Claxton increases Q-School lead to two shots
LA QUINTA, Calif. – 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.


















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