Nationwide Qualifying Returns May 1 with More Than 350 Local Events
AUGUSTA, Ga. – The USGA, Masters Tournament and PGA of America announced today
that registration for 2022 -2023 Drive, Chip and Putt qualifying is now open on
DriveChipandPutt.com.
Created by the three organizations to introduce more youth to golf in a fun and welcoming
environment, the initiative is open to any boy or girl between the ages of 7-15. Focused on
learning and mastering the three basic skills in golf, the free program can be accessed in all
50 states.
Local qualifying begins in May at more than 350 sites nationally – the most in the event’s
eight-year history – and will continue throughout the summer. Entrants will play in girls’ and
boys’ divisions in four age categories, with scoring centered around skill development in
driving, chipping and putting. Online registration makes it easy for parents to sign up their
golfer and find a local qualifier near them. No golf experience is required to participate.
Top performers at the local level will advance through subregional and regional qualifiers in
July/August and September/October, respectively. This season’s 10 regional hosts feature
several USGA and PGA Championship sites, including two major championship venues in 2023.
The list includes Scioto Country Club, TPC Boston, Castle Pines Golf Club, Oak Hill
Country Club, Pebble Beach Golf Links, Desert Mountain Club, Medinah Country Club,
Champions Golf Club, The Bear’s Club and Quail Hollow Club.
From these qualifiers, 80 finalists – 40 boys and 40 girls – will earn an invitation to compete in
the National Finals at Augusta National Golf Club on Sunday, April 2, the eve of the 2023
Masters Tournament. Qualifiers are conducted by all 41 sections of the PGA of America
across the country.
The first events slated for the May 1 local qualifying kickoff will take place at Duran Golf
Club in Viera, Florida, and Ridgecrest Golf Club in Nampa, Idaho. The full breakdown and
schedule of 2023 Drive, Chip and Putt qualifying is as follows:
