Oklahoma State University Athletics
Rickie Fowler Earns First Victory
October 09, 2011 | Cowboy Golf
Oct. 9, 2011
CHEONAN, South Korea - Former Oklahoma State standout Rickie Fowler earned his first victory as a professional on Sunday, rolling to a six-stroke triumph at the Kolon Korea Open at Woo Jeong Hills Country Club.
The former Cowboy All-American fired a closing 3-under 68 to finish at 16-under 268 and six shots clear of U.S. Open Champion Rory McIlroy. Kim Meen-Whee finished third at 277, while the event's defending champion and former PGA Champion Y.E. Yang was fourth at 279.
"It was a lot of fun. I played well early on in the final round and then I was comfortable over the last few holes. Overall, I enjoyed the whole week," said Fowler.
"It feels great to have the first win. I played well all week, although I did have to hang in on Friday and post a score. But on Thursday, Saturday and Sunday I had good control of my ball, I drove well, and I made some putts."
Fowler carded rounds of 67, 70 on Thursday and Friday to position himself atop the leaderboard heading into the weekend. On Saturday, he matched the course record with a bogey-free round of 63 to open a four-shot lead over Yang.
Fowler's 68 on Sunday secured his wire-to-wire victory and the $249,864 winner's check.
