Pairing Results
How to Get There
What to Expect
Drive, Chip and Putt is open to boys and girls ages 7-15. Boys and girls will compete in separate divisions in four age categories: 7-9 years old; 10-11 years old; 12-13 years old; and 14-15 years old.
Competition Overview
- Each participant will compete in all three skills (Drive, Chip and Putt).
- Participants will attempt three shots per skill, for a total of nine shots. Participants accumulate points per shot in all three skills.
- The champion in each individual skill competition will be determined by the participant with the most points accumulated in that particular skill.
- The overall champion in each age category will be determined by the participant with the most points accumulated between all three skills.
Drive Skill
- Each participant will attempt three drives from the same teeing area.
- All drives will be played to a 40-yard wide grid and the ball must come to rest in the grid to score points.
Chip Skill
- Each participant will attempt three chips from the same location approximately 10-15 yards from the hole.
- All chips will be measured and scored from the center of the hole with lines clearly marking the scoring rings.
Putt Skill
- Each participant will attempt three total putts, with one attempt from each of the following distances: 6’, 15’ and 30’.
- All putts will be measured and scored from the center of the hole with lines clearly marking the scoring rings.
Awards
- Prizes will be awarded to individual skill champions as well as overall champions for boys and girls in each age category.
Tee Times and Additional Information
- Tee times and any additional information needed for the qualifier will be shared via email communication after the close of registration.
DCP TPC Sawgrass Regional Qualifier
Things To Keep In Mind
Starting Times will be available four days before the event date.
Age Division Reminder
Participants will be grouped based on their age as of the National Finals on Sunday, April 4, 2027.
Golf Shop Hours, Rates and Practice Information at TPC Sawgrass
- Golf Shop hours are 7:00 AM - 7:00 PM.
- Participants may practice any day prior to the competition, practice balls are $30 +tax per bag from the Golf Shop.
- Practice Grounds for Full Swing: open daily from 7:00 AM - 6:30 PM (last bag sold at 5:30 PM).
- Stadium Course Practice Greens: closes after the last tee time (approximately 2:30 PM daily).
- Tuesdays Only: both Practice Grounds and Greens close at 1:00 PM (last bag of balls sold at 12:00 PM).
- Special Rates: participants and immediate family may book a round on the Stadium Course at the following rates: DCP Participant - $125 +tax, Adult/Guardian & Immediate Family - $275 +tax.
- Booking Window: 5 days prior to your desired date; valid for tee times as follows: Monday, September 7th - Sunday, September 13th (note: the course is closed on Friday, September 11th with an outside event).
- To book a tee time, call the Golf Shop at (904) 273-3430.
Hotel Accommodations - Sawgrass Marriott Golf Resort & Spa
1000 Tournament Players Club Blvd, Ponte Vedra Beach, FL 32082
Dates Available: 9/11/26 - 9/13/26
Rates: $239.00+$25 resort fee ++ per night
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Practice Balls - Day of the Qualifier
Practice balls will be complimentary at the Practice Grounds the day of the qualifier.
Food & Beverage
NINETEEN, the restaurant at TPC Sawgrass, opens at 7:00 AM and the Midway Grille opens at 8:00 AM. Credit card and cash are accepted.
Inclement Weather Policy
Local, subregional and regional competitions are held rain or shine. In the case of dangerous or unplayable weather conditions, after every effort is made to complete the competition, the host PGA Section staff may cancel and reschedule the event. The decision to cancel and/or reschedule rests solely in the hands of the host organization.
Rules
The Drive, Chip and Putt Executive Committee, its agents and subordinate organizers, reserve the right to make rulings and recommendations regarding the Drive, Chip and Putt competition.
Click here to view the Rules and Regulations in their entirety.
