April 4, 2007

JACKSON, MI — The Captains Club continued to release the broad Michigan package on Wednesday with options due in just 6 days. The latest information is the actual facts based on weather averages surrounding the Jackson and Brooklyn area.

"As we have stated for weeks, the Captains Club is very excited about the Grande Golf Club and Brooklyn entertainment," said Greg Garrett, Winner of 2004 Skills Challenge and 2004-2006 Golden Rods. "Michigan weather history is just outstanding for a 3-day golf tournament."

The area statistically averages 77 degree-high and 65 degree-low temperatures on June 7 each year. Brooklyn's cool temperatures follow the 71-degree high temperatures of Barnesville, PA.

Garrett added, "Add just 3.26 inches of precipitation in June and weather became a large item to consider in our selection; probably the most underrated part of this year's venue selection."

The Brooklyn precipitation history is a record that may stand the test of time for the Carl Spackler Open. The Mountain Valley rain forest averages 5.04 inches of rain in June while Lake Erie punishes Thunder Hill with 4.52 inches. Raleigh and Winston-Salem both average 4.06 inches of precipitation.

The 3.26 inches of rain was a surprise," said fellow Captains Club member Matt Davis. "Especially when you measure it against northern Ohio's 4.52 inches, which is located just 2.5 hours southeast of Jackson. Those Great Lakes cause weird things to happen."

Great weather for 4 straight days has been considered impossible without a venue in Arizona. The 2006 Carl Spackler Open nearly escaped all precipitation when a passing mist arrived during Round 2 keeping the rain-streak going into it's 5th straight year. Michigan might crack the 5-year streak that started in Myrtle Beach with frost delays.

"I truely welcome the possibilities behind a northern climate with the higher humidity for the past 3 years," said Garrett. "Lower humidity always reduces passing showers and also reducing cost for unnecessary beverages to simply hydrate."

The 2007 Carl Spackler Open Championship begins in 63 days. There is a mandatory player meeting beginning at 8:45AM on June 7.