March 28, 2007

JACKSON, MI — On behalf the Captains Club, Kevin Long, Jr. reiterated the new direction for beer and alcohol purchases at a scheduled news conference. The announcement came just before Long was to go out and get hammered at a nearby pub.

"Alcohol will be dealt with completely different this year and moving forward," said Long from his home in Virginia Beach. "Future clubhouse prices will be a strong indicator of future venues, however beer pricing will soar 625 percent this year when compared against last year."

The tournament fee included beer at record-low values in Winston-Salem at nearly 15 cents per can. The Grande Golf Club will provide beer at record-low clubhouse pricing, however with little sympathy. "The number is staggering," said Long. "The 15 cents a can at Tanglewood was ridiculous. The 40 cents per can paid in Raleigh was even more ridiculous when you consider the golf course quality."

The Captains Club estimated the loss of Neuse Golf Club revenue at $4,012, when compared against the Grande Golf Club. "I truely see the value of "no personal cooler" signs in clubhouse parking lots," said Long. "North Carolina has brought the tournament incredible value. A value that is almost impossible to find at three-star golf courses."

The upfront alcohol purchase in Michigan will be the second lowest in tournament history behind Mountain Valley. The 3-day tournament will continue to provide the best values in America, however realizes alcohol and liability make things awfully difficult.

"Providing beer upfront for golfers at negotiated clubhouse prices increases our liability, which requires mass transportation at reasonable fares," said Kevin Long, Jr., Vice President of Alcohol Consumption. "I believe 54 ice-cold beers for 54 holes at $117 per golfer is fair pricing. The on-board coolers elevates my excitement."

Participants can expect to pay $2.50 per beer or $13.00 per six pack through the Grande Golf Club clubhouse and/or numerous talented employees behind the wheels of beverage carts.

The Grande Golf Club also charges $2.00 for non-alcoholic drinks such as Gatorade and $4.00 for hamburger and fries.

Golfers can expect brand new electric golf carts with mounted cooler. They also provide several beverage carts throughout the course.

"Regardless of price per beer, consumption of beverage in general is expected to drop this year," said Kevin Long, Jr. "Decreased humidity and overall temperatures guarantees it."

The tournament fee plans to cover beverages at the hotel, where the Casino, Cornhole and Awards Dinner will be held. The Captains Club also is considering two 1/4 kegs at Hills of Hearts Golf Course.

The Beach Bar and Jerry's Pub are expected to charge $3.00 per domestic beer, but without a cover charge for the live lakefront music.

To compensate for the soaring beer prices, the Captains Club also plans to provide 6 meals, 1 sandwich, and approximately 700 snacks as part of the tournament fee. "We have established some very good values in the food department," says Vice President of Catering, Tom McCauley. "With the exception of Matt Davis and Kevin Long, Jr., we believe our food purchases will provide ample funds towards personal alcohol budgets."

A proposed taxi service in and around Brooklyn throughout the evenings is also expected. The service will be acquired based on demand acquired during the Option selections this month.

The 2007 Carl Spackler Open Championship began its registration on November 15. There are 64 golfers signed to play golf in Jackson, MI. The tournament field can select individual preferences until April 8.