Landyn Kelly, a local Southern Nevada junior golfer, is set to compete in the Drive, Chip, and Putt competition in Augusta National prior to The Masters. Here’s the cool story from Channel 8 Sports Wrap.
From Channel 8 Reporter Madison Marie: “It’s every golfer’s dream course, the Augusta National Golf Club. And for 8-year-old Landyn Kelly, that dream becomes a reality. Next month, Landyn is just one of 80 kids in America to make an appearance at the national finals this year.”
Landyn, and his father, John, are a duo and will be at Augusta together. The finals are scheduled for Sunday, April 5, 2026, prior to the start of the 90th Masters Tournament.
“It’s like winning the lottery, basically,” John said.
For Landyn, he will enjoy the moment.
“I will just try to do my best and if I don’t win, it’s okay,” Landyn said.
Drive, Chip and Putt is a joint initiative founded in 2013 by the Masters Tournament, United States Golf Association and The PGA of America, Drive, Chip and Putt 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, Drive, Chip and Putt 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.
Southern Nevada Junior Golfer Qualifies for 2026 Drive, Chip, Putt at The Masters
Landyn Kelly, a local Southern Nevada junior golfer, is set to compete in the Drive, Chip, and Putt competition in Augusta National prior to The Masters. Here’s the cool story from Channel 8 Sports Wrap.
From Channel 8 Reporter Madison Marie: “It’s every golfer’s dream course, the Augusta National Golf Club. And for 8-year-old Landyn Kelly, that dream becomes a reality. Next month, Landyn is just one of 80 kids in America to make an appearance at the national finals this year.”
Landyn, and his father, John, are a duo and will be at Augusta together. The finals are scheduled for Sunday, April 5, 2026, prior to the start of the 90th Masters Tournament.
“It’s like winning the lottery, basically,” John said.
For Landyn, he will enjoy the moment.
“I will just try to do my best and if I don’t win, it’s okay,” Landyn said.
Drive, Chip and Putt is a joint initiative founded in 2013 by the Masters Tournament, United States Golf Association and The PGA of America, Drive, Chip and Putt is a free nationwide junior golf development competition aimed at growing the game by focusing on the three fundamental skills employed in golf.
Click for 2026 qualifying information to compete in 2027
By tapping the creative and competitive spirit of girls and boys ages 7-15, Drive, Chip and Putt 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.
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