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Junior golfers Jordan Keyser, Samantha Smith at First Tee Pebble Beach

They are a trio of 81 qualified players who have spectacular golf games and live the 9 core values of the First Tee program. Thousands of teenagers from courses across the country aspire to be part of the Nature Valley First Tee at Pebble Beach but only the selected junior players who actively practice the qualities of Respect, Courtesy, Responsibility, Sportsmanship, Honesty, Confidence, Judgment, Perseverance and Integrity are honored with entrance…plus, they must have handicaps of 5 or better. These standout junior players team with legendary pros from the Champions Tour for this most unique annual event. 23 pro-junior teams survive the cut and play Pebble Beach Sunday and these three youngsters made the grade.