January 18, 2006

WARREN, PA — Bill Dick shot a round comparable to a the Katrina Hurricane disaster at the Carl Spackler Open last June. His second round included a levee breaking back nine that included 88 strokes.

John Dick stroke play shot up 15% in 2005 while carding 115, 115, and 117 at his 3rd major.

"These guys got killed at 6,500 yards," says Jay Dilks. "They could save 25 strokes per round with just 30 yards per hole off the tee."

Bill Dick finished tied for 61st place with 56 points. John Dick held onto 36th place with 79 points.

"Too far", said a frustrated Bill Dick. "I am 77 years old and cannot play with the boys. Friday, I did not tee off on Maple #3 until we got to the drop zone. My first shot was for par."

Bill's 88 strokes on the back nine was the highest recorded score since Jon Munksgard debacle in 2003 when carded 87 strokes before passing out on the 18th tee box and withdrawing from the tournament.

The 2006 Carl Spackler Open is beginning to take shape including annual additions and modifications. Although points will not be modified for the seniors, signed players over the age of 50 will be moved up one tee for 2006. A committee for "I'm too freek'n old" will meet in July to determine the positive or negative effects of the change.

"We are not going to consider modified handicaps," says Matt Davis. "Handicapping the tee boxes would quadruple the controversy."

Seniors will be expected to submit a valid driver's license, 4 credit cards, passport, and notorized birth certificate prior to tee off.

The 2006 Carl Spackler Open Championship is expected to be played at approximately 6,600 yards. The seniors will be playing from approximately 6,000 yards.