The 38-year-old American closed with a scrambling two-under 70 on Sunday to win at 20-under 268 at Silverado Country Club in the FedEx Cup Fall opener.

Kizzire had gone 176 events without a victory after winning events in Mexico and Hawaii in a two-month span in late 2017 and early 2018.

Having entered the event 132nd in the fight to earn a tour card with a top-125 finish in standings, he secured a card for the next two years for his win.

He repeatedly misfired off the tee for a second consecutive day, but stayed steady with his approach shots and had three birdies, an eagle and three bogeys.

David Lipsky was second after a 71. Patrick Fishburn (71) was third at 14 under. Mackenzie Hughes (72), Ben Silverman (71) and Greyson Sigg (72) were another stroke back.

Australian star Min Woo Lee (71) had to settle for tied 32nd at seven under while veteran countryman Aaron Baddeley (72) tied for 50th at three under.

– Michael Wagaman.