Lickliter's lead trimmed to 3 strokes

WINTER GARDEN, Fla., Dec. 1 (UPI) -- Frank Lickliter stayed ahead in the PGA qualifying tournament in Florida Saturday, but his lead shrank to three strokes after four rounds.

Lickliter shot an even-par 72 and remained at 24-under-par with a total of 264. He had led by nine after a pair of 10-under 62s in the first two rounds of the six-round competition.

Jason Allred carded a 70 to hold second place at 21-under. Brett Rumford held third, another two strokes back, after firing a 65.

The top 25 finishers and ties in the event will earn PGA Tour cards for 2008.