Harlow Gregory
Norman
,
OK
Age: 12 - 13
Gender: Girls
Region: 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.
HOME GOLF COURSE AND LOCATION:
Belmar Golf Course - Norman, Oklahoma
PLAY GOLF RIGHT OR LEFT HANDED:
Right Handed
AGE STARTED PLAYING GOLF:
3 years old
LOWEST SCORE SHOT (9 AND/OR 18 HOLES):
69
HANDICAP INDEX:
.7
HOW DID YOU BECOME INTERESTED IN GOLF?
My Dad. He was a member at Belmar when I was just a baby and he would take me out to the course with him every time he was there.
WHO INTRODUCED YOU TO GOLF?
My Dad
WHO DO YOU NORMALLY PLAY GOLF WITH?
I play golf with several friends that are members at Belmar and are in high school at CCS, mostly the boys! Lol!
WHO IS YOUR GOLF INSTRUCTOR?
Johnny Johnson at Jimmie Austin in Norman Oklahoma (home golf course for the University of Oklahoma Sooners)
WHAT DO YOU LIKE MOST ABOUT PLAYING GOLF?
I love getting to travel, playing and meeting new people and making friends!
WHAT PART OF GOLF DO YOU LIKE TO PRACTICE THE MOST?
Wedges
WHAT’S THE MOST DIFFICULT THING ABOUT GOLF?
Mental game, being mentally tough
WHAT IS YOUR FAVORITE CLUB?
My 45 degree wedge
WHAT IS YOUR FAVORITE GOLF COURSE IN THE WORLD?
Top of the Rock in Branson, MO
WHAT IS YOUR BIGGEST ACHIEVEMENT IN GOLF SO FAR?
Making it to Augusta National to compete in Drive, Chip and Putt on a National level
HAVE YOU EVER PARTICIPATED IN A USGA OR PGA OF AMERICA EVENT? IF SO, WHICH ONE(S), WHEN, AND HOW DID YOU DO?
Yes, I could've done better. It was the women's USGA 4 ball qualifier. We shot 1 over as team.
WHAT ADVICE WOULD YOU GIVE TO OTHER JUNIORS PARTICIPATING IN DCP WHO ARE TRYING TO REACH THE NATIONAL FINALS?
Have fun with it and try not to put too much pressure on yourself
DO YOU PARTICIPATE IN PGA JUNIOR LEAGUE?
Yes
DO YOU PARTICIPATE IN LPGA/USGA GIRLS GOLF?
Yes
WHAT IS YOUR FAVORITE THING ABOUT PARTICIPATING IN DRIVE, CHIP AND PUTT?
Getting to meet new junior golfers and making new friends!
MEMORABLE MOMENTS FROM YOUR LOCAL, SUBREGIONAL OR REGIONAL QUALIFIERS:
The moment that I realized in Colorado that I made it and I was going to Augusta National, it was surreal. I was so close the year before so I couldn't believe it when I saw it on the score board. I was so proud of my score.
HAVE YOU TRIED TO QUALIFIY FOR DRIVE, CHIP AND PUTT IN THE PAST? IF SO, PLEASE LIST EACH YEAR AND YOUR PREVIOUS RESULTS:
Yes, for the past 6 years I have tried.
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?
I did watch Drive, Chip and Putt on TV. I had several friends that were there and it was a motivator, I told myself that I was going to make it this year!
LIST FROM STRONGEST TO WEAKEST – DRIVING, CHIPPING, PUTTING:
Driving, Chipping, Putting
HAVE YOU EVER BEEN TO THE MASTERS BEFORE? IF SO, WHEN?
No, this is the first time and I feel so incredibly blessed!
WHAT IS YOUR FAVORITE GOLF ACCESSORY (HAT, HEADCOVER, BALL MARKER, ETC.)?
Headcover, it is special because I am an Ambassador for Heart of a Lion with Jon Daly and Major Ed!
WHAT IS YOUR FAVORITE MASTERS MEMORY? U.S. OPEN OR U.S. WOMEN’S OPEN MEMORY? PGA CHAMPIONSHIP OR WOMEN’S PGA CHAMPIONSHIP MEMORY?
Masters was watching Tiger with after being gone so many years, in 2019. Wyndham Clark in 2023 because he is also from Oklahoma. The best PGA Championship memory was following Justin Thomas in Tulsa, OK at the PGA Championship 2022, Favorite US Women's Open is when they played at Pebble Beach
WHO IS YOUR FAVORITE MALE GOLFER, AND WHY?
Justin Thomas, because he signed and gave me a golf glove, for real.
WHO IS YOUR FAVORITE FEMALE GOLFER, AND WHY?
Michelle Wie, she was so young when she started and broke several records for being the youngest female to ever play in the U.S. Women's Amateur Public Links Championship
WHO IS THE COOLEST PLAYER IN GOLF, AND WHY?
Tiger Woods, does it get any cooler than that?
IF YOU COULD CHOOSE TO PLAY GOLF WITH A DREAM FOURSOME, WHO WOULD THE OTHER THREE PEOPLE BE?
Justin Thomas, Tiger Woods & Talor Gooch
DO YOU HAVE ANY SUPERSTITIONS AS IT RELATES TO GOLF? IF SO, PLEASE DESCRIBE:
No, but my Dad shaves his beard the morning of all of my tournaments. lol
DO YOU PLAY ANY GOLF VIDEO GAMES? IF SO, WHICH ONE(S)?
No time for games! Outside playing real golf.
WHAT FOOD WOULD YOU SERVE AT YOUR CHAMPIONS DINNER AT AUGUSTA NATIONAL?
An 8 ounce Filet cooked Medium, with baked potato and asparagus
FAVORITE SCHOOL SUBJECT:
History
FAVORITE SPORT (OTHER THAN GOLF):
Basketball
FAVORITE MOVIE:
Trolls
FAVORITE SINGER / MUSIC GROUP:
Chris Stapleton
FAVORITE TV SHOW:
I dont really watch tv, I am always outside.
FAVORITE APP:
Messages
FAVORITE EMOJI:
The crying laughing
DESCRIBE ANY TALENTS OR INTERESTS OUTSIDE OF GOLF:
I own a small business named Harlow & Co. Gifts, my mom is my business partner. We make personalized glass tumblers, t-shirts and sweatshirts. Feb 2024 will be a year that we've been in business and it's taken off more than we could've imagined it would!
HERO / ROLE MODEL(S):
Jesus is my role model, I fall short but He is who I aim to please.
WHAT’S THE BEST PIECE OF ADVICE YOU’VE EVER RECEIVED?
It was from Talor Gooch, he told me that when I have a bad round to try to let it go. He told me about his first AJGA at 13, it made me feel better. Also, my papa Tom always told me that the most important shot is the next one!
WHAT DO YOU WANT TO BE WHEN YOU GROW UP?
I want to be a professional golfer. I want to get paid to play.... show me the money....
DESCRIBE YOURSELF:
I am fun outgoing 8th grader who wants my friends around all of the time, I own a small business that I love and I hope to be a professional golfer someday! I love the Oklahoma Sooners and love OU football. BOOMER SOONER!
