Tadd Fujikawa to Pursue Professional Golf Career

Tadd Fujikawa to Pursue Professional Golf Career

July 13, 2007

    HONOLULU, July 13 /Xinhua-PRNewswire/ -- Tadd Fujikawa,
16-year old golf phenom, announced today that he has decided
to forfeit his amateur status to pursue a professional golf
career.
  
    "I am very excited to announce my decision to
become a professional golfer in Hawaii where my passion to
play golf began.  I look forward to beginning this journey
and competing against the greatest golfers playing the game
today.  This was a big decision and I am very grateful for
the support I have received from my family, friends and the
people of Hawaii.  I will work hard to achieve my dreams as
a professional golfer and to be a good representative for
Hawaii," said Fujikawa.
  
    The Fujikawas have engaged Kevin Bell and the law firm
of Patton Boggs LLP to act as Tadd's attorney-agent.  Mr.
Bell is a partner with the firm's intellectual property
department. 
 
    Discussions with various companies regarding
endorsements are ongoing.  "Several companies have
expressed interest in endorsing Tadd and supporting his
golf career," stated Mr. Bell.  "It is important
to Tadd that he develops relationships with sponsors that
are a positive representation for both parties.  There has
been significant interest from companies based in the
United States and Asia."

    Tadd is currently scheduled to compete in the
Reno-Tahoe Open, July 30th - August 5th thanks to an
unrestricted sponsor exemption extended to him.  He
currently intends to seek additional sponsor exemptions or
otherwise qualify for tournaments on the PGA Tour, Japan
Golf Tour Organization (JGTO) and Nationwide Tour for the
remainder of 2007 and 2008.  He will also be exploring
opportunities to play other international events.

    Tadd Fujikawa was born in Honolulu, Hawaii on January
8, 1991, to Lori and Derrick Fujikawa.  After becoming a
4-time national judo champion from the ages 8-11, Tadd
turned his sights on golf.  In 2006, Tadd became the
youngest player to ever qualify for the U.S. Open.  At this
year's 2007 Sony Open in Hawaii, Tadd became the second
youngest player in 50 years to make a PGA cut, where he
finished tied for 20th place.  The following month, Tadd
won the Hawaii Pearl Open against professional and amateur
players from the United States and Japan, making him the
youngest to ever capture that title.

    Tadd is scheduled to make a brief statement to the
press today at 9:30 a.m. at Waialae Country Club in
Honolulu, HI.  He will then provide an opportunity to allow
photographers and videographers to obtain picture and sound.
 He is scheduled to leave promptly at 10:00 a.m. to
participate in the Hawaii Air Cargo 25th Year in Business
Fundraiser Tournament at the Mililani Golf Course.



    For more information, please contact:

     Kevin Bell
     Patton Boggs LLP
     Tel:  [phone]