Coral Springs, FL (My Sportsbook) - Former major league pitcher Rick Rhoden shared medalist honors with Thomas E. Jones on Friday at the Champions Tour National Qualifying Tournament Finals.

Rhoden, who held at least a share of the lead after all four days, closed with a three-under 69 in the final round. Jones had a four-under 68 to tie him.

They ended at nine-under 279, four shots ahead of two players.

Rhoden, who shot par or better in all four rounds, made five birdies and two bogeys on Friday. He pitched 16 seasons in the major leagues with four different teams.

"Today was the best I've played in a long, long time," said the 54-year-old Rhoden. "I hit only one bad shot today and gave myself a lot of birdie opportunities."

Jones, who turned 50 in September, made his first trip to Champions Tour Q- school. He posted five birdies and just one bogey in the final round, moving up from a tie for fourth place overnight.

"Today was a good day for us and I'm glad this is over," Jones said. "It's a tough grind out there, but I put a lot of pressure on myself."

The co-medalists both earned $24,425.

Mitch Adcock (70) and Rick Karbowski (71) shared third place at five-under 283 and earned $15,000 checks. Jim Chancey (71) and Mike Goodes (73) finished another shot further back at 284.

The 72-hole tournament followed four days of regional qualifying at four sites around the country. Overall, 31 players earned a chance to qualify Monday for nine spots in full-field Champions Tour events next season.