September 22, 2008

WARREN, PA — Mike Davis of the Captains Club took a moment to remind the present members of the existing opportunity to register potential rookies. More importantly, to get important scorecards posted online to establish a handicap. The registration process can be found on the Spackler homepage.

"What appears to be an 9 month notice is only 130-day notification for rookie tournament registration," said Davis. "We require anyone participating in a Carl Spackler Open Championship to have a minimum of 4-posted scorecards online. We have a great tournament and part of that is because we have accurate handicaps."

The projected attendance for the next event is expected to be 64-72 before topping off with rookies. The bulk of rookie attendance is statistically based on distance to venue.

"I have heard quite a bit of talk here in Warren and in Virginia this summer," said Davis. "There is a lot of rookie rumors, but usually only half officially sign. Even half is great news."

Rookies will simply register online with Poststats.com and then request membership to the Carl Spackler Open.

The 2009 Carl Spackler Open Championship venue will be announced within the next 30 days. The event date will be June 3-6 or June 10-13 and announced on October 1.