National Finals Patron Information

In an effort to promote interest and participation in the game of golf, the USGA, Masters Tournament and PGA of America created Drive, Chip and Putt, a free, nationwide junior skills competition. The 11th Drive, Chip and Putt National Finals will take place at Augusta National Golf Club on April 6, 2025.

For the National Finalists, the journey to Augusta National began with 348 local qualifiers held across all 50 states throughout the summer. At local qualifying, no more than three scorers in the eight separate age and gender divisions advanced to 62 subregional qualifiers in July and August. From each subregional, two juniors in every division advanced to compete at the regional level in September and October. The top finisher from each division at 10 regional sites earned a place in the National Finals. All 41 Sections of the PGA of America assisted in conducting qualifiers for the National Finals.

Throughout each qualifying stage, boys and girls competed in separate divisions in four age groups:

7-9 years old; 10-11 years old; 12-13 years old; and 14-15 years old. Participants compete based on their ages as of Sunday, April 6, 2025.

Sunday, April 6, 2025

Course closes 30 minutes following the Presentation Ceremony.

Everyone is requested to display traditional customs of etiquette, proper attire, decorum and behavior, and to obey all policies, signs and verbal instructions from officials. Although cheering and positive patron responses to great shots are encouraged, unsolicited or consistent calls from the gallery are prohibited. Protests of all types are forbidden.

For the safety of everyone, and in keeping with policy established at major sporting events, running is considered to be unacceptable behavior.

In fairness to spectator access and viewing, a patron is allowed to bring only one chair onto the grounds. Seats in observation stands are not to be reserved, and personal chairs are not to be unattended for any inordinate length of time.

For security purposes, all Ticket Purchasers and Holders consent to the reasonable inspection of his/her person and property, including electronic scanning, before entering and/or during the Drive, Chip and Putt National Finals. Refusal of such an inspection or possession of prohibited items will result in exclusion/removal.

The Drive, Chip and Putt National Finals is a new competition with no carryover from the regional competition. The event will be staged at the Tournament Practice Area and No. 18 green. Players accumulate points in each skill. The player in each division with the best performance at each skill will receive 10 points. The player with the second-best performance will receive 9 points, and so on, all the way down to 1 point.

If a division has a tie for first place overall in any skill, the winner will be determined by a playoff shot (a drive, chip or putt). If a division has a tie after all three skills, the winner will be determined by a one-putt playoff on the No. 18 green. All other ties will have points combined and split.

The participant with the highest number of combined points from all skills will be declared the overall champion of his or her division.

Each player will have two drives to record his or her longer distance drive that remains in bounds. A ball coming to rest on any of the boundary lines is considered in bounds. The player in each age group/division with the longest drive will receive 10 points and be the winner of the Drive Competition.

Each player will chip twice, and the cumulative distance from the hole will be recorded. The player in each age group/division with the closest cumulative distance from the hole will receive 10 points and be the winner of the Chip Competition.

Each player will attempt a putt from approximately 15’ and 30’ and will record his or her overall distance from the hole. The player in each age group/division with the closest cumulative distance after the two putts will receive 10 points and be the winner of the Putt Competition.

Ticketed patrons for the Drive, Chip and Putt National Finals will be able to access the areas where the competition will be held, including the Tournament Practice Area and No. 18 green. Access to other golf course areas near the Clubhouse (such as No. 1 tee, No. 9 green and No. 10 tee) will also be granted. Services will be available in the Patron Corridor area, including concessions, picnic areas, restrooms and the North Golf Shop.

• Concessions
• Lost and Found
• North Golf Shop
• Parking
• Spectator Guides
• Telephones

Free parking is provided on a first-come, first-served basis. To ensure the most efficient arrival and departure experience, please use the QR code provided within the parking map below.

Download the Parking Map

All facilities at Augusta National Golf Club are cashless. Credit or debit cards are the only accepted methods of payment at concession stands, merchandise shops and shipping locations.

All tickets are sold in advance and none will be available at the gates. Persons of all ages must have a ticket to gain entry to the grounds and the ticket should be displayed at all times. Please note that patron tickets are valid for two (2) gate entries per day. Additional entry will not be permitted.

DCP Championships, LLC (DCP) is the only authorized source/seller of Drive, Chip and Putt National Finals tickets. The ticket is a license which may be revoked at any time. Ticket(s) may not be offered for sale, bartered, sold or rented through/to third party resellers including, but not limited to, ticket brokers, travel agents, hospitality entities or scalpers. Holders of tickets acquired from such parties, by whatever means, may be excluded from attendance to the Tournament. The sale, resale or other transfer of ticket(s) for a value in excess of face value is prohibited and also is restricted by Georgia law O.C.G.A. § 43-4B-25, et seq. Ticket(s) may not be used for advertising or promotional purposes (such as prizes, raffles, auctions, contests or sweepstakes). Tickets may not be sold, transferred, rented or packaged in conjunction with any other thing of value, including hospitality services, home rental or other products or services. A ticket obtained in contravention of these provisions will not be honored and the original ticket purchaser shall be subject to the permanent loss of ticket(s).

Holder acknowledges and agrees that holder assumes all risks customarily associated with golf tournaments, including without limitation, being hit by a golf ball or golf club, being struck by lightning, slipping and falling, risks related to COVID-19 and releases DCP, its Founding Partners, personnel, volunteers, contractors and all National Finals participants from any claims or liability arising from such causes.

Holder grants DCP, and third parties it may authorize, permission to use, without compensation, videotape, film, photographs or other images or likenesses of the ticket purchasers and holders.

Images of Augusta National Golf Club or the National Finals, or data obtained by user with cameras, videos and/or audio devices or other means cannot be used for broadcast, publication or any commercial purposes under any circumstances.

DCP reserves the right to close the course because of adverse weather conditions or for other safety reasons. In such situations, no refunds, rain checks, exchanges or replacements will be made.

The ticket purchaser is responsible for explaining all provisions of the ticket agreement to any subsequent user or holder of the ticket (“ticket holder” or “holder”), and is responsible for the conduct of any such ticket holder.

• Electronic devices ((Cell Phones, Laptops, Tablets, Beepers, Drones and other electronics), including devices capable of transmitting photo/video*
• Radios, TVs, Noise and music-producing devices
• Knives and Weapons of any kind (regardless of permit)
• Flags, Banners and Signs
• Chairs/Seats with pointed ends, Folding armchairs and Rigid-type chairs
• Strollers
• Food, Beverage and Coolers
• Golf shoes with metal spikes
• Ladders, Periscopes, Tripods, Monopods, and Selfie sticks
• Backpacks, Bags, and Purses larger than 10"x10"x12" (in its natural state)

*Devices such as fitness tracking bands and electronic watches are permitted.

CAMERA POLICY. Cameras are permitted for still photography and personal use only. Only one camera lens is permitted, and it may not exceed more than 8 inches in length when fully extended.

NO COMMERCIAL USE. Without limiting the restrictions on prohibited items, any images, photos, video or other content of Augusta National Golf Club or Tournament events obtained with cameras, audio devices or by any other means (“content”) cannot be used for any commercial purposes under any circumstances. This includes using any content or the name or logos of Augusta National or the Tournament (including in hashtags) to promote, endorse, advertise or sell a product, business or service in any manner, including on social media channels.

Note: The National Finals Committee may prohibit other items at its discretion. All items are subject to search.

Violation of these policies will subject the ticket holder to removal from the grounds and the ticket purchaser to the permanent loss of credentials (tickets).

For your personal safety, we ask that you exercise caution at all times. Also, please be reminded that under wet conditions the ground may become slippery and appropriate precautions should be observed.

Please observe all scoreboards/message boards for the WEATHER WARNING sign shown below. This sign will appear in advance of inclement weather moving into the area if Augusta National becomes aware of such weather. When the sign appears, you are advised to take precautions even before play is suspended.

Suspension of play will be signaled by the sounding of an air horn or similar alert. You should seek shelter immediately upon hearing the alert. During periods of inclement weather, you should avoid the following:

• Bodies of water
• Golf Carts
• Hilltops and high places
• Isolated trees
• Open areas
• Wire fences

Visitor and hotel/motel information may be obtained by contacting the Augusta Convention and Visitors Bureau at 706-823-6600, or visiting the website visitaugusta.com.

No animals or pets are allowed on the grounds except animals necessary and specially trained to assist or guide the physically impaired.

Please check daily forecasts and dress accordingly. Hats, cool clothing and sunscreen are recommended on bright, sunny days. Appropriate clothing/shoes should be worn at all times. Golf shoes with metal spikes are not permitted.

There is a no autograph policy enforced on the golf course. Autograph seeking is only allowed in areas adjacent to the Tournament Practice Area.

The Drive, Chip and Putt official website, drivechipandputt.com, includes live streaming, real-time scoring, news and player information. Interested players may also find a local qualifier near them and register through the website. Follow Drive, Chip and Putt on Facebook, X, Instagram, TikTok and YouTube.

Facilities for the physically impaired are provided. For the safety of all concerned, it is suggested that those using wheelchairs or similar transport use the hard surfaced roads and flat observation areas as much as possible. As a reminder, those accompanying a physically impaired individual must also have proper credentials.

A Personal Mobility Vehicle Policy has been established at the National Finals for the safety of patrons and mobility vehicle users. For full details of this policy, click here.

Lost and Found is located in the Check Stand Building at the North Gate. Any patron finding a lost item should report it to the nearest security manager, who can deliver the item to Lost and Found.

There is no Will Call service available to the public.

Tickets to the 2026 Drive, Chip and Putt National Finals will be sold in advance through an online application process. Please visit drivechipandputt.com/tickets for more information.