMENTS FROM YOUR LOCAL, SUBREGIONAL OR REGIONAL QUALIFIERS:
At TPC Sawgrass, a rainbow formed right in front of my dad and me and I got to see the end of the rainbow!
HAVE YOU TRIED TO QUALIFIY FOR DRIVE, CHIP AND PUTT IN THE PAST? IF SO, PLEASE LIST EACH YEAR AND YOUR PREVIOUS RESULTS:
I made it to Subregionals and Regionals in 2024.
LIST FROM STRONGEST TO WEAKEST – DRIVING, CHIPPING, PUTTING:
Driving, putting, chipping
WHAT IS YOUR FAVORITE GOLF ACCESSORY (HAT, HEADCOVER, BALL MARKER, ETC.)?
My ball markers
WHO IS YOUR FAVORITE MALE GOLFER, AND WHY?
Jack Nicklaus aka the Golden Bear. He sent me autographed picture!
WHO IS YOUR FAVORITE FEMALE GOLFER, AND WHY?
Nelly Korda because I love her routine.
WHO IS THE COOLEST PLAYER IN GOLF, AND WHY?
Viktor Hovland, he's always smiling and happy even if he has a bad round and he has so much positive energy.
IF YOU COULD CHOOSE TO PLAY GOLF WITH A DREAM FOURSOME, WHO WOULD THE OTHER THREE PEOPLE BE?
Nelly Korda, Viktor Hovland, the Golden Bear
WHAT FOOD WOULD YOU SERVE AT YOUR CHAMPIONS DINNER AT AUGUSTA NATIONAL?
Beef, wild salmon, chicken and romaine lettuce.
DESCRIBE ANY TALENTS OR INTERESTS OUTSIDE OF GOLF:
Swimming, tennis and roller blading.
HERO / ROLE MODEL(S):
Jack Nicklaus
WHAT’S THE BEST PIECE OF ADVICE YOU’VE EVER RECEIVED?
Just remember the good shots and have fun.
WHAT DO YOU WANT TO BE WHEN YOU GROW UP?
Professional golfer
DESCRIBE YOURSELF:
I'm a fast and fun Cheetah.
