2026 Drive, Chip and Putt Championship
Finley Nelson
Marietta
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Georgia
Age: 7 - 9
Gender: Boys
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 CompletedSavannah, GA 31411Aug 17, 2025
PLAY GOLF RIGHT OR LEFT HANDED:
Right
AGE STARTED PLAYING GOLF:
18 months
LOWEST SCORE SHOT (9 AND/OR 18 HOLES):
39 on 9 holes
HOW DID YOU BECOME INTERESTED IN GOLF?
I got plastic golf clubs from my dads friend and started hitting plastic golf balls in the backyard.
WHO INTRODUCED YOU TO GOLF?
My dad and my grandpa.
WHO DO YOU NORMALLY PLAY GOLF WITH?
My dad
WHAT DO YOU LIKE MOST ABOUT PLAYING GOLF?
It is peaceful when I am playing.
WHAT’S THE MOST DIFFICULT THING ABOUT GOLF?
The focus it takes to play well.
WHAT IS YOUR FAVORITE GOLF CLUB?
56-degree wedge
WHAT IS YOUR FAVORITE GOLF COURSE IN THE WORLD?
Augusta National
WHAT IS YOUR BIGGEST ACHIEVEMENT IN GOLF SO FAR?
Winning the Regional Qualifier to get to the National Finals.
WHAT ADVICE WOULD YOU GIVE TO OTHER JUNIORS PARTICIPATING IN DCP WHO ARE TRYING TO REACH THE NATIONAL FINALS?
Don’t get nervous.
DO YOU PARTICIPATE IN PGA JUNIOR LEAGUE?
Yes
WHAT IS YOUR FAVORITE THING ABOUT PARTICIPATING IN DRIVE, CHIP AND PUTT?
Visiting different (and very nice) golf courses.
MEMORABLE MOMENTS FROM YOUR LOCAL, SUBREGIONAL OR REGIONAL QUALIFIERS:
Making two putts in the Local Qualifier. Chipping in at Subregionals in Savannah. Winning in a playoff at the Regional Qualifier (even though I didn’t know the playoff was to win it all).
HAVE YOU TRIED TO QUALIFIY FOR DRIVE, CHIP AND PUTT IN THE PAST? IF SO, PLEASE LIST EACH YEAR AND YOUR PREVIOUS RESULTS:
Yes. I participated in the 2023 and 2024 Local Qualifiers.
LIST FROM STRONGEST TO WEAKEST – DRIVING, CHIPPING, PUTTING:
Chipping, putting, driving
HAVE YOU EVER BEEN TO THE MASTERS BEFORE? IF SO, WHEN?
Yes, in 2024 and 2025.
WHAT IS YOUR FAVORITE GOLF ACCESSORY (HAT, HEADCOVER, BALL MARKER, ETC.)?
Range finder
WHO IS YOUR FAVORITE MALE GOLFER, AND WHY?
Scottie Scheffler because he has won the Masters two times.
WHO IS THE COOLEST PLAYER IN GOLF, AND WHY?
Bryson DeChambeau because he can drive the ball really far.
IF YOU COULD CHOOSE TO PLAY GOLF WITH A DREAM FOURSOME, WHO WOULD THE OTHER THREE PEOPLE BE?
Scottie Scheffler, Rory McIlroy, Viktor Hovland
WHAT FOOD WOULD YOU SERVE AT YOUR CHAMPIONS DINNER AT AUGUSTA NATIONAL?
Caesar salad with extra parmesan, sliders, steak and ice cream for dessert.
DESCRIBE ANY TALENTS OR INTERESTS OUTSIDE OF GOLF:
Playing baseball and basketball.
HERO / ROLE MODEL(S):
Scottie Scheffler
WHAT DO YOU WANT TO BE WHEN YOU GROW UP?
Professional golfer
DESCRIBE YOURSELF:
Funny, smart, fast, chill and good under pressure.
