LA QUINTA, Calif. (AP) — Will Claxton shot a 3-under 69 on Friday on PGA West’s TPC Stadium Course to increase his lead to two strokes after the third round of the PGA Tour Qualifying Tournament.
Claxton had a 13-under 203 total.
The top 25 in the six-round event will earn 2012 PGA Tour cards.
Bobby Gates and Matt Jones were tied for second. Gates shot a 68, and Jones had a 70. They also played the Stadium course.
David Duval was tied for 115th at 1 over after a 73 on the Stadium course.