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CJ Cup 'a big step in the right direction' for Rickie Fowler after T-3 finish

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Coming off the most disappointing year of his career, Rickie Fowler entered the CJ Cup's final round with a two-shot lead. But despite a 1-under 71 that dropped him to T-3, there was plenty to hang his hat on.

"It felt good to finally hit the golf ball properly, at least most of the time, for 72 holes," Fowler said after finishing at 22 under, three back of winner Rory McIlroy. "A lot of quality shots, a lot of good swings this week.