With his brother on the bag, Villegas makes the cut

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Camilo Villegas is still seeking his first win of 2009.

DUBLIN, Ohio (AP) -- After ending his first round with back-to-back bogeys, it got even worse for Camilo Villegas. He started Friday bogey-triple bogey-bogey-bogey. Instead of trying to get into contention, he was trying to make the cut.

But the Colombian produced quite the comeback, making eagle at No. 15, chipping in for par on the 18th, and finishing his round with three birdies over the final four holes for a 72.

Even better was his attitude.

"You know, these things can be good for you," he said. "I wouldn't want it to happen. But you never know when you're going to have to deal with that in a U.S. Open or a major."

Villegas inquired about the cut line after his birdie on the 16th hole put him at 2 over. He was told it might be around 3-over par, and he finished par-birdie for good measure.

Manny Villegas is the caddy for his brother this week. Manny is playing on the smaller circuits and is trying to qualify on Mondays for Nationwide Tour events.