January 15, 2004

EBENSBURG, PA — Kevin Long, Sr. has signed a late national letter-of-intent to attend the Carl Spackler Open Championship at Tanglewood Park. He is the first player to sign over the age of 40 to this year's major championship. Rick Dosky made the announcement on Wednesday before retiring for the evening.

"I'm extremely excited with Kevin's decision," Dosky said. "We're fortunate to get someone with his age and passion for the game. He will benefit our program outside the golf bag significantly because of his personality." Kevin, turning 57 in February, skipped around the 105 average this past summer while putting up two-digit scores over the past few months. He has not only been the first baby-boomer to sign, but the 2nd oldest player in history.

"Kevin understands and has grown accustomed to the level of golf in which the Spackler Open will demand with players like Jay Dilks and Don McFarland. I believe he's yet another key to the piece of the puzzle for us in becoming a very large national tournament," added Dosky. "If nothing else, someone will have to watch Munksgard."