Former Oklahoma State golfer Eugenio Chacarra continued his incredible resurgence by winning the Italian Open with a final-round 64. It's his third DP World Tour victory, second this season, and moves him closer to earning a PGA Tour card while proudly representing the Cowboys on golf's world stage.
Does Chacarra secure his PGA Tour Card?
Sometimes the best career move isn't the one that pays the most.
It's the one that brings back your love for competing.
That's exactly what appears to have happened for former Oklahoma State golfer Eugenio Chacarra.
Chacarra continued his remarkable resurgence Sunday by winning the Italian Open, firing a final-round 64 to capture his third DP World Tour title and his second victory of the 2026 season.
The win also marked an impressive milestone.
It was Chacarra's second consecutive national open victory, further cementing his place among the hottest players on the DP World Tour.
Just two years ago, his career looked much different.
After beginning his professional career with LIV Golf, Chacarra made the surprising decision to leave the league, explaining that he had fallen out of love with the competitive side of the game.
For many, it seemed like a risky move.
Since then, it's looked like the right one.
Since joining the DP World Tour, Chacarra has collected three victories, including two this season, while steadily climbing the international golf rankings.
His recent success has already earned him another major milestone.
For the first time in his career, Chacarra has qualified for The Open Championship, giving him the opportunity to compete on one of golf's biggest stages later this summer.
There could be even bigger rewards ahead.
With Sunday's victory, Chacarra now sits third in the Race to Dubai standings.
That's significant because the top 10 players in the standings who are not already exempt earn PGA Tour membership for next season.
In other words, Chacarra is putting himself in position to achieve exactly what many believed was possible when he starred at Oklahoma State.
A full-time PGA Tour card.
It's another reminder that careers rarely follow a straight path.
Leaving LIV wasn't just about changing tours.
It was about rediscovering the competitive drive that made Chacarra one of college golf's brightest stars.
Now, that decision is paying dividends.
One detail Oklahoma State fans have continued to appreciate is that Chacarra hasn't forgotten where he came from.
Whether it's on his hat or, as it was during Sunday's victory, proudly displayed on his shirt, the familiar Pistol Pete logo continues to travel with him around the world.
As another former Cowboy, Viktor Hovland, battles for a PGA Tour title in the United States, Chacarra is building an impressive résumé across Europe.
It's been a memorable stretch for Oklahoma State golf.
And for Chacarra, the biggest prize may still be ahead.
If he continues playing at this level, a PGA Tour card—and perhaps even more victories on golf's biggest stages—appear well within reach.
