Last month on Sunday before the Masters junior golfers competed in the National Finals of Drive, Chip & Putt at Augusta National Golf Club. Former Masters Champions, Zach Johnson, Jordan Spieth and were on hand to meet the contestants and hand out trophies. In the Boys 10-11 division, Robert Melendez from Ann Arbor busted a […]
Bentley Coon from Horton Michigan won the Boys 10-11 age group at National Final Drive, Chip and Putt. With a 225 yard drive, a chip shot to within 3 feet and his best putt to two feet, Coon totaled 24.5 points, out of a total 30, to win his age division at Augusta National.
MGJ Editor’s Note: Kate Brody of Grand Blanc and Lucas Bernstein of Williamston earned their way into the 2020 Drive, Chip and Putt National Finals at Augusta National, which in recent weeks was postponed. Per the announcement below on March 27, they will be able to compete in the 2021 National Finals at Augusta National. […]
Sophie Stevens, age 13 City: Highland First time going to Augusta Favorite Food: Alfredo Favorite Music: Country, and Movie soundtracks Favorite Club: Sand wedge Favorite Course: Lyon Oaks and Prestwick Village Best DC&P category: Chipping, Driving Favorite male player: Jordan Spieth and Bryson DeChambeau Favorite female player:Brittany Lincicome, Brook Henderson Who is most excited to go to Augusta National: […]
As three Michigan junior golfers make their final preparations to tee it up at Augusta National in the 2019 Drive Chip and Putt National Finals on April 7, parents can begin signing up their children for the 2020 competition. As of March 5, online registration is open at www.drivechipandputt.com for local qualifying events, which lead to sub-regionals – […]
No foolin’ on April 1, two boys and two girls from Michigan will compete in the Drive, Chip and Putt National Championship (DCP) at Augusta National Golf Club to kick off Masters week. All four won their age and gender divisions in the regional qualifier at Muirfield Village Golf Club in Ohio in September. The competition has grown in popularity […]