Wolfpack Senior Wins Illinois Open

7/23/2015 10:37:00 AM | Men's Golf

By: David Cooke ties largest margin of victory by an amateur in tournament history

LONG GROVE, Ill. - NC State senior David Cooke won the 2015 Illinois Open on Wednesday, defeating Web.com pro Vince India by five strokes. Cooke shot a nine-under-par 63 during the final round at Royal Melbourne Country Club, finishing the tournament at a course-record 199 (-16).

The five-stroke margin of victory ties the largest mark ever achieved by an amateur, matching Gary Hallberg in 1977.

Cooke is a member of the 2015 PING All-Region Team and led NC State with a 72.2 stroke average throughout the 2014-15 season. He claimed two individual titles during his junior year with the Wolfpack and recorded 15 rounds at or under par.

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