Evelynn Artieta
Denham Springs
,
LA
Age: 14 - 15
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:
Baton Rouge, Louisiana
HOME GOLF COURSE AND LOCATION:
Fennwood Hills Country Club, LA
PLAY GOLF RIGHT OR LEFT HANDED:
Right
AGE STARTED PLAYING GOLF:
6 years old
LOWEST SCORE SHOT (9 AND/OR 18 HOLES):
70
HANDICAP INDEX:
1.4
HOW DID YOU BECOME INTERESTED IN GOLF?
My dad had always played it so he got me hitting some golf balls and I started to love it.
WHO INTRODUCED YOU TO GOLF?
My dad and my grandpa
WHO DO YOU NORMALLY PLAY GOLF WITH?
Maci Williams and my dad
WHO IS YOUR GOLF INSTRUCTOR?
Sue Bower.
WHAT DO YOU LIKE MOST ABOUT PLAYING GOLF?
Meeting new people and being able to play the nicest golf courses all over world.
WHAT PART OF GOLF DO YOU LIKE TO PRACTICE THE MOST?
Hitting my driver
WHAT’S THE MOST DIFFICULT THING ABOUT GOLF?
Being able to stay consistent and being able to not sike yourself out.
WHAT IS YOUR FAVORITE CLUB?
Driver
WHAT IS YOUR FAVORITE GOLF COURSE IN THE WORLD?
Barefoot Resort and Golf in Myrtle Beach, SC
WHAT IS YOUR BIGGEST ACHIEVEMENT IN GOLF SO FAR?
Making it to the National Drive, Chip, and Putt at Augusta National.
HAVE YOU EVER PARTICIPATED IN A USGA OR PGA OF AMERICA EVENT? IF SO, WHICH ONE(S), WHEN, AND HOW DID YOU DO?
I tried to qualify for the 74th U.S. Girls' Jr. Championship. Qualifying was held at Country Club of Louisiana in Baton Rouge, LA on June 12th, 2023. I shot 82 and did not advance.
WHAT ADVICE WOULD YOU GIVE TO OTHER JUNIORS PARTICIPATING IN DCP WHO ARE TRYING TO REACH THE NATIONAL FINALS?
Just keep trying, you may not make it your first couple of times but if you put in the work then you will get it.
DO YOU PARTICIPATE IN PGA JUNIOR LEAGUE?
I did when I was around 10-11 years old. I played for the Greystone Eagles out of Greystone Country Club in Denham Springs, LA.
WHAT IS YOUR FAVORITE THING ABOUT PARTICIPATING IN DRIVE, CHIP AND PUTT?
That it is something I look forward to every year and it tests your ability to preform under pressure.
MEMORABLE MOMENTS FROM YOUR LOCAL, SUBREGIONAL OR REGIONAL QUALIFIERS:
My most memorable moments are when I moved past the subregional and regional rounds and made it to Augusta National.
HAVE YOU TRIED TO QUALIFIY FOR DRIVE, CHIP AND PUTT IN THE PAST? IF SO, PLEASE LIST EACH YEAR AND YOUR PREVIOUS RESULTS:
This was my 6th and final year to be eligible to compete. 2016 (Sub-Regional) 2018 (Local) 2019 (Sub-Regional) 2021 (Sub-Regional) 2022 (Sub-Regional) 2023 (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, and it impacted me because I was able to learn some strategies and it encouraged me to want to come this year.
LIST FROM STRONGEST TO WEAKEST – DRIVING, CHIPPING, PUTTING:
Driving, putting, chipping
WHAT IS YOUR FAVORITE GOLF ACCESSORY (HAT, HEADCOVER, BALL MARKER, ETC.)?
My ball marker which is a beachball and my head cover which is a horse.
WHAT IS YOUR FAVORITE MASTERS MEMORY? U.S. OPEN OR U.S. WOMEN’S OPEN MEMORY? PGA CHAMPIONSHIP OR WOMEN’S PGA CHAMPIONSHIP MEMORY?
This will be my first experience watching the masters in real life and I'm planning on making a lot of memories.
WHAT IS YOUR FAVORITE MEMORY WATCHING GOLF ON TV?
Watching Rory Mcllroy chip in from the bunker at Augusta to shoot the 2nd lowest score at the Masters
WHO IS YOUR FAVORITE MALE GOLFER, AND WHY?
Rory Mcllroy
WHO IS YOUR FAVORITE FEMALE GOLFER, AND WHY?
Lexi Thompson
WHO IS THE COOLEST PLAYER IN GOLF, AND WHY?
Tiger Woods because he was able to come back after his car crash and still win tournaments.
HAVE YOUR EVER PLAYED WITH SOMEONE FAMOUS? IF SO, WHO? PLEASE DESCRIBE THE CIRCUMSTANCES:
I've never had to opportunity to play with anyone famous, but my friend Berkley and I got to caddie for the Celebrity Shootout that was held before the Zurich Classic. Our players were Sam "Riggs" Bozoian (Barstool Sports) and Pete Werner (Linebacker for the New Orleans Saints).
IF YOU COULD CHOOSE TO PLAY GOLF WITH A DREAM FOURSOME, WHO WOULD THE OTHER THREE PEOPLE BE?
Rory Mcllroy, Lexi Thompson, and Tiger Woods.
DO YOU HAVE ANY SUPERSTITIONS AS IT RELATES TO GOLF? IF SO, PLEASE DESCRIBE:
Yes, I only play with my beach ball ball marker because I think it makes me putt better.
WHAT FOOD WOULD YOU SERVE AT YOUR CHAMPIONS DINNER AT AUGUSTA NATIONAL?
Steak and Ceaser Salad
FAVORITE SCHOOL SUBJECT:
Theater
FAVORITE SCHOOL TEACHER:
Rachel Gallman
FAVORITE SPORT (OTHER THAN GOLF):
Volleyball
FAVORITE MOVIE:
High School Musical 1, 2, and 3
FAVORITE SINGER / MUSIC GROUP:
Taylor Swift
FAVORITE TV SHOW:
Outer Banks and The Summer I Turned Pretty
FAVORITE APP:
Snapchat
FAVORITE EMOJI:
The laughing crying emoji
DESCRIBE ANY TALENTS OR INTERESTS OUTSIDE OF GOLF:
Theater
HERO / ROLE MODEL(S):
My parents because they are always supportive of me.
WHAT DO YOU WANT TO BE WHEN YOU GROW UP?
A golfer on the LPGA tour.
DESCRIBE YOURSELF:
I'm a very talkative person who loves meeting new people and loves making new friends.
