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RICKIE Fowler stood out like a fluorescent orange beacon against the darkness of Royal Pines.
It was over an hour after Adam Scott had claimed the Australian PGA and Fowler, who was runner-up, was still alongside the championship green signing autographs.
Far from being bitter at a weather delay that halted his momentum and allowed Scott to build a one-shot lead into a four-stroke victory - Fowler was thrilled to share the moment with Scott.
"That was the highlight, walking up 18 with everyone around,'' he said.
"Obviously I wasn't going to win but being alongside Adam and seeing him win in front of his hometown crowd and the support we had this week, that was the highlight.''
The poster boy for golf's new breed collected $127,500 for finishing in second place on -10, four shots behind as well as a swell of new conscriptions to his legion of fans.
Scott's return home to the Gold Coast and his maiden Australian PGA win was the undeniable story of four great days of golf but it took the US Masters champ on his home turf to snatch the spotlight from Fowler.
Adam Scott's bid for the Australian PGA Championship title has been interrupted due to poor weather.
It was as much about his personality as his stunning golf.
He commandeered the air-horn as the skies closed-in midway through the final round and was the man who blew the buzzer when the officials decided it was time to halt play.
No one wanted the delay but the parochial fans were impressed to see a big-shot international star take the circumstances in such good humour.
The few fans who had still refused to fall under his spell were won over on the other side of the 90 minute break when he held the flag as Scott sunk a tap-in putt for his first eagle of the round.
His colourful personality, and dress sense, didn't just swell the numbers in the galleries, it also kept the cash registers ringing in the Royal Pines pro-shop where his signature merchandise has been the hottest item all week.
Ricky Fowler chats to Adam Scott during the final round. AFP PHOTO / Khalid Redza Source: AFP
Many punters waited to see what colour he'd wear each day before ducking into make a purchase.
Needless to say the Gold Coast could have been re-named Orange County yesterday.
"It was a great week, the fans were awesome, we had a great following today,'' he said.
"I know it was pretty crowded out there and it's always great having the support.
"I definitely enjoyed my time on the Gold Coast and I'm looking forward to getting back down to Australia hopefully next year ….it's definitely my favourite place outside of the States to come and play golf.''
Scott too is an unabashed fan - devoting a chunk of his victory speech to paying tribute to his final day playing partner.
"I love your work, I love watching you play and thank you for coming down here to play in front of us,'' he said.
"What you do for the game of golf is just amazing.''
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