May 17, 2005

STEVE FLESCH DEFENDS TITLE AT "BANK OF AMERICA COLONIAL" ON MAY 21-22 ON CBS SPORTS

"PGA TOUR 18 -- GOLF'S ULTIMATE ROAD TRIP" Returns With Second Installment on Saturday, May 21

Steve Flesch returns to Fort Worth and historic Colonial Country Club to defend his title after the last player to successfully do so was Ben Hogan in 1952 and 1953. For the 32nd straight year, CBS Sports also returns to Colonial Country Club in Ft. Worth, Texas, with third- and final-round coverage of the BANK OF AMERICA COLONIAL on Saturday, May 21 and Sunday, May, 22 (3:00-6:00 PM, ET, both days), live on the CBS Television Network

Jim Nantz and Dallas resident Lanny Wadkins provide commentary from the 18th hole tower for CBS's coverage of the Colonial. Peter Oosterhuis calls the action at the 17th hole, Gary McCord at the 16th hole and Bobby Clampett at the 15th hole. David Feherty, another Dallas local, and Peter Kostis serve as on-course reporters.

On his 37th birthday, Flesch defeated Chad Campbell by a stroke last year. He defends his title against a field which includes last week's EDS Byron Nelson Championship winner Ted Purdy, 2004 Colonial winner Kenny Perry, Phil Mickelson, Sergio Garcia, Chris DiMarco, Davis Love III, Justin Leonard, Tom Lehman, Mike Weir, Jesper Parnevik, Fred Funk, Stuart Appleby, Scott Verplank, David Toms, K.J. Choi, Zach Johnson, Stuart Cink, Shigeki Maruyama, Tim Herron, Steve Elkington and Campbell.

Lance Barrow is Coordinating Producer and Steve Milton is Director of CBS Sports' golf coverage. Tony Petitti is Executive Producer, CBS Sports.

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Hosted by CBS golf analyst David Feherty, the second installment of PGA TOUR 18 - GOLF'S ULTIMATE ROAD TRIP will air this Saturday, May 21 (2:00-3:00 PM, ET), followed by the finale on Saturday, May 28 (2:00-3:00 PM, ET).

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Eight individuals embarked on the golf adventure of a lifetime -- a competition to play 18 of the PGA TOUR's most difficult and most recognizable holes in 10 different states, over 13 days. With hundreds of miles separating each hole and multiple holes to play each day, skill and stamina determined the winners.

Eight amateur golfers were selected from open tryouts held across the country and paired into four two-person teams. The teams battled head-to-head, playing a different hole on a different course each day, and the team with the highest score after six holes are eliminated. The teams will be cut until only two remain to compete over the final six holes, leading to a dramatic showdown at the final stop of the trip -- the world-famous Pebble Beach Golf Links in California. The last team standing scores a VIP, all-expense paid trip to the 2006 AT&T Pebble Beach National Pro-Am next February.

The teams played some of the greatest holes the PGA TOUR has to offer, including the famous "Island hole", No.17 at the Tournament Players Club at Sawgrass, home of THE PLAYERS Championship; No.18 at Pinehurst Resort & Country Club, site of the 2005 U.S. Open; No. 9 at East Lake Golf Club, home of THE TOUR Championship presented by Coca-Cola; and No. 18 at Pebble Beach Golf Links.

Cameras and wireless microphones followed every move as the two teams made their way across the country in Marathon motor coaches. The teams received updates and video trivia through their Cingular wireless phones. Each show also will feature PGA TOUR player profiles, course and tournament history, and tips from players on how to play certain holes, including Sergio Garcia, Jay Haas, Davis Love III, David Toms and 2006 Ryder Cup team captain, Tom Lehman.

CONTESTANTS

Roland Bassett, 50, Cypress, TX -- A business development manager for a technology company in Texas, Roland has been married for 17 years and has three children. He has been playing golf for 20 years and is almost entirely self-taught.

Dana Batiste, 39, Houston, TX -- A former linebacker at Texas A&M (1984-1987) who was drafted by the Dolphins, Dana saw his NFL career cut short by a knee injury sustained in a pre-season game against the Eagles. Now a six handicap, Dana's favorite PGA TOUR player is Vijay Singh because of his tireless work ethic.

Petar Frease, 34, Marina Del Rey, CA -- Petar is a self-described professional "button-pusher" who works as a personal assistant to an executive producer in Los Angeles. Known on the golf course as the Crazy Croatian, he also is a highly-respected 2nd Lieutenant in the California National Guard and volunteered in the Croatian Civil War in 1993. His most prized possession is a George Steinbrenner autographed baseball.

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Kori Goulet, 23, Barrington, NH -- Kori is a 3-handicapper who learned the game at the age of five by emulating her dad's swing. She played golf at Boston College and won the New Hampshire Women's Amateur Championship in 2001 and the New England Intercollegiate Championship in 2003. Her most prized possession is her Seinfeld DVD collection and she lists Phil Mickelson as her favorite PGA TOUR player. Kori is the lone female contestant on the show this season.

Clarence "Chip" Greene, 29, Jacksonville Beach, FL -- Chip prides himself on staying calm in stressful situations. He has been playing golf for over 16 years and says winning the gold medal at the Allianz (corporate) Olympics in Milan, Italy was his greatest accomplishment on the course. He admires PGA TOUR professional Stewart Cink for his great swing and contributions to the community.

Troy Hitt, 32, Humble, TX -- This married father of four held a PGA of America teaching card from 2002-04, after shooting a 71 in the final round of his Player's Ability Test. The mild-mannered Texan doesn't drink and claims he never loses his temper. His favorite PGA TOUR player is Davis Love III, because he is "the perfect gentleman and a professional who puts his family first."

Justin Kuehn, 28, Jacksonville, FL -- A marketing manager with an eight handicap, Justin organized Vince Carter's Charity golf event in Daytona Beach several years ago, and lists playing golf with NBA All-Star James Worthy as his best golf highlight.

Dave Moore, 35, Encino, CA -- Dave, the sales manager for a wine and spirit store in Hollywood, CA, holds two very unique certificates -- he is a certified strength and conditioning specialist and a certified wine specialist! He also was a standout college athlete in javelin at UC-Davis. Named captain and All-Conference, Dave narrowly missed making a trip to the Olympic Games in 1992.

CBS Sports Contact:                     PGA TOUR Contact:
Robin Brendle                           Chris Smith
(212) 975-1533                  (904) 273-3379
rlbrendle@cbs.com                       csmith@pgatourhq.com

For headshots of the participants please log on to cbspressexpress.com or contact Paula Breck in the CBS photo department at (212) 975-3811 or pjbreck@cbs.com.

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