By Jason Cruz
NORTHWEST ASIAN WEEKLY
Brianna Nguyen and Kylie Nguyen are not sisters, but the close-knit pair of golfers had the opportunity to play a round at the famed golf courses Pebble Beach Golf Links and Spyglass Hill Golf Course for the PGA Tour Champions Tournament earlier this month.
The two earned the opportunity through the First Tee Organization to play on the famed courses. First Tee is a youth development nonprofit organization that builds the strength of character of youth through golf.
The First Tee rolled out the hospitality for the junior golfers at Pebble Beach. Bryanna and Kylie got to meet several professional golfers prior to the event and then had the chance to play a round with them. Bryanna was paired with local golf legend Fred Couples, and Kylie played with golf pro Gary Hallberg.
Fred Couples and Brianna Nguyen (Credit: First Tee)
While there are no set rules on golf etiquette when playing with people you do not know, both are smart enough to follow social cues. Usually they are comfortable talking with other junior golfers their age, but feel comfortable with any setting.
“I think for both of us, we like to talk and socialize,” said Brianna of their rounds of golf. “It will be a great opportunity to socialize and network,” said Kylie, leading up to the tournament. In addition to the many golf pros at the event, there were many corporate executives that will be a part of the field.
While the two are regular high school students that enjoy getting Boba, going to the mall and shopping, they are outstanding in balancing golf with their academic activities. Brianna, a junior at Interlake High School sports a 3.85 GPA. She is also a member of the school’s concert and jazz choir, participates in the school’s theater program, and is on the yearbook committee. Kylie, a senior at Fife High School, has a 3.98 GPA and is a part of the Running Start Program. She is also a member of the Future Business Leaders of…
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