Arkansas Democrat-Gazette

Kizzire wins 1st title

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Patton Kizzire has won his first PGA Tour title by beating Rickie

Fowler over 36 holes on the final day of the OHL Classic at Mayakoba. Kizzire closed with rounds of 66-67 on Sunday for a one-shot victory over Fowler, who fell four shots behind until putting together a rally that came too late at El Camaleon Golf Club. Fowler had rounds of 67-67 in the rain-delayed event in Playa del Carmen, Mexico. Kizzire finished at 19-under 265. He seized control on the 17th hole of the third round with a two-shot swing — Kizzire made birdie, Fowler made bogey — to take a one-shot lead into the final round. Fowler fell three shots behind quickly and never caught up. The victory sends Kizzire to the Masters for the first time. Austin Cook (Jonesboro, Arkansas Razorbacks) finished with a 3-under 281. Ethan Tracy (Razorbacks) had a 2-under 282. Ken

Duke (Arkadelphi­a, Henderson State) was even at 284.

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