November 21, 2002

ASHTABULA, OH — Don McFarland of Hilliard, OH in west Columbus has signed a national letter-of-intent to play golf at the 2003 Carl Spackler Open, Mike Trojanowski of the Captains Club announced today. The 2nd year member will join the field in June for the annual 72-hole tournament.

A native of Wheeling, WV, Spanky has earned nothing over this past summer except 2nd in the 2002 On Tour Championship and last spring in Williamsburg by placing 2nd at the official 2002 Carl Spackler Open Championship.  Spanky has also been nominated for the best "trash talker" in the field. "Spanky is not your average player. He doesn't have a scar on his left arm for nothing," said Brian Flanagan. "He really can talk a good game." Spanky was hit by a ball in 2001 while playing golf on Tuesday evening golf league. There is no proof that this incident was caused by his trash talking.

"Spanky is a great golfer and a individual who will contribute to the success of the Spackler Open," said Trojanowski. "I am excited to be around such a player; he has a great deal of talent and excitement for the game of golf.  I suspect he will have a successful career at Open and hopefully beat me this year."

When Spanky was reached for comment, he didn?t spare the trash. "I'm just as excited about being a member this year.  I think I'm still getting better and should be considered the front runner to win this thing.  I can't wait to win my first major, I really can't wait," he said. "On the tough Thunder Hill golf course, I think I have the ability to dominate."