Shigeo Nagashima Memorial Sega Sammy Charity Pro-Am Tournament

Tournament name: Shigeo Nagashima Memorial Sega Sammy Charity Pro-Am Tournament
Organizer: SEGA SAMMY Group
Broadcast schedule: Saturday, February 2025, 8 from 16:16
Venue: The North Country Golf Club (Chitose City)
Number of participants: 30 entertainers, 60 professional golfers (30 men, 30 women)
Total prize money: ¥20,000,000
Winner's prize: ¥3,000,000

I think the appeal of golf lies in the open feeling of being able to play in nature and the wide variety of course locations. My parents ran a driving range, which is what prompted me to start playing golf, and I've been playing competitively since I was in the first grade of elementary school. I have a competitive personality, and I think that's what's allowed me to continue playing by competing with strong players my age. My goal for the future is to win a major tournament. I would encourage all university students to try out golf in a casual way, such as playing simulation golf or at a driving range. If you're even slightly interested, I encourage you to go and watch a match.

I started playing golf when my father took me to the golf course on a day off from club activities. I think the most attractive thing about golf is the exhilarating feeling you get when you hit the ball far with a driver shot. I also started playing golf because I was attracted to that feeling. My goal this season is to first win one game. After that, I would like to work hard so that I can win multiple times. For all university students, golf is a sport that will be useful in many ways when you enter the workforce and you will surely become addicted to it, so I encourage you to take the first step and give it a try.

Golf is a sport that can be enjoyed by people of all ages and generations. I started playing golf at the age of three and have played rounds with people over 80 years old. Spending nearly five hours together sparks conversation, allowing me to learn about the other person's playing style and personality, making it a truly fascinating sport. The driving force behind my continued play is the sheer love of golf. The game is interesting precisely because it's not fair, with variations due to weather, terrain, and even luck. This year, I will focus on recovering from my injury, aiming to return next year. I encourage all university students to try golf and enjoy it, using it as an opportunity to hone their character.

The reason I started playing golf was because my father loved it. I've been playing since I was 10 years old, and I've learned a lot that applies to life, not just technique, but also rules and etiquette. I feel that this has become the foundation for me as a professional and as a person. The driving force that has allowed me to continue playing is my desire to make those who support me happy. I'm currently raising my children, and I hope to eventually return to the senior tour. I would like to encourage all university students to cherish the connections you make with people through golf.

I think the appeal of golf is that it can be enjoyed by people of all ages, genders, and levels. Another appealing aspect is that it allows each player to utilize their own strengths, such as distance and short game. I started playing golf when I was four years old, inspired by my father. I wasn't very good at practicing, but the excitement of ranking in tournaments motivated me to continue. My next goal is to first pass the professional test, and then qualify for the men's tour. I hope that all university students will continue to enjoy golf and be themselves. I will also work hard to become a player who can serve as a role model for others.

The most appealing aspect of golf is the distance you can hit the ball with a driver. The exhilarating feeling you get when you hit the ball and the ease of your second shot are also appealing. I started playing golf in the third grade of elementary school, and my desire to see the friends I made at national tournaments and other events motivated me to continue playing. Currently, I continue to work as a teacher and in the media, while striving to remain a presence that people choose. Now that I've begun my correspondence course as a first-year university student, I've once again realized how much fun learning can be. I urge all university students to cherish the time they have and give their all to both play and study.

My first encounter with golf was when I was three years old and received a plastic club from my father. I started playing seriously in the fourth grade of elementary school, and looked forward to going to the driving range with my father. The appeal of golf is that you are entirely responsible for it, and it is a deep game, with your sense changing every day and testing your IQ in terms of how to avoid mistakes and manage the course. I would like to tell young people that golf is a sport that you will be glad you took up. It is a sport that can be enjoyed even after you are over 80 years old, and it is a recommended sport that can also lead to connections in business and society.