2018 Drive, Chip and Putt Registration Open
(January 25, 2017) -- The registration period for the
2018 Drive, Chip and Putt Challenge at Augusta
National has opened ahead of the first round of
qualifying on May 6, 2017.
“On our fifth-year milestone, it is evident that when
the golf industry works together to welcome more
people to the game, great things happen,” said Diana
Murphy, president of the USGA in a release. “The elation
we see on each child’s face when they play in a Drive,
Chip and Putt event inspires us all, and gives us great
energy to engage more golfers in this exceptional
program. It is clearly making an impact on the future of
the game.”
The qualifying schedule for 2018 is as follows:
Stage 1: Local Qualifying
(May/June/July/August)
268 host sites spread throughout all 50 states
3 juniors advance in each age/gender category from
every venue
Stage 2: Subregional Qualifying
(July/August)
53 host sites spread throughout 31 states
2 juniors advance in each age/gender category from
every venue
Stage 3: Regional Qualifying
(September/October)
10 host sites in 10 defined regions
1 junior advances in each age/gender category from
every venue
Stage 4: National Finals (April 1, 2018)
80 total participants at Augusta National Golf Club
For a more detailed look at the qualifying sites click here. For information
on how to register visit
www.DriveChipandPutt.com.
ABOUT THE Drive, Chip and Putt Championship
Founded in 2013 jointly by the Masters, USGA and
PGA of America the Drive, Chip and Putt is an event
for junior golfers ages 7-15. Throughout the year
qualifiers are held around the country before the
finals are held the Sunday before the Masters at
Augusta National Golf Club. Boys and girls will
compete in separate divisions in four age categories:
7-9 years old; 10-11 years old; 12-13 years old;
and
14-15 years old.
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