Professional Career
After the Walker Cup, Fowler turned professional and played the Albertsons Boise Open on the Nationwide Tour for his pro debut.
In September 2009, it was announced that Fowler signed a multi-year equipment deal with Titleist. He also signed a clothing deal with Puma in the same month. He has since signed a deal with Rolex.
Fowler's first PGA Tour event as a professional was the Justin Timberlake Shriners Hospitals for Children Open where he finished tied for seventh. His second PGA Tour event was at the Frys.com Open played at Grayhawk Golf Club in Scottsdale, Arizona. He finished tied for second after losing to Troy Matteson in a threeway playoff that included Jamie Lovemark. Fowler's score of 18 under par included a hole in one on the fifth hole in his final round. Fowler also notched an eagle in each of his four rounds.
In December 2009, Fowler successfully gained a 2010 PGA Tour card through qualifying school, finishing T15.
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