SCOTTSDALE, AZ — A young Scottsdale golfer is about to take the biggest swing of her life on one of golf’s grandest stages. Eighth-grader Isabella Boettcher has earned a coveted spot in the Drive, Chip & Putt National Finals at Augusta National, home of the Masters. The first-time finalist has spent countless hours perfecting her game alongside her biggest supporter — her dad — who will serve as her caddie for the event. It’s a shared dream between father and daughter—one built on dedication, early mornings, and a love for the sport. Many past champions of Drive, Chip & Putt have gone on to the pros, including Akshay Bhatia and Lucy Li—could Isabella be next?
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