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Next Up
Spotlighting the
next generation of
Virginia golfers
RISING
TALENT
by CHRIS LANG
Paris Fieldings is an up-and-
coming talent in junior golf.
Virginia Golfer: We understand you
became interested in golf at a very young
age. What drew you to the game?
Paris Fieldings: At a young age I was very
competitive. When I was outside play-
ing baseball with my friends, my mother
noticed that I had very good hand-eye
coordination. So they decided to put me
in tennis, but that did not work out. My
father then put me in golf and brought me
with him to mixers. This is how I started
playing golf.
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VG: Having grown up playing through The
First Tee, what do you like the most about
the organization? And why would you rec-
ommend The First Tee to other kids who
are just starting out in the game?
PF: I enjoy The First Tee because they
always find a way to make golf fun. They
incorporate games for us to play and I made
wonderful friends at First Tee. As someone
who always likes to compete and enjoys a
challenge, I loved it. They also incorporate
important life virtues in each of the lessons.
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PARIS FIELDINGS
AGE: 15
CLUB: VSGA Junior Golf Circuit
FUN FACT: Participated in
National Drive, Chip and Putt
Finals at Augusta at age 11
So you're not only learning the game of
golf, but life lessons that you can use. If a
child were just starting to play golf, I would
recommend the First Tee.
VG: You made it to the National Finals of
Drive, Chip and Putt in 2016. What was
your experience like at Augusta National?
And what advice would you give to the three
Virginia kids who advanced to the finals
this year?
vsga.org
AT AGE 15, PARIS FIELDINGS has already accomplished plenty in junior golf, includ-
ing a trip to the National Drive, Chip and Putt Finals and an age-group win at the highly
regarded Scott Robertson Memorial. She finished tied for fifth at last year’s VSGA Junior
Girls’ Championship. Still, the homeschooled Fieldings has plenty of room to grow and
improve in her game as she chases her long-term goals. Virginia Golfer caught up with
Fieldings to check in on her game.