Dixie Mae Crain
SpringTown
,
TX
Age: 12 - 13
Gender: Girls
Region: South Central
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.
PLAYER BIRTHPLACE:
Portsmouth, Virgina
HOME GOLF COURSE AND LOCATION:
Cross Timbers Golf Course / Azle, Texas
PLAY GOLF RIGHT OR LEFT HANDED:
Right
AGE STARTED PLAYING GOLF:
7
LOWEST SCORE SHOT (9 AND/OR 18 HOLES):
-6/66 on Par 72 at Whitestone Golf Club with my First Hole-In-One. I also shot a -5/65 Par 71 at Hurricane golf Tour in San Antonio.
HANDICAP INDEX:
3.91
HOW DID YOU BECOME INTERESTED IN GOLF?
My Pops Plays and he took us all out to play when he did.
WHO INTRODUCED YOU TO GOLF?
My Pops (Dad)
WHO DO YOU NORMALLY PLAY GOLF WITH?
Casual play with my Pops and Friends when possible.
WHO IS YOUR GOLF INSTRUCTOR?
Joey Wuertemberger / Crown Golf
WHAT DO YOU LIKE MOST ABOUT PLAYING GOLF?
The enjoyment that it brings me and having fun with my friends
WHAT PART OF GOLF DO YOU LIKE TO PRACTICE THE MOST?
Short Game (Chipping and Putting)
WHAT’S THE MOST DIFFICULT THING ABOUT GOLF?
Keeping your emotions in control and playing one shot at a time. Let the bad shots go, they are in the past.
WHAT IS YOUR FAVORITE CLUB?
Driver
WHAT IS YOUR FAVORITE GOLF COURSE IN THE WORLD?
That I have played, PGA National in West Palm Beach. The course I'd like to play, St Andrews (The Open)
WHAT IS YOUR BIGGEST ACHIEVEMENT IN GOLF SO FAR?
Qualifing, Making and Competing in Back to Back Texas Junior Cup Teams (North Texas), Making and Competing in Back to Back Texas vs Mexico Cups with Team Texas. Various Wins with US Kids Golf (State Championship), PGA Junior Championship 2 Times, Forth Worth Juinor Champion with the First Teein 2021-2022. Competing in All the Different World Championships (East Coast/West Coast) US Kids Worlds, IMG Worlds, FCG Worlds
HAVE YOU EVER PARTICIPATED IN A USGA OR PGA OF AMERICA EVENT? IF SO, WHICH ONE(S), WHEN, AND HOW DID YOU DO?
PGA Junior Events (Lots of Tournaments and Wins) but Nothing in the Amateur field
WHAT ADVICE WOULD YOU GIVE TO OTHER JUNIORS PARTICIPATING IN DCP WHO ARE TRYING TO REACH THE NATIONAL FINALS?
Just have fun, stay calm and stick to your routine. One missed putt or drive doesnt mean you are out of the competition yet.
DO YOU PARTICIPATE IN LPGA/USGA GIRLS GOLF?
I will be this coming year in 2024.
DO YOU PARTICIPATE IN FIRST TEE?
Yes, I do
WHAT IS YOUR FAVORITE THING ABOUT PARTICIPATING IN DRIVE, CHIP AND PUTT?
Trying to accomplish a High Goal with such a short time to warm up on each event. New Place, Great Course, Tough Set Up, Best of The Best. Bring it on! I love how it makes me feel.
MEMORABLE MOMENTS FROM YOUR LOCAL, SUBREGIONAL OR REGIONAL QUALIFIERS:
At the 2023 SubRegional I had two drives go OB and I came off the Tee Box feeling like I was letting it slip through my fingers, and my Pops said “ Dixie, its not over! You got this! You can do anything you want to do. Believe in yourself”. I went to chip and got a 20, 25 chip in and a 15. Then, at Putting I drained the first one for 25, and then 20, and 10 to move back up to 2nd place and Move on to My First Regionals.
HAVE YOU TRIED TO QUALIFIY FOR DRIVE, CHIP AND PUTT IN THE PAST? IF SO, PLEASE LIST EACH YEAR AND YOUR PREVIOUS RESULTS:
2018, 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022, ages 7-12. I Made to the SubRegional each time and then just didn't perform and ended up getting the Alternate spots. 2023, All the way To National Finals.
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?
Yes, I did! Our whole family watches it, and the Par 3 Contest. Seeing a lot of my friends make it there and win makes me want it more and more.
LIST FROM STRONGEST TO WEAKEST – DRIVING, CHIPPING, PUTTING:
Chipping, Putting, Driving
WHAT IS YOUR FAVORITE GOLF ACCESSORY (HAT, HEADCOVER, BALL MARKER, ETC.)?
Oklahoma Sooner Golf Balls (Prov1) and Head Cover gear from Ryan Hybl’s OU Camp @ The University of Oklahoma
WHAT IS YOUR FAVORITE MASTERS MEMORY? U.S. OPEN OR U.S. WOMEN’S OPEN MEMORY? PGA CHAMPIONSHIP OR WOMEN’S PGA CHAMPIONSHIP MEMORY?
Tigers Last Master’s Win! Wow! My family and I watched it all live.
WHAT IS YOUR FAVORITE MEMORY WATCHING GOLF ON TV?
My Friend Kylie Chung winning DCP on her last Putt. Going from the bottom to the Top of the Leaderboard. So Awesome and Happy for Her!
WHO IS YOUR FAVORITE MALE GOLFER, AND WHY?
Tiger! He’s just The Best Y’all! #TheGoat
WHO IS YOUR FAVORITE FEMALE GOLFER, AND WHY?
Nelly! She’s just so Awesome!
WHO IS THE COOLEST PLAYER IN GOLF, AND WHY?
Its a Tie between Bubby W, Fred Couples and long John Daily. They are all unique and Stand Outs
IF YOU COULD CHOOSE TO PLAY GOLF WITH A DREAM FOURSOME, WHO WOULD THE OTHER THREE PEOPLE BE?
Tiger, Scottie S, Nelly K. and Me (My Pops as my Caddie)
DO YOU HAVE ANY SUPERSTITIONS AS IT RELATES TO GOLF? IF SO, PLEASE DESCRIBE:
Ball Markers! If I don’t Putt well in a round its due to the Ball Marker and it will be replaced before the next round. Hahaha!
DO YOU PLAY ANY GOLF VIDEO GAMES? IF SO, WHICH ONE(S)?
Tiger and Hot Shots On Play Station.
WHAT FOOD WOULD YOU SERVE AT YOUR CHAMPIONS DINNER AT AUGUSTA NATIONAL?
Pork Chops and a Salad
FAVORITE SCHOOL SUBJECT:
Math
FAVORITE SPORT (OTHER THAN GOLF):
Cross Country and Track
FAVORITE MOVIE:
Any Avengers or Marvel Movie!
FAVORITE SINGER / MUSIC GROUP:
Morgan Wallen
FAVORITE TV SHOW:
Stranger Things
FAVORITE APP:
Roblox
FAVORITE EMOJI:
😂, Laughing one
DESCRIBE ANY TALENTS OR INTERESTS OUTSIDE OF GOLF:
Band! I am in Honors Band and play Percussion 🥁
DESCRIBE ANY OBSTACLES YOU’VE OVERCOME IN YOUR LIFE:
I am currently dealing with an obstacle in my life right now! Military Family! Lots of obstacles! My mom is currently stationed overseas in Bahrain for 18 Months. She’s been gone since June of 2023 and missed all my DCP qualifiers this year. So Sad! I broke down with my interview with Golf Channel and DCP after I won. They have it all on Video. We have about 13-14 months to go and I miss her so much. #LoveYouMom. When she left I was 12 and when she comes back ill be almost 15. I wish there was a way to get her to the DCP National Finals. That would be a Win for me and #TeamCrain. I miss her so much as do my brother and Pops. Love you mom! #SaluteToService
HERO / ROLE MODEL(S):
My Mom, My Pops and My Older Brother Tristian. All Served or still serving in our US Military
WHAT’S THE BEST PIECE OF ADVICE YOU’VE EVER RECEIVED?
“If You Don’t Go Out There And Put In The Work And Put In The Effort, One - You’re Not Going To Get The Results, but Two - More Importantly, You Don’t Deserve It. You Didn’t Earn It.“ Quote By - Tiger Woods
WHAT DO YOU WANT TO BE WHEN YOU GROW UP?
Pro Golfer or Golf Coach
DESCRIBE YOURSELF:
Positive, Outgoing, Social, Goal Setter, Always on the Go, Country Girl
