Rickie Fowler seems to be heating up at simply the best time.
After a confidence-boosting exhibiting on the John Deere Basic, the place he completed tied for 18th, Fowler is shifting focus to the season’s closing main, The Open Championship. That outcome marked a well timed surge for the veteran, who’s searching for his elusive first main title.
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As a substitute of participating within the conventional warm-up on the Scottish Open, Fowler opted to compete in Illinois. He defined his late-July schedule was nonetheless versatile relying on how issues unfolded over the previous couple of weeks. Amongst his concerns are the 3M Open and the Wyndham Championship—tournaments that would assist safe his standing within the FedEx Cup. Proper now, he’s on monitor to qualify for the playoffs, however his spot is something however assured.
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The Open Championship, set for July 17–20 at Royal Portrush in Northern Eire, presents an important alternative for Fowler to spice up each his season and his FedEx Cup place.
Hoping for a Throwback Efficiency
It’s been practically two years since Fowler final hoisted a trophy—his most up-to-date win got here in July 2023 on the Rocket Mortgage Basic. Since then, his type has seen ups and downs. Nonetheless, his top-20 end final week and a powerful run earlier within the yr on the Cognizant Basic point out he is trending in the best path.
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Fowler has a wealthy historical past at The Open, having competed 12 occasions and incomes three top-10 finishes. His closest brush with victory got here in 2014 when he completed second. The return to hyperlinks golf could possibly be simply the spark he wants.
Now, Fowler travels throughout the Atlantic with renewed momentum and many to play for. Whether or not that is the second he reclaims heart stage stays to be seen, however there’s little doubt he’s heading to Portrush with function.
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