November 10, 2004

POTTSVILLE, PA — The 2005 Carl Spacker Open is set for June 9th near Pottsville, PA. Carl Spacker released the final pricing early Wednesday morning. The tournament funding required by each participant will be $324 due by April 30, 2005. The funding will include golf, entry fee, lodging, tournament, purse, contests, prizes, and some food and alcohol.

The Mountain Valley Golf Course will host this year?s tournament. "The cost for the 54-hole tournament is extremely affordable", said Rick Dosky. "With group size, anything is possible", said the Chief Financial Officer. "Our record low $324 is consistent with our last four years."  

The package also includes "endless" range balls each day before play. As Tiger's Eye was ranked 84th in America in 2001, the Captains Club strived to match that type of course with Tanglewood Park was ranked the 65th best golf course in America.  After extensive research, the Captains Club found the 7th best value in America.

The entry fee will be $120 per player, which is non-refundable and reserves you a spot in the talented field of players. The winner?s share has not yet been determined, however $324 or the cost of the tournament will most likely be the total purse. Additional prizes will be awarded including the Golden Jacket, Horses Ass trophy, Kitchen Pass award, Stroke award, Dooty award and the Outfits.

The current lodging will be located at the River Inn near Pottsville, PA. Each player will be paired with another member of the group and share a room.

Deposits for intent to participate must be received by January 3, 2005 to enter this major championship. Official commitments to the tournament will be added to the website field list. Two additional payments will be collected on March 1, 2005 and April 30, 2005.