The INTERNATIONAL

July 21, 2005

Mickelson Commits to INTERNATIONAL

 CASTLE ROCK, CO --- Phil Mickelson today confirmed his participation in the 20th annual presentation of The INTERNATIONAL at Castle Pines Golf Club, Executive Director Larry O. Thiel announced. 
 "Besides being one of the best golfers in the world, Phil Mickelson is a true gentleman and a real friend to The INTERNATIONAL," said Executive Director Larry O. Thiel.  "We're happy to welcome him back this year."
 Mickelson is having a tremendous year in 2005, having won three times on Tour already (FBR Open, AT&T Pebble Beach and BellSouth Classic).  It seems to be a year of firsts, for Mickelson.  His victories at the FBR Open and at Pebble Beach marked the first time he's ever won back-to-back, and his wire-to-wire victory at Pebble Beach was the first time that he has won in that manner.  It is also the first time in the event's 68-year history that the event has had a wire-to-wire winner. 
 He has won over $4 million in 2005 and is currently 3rd on the TOUR Money list.  At age 35, he has already surpassed the $30 million mark in career winnings.   
 Mickelson is one of only two players to have won twice at The INTERNATIONAL, his wins coming in 1993 and 1997.  Over the years, he has earned a total of 286 and $1,401,270.  Perhaps, in this year of firsts, Mickelson will be the first three-time champion at The INTERNATIONAL.      
 
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Media inquiries should be directed to Jonna Busack at 303-814-6287 or via e-mail at jbusack@golfintl.com.  Presenting Sponsors of The INTERNATIONAL are First Data, Great-West Healthcare, StorageTek, ADT Security Services, and Ciber.  Coors is a   Contributing Sponsor.