March 29, 2006

CLAYTON, NC — One of the least noticed, most important roles within planning the Carl Spackler Open Championship returns in 2006. All golf bags will be stored at the clubhouse in a locked area starting Wednesday evening after the practice round through Saturday's play.

"This is the most underrated planning we do for the tournament," says Jeremy Myers. "This eliminates probably 90 minutes of bag handling throughout the week and eliminates 25% of the vehicles required to transport golfers."

The efficiencies of bag storage was first realized in 2002 at the Colonial Golf Club in Williamsburg, VA. It did not return for two years due to golf club policies. It returned in Barnesville, PA with very powerful results.

"It is one of those things that can stop tournament venue negotiations," says Myers. "Minor bag handling by 60+ golfers causes more issues than most realize."

The bag storage along with daily pairing sheets will coordinate the starters, golfers, rangers and bag staff to ensure 30 golf carts can be loaded with a "valet-type" experience.

The 2006 Carl Spackler Open Championship begins its practice round on June 7. As of today, there are 60 players signed to play in the 6th major championship.