"Yesterday, I played The Ridgewood Country Club where we're going to play The Barclays, the first playoff event in the FedExCup, and I think it's a wonderful golf course. It's a Tillinghast design, which I'm biased to, and it has a lot of same look and feel as a Baltusrol and Winged Foot. I think the players are going to love it. It's one of the premier courses in the land. It's spectacular, and it's going to play long and difficult."

Phil Mickelson

May 27, 2008

Phil Mickelson to Represent Barclays                                                                                                                                                     

Barclays PLC, the global financial services provider, has extended its significant international involvement in professional golf by signing world No. two Phil Mickelson to a multi-year contract to represent its businesses worldwide.

“I’m proud to continue my personal and professional relationship with Barclays by becoming a part of its effort to support golf around the world,” said Mickelson, who is also a Barclays Wealth client. “Barclays standards in golf are as high as those in its businesses and the firm is clearly a worldwide leader in both areas.”

Robert E. Diamond Jr., President of Barclays PLC, said: “I am delighted to welcome Phil Mickelson to the Barclays team. Phil is a great ambassador and role model for the game of golf. He is a winner who personifies the game’s values of integrity, focus and precision, which are at the core of how we at Barclays are committed to earning success every day for our clients. We look forward to working with Phil as we expand and strengthen the Barclays brand around the world.”

Dear Prospective Volunteer,

Thank you for your interest in volunteering at The Barclays. The success
of a PGA TOUR event relies heavily upon the efforts of its volunteers.
Your hard work and support will help to make this year's tournament a
success and allow us to donate generously to local deserving charities.

The Barclays is the first event in the PGA TOUR Playoffs for the FedExCup
and we are so excited to have historic Ridgewood Country Club as our host
for the 2008 tournament.

On-line registration is now available for any volunteer who wishes to apply
electronically. If you would like to register on-line to volunteer, simply
click on the following link to apply now:
https://events.r2it.com/volunteer/barclays/2008/Default.aspx

Please call the tournament office at 201.444.5356 with any questions you
may have. Being a volunteer for The Barclays is a great way to support
local charities and see the greatest players on the PGA TOUR. We thank you
for your support and hope that you will join us August 19th - 24th for The
Barclays 2008 at Ridgewood Country Club!

Sincerely,
The Barclays Tournament Staff

Marisa Fontana
Tournament Services Manager
PGA TOUR Championship Management
Ph: 800.765.4742
Fax: 904.543.2257
Mobile: 914.659.8641

The Playoffs Start Here...
THE BARCLAYS * August 19th - 24th * Ridgewood Country Club * Paramus, NJ
http://www.thebarclaysgolf.com/