Oklahoma State University Athletics
Dougherty Wins Southwestern Amateur
June 15, 2012 | Cowboy Golf
June 15, 2012
MARANA, Ariz. - Oklahoma State's Kevin Dougherty posted a 74 during the final round of play on Friday at the 97th annual Southwestern Amateur at the Ritz-Carlton Golf Club, Dove Mountain on his way to a three-shot victory.
The rising junior carded his 2-over score in hot and windy conditions en route to a 72-hole total of 279. Dougherty's 9-under total put him three strokes clear of Michael Davan at the par-72, 7,849-yard layout. The Murrieta, Calif., also posted rounds of 69, 66 and 70 on his way to victory
"I had a good ball striking day, but had some 3-putts on the first five holes on the front nine," Dougherty said. "I was a little nervous on the first tee, but I am always nervous on the first tee."
Dougherty's victory came on the same course where former Cowboy All-American Hunter Mahan won the World Golf Championships-Accenture Match Play Championship this past February.
