November 5, 2003

COLUMBUS, OH — The walk from the practice tee to the first tee is the longest walk in golf. Great players like Pat McElroy know how to make that transition without losing a step. He gets the most out of his practice sessions and takes that good swing to the course.

The key to good practice on the range and good play on the course: "Leave your ego in the car", says McElroy. "Whether you're going to practice or to play, remember that you're an individual, that you have just 14 clubs, and that you can hit each of those clubs only so far." Pat is one of those players who is always a few couples less than his partners and it seems to work for him.

McElroy added, "Learn to live with that. Getting your ego all caught up in how far you hit your driver or your other clubs just kills your swing." McElroy who has not posted a score in months is still working on his game at the local ranges in Ohio. "I have been especially working on my putting." Pat McElroy, the 2003 Tournament Honoree made 11 long putts in 54 hole tournament.

Pat is one of several players from Ohio expected to attend the 2004 Open Championship. He plans to enter the tournament and make the trip in June. The 2004 Carl Spackler Open will begin in 212 days in Winston-Salem, NC.  Letters of intent are scheduled to be mailed in 11 days.