A joint initiative founded in 2013 by the Masters Tournament, United States Golf Association 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.
By tapping the creative and competitive spirit of girls and boys ages 7-15, Drive, Chip and Putt provides aspiring junior golfers an opportunity to play with their peers in qualifiers around the country. Participants who advance through local, sub-regional and regional qualifying in each age/gender category earn a place in the National Finals, which is conducted at Augusta National Golf Club the Sunday before the Masters Tournament and is broadcast live by Golf Channel.
We encourage all PGA Professionals to promote the Drive, Chip and Putt qualifying schedule at your facility.
For a full list of qualifying venues at the local and sub-regional level, or for more information about the Drive, Chip and Putt Championship, including official rules and registration, please visit drivechipandputt.com
The SCPGA is in need of volunteers for the Drive, Chip & Putt Qualifying season. Come be part of this ongoing tradition! Qualifiers are held throughout the Southern California region and all volunteer meals are provided during the competition. Volunteers can choose which qualifier and shift they’d like to attend. Are you a PGA Member? You can earn 1 MRS credit per hour worked, up to 4 hours.
Overview: The Masters Tournament, United States Golf Association (USGA) and The PGA of America are the founding partners of DCP. The vision of this youth skills competition is to grow the game of golf by encouraging youngsters of all ages and abilities to give golf a try. The DCP youth skills competition is for every child, every ability, in every town. To that end, we’re looking for 12 PGA Recognized facilities in Southern California to participate in a local qualifiers next year. The site and staff must be enthusiastic about DCP; have the capacity & participation potential to hold a qualifier; and willing to be hands on with delivering the event.
Facility Registration: Each host facility must be registered and approved to host a DCP local qualifier. Section office will help facilitate.
Player Registration: All participants must be registered in through the Drive, Chip and Putt system. With the goal of hosting 140 at each pilot event.
Event Contact: Each qualifier must identify an individual to serve as the event lead. This person will work closely with Section and National representatives to ensure program standards are met.
Summary of Host Responsibilities:
-Advertise the event at your facility and direct participants to DCP website for registration
-Receive equipment (12-14 days prior) and set-up on day of the event
-Receive gifts (12-14 days prior) and distribute day of competition
-Secure all volunteers (7-8 at all times)
-Setup competition course (driving grid, chipping, putting green)
-Create a safe, fun qualifying experience
-Conduct the qualifier and report results of the competition
-Invite local media to cover the event
-Uphold all DCP brand standards
– A DCP Operations Manual will be provided with qualifier guidelines & responsibilities.
Summary of Section Staff Role & Responsibilities:
-Provide training and ongoing support to host facility before, during and after the event
-Provide participant registration reports
-Provide pre-qualifier communication template
-Ensure competition results are posted to DCP website
The operations manual is intended to help you understand the proper qualifying procedures, help answer any questions about DCP, and showcase best practices to ensure a successful and smooth qualifying event.
Contact
Matt Rogers
Foundation/Advocacy Manager
mrogers@pgahq.com
951-331-4771