Drive, Chip & Putt
A free nationwide junior golf development competition founded by the Masters Tournament, USGA, and PGA of America for boys and girls ages 7–15.
What Is Drive, Chip & Putt?
A joint initiative founded in 2013 by the Masters Tournament, United States Golf Association (USGA), and The PGA of America, Drive, Chip and Putt is a free nationwide junior golf development competition aimed at growing the game by focusing on the three fundamental skills employed in golf for boys and girls ages 7–15.
The Midwest PGA Section is proud to host five local qualifying events and one sub-regional qualifying event across our region. Players advance by placing in the top three in each age/gender division at the local level and top two at the sub-regional level. The top finisher in each division at the Regional level advances to Augusta National Golf Club to compete in the National Finals on the eve of the Masters Tournament!
2026 Qualifying Events
Participants begin at local qualifying events and advance through sub-regional and regional stages toward the National Finals at Augusta National Golf Club.
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Thursday, May 28, 2026 Twin Oaks Country Club Springfield, MO |
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Wednesday, August 5, 2026 National Golf Club of Kansas City Parkville, MO |
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Wednesday, June 10, 2026 Emporia Golf Course Emporia, KS |
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Wednesday, August 5, 2026 National Golf Club of Kansas City Parkville, MO |
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Wednesday, June 24, 2026 Tiffany Greens Golf Club Kansas City, MO |
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Wednesday, August 5, 2026 National Golf Club of Kansas City Parkville, MO |
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Wednesday, July 1, 2026 Ironhorse Golf Club Leawood, KS |
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Wednesday, August 5, 2026 National Golf Club of Kansas City Parkville, MO |
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Monday, July 13, 2026 Fred Arbanas Golf Course Kansas City, MO |
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Wednesday, August 5, 2026 National Golf Club of Kansas City Parkville, MO |
Midwest Qualifiers Advancing to Sub-Regional
Congratulations to our talented Midwest qualifiers heading to the Sub-Regional Drive, Chip & Putt competition on August 5th at The National Golf Club of Kansas City:
Twin Oaks CC
Johnathan Andrews, Emerich Jones, Harrison Rogers
Charlotte Beshore, Claire Stalker, Journee Patterson
Hutchens Ward, Clay Adams, James Fullerton
Scout Smith, Harper Parkinson, Collins Mann
Haxton Ward, Connor Gaspari, Noah Kalpin
Hayden Horsman, Olivia Tang, Marian Probstfield
Layne Alsip, William Speight, Sam Shaw
Adalyn Wilson, Brielyn Hines, Ruby Brothers
Emporia GC
Grayson Paul, Jordan Kuhle, Grayson Heyd
Stella Hale, Lilly Crumbliss, Whitley Nelson
Kyler Hale, Charles Crumbliss, Rocco Rotola
Luisa Rotola, Ada Nelson, Makinley Benjamin
Graham Schmidt, Callen Hefner, Carter Fulton
Ella Cooper, Kristy Thompson, Ashtyn Hooper
Jase Head, Crewson Thomas, Preston Cartwright
Tiffany Greens GC
Harvey Potter, Canon Baldwin, Brody Twigg
Lucy Robben, Kinsley Palmer, Delaney Mahon
Mason Nguyen, Cole Palmer, Adam Smith
Everly Basgall, Aven Ong, Gwendolyn Love
Hudson Marcolla, Deklyn Gates, Anthony Minard
Kaila Ong, Reese Homsey, Laura Smith
Jonas Palmer, Calvin Gibson, Callen Baldwin
Jayla Sportsman, Margo Shearburn, Mira Mathis
Ironhorse GC
Kasen Neff, Weston Kaunley, Boaz Tung
Caroline Cummins, Hensely Wise, Caroline Piere
Graeme Cagle, William Savoy, Kaptin Thurman
Caroline Bennett, Caroline Schweitzer, Cecilia Ting
Ethan Cain, Rhett McGeeney, Jackson Berthold
Gretchen Rosel, Riley Wise, Madeline Crane
Gavin Muller, Miles Brownlee, Will McNeil
Jessica Ma, Kathryn Krueger, Claire Cummins
Frequently Asked Questions
Participants compete in all three skills (Drive, Chip and Putt) and hit three shots per skill for a total of nine shots. Points are accumulated per shot at each skill. The overall champion in each division is determined by the participant with the most points accumulated between all three skills. For additional information on eligibility, scoring and more, please visit the Rules and Regulations page.
Please log in to your account on www.drivechipandputt.com. Once logged in, the participants associated with your account will be listed within your account dashboard. If your participant is registered for a local qualifier, the event details will appear directly beneath their profile information. Alternatively, you can email info@drivechipandputt.com to verify registration status.
A registration must be received no later than 3 p.m. CDT on the date five (5) days prior to the local qualifier. Late registrations are automatically rejected, and walk-on registrations are not allowed.
There is no entry fee for any qualifying level of Drive, Chip and Putt. The competition is completely free for all participants.
No. You may not submit more than one application for any individual to participate in Drive, Chip and Putt. If more than one application is submitted for a participant, all applications will be rejected.
The age bracket is based upon the participant’s age as of the date of the National Finals. Boys and girls compete in separate divisions across four age categories: 7–9 years old; 10–11 years old; 12–13 years old; and 14–15 years old.
Yes. The path for qualifying is pre-determined to maintain balanced numbers of participants across the sub-regional and regional stages. Participants advance to corresponding pre-assigned sub-regional and regional events. If you want your junior to attend an alternate sub-regional site, select a local qualifying site accordingly prior to competing.
Registration closes 5 days prior to each local qualifier. Final start times are emailed 4 days prior to the event. The specific event page will also list a general event start window.