January 5, 2007

OIL CITY, PA — Not satisfied with having zero offspring that he is aware of, Jay Dilks have planted the seed for a delivery in mid-June. "That's right, June 2007," said Captains Club member Kevin Long, Jr. "This is a major disappointment, but with congratulations written all over it."

The Dilks announcement to skip the Carl Spackler Open came in mid-December. He becomes the first victim of "Red Zone Violation" season, which started in August and ended in mid-October.

"I wanted to let you know that I got myself in trouble with the Red Zone," said Dilks in a written statement. "I've been sitting on this news until the wife went to the doctor, but we are expecting a baby in the middle of June. Since this is our first child, I think I would be crazy if I committed to Spackler this year. I'm certainly on board for 2008, but this year is just bad timing for me."

The statement immediately alerted the Captains Club. "We certaintly have mixed emotions," said Greg Long, Chairman of the Captains Club. "I am glad he has made the right choice."

Matt Davis had his own comments. "I cannot imagine taking that kind of risk," said Pokey. "It is like playing Russian Roulette with a pistol only missing one bullet. I was under the impression that everyone was protecting themselves during the Red Zone. Obviously, I stand corrected."

Dilks is the second big name to skip the Open Championship. Both Creighton and Dilks have both announced their intentions to attend the 2008 Open Championship in either Kentucky or New York.