The 86th Edition of the Masters will be held on April 7-10, and the highly anticipated first Grand Slam of the year has brought the world's attention together. On April 4, the Masters' traditional program in recent years, the Drive Chip and Putt, was held at augusta National Club to kick off the game.
The tournament is aimed at young golfers aged 7-15 and is divided into 8 groups according to gender and age. After three competitions of kick-off, cut-and-put, eight young players were the final winners: Mia Hammond (14-15 women's group), Jenna Kim (12-13 women's group), Kylie Chung (10-11 women's group), Autumn Solesbee (7-9 years old women's group); Jaden Dumay (Jaden Dumdumaya, 14-15 years old men's group), Michael Jorski (12-13 years old men's group), Bentley Coon (10-11 years old men's group), Hudson Knapp (7-9 years old men's group).
Initiated in 2013 by the Masters, the USGA American Golf Association and the PGA Association, the tournament aims to guide young players to focus on the three techniques of tee- tee- and putter to enjoy golf more happily. Since its inception, the tournament has also become the dream field of countless young players. These junior players need to compete in the regional qualifiers before they can reach Augusta's National Finals. For many children, being able to come to Augusta to compete is a victory in itself. Players like Paul Ancona and Anthony Chen of the men's 12-13 age group and 10-11 year old women's champion Kelly Chung were all interviewed to promote their biggest achievement in golf by winning a place in the Junior Cut Push Championship!
Lopez presented awards to the women's 14-15 year old champion
Dustin Johnson presented the award to the 14-15 year old men's champion
"I've seen friends play on live tv, and that's my goal," said Kelly Chung, who seems quiet and shy, having won regional qualifiers in 2018 and 2019 and reaching Augusta's First National Finals in 2021. This year, she became the minor champion in her category.
7-9 year old women's champion Ott Solesby also used "Dreams Come True!" when talking about his feelings of winning the championship after the game. ”
"The most attractive thing about this game for me is that I can come to Augusta National Club," said 14-15 year old women's champion Mia Hamand, who passed the regional tournament in 2018 but failed to reach the Augusta National Finals. Today, she not only stood on Augusta's serve, but also won the championship, taking it one step further into her dream of becoming a professional player when she grows up!
Following the Teen Kick-And-Push Championship National Finals, Augusta National Golf Club will officially enter the 2022 Masters this week. With a total prize money of $11.5 million this year, Tiger Woods has come to the game.