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“ We fought , and we didn ’ t play bad in any match . I think we were at least 6 under in every match .”
– Brandon LaCroix
WEB . COM Q SCHOOL Former University of Virginia standout Ben Kohles , who currently resides in Reston , tied for 23rd at the Web . com Tour Q School Finals , earning him an exemption until the second periodic reorder of the 2017 Web . com season .
Kohles was one of two Virginians who advanced to the finals , which were held Dec . 8-11 in Florida . Past Delta Dental State Open of Virginia champion Lanto Griffin was also part of the 155-player field . By finishing in a tie for 53rd ,
Griffin earned conditional status for the 2017 Web . com season .
Both Kohles and Griffin surged on the final day of the event , shooting 4-under par 68s to make their moves . Kohles moved up 10 spots on Sunday . Griffin made a 32-spot move . Kohles shot 72-69- 71-68 for a four-day 280 . Griffin posted a 73-69-74-68 for a fourday 284 . Jim Renner of Boston was the medalist , a fourth-round 63 helping him to a four-day 269 and a three-stroke victory . With his win , Renner is fully exempt for the 2017 Web . com season .
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Former UVa standout Ben Kohles , left , and past Delta Dental State Open of Virginia champion Lanto Griffin each reached the final stage of Web . com Tour Q School .
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