A day prior to the tournament on Wednesday, not like a regular Pro-Am games, a special surveying round was held with the participating players as a host escorting the sponsoring companies.

It wasn't a team match games, but all of the guests from the sponsoring companies seems to have enjoy players' hospitalities.

Laughter and peaceful atmosphere surrounded the course, but the best happy surprise was at the end. With the support from the tournament organizing company, Dunlop Sports Enterprise, a thoughtful message was shown on the digital leader board by the 18th green, saying "Thank you so much to Sato Shokuhin by Japan Golf Tour Players".

When tournament plan was at risk, Sato Shokuhin has raised their hands to become the special sponsor.
Hajime Sato, CEO of the Sato Shokuhin was overwhelmed.
"Every players have sent their gratitude to us already but to see a moving message like this is so wonderful."

Sato CEO has had the round with Isao Aoki the JGTO Chairman and their contracted player Naoto Nakanishi. Isao Aoki was not only giving tips to Sato CEO, but also to Naoto Nakajima.
"It was kind of funny since Naoto is a professional too, but Mr.Aoki kept on treating him like one of us amateurs. Mt.Aoki is a world class legend, and his words are priceless. It was like a dream come true."

Sato CEO was also happy to see the great effort done by Naoto, who had his caddy bag and his outfit all designed specially to match the character of Sato Shokuhin's mascot.
"I was surprised to see how much effort he has placed into to it. I have heard that he will be having different outfits each day. He is surely our host professional. All he has left to do is to win!"

The tournament venue, Nishi Nasuno CC designed by worldly famous, Robert Von Hagge. The course challenges the players with creative hazards and undulations. Players must perform very strategically.
"This is very tough course, but I know the players are top class. I hope all of them will perform their best and show us a wonderful golf. "

Sato CEO went on to promote the tournament in his closing words.
"It is very unfortunate that spectators were not allowed this week. We really wished for the fans to see the game at the site. Thanks to The Golf Network, games will be broadcasted live, so we wish all the golf fans to enjoy the excitement in front of the TV."

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