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Updated at 6:01 a.m., Sunday, March 30, 2008

McLachlin four shots back of lead after Zurich Classic third round

Advertiser Staff

Honolulu's Parker McLachlin completed his third round this morning, shooting a 1-under-par 71 and was four strokes behind leader John Merrick this morning in the PGA Tour's Zurich Classic of New Orleans in Avondale, La.

The final round was being played this afternoon.

Merrick shot a 67 in the third round and was at 10-under 206 with a one-stroke lead over Andres Romero (65).

Kane'ohe's Dean Wilson, the first round leader, shot a 75 and was at 214.

The third round was suspended by rain Saturday with many of the golfers yet to complete their rounds.