It was a busy Thursday morning for Addie Buss as she competed in the first round of the Drive, Chip, Putt Championship Qualifier. This was a first competitive debut for Addie in her golf endeavor but all of her hard work and dedication paid off as she advanced to the Sub Regionals in August.

A joint initiative founded in 2013 by the Masters Tournament, United States Golf Association and The PGA of America, the Drive, Chip and Putt Championship is a free nationwide junior golf development competition aimed at growing the game by focusing on the three fundamental skills employed in golf.

By tapping the creative and competitive spirit of girls and boys ages 7-15, the Drive, Chip and Putt Championship provides aspiring junior golfers an opportunity to play with their peers in qualifiers around the country. Participants who advance through local, sub-regional and regional qualifying in each age/gender category earn a place in the National Finals, which is conducted at Augusta National Golf Club the Sunday before the Masters Tournament and is broadcast live by Golf Channel.

“She is so determined! Addie practices hard and loves golf. I am so proud of her but more importantly I am blessed to be her golf coach. I look forward to watching Addie excel, she will be amazing at whatever she does.” said Jessie Stewart, associate golf pro at Bright’s Creek.

Stewart has been working with Addie during private instruction for over a year. Addie attends almost every golf clinic and golf camp and is a huge fan of the All Girls Golf program that Bright’s Creek offers.

Girls golf programs are on Thursday evenings. Join us tonight at 5:30 p.m. If you are interested in your child attending girls golf or other upcoming golf camps, please contact Bright’s Creek Golf Club at 828-694-4510.

Submitted by Jessie Stewart