January 18, 2004

WARREN, PA — The Spackler Business Office announced today that it has received a letter of intent from confident rookie Randon Mineweaser, as well as an out-and-out challenge to the rest of the talented Carl Spackler Open Championship field.

Mineweaser, a 6-2, 230 lb. relatively unknown player from Warren, PA who carries an impressive +18 handicap, claims in his letter of intent that he will pressure the field with his distance off the tee. Randon, known to close friends as Weaser, is quoted to say that "I thoroughly scouted the field before deciding to enter this year?s tournament. I know that I can out drive these guys by at least 20 or 30 yards, and also become this tour?s consistently big hitters.  The biggest problem that I?ve seen, though, is that my putting must improve. I can?t wait to use my Calloway to my advantage, and put some real pressure on these guys."

Jay Dilks, one of the original founding members of the Captain?s Club, simply chuckled and just shook his head upon hearing Weaser?s quote. "Rookies. They all talk smack until they realize just how big this tournament really is. We?ll see what happens off the tee when he sees those narrow fairways."

Whispers around the tour, however, imply Mineweaser has the game to back up his bold statements. "Yeah, I?ve heard of him." says Matt Davis, the P.W.R.P founder. "Warren?s a little bit of a distance north of Pittsburgh, but I?ve actually played in a tournament against him. He sometimes has trouble 125 yards and in, but who wouldn?t with an explosive swing like his? I?ll be curious to see if his mechanics hold up in a major like this, though."

The biggest topic on everyone?s mind is Randon?s picture on the website. Rick Dosky commented, "You?d think that somebody took that picture from his jail cell. It?s awful. I mean, back in the ?80s, it was all the rage, you know? But in the year 2004, a picture that says "all business" is what works on tour."

The Carl Spackler Open begins in 142 days.  Players continue to sign from Pennsylvania, Ohio and around the eastern United States.