May 7, 2008

IRVING, Texas -- Oklahoma State freshmen swept the Golfer of the Month awards as Big 12 individual medalists Rickie Fowler and Jaclyn Sweeney received the monthly accolade for tournament play in the month of April. The award is Fowler's second on the season while this is Sweeney's first honor. The duo are just the second freshmen pair to sweep the monthly awards since 2002.

Rickie Fowler, Oklahoma State, Fr., Murietta, Calif.
Fowler earned his second career victory as he carded a 9-under 279 for a 4-stroke win at the Big 12 Championship held at Whispering Pines Golf Club. Currently ranked No. 1 in the nation, the freshman also tied for eighth (217, +4) at the Morris Williams Intercollegiate on April 8. He has finshed in the top 10 of each of his nine career starts and was named Big 12 Player and Newcomer of the Year.

Jaclyn Sweeney, Oklahoma State, Fr., Andover, Mass.
Sweeney earned her first career win with a four-shot victory at the Big 12 Championship at Karsten Creek Golf Course. The freshman also finished seventh at the PING/ASU Invitational on April 6. The win was her third consecutive top 1- and her fourth in just six career starts. Currently ranked No. 12 in the Golfweek/Sagarin rankings, Sweeney became the sixth Cowgirl to be named the Big 12 Newcomer of the Year.