November 6, 2011

WESTERVILLE, OH — Conklin Players Club and Binghamton, NY will host the 2012 Carl Spackler Open. Rick Dosky announced the required trip fee on behalf of the Captains Club Sunday night from his home in Westerville, OH.

"I am happy with our budget and values achieved," said Rick Dosky, Chief Financial Officer of the Captains Club. "I am so glad the planning for this year is done. Everything now seems to be in the hands of the participants for three to four months."

The 12th major championship will be held in Conklin, NY and administrated in Binghamton, NY.

"The cost for the 54-hole tournament is once again affordable," said Dosky. "With group size, anything is possible. Our required fee of $435.00 is the highest fee in 12 years, however the same as Poplar Grove in 2009.  

The trip fee could initially to be considered high based on previous events. We had a great opportunity this year to once again offer bus service and practice round inside the trip fee.

We have also included the traditional unprecedented services, lodging, and entertainment to this year's package. I am very pleased with the overall quality of everything."

The 2009 event experienced a $365 required fee plus the $40 practice round and $30 for bus service. The 2012 event at $435 will be equal.

The package includes range balls each day before play. It also includes, but not limited to $5,000+ in prizes and giveaways, 5 meals, pool, bus service, bag storage, entertainment, four rounds at Conklin Player Club, and 4 nights lodging.

The hotel is expected to be the best hotel in 12 years. "The hotel is expected to be a one-year heavy upgrade," says Dosky. "It is really nice with a full breakfast as good as South Padre Island in 2010 and Winston-Salem in 2004."

Ground transportation between airport and hotel is also included.

The registration process is online and brand new. The deposit will be $120 per player, which is non-refundable, non-transferable, and reserves you a spot in the talented field of players. The winner's prize has not yet been determined, however Golden Jacket, Horses Ass Trophy, Kitchen Pass Award and Championship Trophy will return.

"We are seizing a tremendous opportunity once again to eliminate 'too much money' as a reason to skip this year's tournament," said Dosky. "I am more than satisfied with this year's fee and the overall budget."

The golf tournament is expecting a drop in attendance; somewhere between 70 and 90 golfers. The golf event is expecting a basic budget around $41,000.

Formal event registration will begin on November 15, 2011. Registrations will be accepted until January 31 with late-entries being placed on a waiting list until April 19. A decision will be made on late-entries on April 22 to achieve a tournament field divisible by 4.