Gayatri Arora
Charlotte
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NC
Age: 12 - 13
Gender: Girls
Region: East
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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Regional QualifierEvent CompletedKingston Springs, TN 37082Sep 24, 2023
HOME GOLF COURSE AND LOCATION:
Pinehurst #6 Pinehurst, North Carolina
PLAY GOLF RIGHT OR LEFT HANDED:
Right Handed
AGE STARTED PLAYING GOLF:
2 years old
LOWEST SCORE SHOT (9 AND/OR 18 HOLES):
9 holes 33 and 18 holes 68
HANDICAP INDEX:
0.4
HOW DID YOU BECOME INTERESTED IN GOLF?
By dragging my fathers golf clubs around the house and chasing the golf balls on the hardwood floor.
WHO INTRODUCED YOU TO GOLF?
My father
WHO DO YOU NORMALLY PLAY GOLF WITH?
My friends
WHO IS YOUR GOLF INSTRUCTOR?
My Dad
WHAT DO YOU LIKE MOST ABOUT PLAYING GOLF?
Seeing beautiful courses and new places.
WHAT PART OF GOLF DO YOU LIKE TO PRACTICE THE MOST?
I enjoy chipping the most.
WHAT’S THE MOST DIFFICULT THING ABOUT GOLF?
Hitting the shot I imagined.
WHAT IS YOUR FAVORITE CLUB?
My 60 degree wedge.
WHAT IS YOUR FAVORITE GOLF COURSE IN THE WORLD?
Augusta National, but I have never played at Augusta National.
WHAT IS YOUR BIGGEST ACHIEVEMENT IN GOLF SO FAR?
Playing in the North & South Amateur Championship at Pinehurst this year.
HAVE YOU EVER PARTICIPATED IN A USGA OR PGA OF AMERICA EVENT? IF SO, WHICH ONE(S), WHEN, AND HOW DID YOU DO?
U.S. Girls Junior qualifier
WHAT ADVICE WOULD YOU GIVE TO OTHER JUNIORS PARTICIPATING IN DCP WHO ARE TRYING TO REACH THE NATIONAL FINALS?
Have fun and make new friends.
WHAT IS YOUR FAVORITE THING ABOUT PARTICIPATING IN DRIVE, CHIP AND PUTT?
Getting to go to Augusta National and meeting the players.
MEMORABLE MOMENTS FROM YOUR LOCAL, SUBREGIONAL OR REGIONAL QUALIFIERS:
All my friends cheering for me.
HAVE YOU TRIED TO QUALIFIY FOR DRIVE, CHIP AND PUTT IN THE PAST? IF SO, PLEASE LIST EACH YEAR AND YOUR PREVIOUS RESULTS:
2018 reached subregional, 2019 reached subregional, 2021 reached regional, 2022 reached subregional.
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?
We came to Augusta National to watch my friend compete in the final and wanted to be there.
LIST FROM STRONGEST TO WEAKEST – DRIVING, CHIPPING, PUTTING:
Chipping, Putting and Driving
HAVE YOU EVER BEEN TO THE MASTERS BEFORE? IF SO, WHEN?
Never been to the Masters Tournament.
WHAT IS YOUR FAVORITE GOLF ACCESSORY (HAT, HEADCOVER, BALL MARKER, ETC.)?
Head covers
WHAT IS YOUR FAVORITE MASTERS MEMORY? U.S. OPEN OR U.S. WOMEN’S OPEN MEMORY? PGA CHAMPIONSHIP OR WOMEN’S PGA CHAMPIONSHIP MEMORY?
Highlights of the 1997 Masters when Tiger hugged his father after making the 4 foot putt and shooting -18. Tiger beat Jack Nicklaus's course record to become the youngest Masters Champion.
WHAT IS YOUR FAVORITE MEMORY WATCHING GOLF ON TV?
Highlights of 2012 Memorial Tournament Tigers 2nd shot (flop shot) on the 16th hole
WHO IS YOUR FAVORITE MALE GOLFER, AND WHY?
Tiger Woods, because he can hit amazing shots from anywhere.
WHO IS YOUR FAVORITE FEMALE GOLFER, AND WHY?
Nelly Korda because she was super nice to me at the PNC Championship and let me play with her dog.
WHO IS THE COOLEST PLAYER IN GOLF, AND WHY?
Arnold Palmer, because he was always smiling and I love the drink named after him.
IF YOU COULD CHOOSE TO PLAY GOLF WITH A DREAM FOURSOME, WHO WOULD THE OTHER THREE PEOPLE BE?
Tiger Woods, Nelly Korda and Rory Mcllroy.
DO YOU HAVE ANY SUPERSTITIONS AS IT RELATES TO GOLF? IF SO, PLEASE DESCRIBE:
No
DO YOU PLAY ANY GOLF VIDEO GAMES? IF SO, WHICH ONE(S)?
No
WHAT FOOD WOULD YOU SERVE AT YOUR CHAMPIONS DINNER AT AUGUSTA NATIONAL?
Sushi, Mac & Cheese, and a Chocolate Lava cake with Ice Cream with Sprinkles.
FAVORITE SCHOOL SUBJECT:
Math
FAVORITE SPORT (OTHER THAN GOLF):
Swimming
FAVORITE MOVIE:
Taylor Swift - The ERAS Tour
FAVORITE SINGER / MUSIC GROUP:
Taylor Swift
FAVORITE TV SHOW:
Tom and Jerry
FAVORITE APP:
Messages
FAVORITE EMOJI:
Upside down smiley face
DESCRIBE ANY TALENTS OR INTERESTS OUTSIDE OF GOLF:
Drawing and pottery painting.
HERO / ROLE MODEL(S):
My Dad
WHAT’S THE BEST PIECE OF ADVICE YOU’VE EVER RECEIVED?
Never walk into a room with your head up too high and your smile too big.
WHAT DO YOU WANT TO BE WHEN YOU GROW UP?
A golfer
DESCRIBE YOURSELF:
I am friendly, funny and honest.
