December 7, 2005

SKILLMAN, NJ — The waiting is over.  Jean Dore finished submitted his round over the weekend and fell 3 spots to 4th place.  With that, Nick Casale of New Jersey assumes control of the tournament.

"I feel very comfortable here at the top," said Casale, who suddenly has control the season-long 2005 virtual tournament. "I am very excited about bringing the championship home to the state of New Jersey."

Casale is currently averaging 55.0 points per round and 1.1 points ahead of Mark Wray of Ohio. Tom Fowble has complete control of 3rd place and Mike Trojanwoski rounds out the Top 5.

"He looks real good," says Glenn Hoffert. "The complete opposite of my game in Pottsville last June."

"The more difficult golf facilities along with playing the more challenging tees is part of my successes," says Casale. "In a championship like this, you cannot afford to be a wimp."

The 2005 Virtual Tournament completes in 23 days.