Jasmin Krishna, 16, of Pleasanton is one of 78 teens from First Tee chapters across the country selected for the PURE Insurance Championship Impacting The First Tee at Pebble Beach.
The tournament is set for September 24-29 and will air on The Golf Channel.
Krishna will be paired with a PGA TOUR Champions player and two amateurs. Notable past professionals have included World Golf Hall of Famers Tom Kite and Bernhard Langer and notable amateurs such as Condoleezza Rice and Alfonso Ribeiro (Carlton from Fresh Prince of Bel-Air, Host of America’s Funniest Home Videos).
Jasmin has been involved with the First Tee for six years and says the program has taught her about developing golf skills and life skills, as well as giving back to the community.
A member of the Foothill High golf team, Jasmin is an Ace participant in the First Tee which is the highest level. She is viewed as a leader among her peers and gives back to the First Tee as a junior coach and member of the youth board.
For more information on the tournament, please go to www.pureinsurancechampionship.com.