2017 Drive, Chip & Putt Championship Qualifiers: Boys 10-11
1 of 10
AGE: 11
CITY: Tulsa, Okla.
ABOUT WILL: A normal summer day for him is spending 12 hours playing golf, swimming and having fun at his home course.
WOULD SERVE AT CHAMPIONS DINNER: Fried rice
2 of 10
AGE: 11
CITY: Hannibal, Mo.
ABOUT QUINN: Outside of golf, he enjoys hunting, basketball, football, baseball, and video games.
WOULD SERVE AT CHAMPIONS DINNER: Steak, hamburgers, baked beans and his Aunt Sarah’s beer bread
3 of 10
AGE: 11
CITY: Vienna, Va.
ABOUT MATT: Keeps tournament score sheets on his wall in his room for motivation.
WOULD SERVE AT CHAMPIONS DINNER: Burgers, fries and milkshakes
4 of 10
AGE: 11
CITY: Burlington, Iowa
ABOUT MATEO: He enjoys drawing, painting, creating things with his hands and playing baseball.
WOULD SERVE AT CHAMPIONS DINNER: Hamburgers and macaroni and cheese
5 of 10
AGE: 10
CITY: Redlands, Calif.
ABOUT LIAM: He describes himself as someone who would be a great golf commentator because he talks a lot.
WOULD SERVE AT CHAMPIONS DINNER: Spanish salad, hot wings, pumpkin pie, chocolate cake and ice cream
6 of 10
AGE: 11
CITY: Saratoga, Calif.
ABOUT HOWARD: He initially learned how to play golf by practicing at a miniature golf course near his home and by playing video games.
WOULD SERVE AT CHAMPIONS DINNER: Garlic dumplings
7 of 10
AGE: 11
CITY: Lexington, Ky.
ABOUT HAYDEN: When he competes, he prefers to wear favorite outfits especially on the last day of tournaments.
WOULD SERVE AT CHAMPIONS DINNER: Penne pasta
8 of 10
AGE: 11
CITY: Menlo Park, Calif.
ABOUT ERIC: Outside of golf, he enjoys surfing, skiing, Texas Hold ‘em poker, playing guitar and drums.
WOULD SERVE AT CHAMPIONS DINNER: Ribeye steak, mashed potatoes and fruit salad
9 of 10
AGE: 11
CITY: Lawrenceville, Ga.
ABOUT CARTER: Nicknamed “Squirrel” for both his short height and his ability to run fast and score in football without taller kids catching him.
WOULD SERVE AT CHAMPIONS DINNER: Chicken parmesan, sweet potato fries, lemonade and vanilla cheesecake
10 of 10
AGE: 10
CITY: Naples, Fla.
ABOUT BRADEN: In 2015, he struggled with severe pain in his heels and had to spend two weeks in a wheelchair while wearing boots on his feet.
WOULD SERVE AT CHAMPIONS DINNER: Chicken tenders and cookie cake