On Monday the PGA of America in collaboration with the USGA announced the creation of the Drive, Chip, and Putt Championship. Much like the NFL’s Punt, Pass, and Kick Competition, the PGA’s version will test junior golfers on their ability to hit drives, chip shots, and putts.

The event will begin with 110 local qualifiers and feature an estimated 17,600 participants. Regional qualifying will then take place at 11 venues across the country with 88 finalists advancing to the finals from four age groups. The finals will take place at Augusta National the Sunday before the Masters and will be aired on the Golf Channel.

Players will drive into a fairway that is 30 yards wide, have three chips from 3 to 10 yards, and putt from 6, 15, and 30 feet, with points being awarded based on proximity to the hole and length of each drive. The competition is open to boys and girls ages 7 to 15 and is being started in hopes that the event will increase junior participation in golf.

In addition to the increased interest in junior golf, the Drive, Chip, and Putt Championship will allow patrons on the Augusta National property on a day when the property is normally closed to the public.

Local qualifying events will take place at courses in 19 states and Washington, D.C from June 1 to July 15th and regional qualifying will be conducted from August 1 to August 31st at courses in Arizona, California, Florida, Georgia, Illinois, Massachusetts, New Jersey, Texas, Virginia and Washington.

For more information about the Drive, Chip and Putt Championship, including official rules, qualifying sites or to register, please visit www.DriveChipandPutt.com.

This 18-hole championship course is one of the oldest golf clubs in Jupiter and represents the laid back nature of the area.

Featuring Luscious fairways and greens, the par 70 course offers four sets of tee boxes, catering to golfers of all ages and levels. From scratch golfers to those who play the occasional weekend round, the Golf Club of Jupiter features an excellent and challenging course design.

Designed by Lamar Smith and opened in 1981, they offer a driving range and practice putting green. The Golf Club of Jupiter also features a fully stocked pro-shop with top notch service and full equipment rentals.

For those that are looking to improve their game the Golf Club of Jupiter features an on staff golf pro with lessons available daily bu club pro Bobby Dodson.

For more information, including tee times and membership prices, visit the Golf Club of Jupiter website at www.golfclubofjupiter.com.