June 4, 2003

ASHTABULA, OH — The Carl Spackler Open field has long valued the putter, otherwise known as the "Money Club". Every player has the opportunity to allow this club to make him famous, grabbing the "Stroke" award, or to make him infamous, winning the "Dooty" award.

The Stroke will be awarded to the Spacklerian whose club gathers the most putting points during the Open. The Stroke is a 20 ounce, crystal mug, with the Stroke Winner?s name engraved upon the pewter plate. The winner can proudly hoist his beverage after the Open, slighting all of those "Stroke" champion wanna-be?s, who will all be watching him drink from the cherished mug in envy.

The Dooty will be presented to the Spacklerian whose club registers the fewest putting points during the Open. The Dooty is a slightly larger plastic mug than the Stroke, allowing its "winner" to drown himself in his sorrows, and to forget his attempts to unsuccessfully validate his manhood on the golf course. At the very least, he has his Dooty to console him.

In 2001, Jeff Cowan made 17 putts in 4 rounds of golf to win the prestigous award.  Don Cook, whom is not returning in 2003 won the Dooty award by making only 6 putts.

The Closest to the Pin award has returned in 2003 with just as much class and competitive spirit.  The field will be given two opportunities on Saturday morning to achieve greatness.