Pernice holds on for narrow victory

Tom Pernice, Jr. managed only one point in Sunday's final round but it was enough to secure a one-point victory and the second PGA Tour title of his career at The International.

Pernice finished with a four-day total of 34 points under the modified Stableford scoring system, which awards two points for birdie, five points for eagle and zero points for par. A point is deducted for bogey and three are taken away for double-bogey or worse.

Pernice, 41, captured his first career title at the 1999 Buick Open.

Chris Riley collected four points Sunday to finish with 33 and sole possession of second place. He earned his first top-10 of the season and his best showing since joining the PGA Tour in 1999.

The 27-year-old from Las Vegas recorded a pair of fourth-place finishes last year.

Vijay Singh, seeking his second win at The International and his first victory since the 2000 Masters, was in contention until he bogeyed the par-five 17th. He had 32 points to tie for third, his eighth top-five finish of 2001.

Also with 32 points were defending champion Ernie Els and Chris DiMarco, who had a six-point lead after eight holes but came apart over his next eight.

Brett Quigley carded five birdies and an eagle against two bogeys for a final- round-best 13 points. He vaulted into a tie for sixth place at 30 points with 1992 International champion Brad Faxon, who closed with eight points.

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