"I have no idea how it will going be playing on Pro-Am tournament."
23 years old Naoyuki Kataoka will make his 6th tournament appearance as a Pro and he has not yet experienced regular Pro-Am events held prior to the tournaments, in purpose to host sponsor's guests. But this week he will be playing along with 2 amateur for the full 4 serious rounds in very unique playing format.

During the tournament, as for intermingling purposes, professionals are allowed to give advice to the amateurs. It will also be a great chance to fascinate the amateurs with professional technics.

"I am very nervous about whether I could be a good host to the amateurs, but overall, I am looking forward. I hope I could impress the amateurs with my game."

Naoyuki made his career V1 on his 4th tournament as a Pro 2 weeks ago at inaugural Japan Players Championship by Sato Shokuhin.
"I never thought I could really win, so it just happened, and I was really surprised. But for my 2nd victory, I want to aim for it and accomplish."

This week Naoyuki is back on "no caddy".
"I haven't fired him. I did joke about firing my caddy if I didn't play well last week, but I did play well thanks to my caddy. I finished 4th thanks to him. But this week I am on my own. I really want to win again. If I do, I might get a nickname such as no caddy winner. I really wish to accomplish my 2nd victory as soon as possible. So, I will enjoy this week's new formant and concentrate on each and every shot to get close to my V2 as possible."

If Naoyuki wins, another nickname, "inaugural tournament killer" may come up too.