 TAKEFUJI CORPORATION 15-1 Nishi-Shinjuku 8-chome,Shinjuku-ku, Tokyo 163-8654 Japan
April 11, 2006
| For release | Immediately |
| Representative | Hikaru Kondo, President |
| Contact | Investor Relations |
| Tel: 81-3-3365-8011
Fax: 81-3-3365-8070 |
| Stock Code No. 8564 TYOSE |
2006 LPGA Takefuji Classic Announcement
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Takefuji Corporation will sponsor the 2006 LPGA Takefuji Classic, an official LPGA tour event. The event is to be held at the Las Vegas Country Club, Nevada, USA over three days from Thursday, April 13, to Saturday, April 15 (US time). This is the seventh Takefuji Classic, which began in 2000.
The heated competition of past tournaments has attracted a vast number of golf fans. As this year's Classic is bringing together the leading professional players from across the globe, we are sure to see a dramatic and exciting tournament.
The Japanese players Ai Miyazato and Riko Higashio will also battle for the title. Especially, Ms. Miyazato, who joined the LPGA tour this year and finished in a tie for 29th place at the Kraft Nabisco Championship with an overall score of six over par, is expected to turn in a good performance. She has become accustomed to the tour, commenting, "I can concentrate in the unique atmosphere of the major tournaments and play well recently."
The Takefuji Classic will be broadcasted by all six of the TV Tokyo network affiliates. This will be a precious opportunity to see Ai Miyazato playing in the LPGA Tour, on TV. We hope you enjoy watching all of the excellent players as well as the distinctive, magnificent scenery of the course in Las Vegas Country Club. |
2006 LPGA Takefuji Classic
Outline of the Tournament
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| Tournament name | : | 2006 LPGA Takefuji Classic |
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| Description of tournament | : | LPGA (Ladies Professional Golf Association) official tour event |
| Tournament dates | : | From Monday, April 10 to Saturday, April 15, 2006 (U.S time) |
| Course | : | The Las Vegas Country Club (Nevada, USA) |
| Title sponsor | : | Takefuji Corporation |
| Tournament schedule | : | Monday, April 10 Check-in
Tuesday, April 11 Official Practice and Welcome Reception
Wednesday, April 12 Pro-Am Tournament
Thursday, April 13 First day of tournament
Friday, April 14 Second day
Saturday, April 15 Final day
Sunday, April 16 Rain date |
| Network/TV times | : | Nationwide network of six stations affiliated with TV Tokyo
Saturday, April 15 From 12:30 to 13:55
Sunday, April 16 From 13:00 to 14:25 |
| Total prize money | : | $1,100,000 (approximately ¥130 million) |
| Prize money for winner | : | $165,000 (approximately ¥20 million) |
| Major players scheduled to participate | : | Ai Miyazato
Riko Higashio
Wendy Ward
Paula Creamer
Lorena Ochoa
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