January 6, 2012

CONKLIN, NY — The Captains Club formally announced yesterday the tournament player's meeting will return in 2012 and will continue to be held as soon as possible. The 12-year old event will hold its first player meeting 15 minutes after the traditional practice round and initial bag storage.

The next 60-minute meeting will be held inside the clubhouse at Conklin Players Club.

"The event has grown to nearly 100 golfers with full practice round participation," says Greg Long, Chairman of the Captains Club. "The meeting no longer holds sufficient value when held in the morning of Day 2. The importance of communicating verbally and collectively on Day 1 has enormous value and is expected to be the future direction."

The practice round is scheduled to begin at 2:15PM EST on June 6. The player meeting will follow initial bag storage. The clubhouse kitchen will be open for hungry and thirsty participants. "Every venue is different," says Long. "Having a chance to explain the details surrounding each venue before participants board the first bus or check-into a hotel will make future events more organized."

The annual meeting is a chance for players to get to know one-another, discuss a quick itinerary with bus schedules, provide contest and award explanations, chair a rule discussion, and provide player expectations surrounding ground transportation, entertainment, and hotel.

The daily pairing sheet for the practice round will be distributed upon arrival to Conklin Players Club. The daily pairing sheet for Round 1 will be distributed Thursday morning on the buses.

The player meeting being held after the practice round as indicated will clear the Day 2 itinerary for golf and Skills Challenge Contest.

The Carl Spackler Open will begin in 152 days. There are 70 to 80 golfers expected for the 12th annual birthday party.