Also at 11 under was American Kris Blanks, with countrymen Jeff Overton and Boo Weekley 10 under and US Ryder cup captain Corey Pavin at nine under alongside Swede Carl Pettersson, former Masters champion Zach Johnson and John Mallinger.

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The other Woodmont qualifiers were David Denham, Craig Barlow, James Driscoll, Clint Jensen, Rob Rashell, Brandt Snedeker, Omar Uresti, DJ Brigman, Ryuji Imada, John Mallinger, David Oh, Lee Williams, Michael Putnam, Ian Leggatt, David Hearn, Franklin Langham and Matthew Every.

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Swede Henrik Stenson tied with Couples and Australia's Nick O'Hern for third place following a closing 70 with Australian Geoff Ogilvy in a five-way tie for sixth place at eight under alongside Americans Tommy Armour III, Jason Bohn, Mahan and John Mallinger.

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