The breakdown and schedule of Drive, Chip and Putt Championship qualifying is as follows: 800 total participants; 10 host sites

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1 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE April 6, 2014 DRIVE, CHIP & PUTT CHAMPIONSHIP REGISTRATION NOW OPEN Local qualifying opportunities nearly triple in the second year of youth golf development initiative AUGUSTA, Ga. As the 2014 Drive, Chip and Putt National Finals commence today at Augusta National Golf Club, the Masters Tournament, United States Golf Association (USGA) and The PGA of America have announced that local qualifying registration is now open on the event s website, for young golfers hoping to earn an invitation to next year s National Finals. This youth golf development initiative will again include boys and girls ages 7-15 who will compete in separate divisions in four age categories. In only its second year, the Drive, Chip and Putt Championship will nearly triple the number of local qualifying spots, expanding to more than 50,000 playing opportunities at 256 host sites throughout all 50 states during the months of May, June and July. Top performers at the local level will advance through sub-regional and regional qualifiers in August and September, respectively. The top 80 performers 40 boys and 40 girls will earn an invitation to the National Finals at Augusta National on Sunday, April 5, the eve of the 2015 Masters. The breakdown and schedule of Drive, Chip and Putt Championship qualifying is as follows: Local (May/June/July): Sub-Regional (August): Regional (September): More than 50,000 total participants; 256 host sites 3 juniors advance in each age/gender category from every venue More than 6,000 total participants; 50 host sites 2 juniors advance in each age/gender category from every venue 800 total participants; 10 host sites 1 junior advances in each age/gender category from every venue National Finals (April 5, 2015): 80 total participants at Augusta National Golf Club Additionally, golf fans wishing to attend next year s National Finals can now request a ticket application, also at Tickets to the 2015 Drive, Chip and Putt National Finals will again be sold in advance, by random selection, and only after receipt of an online application. Applications will be ed in September For more information about the Drive, Chip and Putt Championship, including official rules, a full listing of local qualifying sites, ticket information and to register, please visit ###

2 About the Masters Tournament The Masters Tournament Foundation, inspired by the enduring philosophies of Masters Tournament founders Bobby Jones and Clifford Roberts, is committed to promoting golf s domestic and international development through financial investment and active participation in initiatives aimed at preserving the traditions of the game and sharing its many virtues. The Masters Tournament since its very beginning strives to provide added exposure to the game of golf and inspire interest in the sport worldwide. For more information about the Masters, visit About the United States Golf Association The USGA conducts the U.S. Open, U.S. Women s Open and U.S. Senior Open, as well as 10 national amateur championships, two state team championships and international matches, attracting players and fans from more than 160 countries. Together with The R&A, the USGA governs the game worldwide, jointly administering the Rules of Golf, Rules of Amateur Status, equipment standards and World Amateur Golf Rankings. The USGA s reach is global with a working jurisdiction in the United States, its territories and Mexico, serving more than 25 million golfers and actively engaging 150 golf associations. The USGA is one of the world s foremost authorities on research, development and support of sustainable golf course management practices. It serves as a primary steward for the game s history and invests in the development of the game through the delivery of its services and its ongoing For the Good of the Game grants program. Additionally, the USGA s Course Rating and Handicap systems are used on six continents in more than 50 countries. For more information about the USGA, visit About The PGA of America Since its founding in 1916, The PGA of America has maintained a twofold mission: to establish and elevate the standards of the profession and to grow interest and participation in the game of golf. By establishing and elevating the standards of the golf profession through world-class education, career services, marketing and research programs, The PGA enables its professionals to maximize their performance in their respective career paths and showcases them as experts in the game and in the multi-billion dollar golf industry. By creating and delivering world-class championships and innovative programs, The PGA of America elevates the public s interest in the game, the desire to play more golf, and ensures accessibility to the game for everyone, everywhere. As The PGA nears its centennial, the PGA brand represents the very best in golf. Contact Details Augusta National Golf Club Steve Ethun, Director of Communications (706) ; spethun@augustanational.com United States Golf Association (USGA) Pete Kowalski, Director, Championship Communications (908) , pkowalski@usga.org The PGA of America Julius Mason, Senior Director, Communications and Media Relations (561) , jmason@pgahq.com

3 FACT SHEET ELIGIBILITY 1. The Drive, Chip and Putt Championship is open to boys and girls ages Boys and girls compete in separate divisions in four age categories: 7-9 years old; years old; years old; and years old. Participants will be grouped based on their age as of the National Finals on Sunday, April 5, Participants may register to compete in only one local qualifier. 3. All competitors must conform to the USGA Rules of Amateur Status. 4. The player s clubs and golf balls must conform with the Rules of Golf and the provisions, interpretations and specifications set forth in Appendices II (for golf clubs) and III (for golf balls). ENTRIES 1. For local qualifying, parents/guardians must complete an online entry application on behalf of participants at the Drive, Chip and Putt Championship website, 2. Entries will be limited to 200 participants per local qualifying site. 3. Entries must be received no later than 5 p.m. EDT on the date five (5) days prior to the local qualifier. 4. There is no entry fee for the Drive, Chip and Putt Championship. SCHEDULE OF COMPETITION 1. The Drive, Chip and Putt Championship will be conducted in four stages. Click here for a full schedule: a. Local qualifying 256 qualifying events will be conducted in May, June and July at courses throughout all 50 States. b. Sub-Regional qualifying 50 qualifying events to be conducted in August in 32 States.

4 c. Regional qualifying 10 qualifying events to be conducted in September in 10 States. d. Championship final To be conducted Sunday, April 5, 2015, at Augusta National Golf Club in Augusta, Ga. 2. All participants must begin the competition at the local qualifying level. 3. From local qualifying, the three overall point earners in each of the boys and girls divisions from the four age brackets will advance to the sub-regional qualifying level of the competition. 4. The sub-regional competition is a new competition with no carryover from the local competition. The top two performers in each of the boys and girls division from the four age categories will advance to the regional qualifiers. 5. The regional competition is a new competition with no carryover from the sub-regional competition. The top performer in each of the boys and girls division from the four age categories will advance to the National Finals to be held the Sunday before the Masters Tournament (April 5, 2015). 6. The National Finals will take place at Augusta National Golf Club and be staged on its Tournament Practice Facility (Driving / Chipping) and Clubhouse putting green / 18 th green (Putting). The National Finals is a new competition with no carryover from the regional competition. 7. The National Finals will be produced and broadcasted by Golf Channel. SCORING / COMPETING 1. Each participant will compete in all three skills (Drive, Chip & Putt). An individual rules sheet for each skill competition is available on the championship website, 2. Participants will accumulate points in each skill. The participant with the highest number of accumulated points will be declared the overall champion of their age category.

5 Drive, Chip, Putt Qualifying Sites in our area of California Date 7/15/14 12:00 PM 8/4/14 2:00 PM 9/13/14 2:00 PM Site Alhambra Golf Course Brookside Golf Course Torrey Pines Golf Course Address 630 S Almansor St 1133 Rosemont Avenue Torrey Pines Park Road Address Alhambra, CA Pasadena, CA San Diego, CA Entries Close 7/10/2014 5:00:00 PM E.D.T Date 6/4/14 2:00 PM 8/18/14 2:00 PM 9/13/14 2:00 PM Site Morongo Golf Club Local #1 La Costa Resort Torrey Pines Golf Course Address Champions Drive 2100 Costa Del Mar Road Torrey Pines Park Road Address Beaumont, CA Carlsbad, CA San Diego, CA Entries Close 5/30/2014 5:00:00 PM E.D.T Date 6/5/14 8:00 AM 8/18/14 2:00 PM 9/13/14 2:00 PM Site Morongo Golf Club Local #2 La Costa Resort Torrey Pines Golf Course Address Champions Drive 2100 Costa Del Mar Road Torrey Pines Park Road Address Beaumont, CA Carlsbad, CA San Diego, CA Entries Close 5/31/2014 5:00:00 PM E.D.T Date 7/28/14 12:00 PM 8/4/14 2:00 PM 9/13/14 2:00 PM Site DeBell Golf Course Brookside Golf Course Torrey Pines Golf Course Address 1500 E. Walnut Avenue 1133 Rosemont Avenue Torrey Pines Park Road Address Burbank, CA Pasadena, CA San Diego, CA Entries Close 7/23/2014 5:00:00 PM E.D.T Date 7/7/14 10:00 AM 8/18/14 2:00 PM 9/13/14 2:00 PM Site Encinitas Ranch Golf Club La Costa Resort Torrey Pines Golf Course Address 1275 Quail Gardens Drive 2100 Costa Del Mar Road Torrey Pines Park Road Address Encinitas, CA Carlsbad, CA San Diego, CA Entries Close 7/2/2014 5:00:00 PM E.D.T Date 7/8/14 10:00 AM 8/18/14 2:00 PM /13/14 2:00 PM Site Eagle Crest Golf Club La Costa Resort Torrey Pines Golf Course Address 3101 Hidden Oaks Lane 2100 Costa Del Mar Road Torrey Pines Park Road Address Escondido, CA Carlsbad, CA San Diego, CA Entries Close 7/3/2014 5:00:00 PM E.D.T Date 6/26/14 10:00 AM 8/18/14 2:00 PM 9/13/14 2:00 PM Site Goose Creek Golf Club La Costa Resort Torrey Pines Golf Course Address th Street 2100 Costa Del Mar Road Torrey Pines Park Road Address Mira Loma, CA Carlsbad, CA San Diego, CA Entries Close 6/21/2014 5:00:00 PM E.D.T Date 6/12/14 1:00 PM 8/18/14 2:00 PM 9/13/14 2:00 PM Site General Old Golf Course La Costa Resort Torrey Pines Golf Course Address Village West Drive 2100 Costa Del Mar Road Torrey Pines Park Road Address Riverside, CA Carlsbad, CA San Diego, CA Entries Close 6/7/2014 5:00:00 PM E.D.T

6 Date 6/30/14 10:00 AM 8/18/14 2:00 PM 9/13/14 2:00 PM Site Stadium Golf Center La Costa Resort Torrey Pines Golf Course Address 2990 Murphy Canyon Road 2100 Costa Del Mar Road Torrey Pines Park Road Address San Diego, CA Carlsbad, CA San Diego, CA Entries Close 6/25/2014 5:00:00 PM E.D.T Date 6/17/14 10:00 AM 8/4/14 2:00 PM 9/13/14 2:00 PM Site Rancho San Marcos Golf Club Brookside Golf Course Torrey Pines Golf Course Address 4600 Highway Rosemont Avenue Torrey Pines Park Road Address Santa Barbara, CA Pasadena, CA San Diego, CA Entries Close 6/12/2014 5:00:00 PM E.D.T Date 7/21/14 1:00 PM 8/4/14 2:00 PM 9/13/14 2:00 PM Site Old Ranch Country Club Brookside Golf Course Torrey Pines Golf Course Address 3901 Lampson Avenue 1133 Rosemont Avenue Torrey Pines Park Road Address Seal Beach, CA Pasadena, CA San Diego, CA Entries Close 7/16/2014 5:00:00 PM E.D.T Date 6/16/14 1:00 PM 8/4/14 2:00 PM 9/13/14 2:00 PM Site Wood Ranch Golf Club Brookside Golf Course Torrey Pines Golf Course Address 301 Wood Ranch Parkway 1133 Rosemont Avenue Torrey Pines Park Road Address Simi Valley, CA Pasadena, CA San Diego, CA Entries Close 6/11/2014 5:00:00 PM E.D.T Date 6/9/14 12:00 PM 8/4/14 2:00 PM 9/13/14 2:00 PM Site Vista Valencia Brookside Golf Course Torrey Pines Golf Course Address Trevino Drive 1133 Rosemont Avenue Torrey Pines Park Road Address Valencia, CA Pasadena, CA San Diego, CA Entries Close 6/4/2014 5:00:00 PM E.D.T Date 6/23/14 2:00 PM 8/4/14 2:00 PM 9/13/14 2:00 PM Site Black Gold Golf Club Brookside Golf Course Torrey Pines Golf Course Address 1 Black Gold Drive 1133 Rosemont Avenue Torrey Pines Park Road Address Yorba Linda, CA Pasadena, CA San Diego, CA Entries Close 6/18/2014 5:00:00 PM E.D.T