Believe it or not, there's a way for the junior golfer in your life to play Augusta National that doesn't require trespassing or becoming the world's youngest corporate bigwig.
As told to the national viewing audience this week by Jim Nantz and Nick Faldo, junior golfers across the country can compete for the chance to walk Augusta National next April as part of the Drive, Chip and Putt Championship, a golf event made possible by the USGA, PGA and Masters Tournament Foundation. This memorable experience is open to boys and girls from age 7 to 15.
Bethpage State Park and Eisenhower Park are the two Long Island sites that will host local qualifiers in the Metropolitan New York/New Jersey region. Entry in the competition is free. Participation at all local sites is limited and will be selected by random drawing from the pool of applicants.
Winners in each of four age groups at the local qualifiers will advance to regional competitions, with regional winners then earning a spot in the national final at Augusta National on Sunday, April 6, 2014. Complete competition rules, eligibility requirements and scoring outlines are available at the Drive, Chip and Putt website.
Deadline to register online for the Drive, Chip and Putt Championship is Tuesday, April 30.