March 30, 2006

WARREN, PA — The 2006 Virtual Tournament has kicked off. With players already scrambling to gain a lead over Zavinski in the season-long tournament, Mike Davis is waiting around his castle for the snow to melt.

"It's Monday, one day before Tuesday," says Gumby wearing his pink robe and slippers. "The worst work day of the week. It couldn't be Friday afternoon with a Saturday tee time either. Too much freek'n snow and I am out of orange balls."

Most of the eastern United States has received a shaving of snow and freezing rain over the past several weeks. Gumby is one of 60 golfers without green turf.

"I'm all giddy like a little kid waiting for the door of sunshine to open," said Gumby with a smirk. "Other than that it's been a quiet winter for me. I plan to sit around in bed with a frown this week, which is very nice considering the weather."

Gumby has not played golf since September 19. He scored 50 points at Jackson Valley Country Club. He signed to the play in the 2006 Carl Spackler Open on November 15.

When asked how everything else was going, he replied, "Work appears good as arrests continue in Warren County. Home is great, parents are good, life in general is good except the weather."

Gumby was asked about his thoughts about this year's championship. "Can't wait until the weather breaks. Did I mention that the weather sucks." Gumby paused and returned with, "I saw that Chuck Long is playing golf in Georgia. At least someone has good weather. That frustrated me until I saw he is shooting the low 70's. That gets me really pumped up for spring sunshine."

The 2006 Virtual Tournament began almost 3 months ago. Over 70 players are scheduled to participate in the season-long tournament.