AMATEUR GOLF SENSATION OF SONY OPEN TURNING PRO: Move over Michelle Wie, ZEALOUS GOLFER reports that Hawaii high schooler Tadd Fujikawa will be turning pro:

Fujikawa made a big splash at the Sony Open last January, when the 16-year-old made the preilminary PGA cut and was as high as 8th on the leaderboard before finishing tied for 20th.

At a press conference, Fujikawa’s mom said that the decision was made based on the problems of paying for golf lessons and trips to the mainland, among other link-related liabilities.

But Tadd should be wary of the professional scene, as it can take a toll on a young player.