Morgantown Teenager Competes in National Drive, Chip and Putt Championship

13-year-old Andrew Grigsby qualifies for prestigious golf tournament at Augusta National

Apr. 3, 2026 at 5:49am

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Andrew Grigsby, a 13-year-old golfer from Morgantown, West Virginia, has earned a spot in the prestigious National Drive, Chip and Putt Championship at Augusta National Golf Club, home of the Masters Tournament. Grigsby qualified for the event by winning two regional qualifying tournaments over the past year.

Why it matters

The Drive, Chip and Putt Championship is a nationwide junior golf skills competition that provides young players an opportunity to compete at the highest level and experience the thrill of playing on one of the most iconic courses in the world. Grigsby's qualification is a significant achievement that showcases his talent and dedication to the sport.

The details

Grigsby, who started playing golf at age 6 in a youth league at the Pines Country Club, has been competing in Under Armour and Callaway golf tournaments since his grade level does not offer competitive golf. He wakes up early each morning to fit in a couple hours of practice before school and after.

  • Grigsby qualified for the National Drive, Chip and Putt Championship by winning two regional events in the past year, including the sub-regional at Nemacolin and the event at Laurel Valley.
  • The National Drive, Chip and Putt Championship will take place this Sunday, April 6, 2026, at Augusta National Golf Club in Georgia.

The players

Andrew Grigsby

A 13-year-old golfer from Morgantown, West Virginia, who has qualified for the prestigious National Drive, Chip and Putt Championship at Augusta National Golf Club.

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What they’re saying

“It's so exciting to be able to go there. To be able to hit a golf ball is a dream come true, and I'm super excited to do it.”

— Andrew Grigsby, Golfer

“This is going to feel amazing just to be at that course—it will be a dream come true. To realize all the greats that have stepped foot on that land and played there is really cool.”

— Andrew Grigsby, Golfer

What’s next

Grigsby will travel to Augusta, Georgia, on Friday to compete in the National Drive, Chip and Putt Championship on Sunday, April 6, 2026.

The takeaway

Andrew Grigsby's qualification for the prestigious National Drive, Chip and Putt Championship at Augusta National is a testament to his hard work, dedication, and natural talent as a young golfer. This opportunity will not only be a dream come true for Grigsby, but also inspire other aspiring junior golfers in the Morgantown community and across West Virginia.