January 18, 2005

BALTIMORE, MD — Patrick Marti of Baltimore, Maryland has signed a national letter-of-intent to play golf at the 2005 Carl Spackler Open, Mike Trojanowski of the Captains Club announced today. The 13th rookie will join the field in June for the annual 54-hole tournament.

A native of Warren, PA, Marti has nothing to his credit other than a college career and a claim of being the best "Marti" golfer in America.

"Marti 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 Marti was reached for comment, he didn?t spare the trash. "I'm just as excited about being a rookie this year. I think I'm still getting better and should be considered the best Marti in the field. I can't wait to win my first major, I really can?t wait," he said. "On the mountainous Mountain Valley golf course, I think I have the ability to exceed expectations."

The 2005 Carl Spackler Open begins in 141 days near Pottsville, PA.  A full itinerary of details can be reviewed on the website including a Red Tee Lottery.