On Oct.17 Wednesday, two of the Tournament Host Pros were gearing up to show their talent on "Promotion Sales". Daisuke Kataoka and Ryosuke Kinoshita went to same Kagawa Nishi High School, and Daisuke is 3 years senior. Two paired up to do a great promotion for their grateful sponsor, Bridgestone.
They voiced together in front of the camera saying "Tournament original Pin Flag could be purchased at Information Booth and Bridgestone Merchandise tents. Please fill the flag with lots of players' autographs! "

Both players have been supported by Bridgestone since high school. To return their favor, Daisuke and Ryosuke promised to aim for Top 2 finishes this year's Bridgestone Open.

With his 3rd win at Asia Pacific Diamond Cup last year, Daisuke was able to challenge for PGA Tour try outs this season. Daisuke made the shift to Power-oriented swing, which made his accuracy decline. But Daisuke says it is under control. "My game is picking up, so I will go for that trophy this week! "
During this sales promotion, Ryosuke suddenly came out with a BIG compliment to his Senior, Daisuke.
"I wish to move up to International Tour like you. I really admire you! "
This made Daisuke blush, but replied as a respected Senior by honoring Ryosuke back.
"Ryosuke is doing much better than me this season"

As Daisuke mentioned, Ryosuke has already made 2 top 10 finishes this season. He has achieved over 14 million yen on the money list, which secures his first Tour Card for the next season. Ryosuke praises Bridgestone new club line-ups for what he has accomplished.
"TOUR BXD-3 series gave me length and accuracy. It gave me a boost in my play. With that confidence, I wish to go head to head with my admiring Senior, Daisuke. "

Two of them respects each other but seem to compete on everything, not only on golf but also on sales promotion.