Jerry Kelly claimed his first PGA Tour victory on Sunday, sinking a two-foot birdie putt at the 18th hole to hold off John Cook by a stroke in the Hawaiian Open.
Wisconsin native Kelly never gave up the lead he earned on Saturday, shooting a an even-par 70 as the chase group faltered.
A two-time runner-up in 200 career starts, Kelly finished the first full-field event of the season at 14-under 266 and earned the $720,000 top prize.
Cook shot a 69 as he had to settle for second at 267. He tied for the lead at 13-under with a birdie at the 18th but the damage had been done by a bogey at the par-three 17th, where his backswing was affected by a ringing cell phone.
"I had a little miscue on 17 that I won't go into," said Cook, a 10-time winner on the PGA Tour who collected $432,000. "But we're happy for Jerry".
Jay Don Blake was third - his best finish since 1998 - at 269.
David Toms, reigning Rookie of the Year Charles Howell III and Matt Kuchar tied for fourth at 270.