Already established as one of Kentucky’s top junior golfers, Harlan County sophomore Brayden Casolari staked his claim as one of the best in the United States as he shot 21-under par over the weekend in Pebble Beach, Calif., to win the Pure Insurance Championship.
“Brayden is a super talented and great student. He might have surprised a lot of people this weekend, but I knew what he was capable of doing,” Harlan County coach Brendan Rutherford said. “I’m glad to have him not only on my golf team but as a member of our small community of Harlan County.”
The Pure Insurance Championship pairs youth participants from First Tee programs with PGA Tour Champions players and amateurs. Casolari is one of the participants representing First Tee Pine Mountain. He was paired with Champions Tour Player Brian Gay for the tournament.
The PURE Insurance Championship showcases participants across the First Tee chapter network and celebrates their dedication to the game of golf and living out their character strengths and values as they strive to make an impact in their local communities. This tournament is an official PGA TOUR Champions event at Pebble Beach Golf Links on the Monterey Peninsula that pairs one junior with a PGA TOUR Champions player and two amateurs, providing life-changing mentoring opportunities. To be selected, juniors are measured on their playing ability as well as their personal growth and life skills learned through First Tee’s programs. The tournament is televised nationally on the Golf Channel.