Girls golf wasn’t viewed as the popular option among her friends and classmates. Kazantsev strengthened her golf skills through high school. So as a 3-year-old we went on a vacation to Florida, and we played golf. “I think my dad saw golf as this American thing that their kid should do. “My parents are Russian immigrants,” she said. Kira was born in San Francisco but her first taste of golf occurred in the Sunshine State. Kazantsev’s parents, George and Julia, left Moscow and immigrated to the United States in 1990. Don’t forget that you belong here.’ and that helped.” And Alfonso came over to me and said ‘You belong here, kid. “I hit a good chip shot within two feet of the hole. “There was a moment on the back nine at Monterey Peninsula Country Club,” she said. The former Miss America struggled during the first day of the tournament near Monterey, but she received some advice from actor and 12-time ACC contestant Alfonso Ribeiro. And I couldn’t be more thankful to the folks at the AT&T.” “It was extremely educational both for my golf game and just for myself as a golf media professional. “It was a whirlwind experience, completely life-changing,” she said.
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Kazantsev was one of 10 amateur/celebrity players in the field and the only woman to make the cut.Īs a host for Golf Advisor Living, she savored her Pro-Am debut.
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She and PGA partner Ryan Armour finished -22 overall over three days. And I’m very proud to be here.” she said.īefore the tournament in Tahoe, Kazantsev made the cut at the AT&T Pebble Beach Pro-AM. “I’m grateful for everybody having faith in me and bringing me on as one of four women in the tournament. Kazantsev, 27, was one of four women competing at Edgewood Tahoe Golf Course. Now, she’s finishing up her first appearance at the American Century Championship. The 2015 Miss America has been spotted on the links since she was 3 years old. Kira Kazantsev is more than just a pretty face - her golf swing says it all.
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2015 Miss America award winner Kira Kazantsev is getting in the swing of things at Edgewood Tahoe.