Some of the Acadiana area's top success stories in professional golf had that success early in their careers.

Rayne native and former UL standout Mike Heinen won on the PGA Tour in only his 10th start, capturing the Shell Houston Open.

Lafayette native and ex-ESA standout Kris Cox was one stroke away from winning the Chitimacha Louisiana Open, his home tournament, not long after turning pro. Another former Ragin' Cajun star, Craig Perks, wasn't on the PGA Tour that long before he won one of the most prestigious titles in golf in The Players Championship.

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Dan McDonald • dmcdonald@theadvertiser.com • July 2, 2008