The INTERNATIONAL

July 18, 2005

Olazabal, Love and Toms Return to Castle Pines

CASTLE ROCK, CO --- When the 20th annual INTERNATIONAL comes to town, August 1-7, 2005 past champions Jose Maria Olazabal, Davis Love, III and David Toms will be among the star-studded field competing for a share of the $5 million purse.
 "Our list of past champions reads like a who's who of golf," said Executive Director Larry O. Thiel.  "They've been loyal to us over the years and this year is no exception.  We're thrilled to announce those that have already committed and look forward to the return of all of our past champions," he added.
 Olazabal, who won the INTERNATIONAL in 1991, is just off the heels of a impressive showing at the British Open.  With rounds of 68-70-68-74, he looked at times like he could overtake wire-to-wire leader Tiger Woods, but eventually finished T3.   His win worth $424,909 took him to 22nd place on the PGA TOUR Money List.  He is ranked 61st in the Official World Golf Rankings.  Olazabal has played at Castle Pines twelve times over the years and has earned a total of 206 points and $543,908.    
 Two-time INTERNATIONAL champion Davis Love, III ('90 and '03) is currently 17th on the PGA TOUR money list.  He has posted seven top 10 finishes so far in 2005.  He has finished T2 twice, at the MCI Heritage and the Booz Allen Classic.  Love has participated in 14 INTERNATIONALs.  His two victories here have helped him earn a total of 265 points and $1,336,560 here.  
 1999 champion David Toms already has one victory under his belt this year - the WGC-Accenture Match Play Championship.  He is currently ranked 4th on the PGA TOUR Money list with $3,354,663.  In ten INTERNATIONALs, Toms has earned a total of 110 points and $553,750.
 Other past champions who have committed include Rich Beem, John Cook, Ernie Els, Brad Faxon, Rod Pampling, Tom Pernice, Jr. and Clarence Rose.
 Thiel also announced the following players who have committed for the 2005 Tournament:  Michael Allen, Craig Barlow, Brian Bateman, Mark Calcavecchia, Alex Cejka, Steve Flesch, John Huston, Billy Mayfair, Scott McCarron and Chris Riley. 
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