Eighty junior golfers have earned invitations to compete at the 11th Drive, Chip and Putt Nationals Finals.
In partnership with the USGA, the Masters Tournament and the PGA of America, Drive, Chip and Putt is a free, nationwide youth golf development program that is open to boys and girls, ages 7-15 in four age divisions. The competition tests the skills essential to playing the game – accuracy in driving, chipping and putting.
Following the 10 regional qualifiers – the third and final stage leading to the 2025 National Finals at Augusta National Golf Club – there are six returning competitors.
The returning finalists are:
- Niko Ameredes (2022 National Finalist), of Pittsburgh, Pa.
- Eloise Fetzer (2023 National Finalist), of Charleston, S.C.
- Ava Frazier (2021 National Finalist), of Austin, Texas
- Ella June Hannant (2018 National Champion), of Pikeville, N.C.
- Hudson Justus (2023 National Finalist), of Gainesville Ga.
- Alexandra Phung (2023 National Champion and 2019, 2022 National Finalist), of Forest Hills, N.Y.
Local qualifying for the 11th season of Drive, Chip and Putt began in May at hundreds of sites across the country over the summer. The top three scorers per venue, in each of the four age categories in separate boys and girls divisions, advanced to subregional qualifiers in July and August.
From there, the top two juniors in each age/gender division competed at the regional level in September and October. The regional qualifying was held at 10 courses around the country.
The top finishers from each regional site’s age/gender divisions earned a place in the National Finals at Augusta National Golf Club, which will be broadcast live on Golf Channel.
A full list of the 2025 National finalists can be found here.
The 11th Drive, Chip and Putt Nationals Final will be held Sunday, April 6, 2025. This is the Sunday before the Masters Tournament.
For more information about Drive, Chip and Putt, please visit DriveChipandPutt.com.
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