Eileen Chon
Irvine
,
CA
Age: 12 - 13
Gender: Girls
Region: Southwest
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:
Los Angeles California
HOME GOLF COURSE AND LOCATION:
Rancho San Joaquin in Irvine California
PLAY GOLF RIGHT OR LEFT HANDED:
Right
AGE STARTED PLAYING GOLF:
9
LOWEST SCORE SHOT (9 AND/OR 18 HOLES):
35/78
HOW DID YOU BECOME INTERESTED IN GOLF?
I wanted to be with my older sister, Chloe, who started golf few months earlier.
WHO INTRODUCED YOU TO GOLF?
Father and sister Chloe
WHO DO YOU NORMALLY PLAY GOLF WITH?
Father and sister Chloe
WHO IS YOUR GOLF INSTRUCTOR?
Father
WHAT DO YOU LIKE MOST ABOUT PLAYING GOLF?
I like spending time with my sister and playing on new and different courses.
WHAT PART OF GOLF DO YOU LIKE TO PRACTICE THE MOST?
I like to explore new courses even if it's hard. I am also trying to practice my patience as well as having a positive mindset because those help in my everyday life too.
WHAT’S THE MOST DIFFICULT THING ABOUT GOLF?
Keeping a good attitude when things don't go your way
WHAT IS YOUR FAVORITE CLUB?
Driver
WHAT IS YOUR FAVORITE GOLF COURSE IN THE WORLD?
Morongo Golf Club at Tukwet Canyon
WHAT IS YOUR BIGGEST ACHIEVEMENT IN GOLF SO FAR?
Qualifying for the finals at Drive, Chip and Putt
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 participated in the Players Tour tournament in the SCPGA Tour. I have done many, and have placed top three on a few of them.
WHAT ADVICE WOULD YOU GIVE TO OTHER JUNIORS PARTICIPATING IN DCP WHO ARE TRYING TO REACH THE NATIONAL FINALS?
Don't feel pressured to do better than you already are doing, and keep smiling.
DO YOU PARTICIPATE IN PGA JUNIOR LEAGUE?
Yes
WHAT IS YOUR FAVORITE THING ABOUT PARTICIPATING IN DRIVE, CHIP AND PUTT?
It showcases certain skills that show my strengths and it's fun trying to qualify to the upcoming rounds.
MEMORABLE MOMENTS FROM YOUR LOCAL, SUBREGIONAL OR REGIONAL QUALIFIERS:
When I qualified for the finals at my regional tournament because I was able to enjoy a road trip with my family, and get interviewed.
HAVE YOU TRIED TO QUALIFIY FOR DRIVE, CHIP AND PUTT IN THE PAST? IF SO, PLEASE LIST EACH YEAR AND YOUR PREVIOUS RESULTS:
Yes. 2021-2nd Place Driver at Local, 2022- 1st Place Overall and Chipping and qualified for subregional
LIST FROM STRONGEST TO WEAKEST – DRIVING, CHIPPING, PUTTING:
Driving, chipping, putting
HAVE YOU EVER BEEN TO THE MASTERS BEFORE? IF SO, WHEN?
No
WHAT IS YOUR FAVORITE GOLF ACCESSORY (HAT, HEADCOVER, BALL MARKER, ETC.)?
My white tiger headcover
WHAT IS YOUR FAVORITE MASTERS MEMORY? U.S. OPEN OR U.S. WOMEN’S OPEN MEMORY? PGA CHAMPIONSHIP OR WOMEN’S PGA CHAMPIONSHIP MEMORY?
WHAT IS YOUR FAVORITE MEMORY WATCHING GOLF ON TV?
Me and my family on a lazy afternoon watching golf with snacks, cheering and laughing together.
WHO IS YOUR FAVORITE MALE GOLFER, AND WHY?
Viktor Hovland, because he always has a positive mindset while he's playing, and it reminds me to stay positive as well.
WHO IS YOUR FAVORITE FEMALE GOLFER, AND WHY?
Nelly Korda, because she is really talented, and after she had an injury, she was able to work back and get back in her game.
WHO IS THE COOLEST PLAYER IN GOLF, AND WHY?
Viktor Hovland, because he finds time to practice and be successful at tournaments while also being able to spend time with his friends and having fun outside of golf.
IF YOU COULD CHOOSE TO PLAY GOLF WITH A DREAM FOURSOME, WHO WOULD THE OTHER THREE PEOPLE BE?
My sister Chloe, Viktor Hovland, and Ludivg Aberg
DO YOU HAVE ANY SUPERSTITIONS AS IT RELATES TO GOLF? IF SO, PLEASE DESCRIBE:
Switching to a different tee after I hit bad, and wearing matching earrings with my sister
WHAT FOOD WOULD YOU SERVE AT YOUR CHAMPIONS DINNER AT AUGUSTA NATIONAL?
Italian Food
FAVORITE SCHOOL SUBJECT:
English
FAVORITE SCHOOL TEACHER:
Mrs. Hiraga (Hahn Hiraga), she was my 6th grade PE teacher.
FAVORITE SPORT (OTHER THAN GOLF):
Volleyball
FAVORITE MOVIE:
Twilight
FAVORITE SINGER / MUSIC GROUP:
Shawn Mendes, Taylor Swift
FAVORITE TV SHOW:
Gilmore Girls
FAVORITE APP:
Duolingo
FAVORITE EMOJI:
Red Heart
DESCRIBE ANY TALENTS OR INTERESTS OUTSIDE OF GOLF:
Playing guitar, learning different languages, reading
HERO / ROLE MODEL(S):
My sister, Chloe
WHAT’S THE BEST PIECE OF ADVICE YOU’VE EVER RECEIVED?
Be yourself, and don't try to exceed your limits.
WHAT DO YOU WANT TO BE WHEN YOU GROW UP?
Architect, doctor, or a writer, still deciding.
DESCRIBE YOURSELF:
I am an intelligent, considerate, and kind person who works hard to accomplish goals. I am a straight A student who also knows how to have fun outside of studying and golf. I am trilingual, love to sing, play my guitar, and make music, and I go swimming and skiing in the summer and winter. I love to travel to different places with my family, so I'm really excited to go to Georgia this year!
