Young Golfers Compete in Drive, Chip and Putt Finals

Four SoCal players qualify for prestigious youth golf tournament at Augusta National

Apr. 5, 2026 at 12:22pm

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The annual national finals for the Drive, Chip and Putt youth golf championships will be held this Sunday at Augusta National Golf Club, home of the Masters tournament. Four players from Southern California have qualified to compete in the prestigious event, including Amber Lee in the girls division.

Why it matters

The Drive, Chip and Putt competition is a highly anticipated annual event that showcases the next generation of golf talent. Qualifying for the finals at the iconic Augusta National course is a major accomplishment for these young players, providing them with a unique opportunity to showcase their skills on one of the world's most famous golf stages.

The details

The four Southern California players who qualified for the Drive, Chip and Putt national finals are Amber Lee in the girls division, along with three boys division qualifiers whose names were not provided. The competition tests participants' driving, chipping, and putting abilities, with winners being crowned in separate age and gender categories.

  • The Drive, Chip and Putt national finals will be held this Sunday, April 6, 2026.

The players

Amber Lee

A Southern California youth golfer who has qualified for the girls division of the Drive, Chip and Putt national finals.

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The takeaway

Qualifying for the prestigious Drive, Chip and Putt finals at Augusta National is a major achievement for these young Southern California golfers, showcasing the region's depth of golfing talent and providing them with an unparalleled opportunity to compete on one of the sport's most iconic stages.