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June 30, 2007

Quigley, Andrade fall out of contention

GRAND BLANC, Mich. -- Barrington's Brett Quigley, who was in a three-way tie after Friday's second round of the Buick Open, plummeted out of contention Saturday with a 3-over 75. He dropped into a tie for 32nd at 7 under.

Quigley’s collapse began right away.

He bogeyed the first three holes and four of five. At No. 9, his drive went behind trees and his third shot plugged in a bunker, setting up a double bogey. He made the turn at 5 over for the day and seven shots behind the leaders.

“After the three bogeys, I knew I had to press,” he said. “I’m not entirely discouraged, though, because after a disastrous front nine, I was able to play really well on the back. Obviously, I’m going to need 9 or 10 under tomorrow, but at least I have some hope.”

Quigley, who hasn’t won on the PGA Tour, had the second-round lead last year at the Buick Open before a third-round 71 contributed to him finishing tied for seventh.

Tom Pernice Jr. had an eagle and four birdies during a five-hole run and his 66 Saturday gave him the third-round lead. Jesper Parnevik (64), Scott Verplank (69) and Brian Bateman (69) are a shot back entering the final round.

Bristol's Billy Andrade, who was three strokes off the lead after Friday, shot a 73 Saturday and is tied with Quigley at 210.

--AP

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