March 12, 2004

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

"Not only am I allowed to attend, but there is true excitement in the air", said an elated Crile.  "I am very glad that my wife mailed the check.  It is one step better than a kitchen pass."

Crile, a 6-1, 215 lb. relatively unknown player from Marianna, PA who carries an impressive +9.2 handicap, claims in his letter of intent that he will pressure the field with his distance off the tee again this year. Crile, known to close friends as D.C., is quoted to say that "I thoroughly scouted the field after my wife told me that I could attend. I know that I can out drive Slick by at least 30 yards even if he kicked my ass last year. I have a new swing path and ready to dominate."

Greg Long, one of the original founding members of the Captains Club, simply chuckled and just shook his head upon hearing Crile?s note to the field. "I used to think this was just rookie mistakes, but Crile really has a mouth. They all talk smack until they realize just how big this tournament really is.  We?ll see what happens off the tee when he gets the butterflies and those narrow fairways."

The 2004 Carl Spackler Open is scheduled to begin in 89 days.  The 54-hole tournament is scheduled for June 10-12, 2004.  To date, Crile is the 47 player to sign.