HONOLULU -- There will be a teenage golfing phenom from Honolulu playing in the U.S. Open whose name isn't Michelle Wie.


Fifteen-year-old Tadd Fujikawa, who just completed his freshman year at Moanalua High School, beat out nine other golfers at the sectional qualifier at Poipu Bay Golf Club on Monday to advance to next week's U.S. Open at Winged Foot Club in Mamaroneck, N.Y.


"Maybe in my wildest dreams I thought about it," he said.


Fujikawa shot rounds of 71 and 70 for a 3-under 141 total, securing the lone berth from Hawaii in the U.S. Open. Kapalua pro David Havens was a stroke behind the teen.


"It hasn't really hit me yet," Fujikawa said. "I guess I'm excited. It'll be fun."


According to the USGA, the youngest player to make it through qualifying was Tyrell Garth, who was 14 years old when he advanced to play in the U.S. Open in 1941.


Fujikawa had six birdies and three bogeys in his round.


"There was no one turning point or spectacular hole," he said. "I made a lot of clutch 6- to 10-foot putts, though. I felt good about my putting."


Fujikawa advanced to the sectional through the same local qualifier as Wie.


Wie shot an even-par 72 to win the qualifier at Turtle Bay and Fujikawa holed a 60-foot birdie putt on the third playoff hole to earn the third spot with a 74.


Because Wie is playing in this week's LPGA Championship in Havre de Grace, Md., she opted to play in a sectional in Summit, N.J., instead of playing in Hawaii.


She failed in her bid to become the first woman to play in the U.S. Open, teasing a frenzied gallery for 27 holes until three straight bogeys sent her to a 3-over 75 and into the middle of the pack. She finished at 1-over 143.


Lori Fujikawa said her son didn't start getting serious about golf until four years ago when he began taking lessons. He was previously into judo.


Despite his size, which is just over 5-feet, Fujikawa averages around 285 yards off the tee.


"He should be able to keep up with most of the pros," his coach Kevin Ralbovsky said.


The coach doesn't think nerves will get the best of the youngster.


"Tadd is very calm and patient by nature," he said. "He doesn't get rattled and overemotional after a bad shot."


Fujikawa said he doesn't know what to expect, but he'll be ready.


Even if he doesn't win, he'll get to be inside the ropes competing with the best golfers in the world.


"I don't really have a favorite player, but of course it will be pretty cool to be in the same tournament as Tiger Woods," he said.


I have yet to hear of this kid. I am not expecting alot from him, but if he keeps on this path and works hard, he is off to a great start. I wish him well and hope we hear good things from him in the future.

15 years old and playing in the US Open ......crazy to think about.....just imagine if he win it....wow what a cinderella story that would make ....I think ESPN would have to put him #1 on there top 20 cinderella's stories ....wouldnt you agree ?