Daniel Berger of Jupiter carded four birdies and no bogeys Monday for a 4-under-par 68 that left him in a tie for 12th heading into the final day of the Web.com Qualifying Tournament at PGA West in La Quinta, Calif.
Berger, 20, a former All-American at Florida State and the son of former touring tennis pro Jay Berger, started slowly in the six-day event that began Thursday, dropping well down the list of 145 participants with rounds of 71 and 75 to sit 1-over after 36 holes.
But Berger, who finished second in the second stage of qualifying at Plantation Preserve in Plantation, battled back in contention with a 9-under 63 on Saturday and has continued to improve his standing with back-to-back rounds of 68 the last two days.
Ryan Armour, also from Jupiter, remains in good position to claim one of the top 45 spots after a 70 Monday left him tied for 21st at 12-under. Armour has been among the leaders since opening with rounds of 68, 69 and 68.
Other players with local ties haven’t fared as well. Derek Fathauer of Jupiter had a 7-under 67 to move up 45 spots but remains tied for 62nd at 7-under, while Olin Browne Jr. moved up nine spots with a 3-under 69 but remains in a tie for 82nd at 5-under.
Sunny Kim of Palm Beach Gardens was among the leaders after a 4-under 68 in the first round but has not broken 70 since and is tied for 93rd at 4-under, while Johnny DelPrete of Palm City is tied for 141st at 8-over.
The event concludes with a final 18-hole round Tuesday. The top 45 finishers earn cards on the Web.com Tour for 2014 at least through the first eight events. All competitors who have reached the finals will have at least limited status on the Web.com Tour.
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