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Fowler Overhauls Kuchar to Win Scottish Open

GULLANE, Scotland — Rickie Fowler had a season full of near misses last year. He's finding the winner's circle much easier to locate in 2015.

Two months after winning The Player Championship to end a three-year title drought, Fowler produced another nerveless display down the stretch to capture the Scottish Open on Sunday for his first victory on European soil.

The American birdied three of the last four holes over the Gullane links for a 2-under 68 in his final round to overhaul compatriot Matt Kuchar and win by one shot. Fowler took the outright lead for the first time this week with his last shot of the tournament, a tap-in putt from inside two feet after a stunning approach with a 57-degree wedge from 109 yards.