AKINA

KIHEI

OUR GOLF OHANA

WE SEE KIHEI AS AN INTEGRAL OF

Offices

23

Employees Worldwide

1,300+

Continents

4

SPORTFIVE GLOBAL

WE ARE

A global, full-service sports marketing agency that strategically, commercially and creatively connects brands, rights-holders, media platforms and fans to create meaningful partnerships in sports.

We Work with Top-Tier Rights-holders, Brands, Events, Venues & Media Companies

Our offerings include: Brand Advisory, Digital, Media, Sports Gaming, Commercial Sales, Experiential & Activation, Event Hospitality and more

FAITH  |  FAMILY  |  WORK ETHIC  |  LOYALTY  |  LONG-TERM MINDSET

ON CEMENT, NOT SAND.

True long-term success is only achieved when talent is supported by the right team and foundation

BUILD YOUR HOUSE

Relationships over transactions

Career growth over deal volume

LONG-TERM GROWTH

Build relationships that matter

Compound value over time

THE "STACKING PAPERS" MENTALITY

FROM AMATEUR MOMENTUM TO LONG-TERM

PROFESSIONAL SUCCESS

Our partnership to date has given us a firsthand understanding of the talent, character and values that make Kihei uniquely positioned to build lasting success on and off the course.

Kihei’s faith, family, humility, competitive and relentless work ethic provide the foundation for a strong commerical platform.

WE SEE KIHEI AS MORE THAN

AN ELITE GOLFER

Our role is to build on that foundation, authentically elevating Kihei 's brand that strategically grows with his career.

KIHEI'S BRAND

BUILDING

CURRENT NETWORK

Brands that elevate Kihei

Brands that open doors

Long-term strategic partners

MAXIMIZE REVENUE, MINIMIZE DISTRACTIONS

Your Legacy is the Company You Keep

FUTURE VISION

Partner of Ben Griffin

Partner of Tom Kim+ Davis Thompson

Partner of Harris English,  Davis Thompson, & Mark Calcavecchia

Partner of Brandt Snedeker

Our Brand Expectations

LOOKS LIKE

WHAT SUCCESS

FOR KIHEI

Maximize opportunities to pursue the 20-point PGA Tour University Accelerated threshold

Climb into the Top 5 of the World Amateur Golf Ranking (WAGR)

Position him to Secure #1 Spot on PGA TOUR University Ranking

Build relationships with tournaments, sponsors, and stakeholders

Position himself best to secure #1 Position in PGA Tour University

We have a history of helping elite amateurs and aspiring professionals gain access to meaningful opportunities before earning full PGA Tour status.

The goal for Kihei is simple: create the most efficient pathway possible to the PGA Tour while maximizing every opportunity available through PGA Tour University, PGA Tour University Accelerated, and WAGR.

BOTTOM LINE

We Create and Operate the Most Efficient Pathway to Future Success

Puerto Rico Open

EXEMPTIONS

Currently working on Exemptions for 2026:

Work-in-Progress Exemptions (Long-Term)

The American Express

ONEflight Myrtle Beach Classic

Mexico Open at Vidanta World

CJ Cup Byron Nelson

John Deere Classic

GO by Raymond James Championship

Corales Puntacana Championship

3M Open

Valspar Championship

Cognizant Classic

PGA TOUR Fall Series

The Good Good Championship

the Bank of Utah Open

The Biltmore Asheville Championship

Wyndham Championship

CAREER -CHANGING

WE CREATE

OPPORTUNITIES

TOM KIM

Helping elite amateurs and aspiring professionals accelerate their path to the PGA Tour

  • 10+ exemptions prior to securing PGA Tour special temporary membership across 2020-2022
  • 7+ PGAT Exemptions in 2026 alone leading to Special Temporary Memebership
  • 20+ Exemptions in 2 year-career

BLADES BROWN

  • 10+ exemptions prior to securing PGA Tour special temporary membership across 2020-2022

DAVIS THOMPSON

  • +15 PGA Tour sponsor exemptions before earning full PGA Tour status

AKSHAY BHATIA

Tournament Exemptions

  • 3+ exemptions after graduating from PGA TOUR University in 2025, locking-up 1st in Final Points List Standing
  • Exemptions secured after only working together for a few months

BRENDAN VALDES

Tournament Exemptions

Tournament Exemptions

Tournament Exemptions

Tournament Exemptions

  • 2+ PGAT Exemptions starting when he was 11th on PGA TOUR University, resulting in finishing 4th on PGA TOUR University Total Points (secured full KFT Card in 2026)

JUSTIN HASTINGS

Tournament Exemptions

STEVE LOY

Strategic relationships and executive-level introductions

Helps broker industry-defined opportunities

Opens doors with brands, tournaments, and decision-makers

President, U.S. Business

BEN HARRISON

Long-term career planning

Tournament relationships with exemptions

Playing opportunities

Connects player development with SPORTFIVE's commercial resouces

SVP , Global Golf

JD NORRIS

Day-to-day support and logistics

Sponsorship sales and partnership development

Operational execution and relationship management

Coordinates competitive and commercial opportunities

Partnerships & Player Management

SPORTFIVE COMMERCIAL TEAM

Sponsorship sales and activation

Global brand relationships

Cross-sport opportunities

Business development

MANAGEMENT

OVERVIEW

TEAM

STEVE LOY

SEASONED EXPERTS

OUR EXTENSIVE, GLOBAL NETWORK OF

Steve Loy, Mike Harmon, JD Norris, Ben Harrison, Jimmy Johnston, Jeremy Elliott, Keenan Phillips, Tommy Riehle, Kellen Newsome

Team Members

Client Services

Commercial Team

Maddie McGrew, Emily Alcombrack, KK Hultberg

Bob Brennfleck, Jesse Gilmer, Dave Correa

Decades of golf experience, working as one team around the clock

BEN HARRISON

JIMMY JOHNSTON

JEREMY ELLIOTT

TOMMY RIEHLE

JD NORRIS

MIKE HARMON

Jack Milko

PR & Media Team

Jon Rahm

KEY TALENT

Keegan Bradley

Tom Kim

Akshay Bhatia

Sungjae Im

Blades Brown

Ben Griffin

Harris English

Brian Harman

Phil Mickelson

EVENT POFTFOLIO

Vision to expand event portfolio long-term (2028 & onward)

UNRIVALED

PORTFOLIO

Jacob Bridgeman

Karl Vilips

BEYOND THE TRANSACTION

BRENDAN VALDES

Diagnosed with cancer after turning professional

17-year relationship

KEEGAN BRADLEY

Relationships go beyond contracts; we represent golfers for the long-term

PHILOSOPHY

ANYBODY CAN CELEBRATE A WIN. THE BEST PARTNERS SHOW UP WHEN LIFE GETS DIFFICULT.

LOYALTY

7-year relationship (started working together at 17 years old)

TOM KIM

10-year relationship

JON RAHM

34-year relationship

PHIL MICKELSON

23-year relationship

NICK WATNEY

15-year relationship

HARRIS ENGLISH

22-year relationship

BRANDT SNEDEKER

Working toward future opportunities

Helped secure six-figures in NIL Opportunities

JOSIAH GILBERT

6-month relationship

Secured PGA TOUR Start at ISCO Championship

15-year relationship

HARRIS ENGLISH

15-year relationship

DAVIS LOVE III

GLOBAL

OUR SUPERPOWER IS OUR GLOBAL REACH PHILOSOPHY FOR PLAYERS

TOM KIM

GLOBAL

Genesis Korean Championship

Link Hong Kong Open

Dunlop Phoenix Open

Expanded Audience through Asia

SUNGJAE IM

Genesis Korean Championship

Macau Open

Dunlop Phoenix Open

Maintains visibility across Asia

AKSHAY BHATIA

Hero Indian Open

Hero Dubai Desert Classic

Expanded Audience beyond North America

ADDITIONAL EXAMPLES

Ben Griffin | DP World Tour Indian Championship

Brian Harman | DP World Indian Championship

Brian Harman | Macau Open -Asian Tour

REACH.

OPPORTUNITY.

THE OPPORTUNITY FOR KIHEI

Grow audience and social following internationally

Build relationships with multinational brands

Expand commercial reach beyond North America

Create opportunities through international activations and appearance fees (China)

THE FUTURE OF GOLF IS IN THE POWER OF GLOBAL FANDOM

BUILD YOUR HOUSE ON CEMENT, NOT SAND.

BUILDING

BUILDING

BRANDS.

CHAMPIONS.

BUILDING

FOR THE LONG TERM.

Kihei Akina x SPORTFIVE

By Kellen Newsome

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