August 17, 2001

MYRTLE BEACH, SC — Carl Spackler today announced the new CEO of his tournament and website to accelerate the growth of interactive golf and advanced tournament services for the field, including "Shop Carl", Spackler?s online clothing market.

Jamie Myers, who shoots 111 on average, but oversaw a successful 2001 Open Championship, has been named CEO of the Carl Spackler Open Championship, reporting directly to Carl Spackler.

Because of the recent volume of scores being entered into the website, the adjustment in the management structure was necessary.  Jamie?s upcoming initiatives are Carl?s clothing line and website content.

Mr. Myers said, "The creation of our mass website was one of the top reasons we put this clothing line and interactive system together.  We are using the full range of our assets to turn the promise of 2002 Open into a reality.  By focusing our tournaments combined resources behind this enormous opportunity, we will bring new player services to field faster than any other tournament in the world."

Carl added, "Today's announcement is part of an ongoing effort to ensure that our tournament operating structure makes full use of our resources and achieves our growth potential.  I look forward to building on the great success of the Carl Spackler Open Championship and taking the tournament to a new level, while continuing to work with Jamie to introduce these exciting new golf products to hundreds of players."