CASTLE ROCK, Colo. – Karma.
That’s the word George Solich, Castle Pines Golf Club board chairman and president, used in describing how Sunday’s Drive, Chip and Putt regional qualifier played out at the scenic course south of Denver.
You see, Solich was presenting the awards for the event, and the first one went to Simon White, winner of the Boys 14-15 age group, who not only grew up in Colorado Springs, Colo. — where Solich did — but is attending the same high school, Cheyenne Mountain, from which Solich graduated in 1979.
To add to the connection, the second National Finalist crowned Sunday, Girls 14-15 age group winner Landry Frost, also calls Colorado Springs home. Both Solich and his brother Duffy, the tournament chairman for the PGA Tour’s 2024 BMW Championship that will be played next August at Castle Pines, caddied at The Broadmoor in Colorado Springs and earned Evans Scholarships to the University of Colorado.
“The first kid I get to send to Augusta (on Sunday), he went to the high school I went to — Cheyenne Mountain,” George Solich said. “And the next one was another Colorado Springs kid. That was pretty neat, pretty special.”
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CASTLE ROCK, CO - SEPTEMBER 24: Simon White is congratulated by George Sorich after winning the boys 14-15 class during the 2023 Drive, Chip and Putt Regional Qualifier at Castle Pines Golf Club on September 24, 2023 in Castle Rock, Colorado. (Photo by Dustin Bradford/Getty Images for Drive, Chip & Putt)
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CASTLE ROCK, CO - SEPTEMBER 24: Boys 7-9 participant Henry Moreno reacts after a strong putt as he competes in the putting competition during the 2023 Drive, Chip and Putt Regional Qualifier at Castle Pines Golf Club on September 24, 2023 in Castle Rock, Colorado. (Photo by Dustin Bradford/Getty Images for Drive, Chip & Putt)
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CASTLE ROCK, CO - SEPTEMBER 24: Girls 12-13 class winner Harlow Gregory places her name on the leaderboard after a first place finish in her class during the 2023 Drive, Chip and Putt Regional Qualifier at Castle Pines Golf Club on September 24, 2023 in Castle Rock, Colorado. (Photo by Dustin Bradford/Getty Images for Drive, Chip & Putt)
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CASTLE ROCK, CO - SEPTEMBER 24: Girls 7-9 participant Shepherd Choi reacts as she sinks her third putt in the putting station competition during the 2023 Drive, Chip and Putt Regional Qualifier at Castle Pines Golf Club on September 24, 2023 in Castle Rock, Colorado. (Photo by Dustin Bradford/Getty Images for Drive, Chip & Putt)
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CASTLE ROCK, CO - SEPTEMBER 24: Colorado section PGA representative Samantha Crawford marks results on the leaderboard during the 2023 Drive, Chip and Putt Regional Qualifier at Castle Pines Golf Club on September 24, 2023 in Castle Rock, Colorado. (Photo by Dustin Bradford/Getty Images for Drive, Chip & Putt)
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CASTLE ROCK, CO - SEPTEMBER 24: Boys 12-13 participant Braydon Hegstrom is congratulated by George Sorich for a podium finish in the drive competition during the 2023 Drive, Chip and Putt Regional Qualifier at Castle Pines Golf Club on September 24, 2023 in Castle Rock, Colorado. (Photo by Dustin Bradford/Getty Images for Drive, Chip & Putt)
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CASTLE ROCK, CO - SEPTEMBER 24: Girls 7-9 overall winner Sydney Liddell stands for a portrait after the 2023 Drive, Chip and Putt Regional Qualifier at Castle Pines Golf Club on September 24, 2023 in Castle Rock, Colorado. (Photo by Dustin Bradford/Getty Images for Drive, Chip & Putt)
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CASTLE ROCK, CO - SEPTEMBER 24: Girls 14-15 individual discipline podium finishers including overall winner Landry Frost stand for a photo with George Sorich during the 2023 Drive, Chip and Putt Regional Qualifier at Castle Pines Golf Club on September 24, 2023 in Castle Rock, Colorado. (Photo by Dustin Bradford/Getty Images for Drive, Chip & Putt)
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CASTLE ROCK, CO - SEPTEMBER 24: Boys 10-11 participant Lincoln Trasamar watches a chip shot during the 2023 Drive, Chip and Putt Regional Qualifier at Castle Pines Golf Club on September 24, 2023 in Castle Rock, Colorado. (Photo by Dustin Bradford/Getty Images for Drive, Chip & Putt)
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CASTLE ROCK, CO - SEPTEMBER 24: Boys 14-15 winner Simon White stands for a photo with George Sorich after winning the boys 14-15 class during the 2023 Drive, Chip and Putt Regional Qualifier at Castle Pines Golf Club on September 24, 2023 in Castle Rock, Colorado. (Photo by Dustin Bradford/Getty Images for Drive, Chip & Putt)
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CASTLE ROCK, CO - SEPTEMBER 24: Girls 12-13 class winner Harlow Gregory holds her trio of individual discipline awards after also winning in her age class during the 2023 Drive, Chip and Putt Regional Qualifier at Castle Pines Golf Club on September 24, 2023 in Castle Rock, Colorado. (Photo by Dustin Bradford/Getty Images for Drive, Chip & Putt)
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CASTLE ROCK, CO - SEPTEMBER 24: Girls 10-11 participant Isabella Martin is congratulated for her podium finish in the drive competition by George Sorich during the 2023 Drive, Chip and Putt Regional Qualifier at Castle Pines Golf Club on September 24, 2023 in Castle Rock, Colorado. (Photo by Dustin Bradford/Getty Images for Drive, Chip & Putt)
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CASTLE ROCK, CO - SEPTEMBER 24: Boys 10-11 participant Brecken Haglund celebrates after sinking a putt in the putting portion of the competition during the 2023 Drive, Chip and Putt Regional Qualifier at Castle Pines Golf Club on September 24, 2023 in Castle Rock, Colorado. (Photo by Dustin Bradford/Getty Images for Drive, Chip & Putt)
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CASTLE ROCK, CO - SEPTEMBER 24: The boys 14-15 podium, including Simon White (center), Jacob Palen (R) and Cole Brust (L) stand for a photo with George Sorich during the 2023 Drive, Chip and Putt Regional Qualifier at Castle Pines Golf Club on September 24, 2023 in Castle Rock, Colorado. (Photo by Dustin Bradford/Getty Images for Drive, Chip & Putt)
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CASTLE ROCK, CO - SEPTEMBER 24: Boys 7-9 overall winner Henry Amen stands for a portrait as the overall age group winner award during the 2023 Drive, Chip and Putt Regional Qualifier at Castle Pines Golf Club on September 24, 2023 in Castle Rock, Colorado. (Photo by Dustin Bradford/Getty Images for Drive, Chip & Putt)
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CASTLE ROCK, CO - SEPTEMBER 24: Girls 10-11 overall winner Anna Midyett stands for a photo after her overall age class win during the 2023 Drive, Chip and Putt Regional Qualifier at Castle Pines Golf Club on September 24, 2023 in Castle Rock, Colorado. (Photo by Dustin Bradford/Getty Images for Drive, Chip & Putt)
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CASTLE ROCK, CO - SEPTEMBER 24: Girls 10-11 overall winner Anna Midyett is congratuled by George Solich after her overall age class win during the 2023 Drive, Chip and Putt Regional Qualifier at Castle Pines Golf Club on September 24, 2023 in Castle Rock, Colorado. (Photo by Dustin Bradford/Getty Images for Drive, Chip & Putt)
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CASTLE ROCK, CO - SEPTEMBER 24: Boys 12-13 participant Kai Jorde competes in the drive station during the 2023 Drive, Chip and Putt Regional Qualifier at Castle Pines Golf Club on September 24, 2023 in Castle Rock, Colorado. (Photo by Dustin Bradford/Getty Images for Drive, Chip & Putt)
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CASTLE ROCK, CO - SEPTEMBER 24: A general view of the completed boys 12-13 leaderboard during the 2023 Drive, Chip and Putt Regional Qualifier at Castle Pines Golf Club on September 24, 2023 in Castle Rock, Colorado. (Photo by Dustin Bradford/Getty Images for Drive, Chip & Putt)
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CASTLE ROCK, CO - SEPTEMBER 24: Girls 7-9 participant Shepherd Choi is congratulated by George Sorich after a second place finish in her overall age group competition during the 2023 Drive, Chip and Putt Regional Qualifier at Castle Pines Golf Club on September 24, 2023 in Castle Rock, Colorado. (Photo by Dustin Bradford/Getty Images for Drive, Chip & Putt)
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CASTLE ROCK, CO - SEPTEMBER 24: Girls 12-13 class winner Harlow Gregory reacts next to her father after learning that she had secured a first place finish in her class during the 2023 Drive, Chip and Putt Regional Qualifier at Castle Pines Golf Club on September 24, 2023 in Castle Rock, Colorado. (Photo by Dustin Bradford/Getty Images for Drive, Chip & Putt)
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CASTLE ROCK, CO - SEPTEMBER 24: Boys 7-9 participant Henry Amen is congratulated by George Sorich for a podium finish in the individual competitions during the 2023 Drive, Chip and Putt Regional Qualifier at Castle Pines Golf Club on September 24, 2023 in Castle Rock, Colorado. (Photo by Dustin Bradford/Getty Images for Drive, Chip & Putt)
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CASTLE ROCK, CO - SEPTEMBER 24: Girls 10-11 overall winner Anna Midyett is congratuled by George Sorich after her win during the 2023 Drive, Chip and Putt Regional Qualifier at Castle Pines Golf Club on September 24, 2023 in Castle Rock, Colorado. The win eas her second age class overall win. (Photo by Dustin Bradford/Getty Images for Drive, Chip & Putt)
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CASTLE ROCK, CO - SEPTEMBER 24: Boys 12-13 participant Chesney Erkel watchis his tee shot as he competes in the drive competition during the 2023 Drive, Chip and Putt Regional Qualifier at Castle Pines Golf Club on September 24, 2023 in Castle Rock, Colorado. (Photo by Dustin Bradford/Getty Images for Drive, Chip & Putt)
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CASTLE ROCK, CO - SEPTEMBER 24: Simon White looks over the leaderboard awaiting final results before winning the boys 14-15 class during the 2023 Drive, Chip and Putt Regional Qualifier at Castle Pines Golf Club on September 24, 2023 in Castle Rock, Colorado. (Photo by Dustin Bradford/Getty Images for Drive, Chip & Putt)
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CASTLE ROCK, CO - SEPTEMBER 24: Patrick Vilai reacts along with his mother after learning that he had won the overall boys 12-13 class during the 2023 Drive, Chip and Putt Regional Qualifier at Castle Pines Golf Club on September 24, 2023 in Castle Rock, Colorado. (Photo by Dustin Bradford/Getty Images for Drive, Chip & Putt)
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CASTLE ROCK, CO - SEPTEMBER 24: Girls 10-11 overall winner Anna Midyett stands for a photo after her overall age class win during the 2023 Drive, Chip and Putt Regional Qualifier at Castle Pines Golf Club on September 24, 2023 in Castle Rock, Colorado. (Photo by Dustin Bradford/Getty Images for Drive, Chip & Putt)
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CASTLE ROCK, CO - SEPTEMBER 24: Patrick Vilai stands for a portrait after winning the overall boys 12-13 class during the 2023 Drive, Chip and Putt Regional Qualifier at Castle Pines Golf Club on September 24, 2023 in Castle Rock, Colorado. (Photo by Dustin Bradford/Getty Images for Drive, Chip & Putt)
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CASTLE ROCK, CO - SEPTEMBER 24: Girls 12-13 participant Claire Atzbach competes in the putting competition during the 2023 Drive, Chip and Putt Regional Qualifier at Castle Pines Golf Club on September 24, 2023 in Castle Rock, Colorado. (Photo by Dustin Bradford/Getty Images for Drive, Chip & Putt)
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CASTLE ROCK, CO - SEPTEMBER 24: Boys 7-9 overall leaders Henry Amen (center), Ben Sand (R), and Elias Champ (L) stand for a photo with George Sorich during the 2023 Drive, Chip and Putt Regional Qualifier at Castle Pines Golf Club on September 24, 2023 in Castle Rock, Colorado. (Photo by Dustin Bradford/Getty Images for Drive, Chip & Putt)
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CASTLE ROCK, CO - SEPTEMBER 24: Boys 7-9 participants Keegan Dusatko (R) and Jaxon Roraff watch the leaderboard for his age group before the awards are presented during the 2023 Drive, Chip and Putt Regional Qualifier at Castle Pines Golf Club on September 24, 2023 in Castle Rock, Colorado. (Photo by Dustin Bradford/Getty Images for Drive, Chip & Putt)
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CASTLE ROCK, CO - SEPTEMBER 24: The girls 10-11 podium, Anna Midyett (center), Sofia Casas (R), and Marie Merabella (L) stand for a photo with George Sorich after the awards ceremony for their age class during the 2023 Drive, Chip and Putt Regional Qualifier at Castle Pines Golf Club on September 24, 2023 in Castle Rock, Colorado. (Photo by Dustin Bradford/Getty Images for Drive, Chip & Putt)
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CASTLE ROCK, CO - SEPTEMBER 24: Boys 7-9 overall participants Henry Amen (center), Ben Sand (R), and Elias Champ (L) stand for a photo on the podium during the 2023 Drive, Chip and Putt Regional Qualifier at Castle Pines Golf Club on September 24, 2023 in Castle Rock, Colorado. (Photo by Dustin Bradford/Getty Images for Drive, Chip & Putt)
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CASTLE ROCK, CO - SEPTEMBER 24: Girls 10-11 participant Isabella Martin rompetes in the putting competition during the 2023 Drive, Chip and Putt Regional Qualifier at Castle Pines Golf Club on September 24, 2023 in Castle Rock, Colorado. (Photo by Dustin Bradford/Getty Images for Drive, Chip & Putt)
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CASTLE ROCK, CO - SEPTEMBER 24: Girls 7-9 participant Shepherd Choi competes in the putting station during the 2023 Drive, Chip and Putt Regional Qualifier at Castle Pines Golf Club on September 24, 2023 in Castle Rock, Colorado. (Photo by Dustin Bradford/Getty Images for Drive, Chip & Putt)
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CASTLE ROCK, CO - SEPTEMBER 24: Patrick Vilai stands for a portrait after winning the overall boys 12-13 class during the 2023 Drive, Chip and Putt Regional Qualifier at Castle Pines Golf Club on September 24, 2023 in Castle Rock, Colorado. (Photo by Dustin Bradford/Getty Images for Drive, Chip & Putt)
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CASTLE ROCK, CO - SEPTEMBER 24: Boys 12-13 participant Braylon Ball is congratulated by George Sorich for a podium finish in the putt competition during the 2023 Drive, Chip and Putt Regional Qualifier at Castle Pines Golf Club on September 24, 2023 in Castle Rock, Colorado. (Photo by Dustin Bradford/Getty Images for Drive, Chip & Putt)
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CASTLE ROCK, CO - SEPTEMBER 24: The boys 10-11 overall podium, James Jernigan (center), Brecken Haglund (R), and Lincoln Trasamar (L) stand for a photo with George Sorich during the 2023 Drive, Chip and Putt Regional Qualifier at Castle Pines Golf Club on September 24, 2023 in Castle Rock, Colorado. (Photo by Dustin Bradford/Getty Images for Drive, Chip & Putt)
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CASTLE ROCK, CO - SEPTEMBER 24: Boys 10-11 participant Brecken Haglund watches his putt in the putting portion of the competition during the 2023 Drive, Chip and Putt Regional Qualifier at Castle Pines Golf Club on September 24, 2023 in Castle Rock, Colorado. (Photo by Dustin Bradford/Getty Images for Drive, Chip & Putt)
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CASTLE ROCK, CO - SEPTEMBER 24: Boys 12-13 participant Nicholas Melvin is congratulated by George Sorich for a podium finish in the chip competition during the 2023 Drive, Chip and Putt Regional Qualifier at Castle Pines Golf Club on September 24, 2023 in Castle Rock, Colorado. (Photo by Dustin Bradford/Getty Images for Drive, Chip & Putt)
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CASTLE ROCK, CO - SEPTEMBER 24: Simon White stands for a portrait after winning the boys 14-15 class during the 2023 Drive, Chip and Putt Regional Qualifier at Castle Pines Golf Club on September 24, 2023 in Castle Rock, Colorado. (Photo by Dustin Bradford/Getty Images for Drive, Chip & Putt)
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CASTLE ROCK, CO - SEPTEMBER 24: Boys 7-9 overall leaders Henry Amen (center), Ben Sand (R), and Elias Champ (L) stand for a photo with George Sorich during the 2023 Drive, Chip and Putt Regional Qualifier at Castle Pines Golf Club on September 24, 2023 in Castle Rock, Colorado. (Photo by Dustin Bradford/Getty Images for Drive, Chip & Putt)
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CASTLE ROCK, CO - SEPTEMBER 24: Boys 7-9 overall winner Henry Amen walks to place his name on the leaderboard as the overall age group winner award during the 2023 Drive, Chip and Putt Regional Qualifier at Castle Pines Golf Club on September 24, 2023 in Castle Rock, Colorado. (Photo by Dustin Bradford/Getty Images for Drive, Chip & Putt)
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CASTLE ROCK, CO - SEPTEMBER 24: Girls 12-13 participant Stella Hawkinson competes in the putting discipline during the 2023 Drive, Chip and Putt Regional Qualifier at Castle Pines Golf Club on September 24, 2023 in Castle Rock, Colorado. (Photo by Dustin Bradford/Getty Images for Drive, Chip & Putt)
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CASTLE ROCK, CO - SEPTEMBER 24: The boys 14-15 podium, including Simon White (center), Jacob Palen (R) and Cole Brust (L) stand for a podium photo during the 2023 Drive, Chip and Putt Regional Qualifier at Castle Pines Golf Club on September 24, 2023 in Castle Rock, Colorado. (Photo by Dustin Bradford/Getty Images for Drive, Chip & Putt)
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CASTLE ROCK, CO - SEPTEMBER 24: George Sorich stands for a photo with individual discipline podium finishers of the boys 7-9 age class during the 2023 Drive, Chip and Putt Regional Qualifier at Castle Pines Golf Club on September 24, 2023 in Castle Rock, Colorado. (Photo by Dustin Bradford/Getty Images for Drive, Chip & Putt)
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CASTLE ROCK, CO - SEPTEMBER 24: Boys 7-9 participant Jaxon Roraff competes in the chip competition during the 2023 Drive, Chip and Putt Regional Qualifier at Castle Pines Golf Club on September 24, 2023 in Castle Rock, Colorado. (Photo by Dustin Bradford/Getty Images for Drive, Chip & Putt)
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CASTLE ROCK, CO - SEPTEMBER 24: Patrick Vilai reacts along with his mother and others after learning that he had won the overall boys 12-13 class during the 2023 Drive, Chip and Putt Regional Qualifier at Castle Pines Golf Club on September 24, 2023 in Castle Rock, Colorado. (Photo by Dustin Bradford/Getty Images for Drive, Chip & Putt)
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CASTLE ROCK, CO - SEPTEMBER 24: Participant James Jernigan stands for a portrait after his boys 10-11 age class overall win during the 2023 Drive, Chip and Putt Regional Qualifier at Castle Pines Golf Club on September 24, 2023 in Castle Rock, Colorado. (Photo by Dustin Bradford/Getty Images for Drive, Chip & Putt)
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CASTLE ROCK, CO - SEPTEMBER 24: Boys 10-11 participant Brecken Haglund celebrates after sinking a putt in the putting portion of the competition during the 2023 Drive, Chip and Putt Regional Qualifier at Castle Pines Golf Club on September 24, 2023 in Castle Rock, Colorado. (Photo by Dustin Bradford/Getty Images for Drive, Chip & Putt)
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CASTLE ROCK, CO - SEPTEMBER 24: Colorado chapter PGA representative Samatha Crawford and George Sorich recognize sponsors during an award presentation during the 2023 Drive, Chip and Putt Regional Qualifier at Castle Pines Golf Club on September 24, 2023 in Castle Rock, Colorado. (Photo by Dustin Bradford/Getty Images for Drive, Chip & Putt)
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CASTLE ROCK, CO - SEPTEMBER 24: Girls 14-15 overall age class winner Landry Frost stands for a portrait after the awards ceremony during the 2023 Drive, Chip and Putt Regional Qualifier at Castle Pines Golf Club on September 24, 2023 in Castle Rock, Colorado. (Photo by Dustin Bradford/Getty Images for Drive, Chip & Putt)
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CASTLE ROCK, CO - SEPTEMBER 24: Boys 7-9 participant Ben Sand competes during the 2023 Drive, Chip and Putt Regional Qualifier at Castle Pines Golf Club on September 24, 2023 in Castle Rock, Colorado. (Photo by Dustin Bradford/Getty Images for Drive, Chip & Putt)
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CASTLE ROCK, CO - SEPTEMBER 24: Girls 7-9 overall winner Sydney Liddell stands for a portrait after the 2023 Drive, Chip and Putt Regional Qualifier at Castle Pines Golf Club on September 24, 2023 in Castle Rock, Colorado. (Photo by Dustin Bradford/Getty Images for Drive, Chip & Putt)
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CASTLE ROCK, CO - SEPTEMBER 24: The boys 10-11 overall podium, James Jernigan (center), Brecken Haglund (R), and Lincoln Trasamar (L) stand for a podium photog} during the 2023 Drive, Chip and Putt Regional Qualifier at Castle Pines Golf Club on September 24, 2023 in Castle Rock, Colorado. (Photo by Dustin Bradford/Getty Images for Drive, Chip & Putt)
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CASTLE ROCK, CO - SEPTEMBER 24: Girls 12-13 overall podium, Harlow Gregory (center), Ari Jacobs (R), and Clair Atzbach stand for a photo with George Sorich after receiving their awards during the 2023 Drive, Chip and Putt Regional Qualifier at Castle Pines Golf Club on September 24, 2023 in Castle Rock, Colorado. (Photo by Dustin Bradford/Getty Images for Drive, Chip & Putt)
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CASTLE ROCK, CO - SEPTEMBER 24: Girls 7-9 participant Shepherd Choi signs her name on souvenir flags during the 2023 Drive, Chip and Putt Regional Qualifier at Castle Pines Golf Club on September 24, 2023 in Castle Rock, Colorado. (Photo by Dustin Bradford/Getty Images for Drive, Chip & Putt)
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CASTLE ROCK, CO - SEPTEMBER 24: Patrick Vilai reacts along with his mother after learning that he had won the overall boys 12-13 class during the 2023 Drive, Chip and Putt Regional Qualifier at Castle Pines Golf Club on September 24, 2023 in Castle Rock, Colorado. (Photo by Dustin Bradford/Getty Images for Drive, Chip & Putt)
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CASTLE ROCK, CO - SEPTEMBER 24: Girls 12-13 class winner Harlow Gregory stands for a portrait after a first place finish in her class during the 2023 Drive, Chip and Putt Regional Qualifier at Castle Pines Golf Club on September 24, 2023 in Castle Rock, Colorado. (Photo by Dustin Bradford/Getty Images for Drive, Chip & Putt)
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CASTLE ROCK, CO - SEPTEMBER 24: Girls 12-13 class winner Harlow Gregory is congratulated by George Sorich after a first place finish in her class during the 2023 Drive, Chip and Putt Regional Qualifier at Castle Pines Golf Club on September 24, 2023 in Castle Rock, Colorado. (Photo by Dustin Bradford/Getty Images for Drive, Chip & Putt)
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CASTLE ROCK, CO - SEPTEMBER 24: Boys 14-15 participant Owen Johnson competes in the putting discipline during the 2023 Drive, Chip and Putt Regional Qualifier at Castle Pines Golf Club on September 24, 2023 in Castle Rock, Colorado. (Photo by Dustin Bradford/Getty Images for Drive, Chip & Putt)
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CASTLE ROCK, CO - SEPTEMBER 24: The boys 12-13 overall leaderboard, Patrick Vilai (center), Nicholas Melvin (R), and Kai Jorde (L) stand for a photo with George Sorich during the 2023 Drive, Chip and Putt Regional Qualifier at Castle Pines Golf Club on September 24, 2023 in Castle Rock, Colorado. (Photo by Dustin Bradford/Getty Images for Drive, Chip & Putt)
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CASTLE ROCK, CO - SEPTEMBER 24: Girls 7-9 participant Shepherd Choi reacts as she sinks her third putt in the putting station competition during the 2023 Drive, Chip and Putt Regional Qualifier at Castle Pines Golf Club on September 24, 2023 in Castle Rock, Colorado. (Photo by Dustin Bradford/Getty Images for Drive, Chip & Putt)
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CASTLE ROCK, CO - SEPTEMBER 24: Girls 14-15 overall winner Landry Frost is congratulated by George Solich during the awards ceremony for her class in the 2023 Drive, Chip and Putt Regional Qualifier at Castle Pines Golf Club on September 24, 2023 in Castle Rock, Colorado. (Photo by Dustin Bradford/Getty Images for Drive, Chip & Putt)
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CASTLE ROCK, CO - SEPTEMBER 24: Girls 14-15 participant Briana Simek is congratulated for a win in the putt competition by George Solich during the 2023 Drive, Chip and Putt Regional Qualifier at Castle Pines Golf Club on September 24, 2023 in Castle Rock, Colorado. (Photo by Dustin Bradford/Getty Images for Drive, Chip & Putt)
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CASTLE ROCK, CO - SEPTEMBER 24: Girls 10-11 overall winner Anna Midyett hugs her mother as she watches the leaderboard and seeing confirmation of her overall age class win during the 2023 Drive, Chip and Putt Regional Qualifier at Castle Pines Golf Club on September 24, 2023 in Castle Rock, Colorado. (Photo by Dustin Bradford/Getty Images for Drive, Chip & Putt)
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CASTLE ROCK, CO - SEPTEMBER 24: Patrick Vilai is congratulated by George Solich after winning the overall boys 12-13 class during the 2023 Drive, Chip and Putt Regional Qualifier at Castle Pines Golf Club on September 24, 2023 in Castle Rock, Colorado. (Photo by Dustin Bradford/Getty Images for Drive, Chip & Putt)
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CASTLE ROCK, CO - SEPTEMBER 24: Girls 14-15 overall age class winner Landry Frost stands for a photo after the awards ceremony during the 2023 Drive, Chip and Putt Regional Qualifier at Castle Pines Golf Club on September 24, 2023 in Castle Rock, Colorado. (Photo by Dustin Bradford/Getty Images for Drive, Chip & Putt)
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CASTLE ROCK, CO - SEPTEMBER 24: Girls 10-11 overall winner Anna Midyett hugs her mother as she watches the leaderboard and seeing confirmation of her overall age class win during the 2023 Drive, Chip and Putt Regional Qualifier at Castle Pines Golf Club on September 24, 2023 in Castle Rock, Colorado. (Photo by Dustin Bradford/Getty Images for Drive, Chip & Putt)
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CASTLE ROCK, CO - SEPTEMBER 24: Boys 10-11 participant Brecken Haglund reacts after his third putt earned him only 2 points in the putting portion of the competition during the 2023 Drive, Chip and Putt Regional Qualifier at Castle Pines Golf Club on September 24, 2023 in Castle Rock, Colorado. (Photo by Dustin Bradford/Getty Images for Drive, Chip & Putt)
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CASTLE ROCK, CO - SEPTEMBER 24: Boys 10-11 participant James Jernigan walks to accept his award for finishing first overall in his age class during the 2023 Drive, Chip and Putt Regional Qualifier at Castle Pines Golf Club on September 24, 2023 in Castle Rock, Colorado. (Photo by Dustin Bradford/Getty Images for Drive, Chip & Putt)
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CASTLE ROCK, CO - SEPTEMBER 24: Patrick Vilai walks to accept his award after winning the overall boys 12-13 class during the 2023 Drive, Chip and Putt Regional Qualifier at Castle Pines Golf Club on September 24, 2023 in Castle Rock, Colorado. (Photo by Dustin Bradford/Getty Images for Drive, Chip & Putt)
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The Drive, Chip and Putt Championship - Castle Pines Golf Club
CASTLE ROCK, CO - SEPTEMBER 24: Boys 12-13 participant Braydon Hegstrom reacts after a strong putt in the putting portion of the competition during the 2023 Drive, Chip and Putt Regional Qualifier at Castle Pines Golf Club on September 24, 2023 in Castle Rock, Colorado. (Photo by Dustin Bradford/Getty Images for Drive, Chip & Putt)
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The Drive, Chip and Putt Championship - Castle Pines Golf Club
CASTLE ROCK, CO - SEPTEMBER 24: George Solich stands with the boys 10-11 individual discipline podium finishers during the 2023 Drive, Chip and Putt Regional Qualifier at Castle Pines Golf Club on September 24, 2023 in Castle Rock, Colorado. (Photo by Dustin Bradford/Getty Images for Drive, Chip & Putt)
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The Drive, Chip and Putt Championship - Castle Pines Golf Club
CASTLE ROCK, CO - SEPTEMBER 24: Girls 10-11 overall winner Anna Midyett hugs her mother as she watches the leaderboard and seeing confirmation of her overall age class win during the 2023 Drive, Chip and Putt Regional Qualifier at Castle Pines Golf Club on September 24, 2023 in Castle Rock, Colorado. (Photo by Dustin Bradford/Getty Images for Drive, Chip & Putt)
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The Drive, Chip and Putt Championship - Castle Pines Golf Club
CASTLE ROCK, CO - SEPTEMBER 24: Girls 7-9 overall leaders Sydney Liddell (center), Shepherd Choi (R), and Brenlee Wernke (L) during the 2023 Drive, Chip and Putt Regional Qualifier at Castle Pines Golf Club on September 24, 2023 in Castle Rock, Colorado. (Photo by Dustin Bradford/Getty Images for Drive, Chip & Putt)
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The Drive, Chip and Putt Championship - Castle Pines Golf Club
CASTLE ROCK, CO - SEPTEMBER 24: Girls 7-9 overall winner Sydney Liddell looks on with her family as final results are tallied for her age group during the 2023 Drive, Chip and Putt Regional Qualifier at Castle Pines Golf Club on September 24, 2023 in Castle Rock, Colorado. (Photo by Dustin Bradford/Getty Images for Drive, Chip & Putt)
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The Drive, Chip and Putt Championship - Castle Pines Golf Club
CASTLE ROCK, CO - SEPTEMBER 24: Boys 10-11 participant Brecken Haglund celebrates after sinking a putt in the putting portion of the competition during the 2023 Drive, Chip and Putt Regional Qualifier at Castle Pines Golf Club on September 24, 2023 in Castle Rock, Colorado. (Photo by Dustin Bradford/Getty Images for Drive, Chip & Putt)
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The Drive, Chip and Putt Championship - Castle Pines Golf Club
CASTLE ROCK, CO - SEPTEMBER 24: Boys 7-9 overall winner Henry Amen watches the leaderboard with family members as final results are tallied during the 2023 Drive, Chip and Putt Regional Qualifier at Castle Pines Golf Club on September 24, 2023 in Castle Rock, Colorado. (Photo by Dustin Bradford/Getty Images for Drive, Chip & Putt)
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The Drive, Chip and Putt Championship - Castle Pines Golf Club
CASTLE ROCK, CO - SEPTEMBER 24: The girls 14-15 podium, including first place finisher Landry Frost, Harley Wade (second from right), and Richa Sajjan (left) stand for a photo with George Solich after the awards ceremony during the 2023 Drive, Chip and Putt Regional Qualifier at Castle Pines Golf Club on September 24, 2023 in Castle Rock, Colorado. (Photo by Dustin Bradford/Getty Images for Drive, Chip & Putt)
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The Drive, Chip and Putt Championship - Castle Pines Golf Club
CASTLE ROCK, CO - SEPTEMBER 24: Boys 10-11 participant James Jernigan watches the leaderboard with family as he sees confirmation of overall first place in his age category during the 2023 Drive, Chip and Putt Regional Qualifier at Castle Pines Golf Club on September 24, 2023 in Castle Rock, Colorado. (Photo by Dustin Bradford/Getty Images for Drive, Chip & Putt)
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The Drive, Chip and Putt Championship - Castle Pines Golf Club
CASTLE ROCK, CO - SEPTEMBER 24: Participant James Jernigan stands for a photo after his age class win during the boys 10-11 awards ceremony with George Solich during the 2023 Drive, Chip and Putt Regional Qualifier at Castle Pines Golf Club on September 24, 2023 in Castle Rock, Colorado. (Photo by Dustin Bradford/Getty Images for Drive, Chip & Putt)
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The Drive, Chip and Putt Championship - Castle Pines Golf Club
CASTLE ROCK, CO - SEPTEMBER 24: Boys 10-11 participant Brecken Haglund celebrates after sinking a putt in the putting portion of the competition during the 2023 Drive, Chip and Putt Regional Qualifier at Castle Pines Golf Club on September 24, 2023 in Castle Rock, Colorado. (Photo by Dustin Bradford/Getty Images for Drive, Chip & Putt)
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The Drive, Chip and Putt Championship - Castle Pines Golf Club
CASTLE ROCK, CO - SEPTEMBER 24: A general view of the complete girls 12-13 leaderboard during the 2023 Drive, Chip and Putt Regional Qualifier at Castle Pines Golf Club on September 24, 2023 in Castle Rock, Colorado. (Photo by Dustin Bradford/Getty Images for Drive, Chip & Putt)
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The Drive, Chip and Putt Championship - Castle Pines Golf Club
CASTLE ROCK, CO - SEPTEMBER 24: A general view of the complete boys 10-11 leaderboard during the 2023 Drive, Chip and Putt Regional Qualifier at Castle Pines Golf Club on September 24, 2023 in Castle Rock, Colorado. (Photo by Dustin Bradford/Getty Images for Drive, Chip & Putt)
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The Drive, Chip and Putt Championship - Castle Pines Golf Club
CASTLE ROCK, CO - SEPTEMBER 24: Girls 7-9 participant Shepherd Choi reacts as she sinks her third putt in the putting station competition during the 2023 Drive, Chip and Putt Regional Qualifier at Castle Pines Golf Club on September 24, 2023 in Castle Rock, Colorado. (Photo by Dustin Bradford/Getty Images for Drive, Chip & Putt)
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The Drive, Chip and Putt Championship - Castle Pines Golf Club
CASTLE ROCK, CO - SEPTEMBER 24: The girls 10-11 podium, Anna Midyett (center), Sofia Casas (R), and Marie Merabella (L) stand for a photo on the podium after the awards ceremony for their age class during the 2023 Drive, Chip and Putt Regional Qualifier at Castle Pines Golf Club on September 24, 2023 in Castle Rock, Colorado. (Photo by Dustin Bradford/Getty Images for Drive, Chip & Putt)
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The Drive, Chip and Putt Championship - Castle Pines Golf Club
CASTLE ROCK, CO - SEPTEMBER 24: Patrick Vilai places his name onto the leaderboard after winning the overall boys 12-13 class during the 2023 Drive, Chip and Putt Regional Qualifier at Castle Pines Golf Club on September 24, 2023 in Castle Rock, Colorado. (Photo by Dustin Bradford/Getty Images for Drive, Chip & Putt)
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The Drive, Chip and Putt Championship - Castle Pines Golf Club
CASTLE ROCK, CO - SEPTEMBER 24: Patrick Vilai reacts after sinking a putt in the putting station during the 2023 Drive, Chip and Putt Regional Qualifier at Castle Pines Golf Club on September 24, 2023 in Castle Rock, Colorado. (Photo by Dustin Bradford/Getty Images for Drive, Chip & Putt)
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The Drive, Chip and Putt Championship - Castle Pines Golf Club
CASTLE ROCK, CO - SEPTEMBER 24: Boys 7-9 participant Henry Amen is congratulated by George Solich for his overall age cgroup win during the 2023 Drive, Chip and Putt Regional Qualifier at Castle Pines Golf Club on September 24, 2023 in Castle Rock, Colorado. (Photo by Dustin Bradford/Getty Images for Drive, Chip & Putt)
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The Drive, Chip and Putt Championship - Castle Pines Golf Club
CASTLE ROCK, CO - SEPTEMBER 24: Simon White reacts after seeing the final results and confirming a win in the boys 14-15 class during the 2023 Drive, Chip and Putt Regional Qualifier at Castle Pines Golf Club on September 24, 2023 in Castle Rock, Colorado. (Photo by Dustin Bradford/Getty Images for Drive, Chip & Putt)
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The Drive, Chip and Putt Championship - Castle Pines Golf Club
CASTLE ROCK, CO - SEPTEMBER 24: Simon White is congratulated by George Solich after winning the boys 14-15 class during the 2023 Drive, Chip and Putt Regional Qualifier at Castle Pines Golf Club on September 24, 2023 in Castle Rock, Colorado. (Photo by Dustin Bradford/Getty Images for Drive, Chip & Putt)
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The Drive, Chip and Putt Championship - Castle Pines Golf Club
CASTLE ROCK, CO - SEPTEMBER 24: Boys 12-13 participant Phoenix Pritchett is congratulated by George Solich for a podium finish in the putt competition during the 2023 Drive, Chip and Putt Regional Qualifier at Castle Pines Golf Club on September 24, 2023 in Castle Rock, Colorado. (Photo by Dustin Bradford/Getty Images for Drive, Chip & Putt)
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The Drive, Chip and Putt Championship - Castle Pines Golf Club
CASTLE ROCK, CO - SEPTEMBER 24: Girls 7-9 overall winner Sydney Liddell places her name on the leaderboard after the 2023 Drive, Chip and Putt Regional Qualifier at Castle Pines Golf Club on September 24, 2023 in Castle Rock, Colorado. (Photo by Dustin Bradford/Getty Images for Drive, Chip & Putt)
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The Drive, Chip and Putt Championship - Castle Pines Golf Club
CASTLE ROCK, CO - SEPTEMBER 24: Girls 10-11 overall winner Anna Midyett is congratuled by George Solich after her win during the 2023 Drive, Chip and Putt Regional Qualifier at Castle Pines Golf Club on September 24, 2023 in Castle Rock, Colorado. The win eas her second age class overall win. (Photo by Dustin Bradford/Getty Images for Drive, Chip & Putt)
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The Drive, Chip and Putt Championship - Castle Pines Golf Club
CASTLE ROCK, CO - SEPTEMBER 24: Participant James Jernigan is congratulated for his age class win during the boys 10-11 awards ceremony by George Solich during the 2023 Drive, Chip and Putt Regional Qualifier at Castle Pines Golf Club on September 24, 2023 in Castle Rock, Colorado. (Photo by Dustin Bradford/Getty Images for Drive, Chip & Putt)
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The Drive, Chip and Putt Championship - Castle Pines Golf Club
CASTLE ROCK, CO - SEPTEMBER 24: Girls 14-15 participant Harley Wade is congratulated by George Solich for a win in the chip competition during the 2023 Drive, Chip and Putt Regional Qualifier at Castle Pines Golf Club on September 24, 2023 in Castle Rock, Colorado. (Photo by Dustin Bradford/Getty Images for Drive, Chip & Putt)
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The Drive, Chip and Putt Championship - Castle Pines Golf Club
CASTLE ROCK, CO - SEPTEMBER 24: Boys 7-9 overall winner Henry Amen watches the leaderboard with family members as final results are tallied during the 2023 Drive, Chip and Putt Regional Qualifier at Castle Pines Golf Club on September 24, 2023 in Castle Rock, Colorado. (Photo by Dustin Bradford/Getty Images for Drive, Chip & Putt)
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The Drive, Chip and Putt Championship - Castle Pines Golf Club
CASTLE ROCK, CO - SEPTEMBER 24: Girls 14-15 participant Bailey Theuninck is recognized by George Solich for a podium finish in the drive competition during the 2023 Drive, Chip and Putt Regional Qualifier at Castle Pines Golf Club on September 24, 2023 in Castle Rock, Colorado. (Photo by Dustin Bradford/Getty Images for Drive, Chip & Putt)
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The Drive, Chip and Putt Championship - Castle Pines Golf Club
CASTLE ROCK, CO - SEPTEMBER 24: Girls 10-11 overall winner Anna Midyett reacts as she watches the leaderboard and confirmed overall age class win during the 2023 Drive, Chip and Putt Regional Qualifier at Castle Pines Golf Club on September 24, 2023 in Castle Rock, Colorado. (Photo by Dustin Bradford/Getty Images for Drive, Chip & Putt)
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The Drive, Chip and Putt Championship - Castle Pines Golf Club
CASTLE ROCK, CO - SEPTEMBER 24: Simon White competes in the boys 14-15 putting station during the 2023 Drive, Chip and Putt Regional Qualifier at Castle Pines Golf Club on September 24, 2023 in Castle Rock, Colorado. (Photo by Dustin Bradford/Getty Images for Drive, Chip & Putt)
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The Drive, Chip and Putt Championship - Castle Pines Golf Club
CASTLE ROCK, CO - SEPTEMBER 24: Simon White is congratulated by George Solich after winning the boys 14-15 class during the 2023 Drive, Chip and Putt Regional Qualifier at Castle Pines Golf Club on September 24, 2023 in Castle Rock, Colorado. (Photo by Dustin Bradford/Getty Images for Drive, Chip & Putt)
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The Drive, Chip and Putt Championship - Castle Pines Golf Club
CASTLE ROCK, CO - SEPTEMBER 24: Boys 7-9 overall winner Henry Amen walks to receive his overall age group winner award during the 2023 Drive, Chip and Putt Regional Qualifier at Castle Pines Golf Club on September 24, 2023 in Castle Rock, Colorado. (Photo by Dustin Bradford/Getty Images for Drive, Chip & Putt)
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The Drive, Chip and Putt Championship - Castle Pines Golf Club
CASTLE ROCK, CO - SEPTEMBER 24: The boys 12-13 overall leaderboard, Patrick Vilai (center), Nicholas Melvin (R), and Kai Jorde (L) stand for a photo on the podium during the 2023 Drive, Chip and Putt Regional Qualifier at Castle Pines Golf Club on September 24, 2023 in Castle Rock, Colorado. (Photo by Dustin Bradford/Getty Images for Drive, Chip & Putt)
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The Drive, Chip and Putt Championship - Castle Pines Golf Club
CASTLE ROCK, CO - SEPTEMBER 24: Boys 7-9 overall winner Henry Amen walks to place his name on the leaderboard as the overall age group winner award during the 2023 Drive, Chip and Putt Regional Qualifier at Castle Pines Golf Club on September 24, 2023 in Castle Rock, Colorado. (Photo by Dustin Bradford/Getty Images for Drive, Chip & Putt)
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The Drive, Chip and Putt Championship - Castle Pines Golf Club
CASTLE ROCK, CO - SEPTEMBER 24: Boys 12-13 participant Kai Jorde accepts a medal for a third place overall result by George Solich during the 2023 Drive, Chip and Putt Regional Qualifier at Castle Pines Golf Club on September 24, 2023 in Castle Rock, Colorado. (Photo by Dustin Bradford/Getty Images for Drive, Chip & Putt)
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The Drive, Chip and Putt Championship - Castle Pines Golf Club
CASTLE ROCK, CO - SEPTEMBER 24: George Solich stands for a photo with individual competition podium finishers of the girls 7-9 age class during the 2023 Drive, Chip and Putt Regional Qualifier at Castle Pines Golf Club on September 24, 2023 in Castle Rock, Colorado. (Photo by Dustin Bradford/Getty Images for Drive, Chip & Putt)
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The Drive, Chip and Putt Championship - Castle Pines Golf Club
CASTLE ROCK, CO - SEPTEMBER 24: Girls 14-15 participant Richa Sajjan is recognized by George Solich for a win in the drive competition in her age class during the 2023 Drive, Chip and Putt Regional Qualifier at Castle Pines Golf Club on September 24, 2023 in Castle Rock, Colorado. (Photo by Dustin Bradford/Getty Images for Drive, Chip & Putt)
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The Drive, Chip and Putt Championship - Castle Pines Golf Club
CASTLE ROCK, CO - SEPTEMBER 24: Boys 12-13 participant Phoenix Pritchett watchis his tee shot as he competes in the drive competition during the 2023 Drive, Chip and Putt Regional Qualifier at Castle Pines Golf Club on September 24, 2023 in Castle Rock, Colorado. (Photo by Dustin Bradford/Getty Images for Drive, Chip & Putt)
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The Drive, Chip and Putt Championship - Castle Pines Golf Club
CASTLE ROCK, CO - SEPTEMBER 24: Girls 12-13 overall podium, Harlow Gregory (center), Ari Jacobs (R), and Clair Atzbach stand for a photo after receiving their awards during the 2023 Drive, Chip and Putt Regional Qualifier at Castle Pines Golf Club on September 24, 2023 in Castle Rock, Colorado. (Photo by Dustin Bradford/Getty Images for Drive, Chip & Putt)
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The Drive, Chip and Putt Championship - Castle Pines Golf Club
CASTLE ROCK, CO - SEPTEMBER 24: Boys 12-13 participant Kai Jorde competes in the drive station during the 2023 Drive, Chip and Putt Regional Qualifier at Castle Pines Golf Club on September 24, 2023 in Castle Rock, Colorado. (Photo by Dustin Bradford/Getty Images for Drive, Chip & Putt)
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The Drive, Chip and Putt Championship - Castle Pines Golf Club
CASTLE ROCK, CO - SEPTEMBER 24: Boys 7-9 overall winner Henry Amen watches the leaderboard with family members as final results are tallied during the 2023 Drive, Chip and Putt Regional Qualifier at Castle Pines Golf Club on September 24, 2023 in Castle Rock, Colorado. (Photo by Dustin Bradford/Getty Images for Drive, Chip & Putt)
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The Drive, Chip and Putt Championship - Castle Pines Golf Club
CASTLE ROCK, CO - SEPTEMBER 24: Girls 7-9 overall winner Sydney Liddell places her name on the leaderboard after the 2023 Drive, Chip and Putt Regional Qualifier at Castle Pines Golf Club on September 24, 2023 in Castle Rock, Colorado. (Photo by Dustin Bradford/Getty Images for Drive, Chip & Putt)
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The Drive, Chip and Putt Championship - Castle Pines Golf Club
CASTLE ROCK, CO - SEPTEMBER 24: The boys 12-13 overall leaderboard, Patrick Vilai (center), Nicholas Melvin (R), and Kai Jorde (L) stand for a photo with George Solich during the 2023 Drive, Chip and Putt Regional Qualifier at Castle Pines Golf Club on September 24, 2023 in Castle Rock, Colorado. (Photo by Dustin Bradford/Getty Images for Drive, Chip & Putt)
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The Drive, Chip and Putt Championship - Castle Pines Golf Club
CASTLE ROCK, CO - SEPTEMBER 24: Boys 7-9 participant Ben Sand competes during the 2023 Drive, Chip and Putt Regional Qualifier at Castle Pines Golf Club on September 24, 2023 in Castle Rock, Colorado. (Photo by Dustin Bradford/Getty Images for Drive, Chip & Putt)
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The Drive, Chip and Putt Championship - Castle Pines Golf Club
CASTLE ROCK, CO - SEPTEMBER 24: Boys 12-13 participant Kai Jorde competes in the drive station during the 2023 Drive, Chip and Putt Regional Qualifier at Castle Pines Golf Club on September 24, 2023 in Castle Rock, Colorado. (Photo by Dustin Bradford/Getty Images for Drive, Chip & Putt)
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The Drive, Chip and Putt Championship - Castle Pines Golf Club
CASTLE ROCK, CO - SEPTEMBER 24: Participant James Jernigan places his name on the leaderboard after his age class win during the boys 10-11 awards ceremony during the 2023 Drive, Chip and Putt Regional Qualifier at Castle Pines Golf Club on September 24, 2023 in Castle Rock, Colorado. (Photo by Dustin Bradford/Getty Images for Drive, Chip & Putt)
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The Drive, Chip and Putt Championship - Castle Pines Golf Club
CASTLE ROCK, CO - SEPTEMBER 24: Simon White is congratulated by a competitor after seeing the final results and confirming a win in the boys 14-15 class during the 2023 Drive, Chip and Putt Regional Qualifier at Castle Pines Golf Club on September 24, 2023 in Castle Rock, Colorado. (Photo by Dustin Bradford/Getty Images for Drive, Chip & Putt)
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The Drive, Chip and Putt Championship - Castle Pines Golf Club
CASTLE ROCK, CO - SEPTEMBER 24: Girls 10-11 overall winner Anna Midyett is congratuled by George Solich after her overall age class win during the 2023 Drive, Chip and Putt Regional Qualifier at Castle Pines Golf Club on September 24, 2023 in Castle Rock, Colorado. The win eas her second age class overall win. (Photo by Dustin Bradford/Getty Images for Drive, Chip & Putt)
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The Drive, Chip and Putt Championship - Castle Pines Golf Club
CASTLE ROCK, CO - SEPTEMBER 24: Participant James Jernigan stands for a portrait after his boys 10-11 age class overall win during the 2023 Drive, Chip and Putt Regional Qualifier at Castle Pines Golf Club on September 24, 2023 in Castle Rock, Colorado. (Photo by Dustin Bradford/Getty Images for Drive, Chip & Putt)
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The Drive, Chip and Putt Championship - Castle Pines Golf Club
CASTLE ROCK, CO - SEPTEMBER 24: Girls 14-15 overall age class winner Landry Frost stands for a photo with George Solich after the awards ceremony during the 2023 Drive, Chip and Putt Regional Qualifier at Castle Pines Golf Club on September 24, 2023 in Castle Rock, Colorado. (Photo by Dustin Bradford/Getty Images for Drive, Chip & Putt)
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The Drive, Chip and Putt Championship - Castle Pines Golf Club
CASTLE ROCK, CO - SEPTEMBER 24: Girls 14-15 overall winner Landry Frost is congratulated by George Solich during the awards ceremony for her class in the 2023 Drive, Chip and Putt Regional Qualifier at Castle Pines Golf Club on September 24, 2023 in Castle Rock, Colorado. (Photo by Dustin Bradford/Getty Images for Drive, Chip & Putt)
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The Drive, Chip and Putt Championship - Castle Pines Golf Club
CASTLE ROCK, CO - SEPTEMBER 24: Boys 14-15 participant Isaiah Fowler prepares to putt in while competing during the 2023 Drive, Chip and Putt Regional Qualifier at Castle Pines Golf Club on September 24, 2023 in Castle Rock, Colorado. (Photo by Dustin Bradford/Getty Images for Drive, Chip & Putt)
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The Drive, Chip and Putt Championship - Castle Pines Golf Club
CASTLE ROCK, CO - SEPTEMBER 24: Girls 7-9 overall leaders Sydney Liddell (center), Shepherd Choi (R), and Brenlee Wernke (L) stand for a photo with George Solich during the 2023 Drive, Chip and Putt Regional Qualifier at Castle Pines Golf Club on September 24, 2023 in Castle Rock, Colorado. (Photo by Dustin Bradford/Getty Images for Drive, Chip & Putt)
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The Drive, Chip and Putt Championship - Castle Pines Golf Club
CASTLE ROCK, CO - SEPTEMBER 24: Simon White places his name onto the final leaderboard after a win in the boys 14-15 class during the 2023 Drive, Chip and Putt Regional Qualifier at Castle Pines Golf Club on September 24, 2023 in Castle Rock, Colorado. (Photo by Dustin Bradford/Getty Images for Drive, Chip & Putt)
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The Drive, Chip and Putt Championship - Castle Pines Golf Club
CASTLE ROCK, CO - SEPTEMBER 24: Patrick Vilai stands for a portrait after winning the overall boys 12-13 class during the 2023 Drive, Chip and Putt Regional Qualifier at Castle Pines Golf Club on September 24, 2023 in Castle Rock, Colorado. (Photo by Dustin Bradford/Getty Images for Drive, Chip & Putt)
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The Drive, Chip and Putt Championship - Castle Pines Golf Club
CASTLE ROCK, CO - SEPTEMBER 24: Participant James Jernigan is congratulated for his age class win during the boys 10-11 awards ceremony by George Solich during the 2023 Drive, Chip and Putt Regional Qualifier at Castle Pines Golf Club on September 24, 2023 in Castle Rock, Colorado. (Photo by Dustin Bradford/Getty Images for Drive, Chip & Putt)
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The Drive, Chip and Putt Championship - Castle Pines Golf Club
CASTLE ROCK, CO - SEPTEMBER 24: Colorado section PGA representative Samantha Crawford marks results on the leaderboard during the 2023 Drive, Chip and Putt Regional Qualifier at Castle Pines Golf Club on September 24, 2023 in Castle Rock, Colorado. (Photo by Dustin Bradford/Getty Images for Drive, Chip & Putt)
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The Drive, Chip and Putt Championship - Castle Pines Golf Club
CASTLE ROCK, CO - SEPTEMBER 24: Girls 10-11 overall winner Anna Midyett is congratuled by George Solich after her overall age class win during the 2023 Drive, Chip and Putt Regional Qualifier at Castle Pines Golf Club on September 24, 2023 in Castle Rock, Colorado. (Photo by Dustin Bradford/Getty Images for Drive, Chip & Putt)
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The Drive, Chip and Putt Championship - Castle Pines Golf Club
CASTLE ROCK, CO - SEPTEMBER 24: Patrick Vilai competes in the putting station during the 2023 Drive, Chip and Putt Regional Qualifier at Castle Pines Golf Club on September 24, 2023 in Castle Rock, Colorado. (Photo by Dustin Bradford/Getty Images for Drive, Chip & Putt)
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The Drive, Chip and Putt Championship - Castle Pines Golf Club
CASTLE ROCK, CO - SEPTEMBER 24: George Solich stands for a photo with the individual discipline podium finishers in the girls 10-11 class during the 2023 Drive, Chip and Putt Regional Qualifier at Castle Pines Golf Club on September 24, 2023 in Castle Rock, Colorado. (Photo by Dustin Bradford/Getty Images for Drive, Chip & Putt)
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The Drive, Chip and Putt Championship - Castle Pines Golf Club
CASTLE ROCK, CO - SEPTEMBER 24: Girls 10-11 overall winner Anna Midyett hugs her mother as she watches the leaderboard and seeing confirmation of her overall age class win during the 2023 Drive, Chip and Putt Regional Qualifier at Castle Pines Golf Club on September 24, 2023 in Castle Rock, Colorado. (Photo by Dustin Bradford/Getty Images for Drive, Chip & Putt)
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The Drive, Chip and Putt Championship - Castle Pines Golf Club
CASTLE ROCK, CO - SEPTEMBER 24: Boys 12-13 participant Chesney Erkel watchis his tee shot as he competes in the drive competition during the 2023 Drive, Chip and Putt Regional Qualifier at Castle Pines Golf Club on September 24, 2023 in Castle Rock, Colorado. (Photo by Dustin Bradford/Getty Images for Drive, Chip & Putt)
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The Drive, Chip and Putt Championship - Castle Pines Golf Club
CASTLE ROCK, CO - SEPTEMBER 24: Girls 12-13 class winner Harlow Gregory stands for a portrait after a first place finish in her class during the 2023 Drive, Chip and Putt Regional Qualifier at Castle Pines Golf Club on September 24, 2023 in Castle Rock, Colorado. (Photo by Dustin Bradford/Getty Images for Drive, Chip & Putt)
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The Drive, Chip and Putt Championship - Castle Pines Golf Club
CASTLE ROCK, CO - SEPTEMBER 24: George Solich stands for a photo with boys 12-13 individual discipline podium finishers during the 2023 Drive, Chip and Putt Regional Qualifier at Castle Pines Golf Club on September 24, 2023 in Castle Rock, Colorado. (Photo by Dustin Bradford/Getty Images for Drive, Chip & Putt)
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The Drive, Chip and Putt Championship - Castle Pines Golf Club
CASTLE ROCK, CO - SEPTEMBER 24: Drive, Chip and Putt station top 3 finishers in the boys 14-15 class, including overall winner Simon White, second from left, stand for a photo with George Solich after finishing their class contest during the 2023 Drive, Chip and Putt Regional Qualifier at Castle Pines Golf Club on September 24, 2023 in Castle Rock, Colorado. (Photo by Dustin Bradford/Getty Images for Drive, Chip & Putt)
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The Drive, Chip and Putt Championship - Castle Pines Golf Club
CASTLE ROCK, CO - SEPTEMBER 24: Patrick Vilai is congratulated by George Solich after winning the overall boys 12-13 class during the 2023 Drive, Chip and Putt Regional Qualifier at Castle Pines Golf Club on September 24, 2023 in Castle Rock, Colorado. (Photo by Dustin Bradford/Getty Images for Drive, Chip & Putt)
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The Drive, Chip and Putt Championship - Castle Pines Golf Club
CASTLE ROCK, CO - SEPTEMBER 24: Patrick Vilai is congratulated by George Solich after winning the overall boys 12-13 class during the 2023 Drive, Chip and Putt Regional Qualifier at Castle Pines Golf Club on September 24, 2023 in Castle Rock, Colorado. (Photo by Dustin Bradford/Getty Images for Drive, Chip & Putt)
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The Drive, Chip and Putt Championship - Castle Pines Golf Club
CASTLE ROCK, CO - SEPTEMBER 24: Girls 12-13 participant Stella Hawkinson reacts after a strong third putt in the putting discipline during the 2023 Drive, Chip and Putt Regional Qualifier at Castle Pines Golf Club on September 24, 2023 in Castle Rock, Colorado. (Photo by Dustin Bradford/Getty Images for Drive, Chip & Putt)
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The Drive, Chip and Putt Championship - Castle Pines Golf Club
CASTLE ROCK, CO - SEPTEMBER 24: The boys 14-15 podium, including Simon White (center), Jacob Palen (R) and Cole Brust (L) stand for a podium photo during the 2023 Drive, Chip and Putt Regional Qualifier at Castle Pines Golf Club on September 24, 2023 in Castle Rock, Colorado. (Photo by Dustin Bradford/Getty Images for Drive, Chip & Putt)
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The Drive, Chip and Putt Championship - Castle Pines Golf Club
CASTLE ROCK, CO - SEPTEMBER 24: The completed girls 14-15 leaderboard in a general view during the 2023 Drive, Chip and Putt Regional Qualifier at Castle Pines Golf Club on September 24, 2023 in Castle Rock, Colorado. (Photo by Dustin Bradford/Getty Images for Drive, Chip & Putt)
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The Drive, Chip and Putt Championship - Castle Pines Golf Club
CASTLE ROCK, CO - SEPTEMBER 24: Boys 14-15 participant Isaiah Fowler prepares to putt in while competing during the 2023 Drive, Chip and Putt Regional Qualifier at Castle Pines Golf Club on September 24, 2023 in Castle Rock, Colorado. (Photo by Dustin Bradford/Getty Images for Drive, Chip & Putt)
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The Drive, Chip and Putt Championship - Castle Pines Golf Club
CASTLE ROCK, CO - SEPTEMBER 24: Girls 12-13 individual discipline leaderboard, from left, Stella Hawkinson, Harlow Gregory, Ari Jacobs, and Claire Atzbach stand for a photo with George Solich during the 2023 Drive, Chip and Putt Regional Qualifier at Castle Pines Golf Club on September 24, 2023 in Castle Rock, Colorado. (Photo by Dustin Bradford/Getty Images for Drive, Chip & Putt)
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The Drive, Chip and Putt Championship - Castle Pines Golf Club
CASTLE ROCK, CO - SEPTEMBER 24: Boys 10-11 participant James Jernigan watches the leaderboard before winning overall first place in his age category during the 2023 Drive, Chip and Putt Regional Qualifier at Castle Pines Golf Club on September 24, 2023 in Castle Rock, Colorado. (Photo by Dustin Bradford/Getty Images for Drive, Chip & Putt)
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The Drive, Chip and Putt Championship - Castle Pines Golf Club
CASTLE ROCK, CO - SEPTEMBER 24: Boys 7-9 overall winner Henry Amen stands for a portrait as the overall age group winner award during the 2023 Drive, Chip and Putt Regional Qualifier at Castle Pines Golf Club on September 24, 2023 in Castle Rock, Colorado. (Photo by Dustin Bradford/Getty Images for Drive, Chip & Putt)
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CASTLE ROCK, CO - SEPTEMBER 24: The girls 14-15 podium, including first place finisher Landry Frost, Harley Wade (second from right), and Richa Sajjan (left) stand for a podium photo after the awards ceremony during the 2023 Drive, Chip and Putt Regional Qualifier at Castle Pines Golf Club on September 24, 2023 in Castle Rock, Colorado. (Photo by Dustin Bradford/Getty Images for Drive, Chip & Putt)
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CASTLE ROCK, CO - SEPTEMBER 24: Girls 10-11 overall winner Anna Midyett stands for a photo after her overall age class win during the 2023 Drive, Chip and Putt Regional Qualifier at Castle Pines Golf Club on September 24, 2023 in Castle Rock, Colorado. (Photo by Dustin Bradford/Getty Images for Drive, Chip & Putt)
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CASTLE ROCK, CO - SEPTEMBER 24: Girls 14-15 overall winner Landry Frost is congratulated by George Solich during the awards ceremony for her class in the 2023 Drive, Chip and Putt Regional Qualifier at Castle Pines Golf Club on September 24, 2023 in Castle Rock, Colorado. (Photo by Dustin Bradford/Getty Images for Drive, Chip & Putt)
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CASTLE ROCK, CO - SEPTEMBER 24: Girls 7-9 participant Shepherd Choi reacts as she sinks her third putt in the putting station competition during the 2023 Drive, Chip and Putt Regional Qualifier at Castle Pines Golf Club on September 24, 2023 in Castle Rock, Colorado. (Photo by Dustin Bradford/Getty Images for Drive, Chip & Putt)
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CASTLE ROCK, CO - SEPTEMBER 24: Simon White competes in the boys 14-15 putting station during the 2023 Drive, Chip and Putt Regional Qualifier at Castle Pines Golf Club on September 24, 2023 in Castle Rock, Colorado. (Photo by Dustin Bradford/Getty Images for Drive, Chip & Putt)
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CASTLE ROCK, CO - SEPTEMBER 24: Boys 10-11 participant James Jernigan watches the leaderboard with family as he sees confirmation of overall first place in his age category during the 2023 Drive, Chip and Putt Regional Qualifier at Castle Pines Golf Club on September 24, 2023 in Castle Rock, Colorado. (Photo by Dustin Bradford/Getty Images for Drive, Chip & Putt)
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CASTLE ROCK, CO - SEPTEMBER 24: Boys 12-13 participant Braydon Hegstrom competes in the drive station during the 2023 Drive, Chip and Putt Regional Qualifier at Castle Pines Golf Club on September 24, 2023 in Castle Rock, Colorado. (Photo by Dustin Bradford/Getty Images for Drive, Chip & Putt)
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CASTLE ROCK, CO - SEPTEMBER 24: Girls 14-15 overall age class winner Landry Frost stands for a portrait after the awards ceremony during the 2023 Drive, Chip and Putt Regional Qualifier at Castle Pines Golf Club on September 24, 2023 in Castle Rock, Colorado. (Photo by Dustin Bradford/Getty Images for Drive, Chip & Putt)
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CASTLE ROCK, CO - SEPTEMBER 24: Simon White competes in the boys 14-15 putting station during the 2023 Drive, Chip and Putt Regional Qualifier at Castle Pines Golf Club on September 24, 2023 in Castle Rock, Colorado. (Photo by Dustin Bradford/Getty Images for Drive, Chip & Putt)
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CASTLE ROCK, CO - SEPTEMBER 24: Boys 12-13 participant Phoenix Pritchett watchis his tee shot as he competes in the drive competition during the 2023 Drive, Chip and Putt Regional Qualifier at Castle Pines Golf Club on September 24, 2023 in Castle Rock, Colorado. (Photo by Dustin Bradford/Getty Images for Drive, Chip & Putt)
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CASTLE ROCK, CO - SEPTEMBER 24: Girls 14-15 participant Chloe Perfect is congratulated for a podium finish in the putt competition by George Solich during the 2023 Drive, Chip and Putt Regional Qualifier at Castle Pines Golf Club on September 24, 2023 in Castle Rock, Colorado. (Photo by Dustin Bradford/Getty Images for Drive, Chip & Putt)
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CASTLE ROCK, CO - SEPTEMBER 24: Boys 12-13 participant Nicholas Melvin watches his tee shot in the drive station as he competes during the 2023 Drive, Chip and Putt Regional Qualifier at Castle Pines Golf Club on September 24, 2023 in Castle Rock, Colorado. (Photo by Dustin Bradford/Getty Images for Drive, Chip & Putt)
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CASTLE ROCK, CO - SEPTEMBER 24: Girls 12-13 participant Stella Hawkinson reacts after a strong third putt in the putting discipline during the 2023 Drive, Chip and Putt Regional Qualifier at Castle Pines Golf Club on September 24, 2023 in Castle Rock, Colorado. (Photo by Dustin Bradford/Getty Images for Drive, Chip & Putt)
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CASTLE ROCK, CO - SEPTEMBER 24: Girls 12-13 class winner Harlow Gregory reacts after learning that she had secured a first place finish in her class during the 2023 Drive, Chip and Putt Regional Qualifier at Castle Pines Golf Club on September 24, 2023 in Castle Rock, Colorado. (Photo by Dustin Bradford/Getty Images for Drive, Chip & Putt)
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CASTLE ROCK, CO - SEPTEMBER 24: Participant James Jernigan is congratulated during the boys 10-11 awards ceremony by George Solich during the 2023 Drive, Chip and Putt Regional Qualifier at Castle Pines Golf Club on September 24, 2023 in Castle Rock, Colorado. (Photo by Dustin Bradford/Getty Images for Drive, Chip & Putt)
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CASTLE ROCK, CO - SEPTEMBER 24: Boys 12-13 participant Nicholas Melvin watches his tee shot in the drive station as he competes during the 2023 Drive, Chip and Putt Regional Qualifier at Castle Pines Golf Club on September 24, 2023 in Castle Rock, Colorado. (Photo by Dustin Bradford/Getty Images for Drive, Chip & Putt)
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CASTLE ROCK, CO - SEPTEMBER 24: Girls 7-9 overall winner Sydney Liddell looks on with her family as final results are tallied for her age group during the 2023 Drive, Chip and Putt Regional Qualifier at Castle Pines Golf Club on September 24, 2023 in Castle Rock, Colorado. (Photo by Dustin Bradford/Getty Images for Drive, Chip & Putt)
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CASTLE ROCK, CO - SEPTEMBER 24: Girls 10-11 overall winner Anna Midyett places her name on the leaderboard during the 2023 Drive, Chip and Putt Regional Qualifier at Castle Pines Golf Club on September 24, 2023 in Castle Rock, Colorado. (Photo by Dustin Bradford/Getty Images for Drive, Chip & Putt)
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CASTLE ROCK, CO - SEPTEMBER 24: Boys 7-9 participant Henry Amen is congratulated by George Solich for a podium finish in the individual competitions during the 2023 Drive, Chip and Putt Regional Qualifier at Castle Pines Golf Club on September 24, 2023 in Castle Rock, Colorado. (Photo by Dustin Bradford/Getty Images for Drive, Chip & Putt)
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In the second Drive, Chip and Putt regional qualifier hosted by Castle Pines — which also hosted the PGA Tour’s International from 1986 through 2006 — three Coloradans punched their tickets to the National Finals at Augusta National Golf Club set for April 7, 2024, by winning their respective age and gender divisions. That trio consisted of White and Frost as well as Girls 7-9 age group winner Sydney Liddell of Parker, Colo. Liddell, 9, doesn’t play tournament golf and advanced to the National Finals in her first time competing in Drive, Chip and Putt.
“This is the first time I’ve tried to qualify. It kind of surprises me a little that I made it my first time,” said Liddell, who drained a 30-foot putt to cap off her day.
Frost missed qualifying for the Drive, Chip and Putt National Finals last year at Castle Pines by only four points, making Sunday’s accomplishment all the sweeter.
“It feels really good,” the 13-year-old said. “I’m super excited. I’ve been wanting to go for a long time.”
Last year’s close call created extra motivation for Frost heading into this year’s regional.
Anybody that’s in golf loves the opportunity to get young people involved — and we’re no different.We think (Drive, Chip and Putt is) a fabulous organization to get young people involved from all over the country.
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“When I saw that other people were getting interviewed and stuff, I was like, ‘I really want to be there,’” she said. “I worked extra hard this year.”
While White, Frost and Liddell become the 14th, 15th and 16th Drive, Chip and Putt National Finalists from Colorado all-time, the Centennial State wasn’t alone in advancing three qualifiers from Castle Pines to the 2024 National Finals.
Nebraska, Colorado’s neighbor to the northeast, also is sending a trio from Castle Pines: Patrick Vilai of Grand Island from the Boys 12-13 age group, Anna Midyett of Bennington from the Girls 10-11 age group and Henry Amen of Imperial, who had his prayers answered in the Boys 7-9 division.
CASTLE ROCK, CO - SEPTEMBER 24: Girls 10-11 overall winner Anna Midyett stands for a photo after her overall age class win during the 2023 Drive, Chip and Putt Regional Qualifier at Castle Pines Golf Club on September 24, 2023 in Castle Rock, Colorado. (Photo by Dustin Bradford/Getty Images for Drive, Chip & Putt)
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Midyett advanced to the National Finals from Castle Pines for the second straight year. This past spring in her Drive, Chip and Putt National Finals debut at Augusta National, Midyett tied for third place in the Girls 7-9 age group.
Asked if Castle Pines is good luck for her, Midyett said, “Yes, I think it is because I got a little ball marker from Castle Pines last year and it’s kind of become my good-luck charm.” In fact, she uses it during all her golf rounds.
Vilai advanced to the National Finals despite the head and shaft of his driver breaking just before the competition started on Sunday.
“I think I hit it too hard,” he said. “I used my brother (Preston’s) driver for the competition. It felt really good. I did really good in the drive. I hit it 228 yards.”
CASTLE ROCK, CO - SEPTEMBER 24: Patrick Vilai reacts along with his mother after learning that he had won the overall boys 12-13 class during the 2023 Drive, Chip and Putt Regional Qualifier at Castle Pines Golf Club on September 24, 2023 in Castle Rock, Colorado. (Photo by Dustin Bradford/Getty Images for Drive, Chip & Putt)
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The only two National Finalists not from Colorado or Nebraska were Harlow Gregory of Norman, Okla., who put up the day’s highest overall point total (160) to win the Girls 12-13 age division and Brock Jernigan of Lebanon, Mo., who won the Boys 10-11 division.
Colorado has now hosted a Drive, Chip and Putt regional qualifier three consecutive years, with Colorado Golf Club doing the honors in 2021 (as well as in 2019) and Castle Pines taking over in 2022 and '23.
“I think it’s a thrill for a lot of these kids and their families to come to Castle Pines. We do it right for them,” said George Solich, who plans to attend the Drive, Chip and Putt National Finals in April. “We have a little barbecue for the contestants and their families here the night before. They got to go in the pro shop and get a few items with Castle Pines on it. It’s just a beautiful setting for this.
“Anybody that’s in golf loves the opportunity to get young people involved — and we’re no different. Our membership is just thrilled. They love coming out and seeing the kids; it’s inspiring to see. We think (Drive, Chip and Putt is) a fabulous organization to get young people involved from all over the country.”
Full event results available here.
About the Finalists
Simon White of Colorado Springs, Colo., winner of the Boys 14-15 division, doesn’t lack confidence when asked what he wants to be when he grows up.
“I want to win all four majors and be the greatest golfer in the world one day,” he said. “… I genuinely know I can get there because I have the drive for it. It’s a dream definitely out there, but I’m going to keep working and working. That’s what I want.”
Not surprisingly, White’s favorite golfer is Tiger Woods, and the Coloradan wore Tiger’s traditional red and black colors on Sunday.
“It means red numbers and also it’s kind of a sign of being a winner because Tiger has won 82 times on Tour,” White explained. “It gives me confidence to go out and win.”
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While many of the Drive, Chip and Putt National Finalists say they want to be professional golfers when they grow up, Girls 14-15 age group winner Landry Frost of Colorado Springs, Colo., is a notable exception.
“I want to be a pilot in the Air Force,” she said. “My dad is a pilot in the Air Force, and my grandpa served in the Army.”
Frost had plenty of family support on Sunday, including her mom, dad, two sisters, a great aunt and uncle and grandparents.
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The narrowest winning margin on Sunday came in the Boys 12-13 group, where Patrick Vilai of Grand Island, Neb., prevailed over runner-up Nicholas Melvin of Forest Lake, Minn., by a point, 152-151.
Vilai said he has tried Drive, Chip and Putt qualifying “pretty much every year,” but had never made it past the subregional competition.
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Harlow Gregory of Norman, Okla., said 2023 marked her seventh time giving Drive, Chip and Putt qualifying a go, and her first year reaching the National Finals. Indeed, she didn’t leave much to doubt, winning the Girls 12-13 age division by 15 points.
“It feels great. This is my seventh year trying this and I finally made it,” she said. “Last year here I was five points off because my chipping wasn’t good. But my chipping was outstanding this time. I worked really hard on it.”
Gregory lives on Belmar Golf Club, which is jointly owned by singer Toby Keith and former Oklahoma football head coach Barry Switzer.
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Brock Jernigan of Lebanon, Mo., the Boys 10-11 division winner, apparently was well aware of the date for the Drive, Chip and Putt National Finals, should he qualify — which he did.
“It’s pretty awesome because (April 7) is eight days before my 12th birthday,” said Jernigan, who has made it to regionals three straight years.
Jernigan had one of the longer trips to get to Castle Pines, time-wise. He said it took about 11-12 hours for the Jernigans to drive from their home in Missouri to Castle Pines, which turns out to be more than 750 miles one way.
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When Girls 10-11 age group winner Anna Midyett of Bennington, Neb., qualified for the 2023 Drive, Chip and Putt National Finals, one of the perks was an opportunity to meet her favorite player, Will Zalatoris, and get his autograph.
“I call him ‘Willy Zilly,’” Midyett said. “I got to see Tiger Woods and Rory walking to the driving range. That was cool. Then I got to meet my favorite golfer — Willy Zilly.” She said Zalatoris’ autograph was one of about 20 she obtained last year at Augusta National.
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Boys 7-9 division winner Henry Amen of Imperial, Neb., said he has been playing golf since he was about 1 1/2 years old.
“I was given a plastic club,” he noted. “I play a lot of different sports, but this one is definitely at the top of the line.”
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Girls 7-9 age group winner Sydney Liddell of Parker, Colo., did no worse than a tie for first place in all three disciplines on Sunday. She was the only player to manage that feat at Castle Pines.
“I was confident. I know I’m good at the Drive, Chip and Putt,” she said after helping her cause considerably by holing a 30-foot putt on her last attempt. Liddell prevailed by 20 points in her division.
Liddell had one of the shorter commutes to Castle Pines as she said it took about 5-10 minutes from her house in nearby Parker.
