Others to qualify included the Australian trio Steve Elkington, who beat Colin Montgomerie in a play-off for 1995 USPGA, Rod Pampling and Mathew Goggin.

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South African Rory Sabbatini and Australian Rod Pampling were the top non-Americans with a share of ninth on nine-under while Luke Donald continued his comeback following a wrist injury with a final 69 to finish in a tie for 25th on six under par.

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