December 20, 2001

LOUISVILLE, KY — Tom McCauley has signed a national letter of intent to play golf at 2002 Carl Spackler Open, announced today by the Captain?s Club.  Tom  is the fourth member of the Captain's Club to sign his letter of intent.

McCauley, a native of Warren, PA, is currently on tour in Sellarsburg, IN. Individually, McCauley is a national selection this season while being named the Warren Times Observer ?Golf Made Easy? Instructor of the year.

Last year, McCauley led the 2001 Open Championship after Round 1.  ?A truly great player,? said Watson of the Captain?s Club.  Watson continued, ?He works very hard for his accomplishments.  He works very hard and I feel that he will be a key ingredient to our tournament for years to come.?

McCauley signed his letter of intent and also enclosed a note for the field.  ?This is my year to shine.  I am not about to drive to Williamsburg and have fun.  This is for the Golden Jacket and a very large purse.  I don?t expect to finish poorly as I did last season.  I going to keep my head and bring the trophy and jacket back to Louisville.?