The Orange (20-4, 8-3), who dropped into a three-way tie for first place in the conference with Georgetown and Marquette, came up empty in four of their six possessions during the run.

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But his play faded and on Sunday the 14-time major champion ended the tournament in a tie for 21st place, dropping four shots in the first three holes of his final round as he eventually signed for a 73.

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Leonard, the first round co-leader with Goydos, closed with a 69, in a tie for fifth place at 13 under par alongside England's Brian Davis.

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And sure enough, the club has shaken off a tough start to go 20-14, sitting in a virtual tie for first place.

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