CJ McConnell, of Tyler, won the Drive, Chip and Putt Sub-Regional Qualifier on Sunday at The Lakes at Castle Hills in Lewisville. Courtesy Photo

CJ McConnell of Tyler won the Drive, Chip and Putt Sub-Regional Qualifier on Sunday at The Lakes at Castle Hills in Lewisville.

McConnell, 13 and an eighth-grader at All Saints Episcopal School, won the 14-15 Division and advances to the next round in Houston. If McConnell wins there he advances to the championship scheduled the week of The Masters in Augusta, Georgia.

McConnell won with a total of 145, with Ethan Dial finishing second at 144. McConnell scored 45 points on his three drives — 1, 200-210 yards, 15 points; 2, 190-200, 14 points; and 3, 210-220, 16 points.

In the chipping, he scored 5 points when he was within 6 to 8 inches, but hit the jackpot with a hole-in-one (25 points) and within less than 2 inches (20 points) and a total of 50 points.

McConnell also had 50 points in the putting — 1, ace, 25 points; 2, less than 1 inch, 20 points; and 3, 3 to 4 inches, 5 points.

McConnell had the highest total of all the divisions.

In an effort to promote interest and participation in golf, the Masters Tournament Foundation, United States Golf Association (USGA) and The PGA of America are hosting the Drive, Chip and Putt Championship for the fourth consecutive year. This event is a free, nationwide junior skills competition that will conclude at Augusta National Golf Club in 2019.