Drive, Chip, Putt 2025

Seventeen Beaver Golf students participated in the Drive, Chip, Putt qualifier at The Park in West Palm Beach. For a few it was sunny, for some it is was pouring rain, for others it was overcast and for one player a lightning delay slowed play.  You never know what the weather will bring in Florida so it is always best to be prepared for anything.

Brooks was competing for the second time. It was all about having fun for him since his hockey schedule does not allow a lot of time to practice golf.  He was super excited about his 20 point chip and he is looking forward to playing more golf this summer. 

While many of the participants were veterans, we had some students throw their hat in the competition for the first time.  I always say that Drive, Chip, Putt is a great way to get introduced to competitive golf because the nerves are real and there is a scoreboard that everyone gets to see.  If you have the right perspective, you will not leave sad, instead you will leave with a drive to improve and practice.  Jaxon is now even more committed to active participation in our weekly classes and taking next steps.  

Participants:
David Fletcher - 1st time participant, holed 6-foot putt
​Blake Huffman - 1st time participant
Gideon Ladicani
Tristan Ladicani
Zoe Ladicani - 5th overall, 3rd in drive and 3rd in putt
Amelia Mayer- 4th overall, 2nd in drive and 3rd in putt
Blake Mayer
Sofia Mayer - 3rd overall, 1st in drive, and 2nd in chip
Mateo Muniz- 2nd overall, 2nd drive, and 3rd in putt
Jaxon Murphy - 1st time participant
Brody Regan - 1st time participant, top 10 finish, 3rd in drive
Charlie Regan - 1st time participant, 1st in chip
Luke Sterijevski
Marina Sterijevski- 3rd overall, 3rd in chip, 3rd in putt
Vivian Sterijevski
Brooks Wieland
Walter Woolley - 1st time participant, top 10 finish

I have heard a lot of feedback about being nervous.  That is natural.  If you aren't nervous, it means you don't care.  I am proud of each and every one of my students for trying.  You can learn so much through the trying.  For the seven students that claimed the ribbons and/or moved on to the next round of competition, remember to cherish the moment and the feeling, that is what matters most!!!  

If your golfer wants to get involved in Drive, Chip, Putt visit the website to learn about other qualifer locations. 

A smaller group of Beaver Golf students participated at Sandhill Crane Golf Course.
Ariana Cabezudo - 1st time participant
​Carlo Taddei - 1st time participant
Ike Tobin - 1st time participant, 1st in putt, top 10 finish
Rory Wyckoff - 1st time participant, 2nd in putt, top 10 finish
Rory Zambito - 1st time participant​

"He was really nervous but he had a great time. He even decided that he wants to practice and get better so he can place higher next time.  It was good motivation."  

"While Ariana didn't win any prizes, she really did an amazing job.  We're so glad she had the opportunity to gain the experience."

Yet another group competed at Broken Sound in Boca Raton.
Lyla Benson - 1st time participant
Victoria Cabezudo - 1st time participant
Bode Hammar - 1st time participant
Kai Hammar - 1st time participant, 3rd in chip
Rory Hammar - 1st time participant
Brody McKinnon - 1st time participant
Lane Mckinnon - 1st time participant
Lucca Siquiera - 1st time participant
Noah Siquiera - 1st time participant
Xander Trivlis - 3rd in drive
Zella Trivlis
Zoey Trivlis - 2nd in chip