2026 Drive, Chip and Putt Championship
Zoe Crosby
Simpsonville
,
South Carolina
Age: 7 - 9
Gender: Girls
Region: East
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-Handed
AGE STARTED PLAYING GOLF:
3
LOWEST SCORE SHOT (9 AND/OR 18 HOLES):
35(9)
HOW DID YOU BECOME INTERESTED IN GOLF?
My dad introduced me to the game and it was fun.
WHO DO YOU NORMALLY PLAY GOLF WITH?
My sisters
WHAT DO YOU LIKE MOST ABOUT PLAYING GOLF?
I like everything about golf. Nature, challenges, course designs, clubhouses and more.
WHAT IS YOUR FAVORITE GOLF CLUB?
Putter
WHAT IS YOUR FAVORITE GOLF COURSE IN THE WORLD?
Augusta National
WHAT IS YOUR BIGGEST ACHIEVEMENT IN GOLF SO FAR?
Qualifying to be a National Finalist for Drive, Chip and Putt.
WHAT ADVICE WOULD YOU GIVE TO OTHER JUNIORS PARTICIPATING IN DCP WHO ARE TRYING TO REACH THE NATIONAL FINALS?
Stay calm, relax and try your best.
WHAT IS YOUR FAVORITE THING ABOUT PARTICIPATING IN DRIVE, CHIP AND PUTT?
I like the challenges, receiving the medals and traveling to participate in
DCP.
MEMORABLE MOMENTS FROM YOUR LOCAL, SUBREGIONAL OR REGIONAL QUALIFIERS:
Winning the putting competition at Pinehurst to make it to the DCP National Finals at Augusta National.
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 the Subregional Qualifier in 2024, I made it to the Regional Qualifier in 2025 and in 2026 I made it to 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 I did. I thought that since they made it there, I can make it too.
LIST FROM STRONGEST TO WEAKEST – DRIVING, CHIPPING, PUTTING:
Chipping, driving, putting
WHO IS YOUR FAVORITE MALE GOLFER, AND WHY?
Tiger Woods because he was the greatest and he won a lot of majors.
WHO IS YOUR FAVORITE FEMALE GOLFER, AND WHY?
Me because I love myself and I believe I can win.
WHO IS THE COOLEST PLAYER IN GOLF, AND WHY?
Me because of my style.
IF YOU COULD CHOOSE TO PLAY GOLF WITH A DREAM FOURSOME, WHO WOULD THE OTHER THREE PEOPLE BE?
My sisters and my dad.
WHAT FOOD WOULD YOU SERVE AT YOUR CHAMPIONS DINNER AT AUGUSTA NATIONAL?
Lasagna
DESCRIBE ANY TALENTS OR INTERESTS OUTSIDE OF GOLF:
I like to play tennis, bake, swim, read and play with my sisters.
DESCRIBE ANY OBSTACLES YOU’VE OVERCOME IN YOUR LIFE:
When I was born I had trouble breathing and survived, so that makes me a born fighter.
HERO / ROLE MODEL(S):
My mom and dad
WHAT’S THE BEST PIECE OF ADVICE YOU’VE EVER RECEIVED?
To love and respect my family.
WHAT DO YOU WANT TO BE WHEN YOU GROW UP?
A professional tennis player
DESCRIBE YOURSELF:
Smart, cool, beautiful, strong, brave, talented and truthful.
