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TPC SOUTHWIND – MEMPHIS, TENNESSEE

North Palm Beach, FL (July 2004) – Extensive renovations are underway on this renowned golf course, home to the PGA Tour's FedEx St. Jude Classic. Designed by PGA Tour Design Services, the work includes lake expansion, minor re-shaping of fairways and approaches, improved fairway drainage, tee & green additions and renovations including re-grading, new greensmix, drainage and grassing and both new and renovated bunkers. Champions Dwarf bermudagrass will replace the existing bentgrass on the putting surfaces.

The fast-track renovations began on 6/1/04 immediately following this years' tournament and will be complete in September.

Weitz Golf International is a division of The Weitz Company, LLC, established in 1855. With a 149-year history of financial strength and time tested project controls, Weitz Golf continues to be a leader in of golf course and clubhouse construction. Weitz Golf International's offices are located in North Palm Beach, Florida, Phoenix, Arizona, Temecula, California and Denver, Colorado.

For More Information, contact:

Matt Blackburn
Director of Preconstruction Services
Weitz Golf International
561-799-7801

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