Indian Wells, CA -- (Sports Network) - Phil Mickelson, two-time defending champion Stephen Ames, K.J. Choi and Rocco Mediate were announced on Thursday as the participants for this year's Skins Game.

The "Silly Season" event is scheduled for Thanksgiving weekend at the Celebrity Course at Indian Wells. The $1 million Skins Game will be staged Nov. 29-30, 2008.

"I've had a wonderful time at the Skins Game the past two years," said Ames. "And winning has just been an added bonus. I am a big fan of The Skins Game format."