June 30, 2006

CONCORD, OH — Jason Ridgeway, Mike Trojanowski, Greg Long, Jason Watson and Chris Philipsen leave Sunday morning to play one of the 17 five-star golf courses in America by Golf Digest Readers.

Little Mountain Country Club was awarded the rare star ranking due to incredible layout, service and conditioning. Other five-star courses include Pinehurst #2, Pebble Beach, Spyglass Hill, Bethpage Black, Whistling Straits, TPC at Myrtle Beach, Kiawah Island and Brandon Dunes.

Jason Ridgeway will be playing his first round of the year in Cleveland and boot-free. When asked whether he would shoot the boot prior to play, he said, "Probably not. That proved in the past to not be very smart."

"Right next to Thunder Hill," says Jason Watson. "Although I have a place in my heart for Thunder Hill, Little Mountain should be a memorable track."

Meandering through the gently rolling hills and wooded landscape of Concord in Northeastern Ohio, Little Mountain provides both a challenge and relaxing atmosphere. Winding through the course is Edison Creeks an unspoiled waterway that spins into the four-acre spring-fed lake. Spectacular views of Ellison Creek and its waterfalls as well as Lake Erie, are visible from many of the holes. The course will be continuously maintained at tournament conditions.

"This is setting up to be one of my favorite courses ever," says Greg Long. "The course just opened a few years ago and the twilight rate is quite a value. Looking forward to it."

Mike Trojanowski will be heading south from Buffalo to meet the guys from Columbus. "A course with no houses," said a happy Trojanowski. "Grip and rip it."