March 18, 2010

NEW YORK, NY — The Carl Spackler Open had high hopes of landing all of the top 10 players for the first time in 5 years until Trent Cooper decided to skip the Texas event for a Las Vegas vacation.

Since then, the stars have been signing left and right, which has been a blessing for the 10th annual golf tournament.

The latest star, Don Creighton of the Captains Club, opted to participate, citing excitement to improve his standing on the annual Leaderboards.

Creighton, a.k.a. Escobar, has seriously contended for the Carl Spackler Outfit in every tournament since Mountain Valley. "It should not be a surprise the distance to venue has something to do with failures," said Creighton referring to his 25th place finish in June 2005. "I felt very comfortable in Pennsylvania and Ohio."

Donald has no room to move, but up these days. He finished 61 of 63 participants in 2006, 68 of 68 in 2008, and 85 of 88 in 2009. He also placed 43 of 48 in 2004 and 8 of 9 in 2001.

"I did not realize Don was this bad," says Jason Dilks. "How in the world does Chris Hays and Mark Wray play worse. Escobar needs to drink more beer on tour and boost his handicap. He could have easily worn the Carl Spackler Outfit 2 or 3 times in 10 years."

Creighton posted an unimpressive 10 hockey sticks, 6 snowmen, and 6 nines in 54 holes. "I am proud of staying 10 free," said Esobar referring to his ability to keep all scores under 10 strokes.

Escobar was asked about his preparations for 2010. "I do not get bogged down in all that preparation baloney," said Creighton. "I am the kind of guy that either has it that day or doesn't." Jeremy Myers asked, "Kind of an odd stance. You seem disinterested. Do you think doing the same thing over and over and excepting the same result will help you this year?"

Creighton replied, "Seriously Myers. Why is the only golfer worse than me asking me a question like that?"

Myers replied, "OK. Your right. Let's change the subject. Are you tuning up your beach body?" Creighton replied, "There is no tune up needed. I plan to find a snake, drape it around my neck, and walk the beach looking for ladies."

Myers asked, "So you plan on searching for more then just your ball in the Texas?" Creighton answered, "What else would I do? This trip is obviously not a place to show off my golf swing."

Creighton was awarded the 2008 Carl Spackler Outfit in Peru, IN. The 9-year Captains Club member registers for the 10th annual event as the 39th participant and will represent the state of New York.