Tadd to Play in Sony Open in Hawaii 2008

Tadd Fujikawa received a sponsor's exemption to play in the 2008 Sony Open in Hawaii.  Last year Fujikawa became the youngest player in 50 years to make the cut on a PGA Tour.  Tadd went on to finish tied for 20th place.  Hawaii's Governor Linda Lingle stated "Tadd captured our imagination at last year's Sony Open, and has been an outstanding role model and ambassador for Hawaii." 

On December 17, Aloha Petroleum announced that they will become Tadd Fujikawa's first corporate sponsor.  The sponsorship will allow Tadd to travel to play in golf tournaments against the best competition.  As an added bonus they also started a dollar club card program that will give 3 cents for each gallon of gas purchsed to junior golf.  Fujikawa sated "I think it's really important to give back to the community and give back to junior golf.  That's where I cam from and I think it shows that you can do anything if you put your mind to it."

On July 12, 2007 Tadd Fujikawa announced to a crowd at Waialae Country Club that he will is turning pro.  After many months of attention and soul searching Fujikawa decided that becoming a professional was the way to accomplish his goals and dreams.  His professional debut will occur at the Reno-Tahoe Open in August.

On January 13, 2007, Tadd Fujikawa continued his sensational run in the Sony Open in Hawaii shooting another 4 under par 66 to land in a tie for 8th place just 6 strokes behind leader Charles Howell III.  Fujikawa shot birdies on the 3rd, 5th, 6th, 9th, 11th and 12th hole as the Hawaii crowd roared on.  On Sunday Fujikawa shot a 2 over par 72 and finished tied for 20th place.

Tadd Fujikawa makes 2007 Sony Open Cut

On January 12, 2007, Tadd Fujikawa became the youngest player in 50 years to make a PGA Tour Cut.  This happened just 4 days after her turned 16.  Fujikawa exclaimed "Making the cut is an awesome thing for me right now.  I wish everybody in the world could feel what I'm feeling now."  Many of us in Hawaii did as I stood on the 18th hole with hundreds of other locals shouting at the top of my lungs as Tadd's EAGLE put sank on 18 giving him an awesome 4 under par for the day and a 3 under for the Sony Open putting him into 25th place and a chance to play into the weekend at beautiful Waialae Country Club.

Tadd Fujikawa qualifies for 2007 Sony Open

On December 19, 2006 Tadd Fujikawa battled against the mighty winds of Waialae and shot a 5 under par 67 to quality for the 2007 Sony Open to be played in January.  Fujikawa received the single amateur spot beating 11 others who earned a place on this year Governor's cup amateur team. 

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Tadd Fujikawa Biography

Name: Tadd Fujikawa
Birth date: January 8, 1991
Birthplace: Honolulu, HI
Height: 5'1"
Weight: 110 pounds
Father: Derrick Fujikawa
Mother: Lori Fujikawa
High School: Moanalua High school
Hobbies: Golfing, Judu, Piano, Volleyball, Fishing
Nickname: Taddster

Tadd Fujikawa Achievements

2007 Second youngest to make cut in PGA Tour Event (Sony Open)
2006 Rolex Junior All-America 2nd Team
2006 OCC Men's Invitational Champion
2006 U.S. Open championship youngest player in tournament history
3rd Pace 2006 Hawaii High School State Golf Championship

                                     

Tadd Fujikawa Facts and Notes

Tadd is a Sophomore at Moanalua High School in Honolulu Hawaii

He became the youngest player in 50 years to make the PGA Tour
cut at the 2007 Sony Open

Tadd Fujikawa Quotes

"I'm so excited... Making the cut is an awesome thing for me right now.  I
 wish everybody in the world could feel what I'm feeling now."
2007 Sony Open

Quotes about Tadd Fujikawa

"I've never played with him or talked with him.  It's great being how young he is.
 I'm rooting for him" - Michelle Wie
After Tadd qualified in the Sony Open

"Yes, because he shot 65 with me.  I was keeping his score and said 'This little
guy is beating me'  He played great -- all 5-foot-1 of him.  I was really impressed
with how he handled himself" - Golf Pro Steve Stricker
Who played with Tadd in the 2007 Sony Open Pro-Am when asked
if he could have predicted Tadds run at Sony.

 

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