LAKE BUENA VISTA, Fla. — Parker McLachlin finally ran out of steam.

He stuck with the field early in the Children's Miracle Network Classic played at Walt Disney World, but he couldn't finish strong enough to move into the top 125 on the PGA Tour's money list and keep his full tour privileges for next year.

McLachlin, a 28-year-old Punahou alum in his first year on the tour, shot a 1-under 71 in the final round of the tournament yesterday and finished 8-under for the tournament, earning $30,025 to give him $627,582 in 28 events this year.

Stephen Ames won the tournament shooting 17-under, while Tim Clark finished a shot back.

"Obviously I wanted to finish a little better, but overall I am pleased," McLachlin said. "This was the end of my seventh week playing in a row, so I was a little bit tired toward the end."

McLachlin entered the tournament ranked No. 136 on the PGA money list. After tying for 26th yesterday, he dropped to No. 137.

The ranking means he will have to return to Qualifying School to prove he deserves to stay on the tour and play with the best golfers in the world.

"I would rather have finished in the top 125, but it's really not that bad," he said. "I like Q School. It's a good personal challenge, and I'm pretty confident going into it because I have been successful there before."

By finishing in the top 150 of the money list, McLachlin advances to a spot in the finals of Qualifying School. He also said the ranking gets him invitations to 20 PGA tournaments next year.

"I know I'll get to keep playing some events at this level no matter what happens at Q School, and I think that's a pretty big accomplishment," he said.

McLachlin's positive view was rare among most golfers at the tournament.

A combination of steady rain early in the week that soaked the greens and persistent wind wreaked havoc on the field. The Magnolia Course usually churns out dazzling scores, but this year's champion finished eight strokes behind the 25-under mark set by last year's winner.

"It just wasn't an easy week for anyone," McLachlin said. "But that's just part of playing at this level. You have to rise to the challenge."

McLachlin is toting the same upbeat attitude with him to Qualifying School.

He said the keys to faring well at the event most golfers dread are getting plenty of rest and staying calm on the course.

"I think it plays to my strengths," he said. "I feel pretty comfortable on the course and don't get too up or down because of what's at stake. If I just play my game, I know I'll be fine."