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Fowler, the fifth ranked player in the world, aced the
113-yard "bonus" 19th hole to claim the prize money for the Els
for Autism foundation.
The American was immediately swamped by fans and fellow golfers,
including Els and Rory McIlroy, and lifted into the air.
"Pretty cool to be able to do that for Ernie and the
foundation," Fowler told the Golf Channel.
"It's a small target. No one really expects it because it's kind
of a shot in the dark."
Fowler has enjoyed a solid start to the season after capturing
three worldwide titles in 2015.
He held off a strong field to win the Abu Dhabi HSBC
Championship in January, then suffered a playoff loss in
Scottsdale, Arizona in February before adding a pair of top-10s
since.
(Writing by Jahmal Corner in Los Angeles; Editing by John
O'Brien)
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