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The Game
of Golf,
Ichiro's Way

a personalized storybook

Written by
Nicholas Greenjacket

Illustrated by
Stephen McKelvay

OFFICE INOUE
1-12-8 Tokoji Kofu Yamanashi Japan
TEL 055-222-5320 FAX 055-222-5320

This book was created
especially for

Ichiro Suzuki

a golfer without equal!

A lucky day of October, 2005

     The game of golf, as we know it,
     was developed in Scotland in the
     early 1700's. Since its humble
     beginnings, the game has exploded
     in popularity around the world.
     From its legendary stars like
     Slammin' Sammy Snead to the current
     crop of rising young stars on the
     PGA and LPGA tours, the game has
     been played many ways.

     And then, there is Ichiro Suzuki's
     way!

    Ichiro and Junji, Isao and Shigeo,
    often tee it up on their favorite golf
    course, Fuji country. When this
    happens, the only thing safe from
    their golf shots is the middle of the
    fairway. Worms, trees, ducks, fish
    and birds are in mortal danger!

     Rumors to the contrary, Ichiro is no
     cheapskate. The truth is, Ichiro may
     be a bit frugal when it comes to
     less important issues like
     retirement planning, dental work and
     back - taxes - but not when it comes
     to golf equipment.

     Ichiro learned long ago that golf is a
     game you play to win. After all,
     there's usually a wager or two at
     atake.

     Over the years, Ichiro has learned to
     hold his breath on his backswing,
     play the ball where it lies, and
     never worry about a little water.

     Golf is not the most important thing
     in Ichiro's life. He knows how to set
     priorities and put things into
     perspective. It is not true that
     Ichiro once played an entire round of
     golf in a tornado.

     He played 17 holes - his golf clubs
     blew away!

    Every golfer dreams about a perfect
    round of golf. This is a game where
    every drive is down the middle of the
    fairway, every green is hit in
    regulation, and every putt is knocked
    into the center of the cup.

    Some golfers even aspire to the
    ultimate accomplishment - shooting
    one's age. Ichiro has no trouble
    shooting 55. The problem is, he does
    it on the first few holes.

   Most "good" golfers have a collection
     of shots for every occasion. These
     include a fade, a draw, a bank shot,
     and a bunker shot.

     Ichiro also has a collection of golf shots
     including the worm burner, the skull,
     and the pop-fly. His best shot is called,
     "Ooops, that's a mulligan," so named
     by Junji, Isao and Shigeo.

   Years ago, a golf handicap system was
   invented. This system was designed to
   let golfers of defferent skills and
   abilities play against one another on
   an equal basis. The idea is to take
   the best 10 rounds of a golfer's last
   20 rounds and use these to determine
   one's handicap.

   The system has one major flaw for
   Ichiro: he has never played 10 rounds
   of golf worth counting.

     One of the reasons Ichiro plays golf is
     for the exercise it provides. Other
     activities were just not right for
     Ichiro. He tried swimming, but kept
     sinking to the bottom. He tried
     tennis, but the net kept getting in the
     way. Jumping to conclusions was fine,
     but tired him out.

     Golf provides exactly the right amount
     of exercise for a finely tuned athletic
     body like Ichiro's.

    After most rounds of golf, Ichiro
    usually joins Junji, Isao and Shigeo
    for a visit to the 19th hole. This
    provides them with a chance to
    rehash the shots of the day, settle
    the wagers, and plan their next
    outing.

    The scene is usually the same. Ichiro
    delays in the pro shop until the drinks
    are bought. Then he rehashes all of
    his unlucky bounces, pays off his
    debts, and leaves just before it is his
    round at the bar.

     Despite his apparent lack of skill,
     Ichiro still manages to hit the
     occasional good golf shot. There is
     still talk about the birdie Ichiro got
     last year when he miraculously hit
     his shot out of a deep bunker right
     into the hole.

    Ichiro Suzuki and his partners play
    golf for the love of the game. For
    them it's an outing, a chance to get
    close to nature, and a way to
    relieve tension. Ichiro once said,
    "Every time I hit the golfball, my
    stress level goes down."

    Otherwise, why would he hit so many
    shots?

Ichiro has always dreamed about writing
his own golf book. Some of the
titles he has considered include:

Ichiro's Tips on Lining Up Your 4th
Putt

Golf and Divorce: Do It Ichiro's Way

The 19th Hole: How Ichiro Never Buys

   Despite suffering through years and
   years of frustration playing golf his
   way, Ichiro has always remained a
   good sport. His demeanor is beyond
   reproach, he never loses control, and
   his voice is never loud enough for
   anyone over a mile away to hear.

   This, together with the fact that
   Ichiro always pays off his losing bets,
   makes him the perfect partner.

     The game of golf is certainly a
     challenge to Ichiro Suzuki. Many
     friends, including Junji, Isao and
     shigeo, ask why he even plays the
     game. The reason is simple. Ichiro
     enjoys watching miraculous events
     such as a long putt dropping in or an
     iron shot finding its way into the
     hole.

     Ichiro would enjoy it even more if he
     were the person hitting these shots.

    Dear Ichiro:

    Enjoy the game as you play it. Don't
    let your scores ruin your day. Think
    of golf the same way you think about
    bowling: the higher the score, the
    better.

with love from

Shigeki and Kaname

A lucky day of October, 2005