Caden Fehr
Wildwood
,
MO
Age: 14 - 15
Gender: Boys
Region: Upper Midwest
The Path to the National Finals
Qualifying Path
Should a player advance through local qualifying, the subregional and regional qualifying sites are pre-determined based upon the local qualifying site. The player is not guaranteed participation in the subregional qualifier unless he/she advances through local qualifying. The player is not guaranteed participation in the regional qualifier unless he/she advances through local and subregional qualifying.
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Sub-Regional QualifierEvent CompletedEdwardsville, IL 62025Aug 10, 2023
HOME GOLF COURSE AND LOCATION:
Country Club of St Albans
PLAY GOLF RIGHT OR LEFT HANDED:
Right
AGE STARTED PLAYING GOLF:
3
LOWEST SCORE SHOT (9 AND/OR 18 HOLES):
67
HANDICAP INDEX:
0.5
HOW DID YOU BECOME INTERESTED IN GOLF?
Playing with my dad
WHO INTRODUCED YOU TO GOLF?
Dad
WHO DO YOU NORMALLY PLAY GOLF WITH?
Dad
WHO IS YOUR GOLF INSTRUCTOR?
Rob Sedorcek
WHAT DO YOU LIKE MOST ABOUT PLAYING GOLF?
All the friends and people I have met across the country
WHAT PART OF GOLF DO YOU LIKE TO PRACTICE THE MOST?
Bunkers
WHAT’S THE MOST DIFFICULT THING ABOUT GOLF?
Mental toughness
WHAT IS YOUR FAVORITE CLUB?
5 wood
WHAT IS YOUR FAVORITE GOLF COURSE IN THE WORLD?
TPC Southwind
WHAT IS YOUR BIGGEST ACHIEVEMENT IN GOLF SO FAR?
A hole-in-one at US Kids Teen Worlds
HAVE YOU EVER PARTICIPATED IN A USGA OR PGA OF AMERICA EVENT? IF SO, WHICH ONE(S), WHEN, AND HOW DID YOU DO?
I have played in the Gateway PGA Junior Tour for many years.
WHAT ADVICE WOULD YOU GIVE TO OTHER JUNIORS PARTICIPATING IN DCP WHO ARE TRYING TO REACH THE NATIONAL FINALS?
Don’t put too much pressure on yourself.
WHAT IS YOUR FAVORITE THING ABOUT PARTICIPATING IN DRIVE, CHIP AND PUTT?
The opportunities it gives kids from all skill levels and backgrounds
MEMORABLE MOMENTS FROM YOUR LOCAL, SUBREGIONAL OR REGIONAL QUALIFIERS:
Making 20 points on my 30 footer to clinch the win
HAVE YOU TRIED TO QUALIFIY FOR DRIVE, CHIP AND PUTT IN THE PAST? IF SO, PLEASE LIST EACH YEAR AND YOUR PREVIOUS RESULTS:
Yes, since 2016. Advanced to regionals 4 times, with a runner-up finish at Bellerive in 2018.
DID YOU WATCH LAST YEAR’S DRIVE, CHIP AND PUTT NATIONAL FINALS ON TELEVISION? IF SO, WHAT IMPACT DID THAT HAVE ON YOUR PARTICIPATION THIS YEAR?
Seeing what it would be like to putt on Augusta National’s greens fired me up.
LIST FROM STRONGEST TO WEAKEST – DRIVING, CHIPPING, PUTTING:
Chipping, Putting, Driving
WHAT IS YOUR FAVORITE GOLF ACCESSORY (HAT, HEADCOVER, BALL MARKER, ETC.)?
Monogrammed Streamsong ball marker
WHAT IS YOUR FAVORITE MASTERS MEMORY? U.S. OPEN OR U.S. WOMEN’S OPEN MEMORY? PGA CHAMPIONSHIP OR WOMEN’S PGA CHAMPIONSHIP MEMORY?
Sitting greenside on 18th green for final round of PGA Championship at Bellerive as Tiger finished his round
WHAT IS YOUR FAVORITE MEMORY WATCHING GOLF ON TV?
Jordan Spieth’s “Go get that!” Putt at the Open Championship
WHO IS YOUR FAVORITE MALE GOLFER, AND WHY?
Jordan Spieth. He’s so creative with his golf shots, especially around the greens.
WHO IS YOUR FAVORITE FEMALE GOLFER, AND WHY?
Alexa Pano
WHO IS THE COOLEST PLAYER IN GOLF, AND WHY?
Max Homa. He's as funny as he is good at golf.
IF YOU COULD CHOOSE TO PLAY GOLF WITH A DREAM FOURSOME, WHO WOULD THE OTHER THREE PEOPLE BE?
Rory, Tiger, Spieth
DO YOU PLAY ANY GOLF VIDEO GAMES? IF SO, WHICH ONE(S)?
PGA2K21
WHAT FOOD WOULD YOU SERVE AT YOUR CHAMPIONS DINNER AT AUGUSTA NATIONAL?
Sushi
FAVORITE SCHOOL SUBJECT:
Math
FAVORITE SPORT (OTHER THAN GOLF):
Football
FAVORITE MOVIE:
Jerry McGuire
FAVORITE SINGER / MUSIC GROUP:
J Cole
FAVORITE TV SHOW:
Ted Lasso
FAVORITE APP:
Snapchat
FAVORITE EMOJI:
Fire
DESCRIBE ANY TALENTS OR INTERESTS OUTSIDE OF GOLF:
Fishing, soccer
HERO / ROLE MODEL(S):
Grandparents
WHAT’S THE BEST PIECE OF ADVICE YOU’VE EVER RECEIVED?
One Day or Day One. You decide.
WHAT DO YOU WANT TO BE WHEN YOU GROW UP?
Investment strategy/stock analyst
DESCRIBE YOURSELF:
Energetic, outgoing, friendly, intelligent, competitive
