2026 Drive, Chip and Putt Championship
Evelyn He
Toronto
,
Ontario
Age: 10 - 11
Gender: Girls
Region: Middle Atlantic
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:
7
LOWEST SCORE SHOT (9 AND/OR 18 HOLES):
9 holes: 33 (-3) 18 holes 73 (+1)
HANDICAP INDEX:
7.2
HOW DID YOU BECOME INTERESTED IN GOLF?
I tried it in a simulator and I liked it.
WHO INTRODUCED YOU TO GOLF?
My Aunt Fiona
WHO DO YOU NORMALLY PLAY GOLF WITH?
Whoever is paired with me in a round.
WHO IS YOUR GOLF INSTRUCTOR?
Gord Burns
WHAT DO YOU LIKE MOST ABOUT PLAYING GOLF?
Being outside
WHAT’S THE MOST DIFFICULT THING ABOUT GOLF?
Still keeping my cool after I hit bad shots.
WHAT IS YOUR FAVORITE GOLF CLUB?
Driver
WHAT IS YOUR FAVORITE GOLF COURSE IN THE WORLD?
Wyndance Golf Club at Uxbridge, Ontario, Canada
WHAT IS YOUR BIGGEST ACHIEVEMENT IN GOLF SO FAR?
Making it to August National for the DCP National Finals.
WHAT ADVICE WOULD YOU GIVE TO OTHER JUNIORS PARTICIPATING IN DCP WHO ARE TRYING TO REACH THE NATIONAL FINALS?
Be mindful to not hit out of bounds when you're driving.
DO YOU PARTICIPATE IN FIRST TEE?
Yes
WHAT IS YOUR FAVORITE THING ABOUT PARTICIPATING IN DRIVE, CHIP AND PUTT?
You don't need to walk 9 or 18 holes.
MEMORABLE MOMENTS FROM YOUR LOCAL, SUBREGIONAL OR REGIONAL QUALIFIERS:
I won Local, Subregional and Regional.
HAVE YOU TRIED TO QUALIFIY FOR DRIVE, CHIP AND PUTT IN THE PAST? IF SO, PLEASE LIST EACH YEAR AND YOUR PREVIOUS RESULTS:
Yes. In 2024, I only placed fourth in my Local Qualifier.
LIST FROM STRONGEST TO WEAKEST – DRIVING, CHIPPING, PUTTING:
Driving, putting, chipping
WHAT IS YOUR FAVORITE GOLF ACCESSORY (HAT, HEADCOVER, BALL MARKER, ETC.)?
Ball Mark Repair Tool
WHO IS YOUR FAVORITE FEMALE GOLFER, AND WHY?
Jeeno Thitikul. She is very consistent and stays cool when she hits bad shots.
WHO IS THE COOLEST PLAYER IN GOLF, AND WHY?
Bryson DeChambeau. I watched his break 50 YouTube series and I liked them.
IF YOU COULD CHOOSE TO PLAY GOLF WITH A DREAM FOURSOME, WHO WOULD THE OTHER THREE PEOPLE BE?
Jeeno Thitikul, Bryson DeChambeau and Gord Burns (my coach).
WHAT FOOD WOULD YOU SERVE AT YOUR CHAMPIONS DINNER AT AUGUSTA NATIONAL?
Beef noodle soup
DESCRIBE ANY TALENTS OR INTERESTS OUTSIDE OF GOLF:
Origami, piano and gymnastics
WHAT’S THE BEST PIECE OF ADVICE YOU’VE EVER RECEIVED?
"Always hit your second shot first," from Rick Heard.
WHAT DO YOU WANT TO BE WHEN YOU GROW UP?
Professional golfer
DESCRIBE YOURSELF:
A 10 year old girl who likes to play golf, do origami and eat food.
