In 1990, Cowan turned professional. In 1996, he won the
Nike Tallahassee Open. Cowan was the first alternate at the
1995 U.S. Open. Two years later, he played the
1997 U.S. Open at
Congressional Country Club but missed the cut. Cowan is a three-time Met PGA Assistant Player of the Year Award winner. He is also a three-time
New York State Open champion. ==Amateur wins==