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.
Starting Times & Event Information
Event Tee Times begin at 10am CT
Congratulations on qualifying for the 2026 Drive, Chip and Putt Regional held at Whistling Straits Golf Course administered by the Wisconsin PGA! Please read through the info carefully and contact Maddy Anderson- WPGA Director of Player Development with any questions.
We structure the Regional in a similar fashion to local and sub-regional qualifying. We begin with the younger age groups - Boys 7-9, Girls 7-9 and then finish with the 14-15 year old age groups, starting every two minutes in the order of DRIVE, CHIP and then PUTT.
Exact start times will be emailed out to participants approximately 10-14 days prior to the event. Sub Regionals that feed into this Regional are completed on 8/23/2026. Requests for tee times are not honored. Tee times will range from 10am - 3pm CT based on age and gender division.
Practice Areas
Availabliity
The practice areas at Whistling Straits are open to the public. You can purchase range balls inside the golf shop for $25. Please note that the areas used for the competition will be closed off the day/evening prior and practicing on such areas could lead to disqualification. They will be clearly marked and roped off.
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Food & Beverage
What to expect
All food and beverage can be purchased on the day of the event. Players are also permitted to bring snacks/water if they choose.
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.
