21 September 2006

2006 U.S. Ryder Cup Team member Brett Wetterich Designates Wallace
State-Hanceville for $100,000 Donation by PGA

2006 U.S. Ryder Cup Team Helps GOLF: For Business and Life Programs
Nationwide with $1.3 Million Donation to Universities

PALM BEACH GARDENS, Fla. - When U.S. Ryder Cup team Captain Tom Lehman
and his team tee it up at the 2006 Ryder Cup in Ireland this week,
students at colleges and universities across the country will benefit
from their play.

Each U.S. Ryder Cup team member, including the Captain, designates
$100,000 to the school(s) of their choice in support of the Golf: For
Business & Life program.

On behalf of the 2006 U.S. Ryder Cup Team member Brett Wetterich, The
PGA of America is donating $100,000 to Wallace State Community College -
Hanceville to help fund the Golf: For Business & Life program at the
school.

"I am a Wallace State alumni so I am giving my money to that school with
hopes that it will help students get into the game of golf with the
business aspect that can assist them the rest of their lives," U.S. Team
member Brett Wetterich said.

Golf: For Business & Life is a PGA of America college initiative
designed to teach and improve the golf skill of college juniors, seniors
and graduate students through instruction provided by PGA Professionals.
The successful program educates students, regardless of their chosen
career, on how they can use golf as a business tool as they enter the
professional world. Local business leaders are also asked to address
students on how golf has enhanced their business.

"We are especially proud of Brett Wetterich and his outstanding success
as a professional golfer," said Wallace State President Vicki Hawsey.
"We are humbled and pleased that, as an alumnus of Wallace State, Brett
has chosen to contribute $100,000 to Wallace State Community College -
Hanceville. He is a shining example of the tradition of excellence that
Wallace State is known for. We also commend Wallace State golf coach
Dan York for his ability to select promising young men for our golf
program and to develop them, their talents and abilities to the highest
levels."

Since Golf: For Business & Life was established in 1999, The PGA of
America has distributed more than $5.8 million to colleges and
universities throughout the United States on behalf of members of the
U.S. Ryder Cup Team.

The 36th Ryder Cup will be played Friday-Sunday (Sept. 22-24) at The K
Club in Straffan, County Kildare, Ireland. Members of the 2006 U.S.
Ryder Cup Team and their designated school(s) for their contribution
follow:

Tom Lehman (captain) $50,000
Cal Poly State University

$50,000 University of Minnesota

Tiger Woods $100,000
Stanford University

Phil Mickelson $50,000
Arizona State University


$50,000 University of San Diego

Jim Furyk
$100,000 University of Arizona

Chad Campbell $25,000
UNLV


$25,000 Texas Tech University


$25,000 Odessa College


$25,000 Midland Junior College

David Toms $100,000
Louisiana State University

Chris DiMarco $100,000
University of Florida

Vaughn Taylor $100,000
Augusta State University

J.J. Henry
$100,000 Texas Christian University

Zach Johnson $100,000
Drake University

Brett Wetterich $100,000
Wallace State Community College - Hanceville

Stewart Cink
$100,000 Georgia Tech University

Scott Verplank $100,000
Oklahoma State University

The GOLF: For Business & Life program is part of The PGA of America's
Play Golf America campaign, designed to increase participation among new
and occasional adult golfers. Play Golf America was launched in 2004 by
The PGA of America, with the support of Allied Associations including:
the LPGA, National Golf Course Owners Association, PGA Tour, USGA and
others involved in the annual Golf 20/20 Conference. The program
utilizes the www.playgolfamerica.com
Web site to serve as a link for consumers to access fun, affordable and
informative programs in their area.

Celebrating its 90th anniversary, The PGA of America was founded in
1916, and is a not-for-profit organization that promotes the game of
golf, while continuing to enhance the standards of the profession. The
Association is comprised of more than 28,000 men and women PGA
Professionals who are dedicated to growing participation in the game of
golf.

GOLF: For Business & Life Participating Colleges and Universities - Fall
2006

Alabama A & M University*

California Polytechnic*

Centenary College*

Clark Atlanta University

Florida International University

Gavilan College

Georgia Tech University*

Hampton University*

ITC (Interdenominational Theological Center)

Kutztown University

Lipscomb University*

Long Beach State University*

Louisiana State University*

Morehouse College

Morehouse School of Medicine

Ohlone College

Oklahoma State University*

Purdue University

Sonoma State University

Southern Methodist University*

Spelman College

Stanford University*

Tri State University

Truman State/Kirksville College

University of Arizona*

University of California Los Angeles*

University of Florida*

University of Georgia*

University of Maryland*

University of Minnesota*

University of North Carolina*

University of San Diego*

University of Texas*

Vanderbilt University

Wake Forest University*

Professional Golf Management Universities

Arizona State University-East*

Campbell University

Clemson University

Coastal Carolina University

Ferris State University

Florida Gulf Coast University

Florida State University*

Methodist College

Mississippi State University

New Mexico State University

North Carolina State University

Penn State University

Sam Houston State University

University of Colorado, Colo. Springs

University of Idaho

University of Nebraska, Lincoln

University of Nevada - Las Vegas*

*Denotes Program Funded by Ryder Cup Team Contribution

Play Golf America Golf: For Business & Life Program Ryder Cup Total
Contributions

Since 1999, The PGA of America has distributed more than $5.8 million to
colleges and universities throughout the United States on behalf of
members of the U.S. Ryder Cup Team. Each Captain and the 12 players
designate $100,000 to the universities of their choice in support of
Golf: For Business & Life, a PGA of America growth of the game
initiative. U.S. Ryder Cup Team members and their total contributions to
the designated universities are listed below.

School
Player/Total Contribution

Alabama A&M University, Normal, Ala
Stewart Cink - $40,000

Arizona State University East, Mesa, Ariz.
Phil Mickelson - $230,000

Augusta State University, Augusta, Ga.
Vaughn Taylor - $100,000

California Polytechnic State University, San Luis Obispo, Calif.
Tom Lehman - $100,000

Centenary College of Louisiana, Shreveport, La.
Hal Sutton - $280,000

Drake University, Des Moines, Iowa
Zach Johnson - $100,000

Florida State University, Tallahassee, Fla.
Paul Azinger - $80,000

Georgia Tech University, Atlanta, Ga.
David Duval - $180,000

Georgia Tech University, Atlanta, Ga.
Stewart Cink - $200,000

Hampton University, Hampton, Va.
Stewart Cink - $40,000

Lipscomb University, Nashville, Tenn.
Kenny Perry - $100,000

Long Beach State University, Long Beach, Calif.
Mark O'Meara - $100,000

Louisiana State University, Baton Rouge, La.
David Toms - $280,000

Louisiana State University, Baton Rouge, La.
Chris Riley - $20,000

Midland Junior College, Midland, Texas
Chad Campbell - $25,000

Odessa College, Odessa, Texas
Chad Campbell - $25,000

Oklahoma State University, Stillwater, Okla.
Scott Verplank - $180,000

Stanford University, Stanford, Calif.
Tiger Woods - $380,000

Southern Methodist University, Dallas, Texas
Payne Stewart - $100,000

Texas A&M, College Station, Texas
Jeff Maggert - $100,000

Texas Christian University, Fort Worth, Texas
J.J. Henry - $100,000

Texas Tech University, Lubbock, Texas
Chad Campbell - $25,000

University of Arizona, Tucson, Ariz.
Jim Furyk - $380,000

University of California, Los Angeles, Los Angeles, Calif.
Steve Pate - $75,000

University of California, Santa Barbara, Calif.
Steve Pate - $25,000

University of Florida, Gainesville, Fla.
Mark Calcavecchia - $80,000

University of Florida, Gainesville, Fla.
Chris DiMarco - $200,000

University of Georgia, Athens, Ga.
Davis Love III - $90,000

University of Maryland, College Park, Md.
Fred Funk - $100,000

University of Minnesota, Minneapolis, Minn.
Tom Lehman - $100,000

University of Nevada, Las Vegas, Nev.
Chad Campbell - $125,000

University of Nevada, Las Vegas, Nev.
Chris Riley - $80,000

University of North Carolina, Chapel Hill, N.C.
Davis Love III - $190,000

University of San Diego, San Diego, Calif.
Phil Mickelson - $100,000

University of Texas, Austin, Texas
Ben Crenshaw - $100,000

University of Texas, Austin, Texas
Justin Leonard - $100,000

Wake Forest University, Winston-Salem, N.C.
Jay Haas - $100,000

Wake Forest University, Winston-Salem, N.C.
Scott Hoch - $80,000

Wake Forest University, Winston-Salem, N.C.
Curtis Strange - $80,000

Wallace State Community College, Hanceville, Ala.
Brett Wetterich - $100,000

  Kristen Holmes
  Director, Communications and Marketing
  Wallace State Community College
  P.O. Box 2000
  Hanceville, AL 35077
  256/352-8118
  E-mail: Kristen.Holmes@WallaceState.edu