Jackson Fogelson
Bemidji
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MN
Age: 12 - 13
Gender: Boys
Region: Upper 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.
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Sub-Regional QualifierEvent CompletedWest Des Moines, IA 50266Aug 20, 2023
HOME GOLF COURSE AND LOCATION:
Bemidji Town and Country Club
PLAY GOLF RIGHT OR LEFT HANDED:
Left Handed
AGE STARTED PLAYING GOLF:
3
LOWEST SCORE SHOT (9 AND/OR 18 HOLES):
32 (9 Holes), 70 (18 Holes)
HANDICAP INDEX:
7.1
HOW DID YOU BECOME INTERESTED IN GOLF?
My dad took me to the golf course a lot when I was very little and I had a lot of fun there! My Mom and I watched the "Short Game" a lot on Netflix and then I wanted to play in tournaments and go to Pinehurst!
WHO INTRODUCED YOU TO GOLF?
My Dad
WHO DO YOU NORMALLY PLAY GOLF WITH?
All of my friends at Bemidji Town and Country Club and my Family
WHO IS YOUR GOLF INSTRUCTOR?
My Dad (he was a baseball and football coach for a long time but now he's my caddy!)
WHAT DO YOU LIKE MOST ABOUT PLAYING GOLF?
It's really fun to play with my friends and family and when you make a great shot it makes you keep wanting to play!
WHAT PART OF GOLF DO YOU LIKE TO PRACTICE THE MOST?
Chipping / short game. I love to work on all kinds of different types of shots around the green!
WHAT’S THE MOST DIFFICULT THING ABOUT GOLF?
Accepting that not every shot is going to be perfect. And moving on to the next shot.
WHAT IS YOUR FAVORITE CLUB?
My 58 degree or my putter! Recently, my new 7-wood has really become a favorite too!
WHAT IS YOUR FAVORITE GOLF COURSE IN THE WORLD?
It used to be Pinehurst but now definitely it's going to be Augusta National! :)
WHAT IS YOUR BIGGEST ACHIEVEMENT IN GOLF SO FAR?
Now it's making it to the Drive, Chip and Putt Nationals! Before it was making it too 4 US Kids World Golf Championships at Pinehurst!
WHAT ADVICE WOULD YOU GIVE TO OTHER JUNIORS PARTICIPATING IN DCP WHO ARE TRYING TO REACH THE NATIONAL FINALS?
Don't worry about your score, just focus on trying to execute one good shot at a time and letting the score speak for itself.
DO YOU PARTICIPATE IN PGA JUNIOR LEAGUE?
Not yet, but hopefully this year we are going to have a PGA Junior League at our course for the first time! Really looking forward to playing on a team with all of my friends!
WHAT IS YOUR FAVORITE THING ABOUT PARTICIPATING IN DRIVE, CHIP AND PUTT?
The nerves that I got during each shot and embracing them and knowing they will help me perform better if I use them correctly!
MEMORABLE MOMENTS FROM YOUR LOCAL, SUBREGIONAL OR REGIONAL QUALIFIERS:
Executing 9 really good shots at the Regional and beating my best score ever by a lot!
HAVE YOU TRIED TO QUALIFIY FOR DRIVE, CHIP AND PUTT IN THE PAST? IF SO, PLEASE LIST EACH YEAR AND YOUR PREVIOUS RESULTS:
This is my 4th year trying to qualify. Last year I made it to the regional.
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 watch it every year! I loved seeing friends that I've made from years past do well, especially watching Natalie Martin from Minnesota make both putts last year!
LIST FROM STRONGEST TO WEAKEST – DRIVING, CHIPPING, PUTTING:
Putting, Chipping, Driving
WHAT IS YOUR FAVORITE GOLF ACCESSORY (HAT, HEADCOVER, BALL MARKER, ETC.)?
I love collecting different golf hats and also a golf ball from every course we play at!
WHAT IS YOUR FAVORITE MASTERS MEMORY? U.S. OPEN OR U.S. WOMEN’S OPEN MEMORY? PGA CHAMPIONSHIP OR WOMEN’S PGA CHAMPIONSHIP MEMORY?
Watching Tiger Woods win his last Masters with my family!
WHAT IS YOUR FAVORITE MEMORY WATCHING GOLF ON TV?
Getting up early on the Thursday Morning of the Masters each year and watching the Honorary Starters Tee Off and having the day off of school to watch the Master's all day!
WHO IS YOUR FAVORITE MALE GOLFER, AND WHY?
Viktor Hovland! He has such a great attitude and is always smiling!
WHO IS THE COOLEST PLAYER IN GOLF, AND WHY?
Max Homa! I like his social media posts and the fun he has with golf!
IF YOU COULD CHOOSE TO PLAY GOLF WITH A DREAM FOURSOME, WHO WOULD THE OTHER THREE PEOPLE BE?
My Dad, my Grandpa and Jordan Spieth! We all love Jordan, especially my Grandpa!
DO YOU HAVE ANY SUPERSTITIONS AS IT RELATES TO GOLF? IF SO, PLEASE DESCRIBE:
I love to wear a Blue Polo and Gray Shorts/Pants on the last day of a tournament or at a big tournament!
WHAT FOOD WOULD YOU SERVE AT YOUR CHAMPIONS DINNER AT AUGUSTA NATIONAL?
My Mom's Soup that she makes after we go hunting, along with my Grandma's Chili for Deer Camp, and my Dad's Grilled Cheese he makes for my friends and me!
FAVORITE SCHOOL SUBJECT:
Recess! :) j/k - Math
FAVORITE SPORT (OTHER THAN GOLF):
Football
FAVORITE MOVIE:
The Greatest Game Ever Played!
FAVORITE SINGER / MUSIC GROUP:
The Newsboy!
FAVORITE TV SHOW:
The Voice
DESCRIBE ANY TALENTS OR INTERESTS OUTSIDE OF GOLF:
Hunting and Fishing
HERO / ROLE MODEL(S):
Jesus Christ my Lord and Savior and my Mom and Dad
WHAT’S THE BEST PIECE OF ADVICE YOU’VE EVER RECEIVED?
For Life - The Most important decision you will ever make in your life is asking Jesus Christ to be your Lord and Savior. For Golf - Don't worry about your score, just focus on hitting one good shot at a time and the score will work out.
WHAT DO YOU WANT TO BE WHEN YOU GROW UP?
A Pro Golfer!
DESCRIBE YOURSELF:
I'm a funny (at least I think so!), competitive, hard working kid who loves to compete and challenge myself to get better everyday! I love to spend time with my family and friends and enjoy the outdoors!
