


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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