AUGUSTA, Ga. — Youth was served once more on Sunday with Augusta National hosting the Drive, Chip and Putt National Finals. Each year, 80 girls and boys have the spotlight all to themselves as they make memories friends and sometimes a little history.
Will one of the youngsters who competed this Sunday one day play on the LPGA or PGA Tour? Why not … three-time PGA Tour winner Akshay Bhatia compete in the inaugural DCP in 2014, and Michael Thorbjornsen was a winner of the Boys 14-15 age group in 2016. LPGA pros Gianna Clemente, Alexa Pano and Yana Wilson are all DPC alums as well.
Below are some of our favorite images from Sunday’s competition.
Jack Flynn and Texas Terry react as they are driven down Magnolia Lane prior to the start of the Drive, Chip and Putt National Finals.
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The Girls age 7-9 group arrive at the Tournament Practice Area.
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A young patron enjoyed his Easter Sunday at the DCP.
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Sophia Eagan of the Girls 7-9 group takes a big swing on Augusta National’s driving rang.
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Riley Huang eyes her putt en route to a win in the Girls 7-9 age group.
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Ava Bresnahan of the Girls 7-9 group shares a moment with her parents.
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Texas Terry shows some hops during the putting portion of the DCP.
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Participants from the Girls 7-9 division enjoy a group hug to celebrate a made putt.
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Mathew Cuellar enjoyed himself at Augusta National.
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The day felt a little like a blur for 10-year-old Perri Harris, granddaughter of 2009 Masters runner-up Kenny Perry.
Kohjiro Kinno
Arno Wehle had fun with the hardware he earned for winning the Boys 14-15 age group.
Maddie Meyer
Winning the Boys 12-14 age group put a smile on Texas Terry’s face.
Hector Vivas
This article was originally published on golfdigest.com
