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Tadd Fujikawa Turns Professional

He may only be 16, but Tadd Fujikawa has already made quite a name for himself. Today Fujikawa announced that he will turn professional and thankfully the golfing public will get to see much more of him in the future.

Published

19 years ago

Jul 12, 2007

K Vakamudi

Name a Hawaiian golfer who’s young, talented, and has already won over legions of adoring fans before turning pro. What’s that, you can name two? Well how about one who hasn’t been mired in recent controversy? You’re exactly right, it’s Tadd Fujikawa!

The sixteen year old made big news today by announcing he will turn professional as of today. Earlier this year Fujikawa was the hottest ticket in golf, not just making the cut at the Sony Open, but finishing 20th among the best golfers on the PGA Tour. From the second he waved goodbye to the crowds on the 72nd hole at Waialae Country Club, the clock was ticking on his amateur career. It’s quite clear he has the game to compete with the best players in the world and now he will have the chance to test his skills day in and day out. Will this be the right decision for Tadd? Only time will tell, but from what the public has seen so far and the statements he made today, this will likely be the start of a long and storied professional career.

The road Fujikawa has chosen is going to be an uphill struggle. For each Tiger Woods, there are ten times as many Ty Tryon’s, Ricky Barnes’s, Notah Begay’s, and Trip Kuehne’s – players destined for fame and success who came up woefully short. Not to mention the fact that another famous Hawaiian just stepped onto the same busy road, only to get run over by a flurry of bad press. The public’s opinion of Michelle Wie has taken some major hits in recent times, and people have questioned her honesty, commitment, desire, and management. Is Fujikawa making the right decision, or will he end up as another "should have been" who never was?

From the beginning Fujikawa has had to work hard. His premature birth and diminutive status have not stopped him from becoming one of the best athletes in the world. He was the youngest golfer to ever qualify for the U.S. Open in 2005, and the second youngest to make the cut in a PGA Tour event at the Sony in 2006. He’s had the spotlight before and has faced its glare with dignity and humility. Much more importantly, it fully appears this decision is his and is something he truly wants: "We feel it’s the right time to do it, "I’ve always wanted to be a professional and be the best in the world. That is every golfer’s dream… My parents aren’t sure this is the right decision, but I’ve told them I really want to do this. I’d give everything up for it. I’m going to do the best I can. … Right now, they just have to trust me," said Fujikawa.

It also seems that turning professional will be a vital part of allowing Fujikawa to develop his talents and gain more experience among other professional golfers. Tadd’s mother Lori Fujikawa said, "I feel it would be hard for us to provide Tadd the instruction he needs to play at this level. The timing is where he has the opportunity to pursue and fulfill his dreams. He has always been a fighter." Already, there appears to be no shortage of sponsors lined up ready to capitalize on Fujikawa’s established star power. Currently, the family and their attorney / agent Kevin Bell are in talks with many potential sponsors.

From here, Fujikawa will be competing in the Reno-Tahoe Open at the beginning of August. However, no matter how well he finishes, or how much money he makes in the remainder of the season, he will not be able to earn full membership on the PGA Tour until he turns 18 in January 2009 because of the Tour’s age requirement. However, he will be able to play in 12 events a year on the PGA Tour as well as make appearances on other tours such as the European and Asian PGA Tours. Whatever he chooses and how he performs, Tadd Fujikawa has already made quite a name for himself and this next step in his golfing career will be very fun to watch.

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GolfWRX’s Father’s Day Gift Guide (2026)

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1 day ago

Jun 9, 2026

GolfWRX Staff

A reminder from your friends at GolfWRX: Father’s Day is June 21. And as we do every year, we’re rounding up the best gifts for dad.

As we say every year, there’s no better golf-related Father’s Day gift than a round of golf with pops. Be it a country club or your favorite muni, take the time to get together to play 18 if you can.

Let’s get to the gifts.

Ghost Golf Qualifier Diamond Polo

We like the new polos that Ghost is offering, as the fabric and fit are so good. These new Qualifier Collection polos breathe well, are lightweight, stretch with your swing, and of course look great. You can wear them on the course, in the office, or just out at a casual event and they will fit right in.

Buy here.

STR8-Strip Grip Tape Remover

If your dad is an equipment aficionado and tinkers with his clubs, this tool works wonders. Removing grip tape has never been easier, just put a little head on the tape and the STR8-Strip peals it right off the shaft without any damage.

Buy here.

Why Golf: Putting Thing

When it comes to practice, it is good to have a purpose. This “Putting Thing” sure does it. We know from personal experience how challenging it can be and how rewarding it is on the practice green. This also provides some competition for your kiddo to see who will unload the dishwasher or do the next chore around the house.

Buy here.

OluKai Lae‘ahi Men’s Breathable Slip-On Shoes

Riding to and from the course in style and comfort is always a good thing. If you’re in a hurry, it’s a nice feature to slide into your shoes and get to the tee time. For the post-game shoe, at your locker or while putting your clubs away in the car. Nice to slide into a shoe that looks good anywhere. Pair that with meeting the family for dinner, no need to change!

Buy here.

Therabody Theragun Relief

A little wellness goes a long way. Keeping loose is a good way to go when it comes to the weekend game or treatment during the week. If there is a little ache or pain, the Theragun is there to help out. Help loosen up the back for a pre-game warm-up or cool-down.

Buy here.

World Cup golf apparel

Something for the soccer dads. Embrace the World Cup fever this summer on the course with custom gear to support the nation of your choice.

Buy here.

FootJoy Pro SL spikeless golf shoes

Give the old man a break and save his feet with the Footjoy Pro SL Men’s Spikeless Golf Shoes for some added comfort on the course.

Buy here.

Bushnell Wingman 2 GPS speaker

Combine all the hits as well as some game improvement with the Wingman 2 Golf GPS Speaker by getting audible distance readings from 38,000+ courses worldwide through the Wingman 2 remote or speaker.

Buy here.

Personalized Titleist Pro V1 golf balls

The No. 1 ball in golf is a safe bet, and the Pro V1 fits the largest chunk of the bell curve if you don’t know what ball pops plays. Add personalization for a, well, personal touch!

Buy here.

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Photos from the 2026 OccuNet Classic

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1 day ago

Jun 9, 2026

GolfWRX Staff

With the PGA Tour across the border in Canada this week, GolfWRX Tour Photographer Greg Moore stayed stateside and headed to the OccuNet Classic presented by Amarillo National Bank in Amarillo, Texas.

It’s always interesting to see what the guys are playing on the KFT, and this week certainly hasn’t disappointed so far, with some incredible wedge stamping on display.

Check out links to all our albums below.

General Albums

2026 OccuNet Classic (KFT) – Monday #1

WITB Albums

Pullout Albums

Luke Potter’s custom Cameron putter – 2026 OccuNet Classic (KFT)

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From the GolfWRX Classifieds: Scotty Cameron GOLO 6 with BGT Stability Tour2 2022 M Edition

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1 day ago

Jun 9, 2026

Will Schube

At GolfWRX, we are a community of like-minded individuals who all experience and express our enjoyment of the game in many ways.

It’s that sense of community that drives day-to-day interactions in the forums on topics that range from best driver to what marker you use to mark your ball. It even allows us to share another thing we all love – buying and selling equipment.

Currently, in our GolfWRX buy/sell/trade (BST) forum, @HuskerFlyer is sharing a Scotty Cameron GOLO with a BGT Stability Tour2 2022 M Edition shaft. While the putter is certainly enviable, the Augusta-inspired shaft is equally noteworthy.

From the listing:

Scotty Cameron Golo 6 with BGT Stability Tour2 2022 M Edition Scotty Headcover 34″ $375

To check out the full listing in our BST forum, head through the link. If you are curious about the rules to participate in the BST Forum, you can learn more here: GolfWRX BST Rules.