Japanese teen Ishikawa in dreamland after Masters invite

TOKYO, Japan - Japanese teen golfer phenom Ryo Ishikawa speaks during a press conference at a Tokyo hotel on Jan. 23 after he was invited to play at the 2009 Masters Tournament in April. ''I can hardly contain my excitement. It still doesn't feel real yet,'' said Ishikawa, who will become the second-youngest competitor ever in the Masters at 17 years, 6 months when the first round begins April 9.

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