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March 4, 2008

Renner makes it a fivesome

The new year got off to an extremely slow start for area players on the PGA Tour, but it has picked up considerably in the last couple weeks.

Attleboro’s Jim Renner is the latest to join the fun.

He has earned a spot in this week’s PODS Championship at the Innisbrook Resort and Golf Club in Tampa Bay, Fla. The Johnson & Wales grad, who played the New England Pro Tour last summer, fired a 66 in Monday qualifying to earn a spot in the tournament that begins Thursday.

Renner gives the area a fivesome in the event.

Brett Quigley, who is recovering from knee surgery, squared away his position on tour for this year with a tie for 12th in last week’s Honda Classic at PGA National. Quigley had seven events in which to earn about $63,000 to secure full playing privileges for this year. He earned $115,000, so now can determine his schedule for the remainder of the year.

He is entered as are Patrick Sheehan, who had a top 10 in Cancun, two weeks ago; tour rookie Brad Adamonis, who has made the cut in all but one event; and Billy Andrade.

Renner has drawn an interesting pairing. As the new guy, he is last off the tee in the first round. His threesome includes rookie Matt Jones, who tied for fourth last week, and Nicholas Thompson.

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