Stiles shoots 64 to take lead in Nationwide Tour Championship
McKINNEY, Texas -- Darron Stiles shot a 7-under 64 today for a one-stroke lead over playing partner Jeff Klauk in the season-ending Nationwide Tour Championship in McKinney.
Stiles is already guaranteed a PGA Tour spot next year.
Stiles and Klauk, both former Florida Southern players, were paired because of their positions on the money list.
Stiles is seventh at $303,427 and Klauk eighth at $299,418, with the final top 25 earning 2009 PGA Tour cards.
The winner will get $180,000 from the $1 million purse.
Stiles hit 13 of 14 fairways and 17 of 18 greens at TPC Craig Ranch.
Garrett Osborn and Spencer Levin shot 66s.
Bryce Molder, Marc Leishman, Colt Knost and Bill Lunde opened with 67s.
Copyright 2008 by The Associated Press
