Three Virginians set for Drive , Chip & Putt National Finals |
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When the pandemic postponed the Masters Tournament in April 2020 , it also led to the cancelation of the 2020 Drive , Chip & Putt National Finals , traditionally held the Sunday before the start of the tournament . Qualifying for the 2021 event was also shelved in the summer of 2020 , with the hopes that those who had worked to advance to the 2020 National Finals would eventually get their shot . In January , Augusta National Golf Club chairman Fred Ridley announced that the 85th Masters , scheduled for April 5-11 , would be held with limited fans in attendance , opening the door for the 2020 Drive , Chip & Putt finals to be held — just a year later than scheduled .
The 2021 Drive , Chip & Putt National Finals will take place on April 4 with limited attendance . Three Virginians qualified for the event in summer 2019 . Meet them below . Information courtesy of drivechipandputt . com . Visit the website for full interviews with each participant .
AMELIA CHO Age : 14 Club : GC at Lansdowne Residence : Ashburn How she qualified : Finished with 141 points to advance out of the Oakmont CC 12-13 girls ’ regional qualifier .
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Favorite course : Bay Creek in Cape Charles . Favorite Masters memory : Watching Tiger Woods win in 2019 . Favorite male / female golfers : Tiger Woods / Brooke Henderson Dream foursome : Brooke Henderson , Lexi Thompson and Inbee Park Talents / interests outside of golf : Music |
( currently learning classical guitar and is at level 5 of the Royal Conservatory of Music Program ); creative writing ; photography ; cooking . How would you describe youself ?: “ I am really hard working , resilient and optimistic . I believe in kindness and compassion to all people and to every animal . I love my family and I ’ m a loyal friend .” |