Chrysler Club Championship Regional Tournament Swings Into Action in Central Florida

  *  Amateur golfers from the Southeast U.S. to compete in regional play for
     spot in the finals to become a national amateur champion
  *  Proceeds benefit the National Multiple Sclerosis Society and the
     American Junior Golf Association
  *  Chrysler to offer test drives of its top products to golf participants
     and spectators

WHAT: Amateur golfers from Florida and the Southeast U.S. will play in a regional tournament of the Chrysler Club Championship in men's and women's divisions at Black Diamond Ranch in Lecanto, Fla., on Saturday, Sept. 24, 2005. Winners from this tournament and five others held across the country will go head-to-head in the finals to compete for a national amateur championship and the opportunity to play against PGA pros and celebrities in the 2006 Bob Hope Chrysler Classic.

The Club Championship benefits the National Multiple Sclerosis Society and the American Junior Golf Association.

Chrysler will host a vehicle test drive allowing players and spectators to experience the brand's full-line of award-winning products first-hand.

  WHO:    Available for interviews:
          *  Tournament winners
          *  Chrysler executives (available via phone, upon request)

  WHEN:   Saturday, Sept. 24, 2005
          *  Play begins at 8 a.m.
          *  Chrysler test drives begin at 1 p.m.

  WHERE:  Black Diamond Ranch
          2600 W. Black Diamond Circle
          Lecanto, FL 34461

  OPPORTUNITIES:
          *  Players participating in golf tournament
          *  Players and spectators participating in vehicle test drives
          *  TV Media: If you'd like to arrange a shoot on the Chrysler Test
             Drive course, please contact Jeff Ormond at 586-945-3992.

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PRNewswire -- Sept. 21