Fowler wins Korea Open, 1st pro title
Rickie Fowler (left) receives congratulations from Rory McIlroy after winning the Korea Open. Fowler shot 16-under 268.
CHEONAN, South Korea — Rickie Fowler won the OneAsia Tour's Korea Open on Sunday for his first professional title, closing with a 3-under 68 for a six-stroke victory over U.S. Open champion Rory McIlroy.
The 22-year-old Fowler, the 2010 PGA Tour rookie of the year, finished at 16 under at Woo Jeong Hills and earned $249,864. He opened with rounds of 67 and 70 and shot a 63 on Saturday.
"It was a lot of fun," Fowler said. "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.
"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."
McIlroy finished with a 64. South Korea's Kim Meen-whee (71) was third at 10 under, and countryman Y.E. Yang (75) followed at 5 under.
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