Atlanta Teen, the 'Next Tiger Woods,' Gets Dream Shot to Compete Against the World's Best Female Golfers

ATLANTA, Feb. 4 /PRNewswire/ -- Atlanta teen golf prodigy, Mariah Stackhouse, can now say sometimes dreams do come true.  The 15-year-old golf phenom was surprised today by her favorite golfer, top LPGA player, Christina Kim, who showed up at her North Clayton High School to personally invite her to compete in the first-ever Mojo 6 (www.themojo6.com), a unique golf tournament being held in Jamaica, April 15-16, 2010.  Stackhouse, believed to be the youngest player ever to win the Georgia Women's Amateur Championship in its 80-year history, will compete against the world's leading female golfers, including Christina Kim, Suzann Pettersen and Paula Creamer.

Stackhouse, who has been playing golf since she was two, has already been compared by many familiar with the game as being the "next Tiger Woods."  Stackhouse also was the 2007 Atlanta Junior Golf Grand Champion and won the 2007 Georgia State Golf Association (GSGA) Girls Championship; and two years ago, scored a 65 in a Southeastern Junior Tour event.  

"I'm thrilled to surprise Mariah with the invitation to compete against the world's best female golfers at The Mojo 6," said Christina Kim.  "The Mojo 6 is poised to start a new era in golf.  It was already exciting to participate because of the new format being unveiled.  Now, with the addition of Mariah, it'll truly be a special event.  She's already quite a golfing talent, and is a fantastic representative of the future of women's golf.  I'm sure she has a long career ahead of her, and I can't wait to see her in action at The Mojo 6."

Creators of The Mojo 6, Joy Stephenson & Olympic champion Ed Moses offered Stackhouse one of the tournaments highly coveted sixteen (16) spots, stating "When we launched Mojo last year, we wanted it to be about more than creating compelling content, we wanted to create a platform to inspire people to reach for their dreams, and help others do the same.  Inviting Mariah to join The Mojo 6 is certainly part of that mission, and we can't wait to see her play Raceway Golf."  

Stackhouse and 15 top LPGA golfers will be the first to play Raceway Golf ™ airing on CBS on May 1st and 2nd.  Raceway Golf is a new, innovative golf format introduced by Mojo designed to draw out the competitive personalities of LPGA pros through intense showdowns. At The Mojo 6 this spring, the participants will battle Raceway Golf style as they try to knock each other out of the running for the $1 million purse. (*note: Ms. Stackhouse's winnings, as an amateur, will be donated to charity).  

"It's an honor for Mariah to be invited to compete against some of the world's top female golfers," said Ken Stackhouse, Ms. Stackhouse's father and primary coach.  "When the Mojo team contacted us with this idea, the hardest part was not to tell Mariah before the surprise!  We just always tell her to do the best she can, and we're looking forward to going to Jamaica this spring to give Mariah the opportunity to play with the sport's best athletes."

Played over two days, this LPGA sanctioned tournament pits 16 players against each other to battle out a series of six-hole matches to crown a winner. "Mojo is working closely with the government of Jamaica, through its Ministry of Youth, Sport and Culture, and Ministry of Tourism, as well as with the LPGA, to make Raceway Golf  exciting for the golfing world as well as those who may not have watched golf in the past," noted Mojo co-founder and president, Joy Stephenson.

Mojo will package The Mojo 6 in Jamaica for broadcast with additional original content that is not typically aired in conjunction with a professional sporting event.  Additional coverage is set to include in-depth interviews with players highlighting what it takes to be among the world's best female athletes, performances by some of Jamaica's and the Caribbean's best-known entertainers, and exclusive "behind the scenes" footage of what it takes to stage an international golf event.  

As with all Mojo Marketing & Media properties, The Mojo 6 in Jamaica, and all future The Mojo 6 tournaments, will include activities designed to increase awareness about the importance of charitable giving.  Since no two markets are identical, this element of each The Mojo 6 tournament will reflect the unique character, needs and opportunities for charity involvement of its host market.  

Additional footage and information about The Mojo 6 is available at www.themojo6.com including  a roundtable discussion about the event featuring Paula Creamer, Christina Kim and Suzann Pettersen.

About Mojo Marketing & Media

Mojo Marketing & Media is the first and only entertainment company whose mission is to encourage people to fully develop their personal social conscience, take action and get involved in making a positive difference in the lives of others. Mojo is deliberately structured as a for-profit company and is managed to maximize profitability to enhance its ability to help others.  Mojo derives its operating revenues entirely independent of any funds donated to the charitable causes it showcases and 100 percent of the funds donated to a charity go to that charity.  Based in Burbank, CA, Mojo is committed to sustainably managing its operations to protect the environment.  To learn more about Mojo Marketing & Media or any of its projects, visit www.mojomarketingandmedia.com or www.themojo6.com.

About the Ladies Professional Golf Association

The LPGA was founded in 1950 and today boasts a membership comprised of world-class LPGA Tour professionals and more than 1,300 dedicated Teaching and Club Professionals (T&CP).  Players on the LPGA Tour, who represent more than 25 countries, compete globally showcasing the very best of women's professional golf.  LPGA T&CP members directly impact the growth of the game though teaching, coaching and management positions, and oversee programs aimed at increasing the involvement of women, girls and youth in golf.  The LPGA's Vision is to inspire, empower, educate and entertain by showcasing the best golf professionals in the world.  Its Mission is to be a leader in the world of sports, to promote economic empowerment for all members, and to serve as role models on and off the course.  The LPGA is headquartered in Daytona Beach, Fla.  For more information on the LPGA, log on to www.LPGA.com.

SOURCE Mojo Marketing & Media