September 20, 2004

TERRA ALTA, WV — "That's right," says Brian Flanagan. "I am pumped and want to pump (clap hands) you up!  Now get to Golfapalooza, you girly men!"  Flanagan makes this statement moments before he is to embark on his 8th Golfapalooza in West Virginia.

"It's great to be back to pump up flabby little girly men like Squib and Boland.  These guys are weak and can use my help."

Flanagan arrives early to play a Wednesday practice round, attend an autograph session at World's Gym at 7:30PM, and get a few practice games of poker in.

When asked about his chances at poker, Flanagan immediately repied, "Poker!  I hardly know her."  Flanagan turned the tables and called out to his girly men to be ready for golf.  "There are no excuses this year for players.  Slick has guaranteed me a level field at Golfapalooza and I expect to see another competitive tournament."

Most of the players remain uneligible for the On Tour Championship with no rounds posted in 2004.

When asked for a prediction at Golfapalooza, Flanagan replied, "Slick promised me parity, so you can eliminate Spraguer.  I think Magruder, Dosky, and Bartlett can run away with this thing if they break 125 or score a few bogeys.  They really need to hack like hell for this tournament to be competitive."

Pat Boland, who has decided to not attend Golfapalooza leads the On Tour Championship with 40.2 points per round.  He has nearly a 5 point per round lead over Butter.

Golfapalooza begins at noon on Thursday with 22 golfers.  Don McFarland makes a guest appearance on Wednesday and Thursday.