November 8, 2004

POWELL, OH — Bill Bateson finished off his 2004 season at the Golf Club of Dublin on Sunday.  He was pleased with the way he'd finished the year, hitting the driver a little more consistent than the past few years.

"I'm really looking forward to next year," Bateson said. "I need a break, but really like having a game on the upswing."  Bateson is planning a lot of rest and relaxation this offseason.  

Bateson shot a 22-over 94 on Sunday good for 38 points.  "The problem today was the putter," Bateson said after his round. "It was really slick out there. But I'm very pleased overall."

Bateson hit the flag on Hole 14 today.  The wonderful shot on the 150 yard par 3 setup his only birdie.

Matt Pritchard didn't let a disappointing finish at the 2004 Carl Spackler Open keep him down.  He bounced back from his debacle in Winston-Salem on Hole 1 when he chipped in for par and scored par on Hole 2. "I had the driver going today," Pritchard said. "I could have made a few shots straighter, but that's golf. I'm still excited about my positive outcome."

The On Tour Championship completes in 22 days.  Jim English leads the tournament.  The 2005 On Tour Championship NOOG points are scheduled to be updated on January 1, 2005.