Rickie Fowler finally broke through after a four-year drought on the PGA Tour, winning the Rocket Mortgage Classic on Sunday in Detroit. Fowler closed with a 70 to finish at 20 under par, one stroke ahead of Ryan Armour and two strokes ahead of Adam Hadwin.
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A Big Boost for Ricki Fowler’s Career
It was Fowler’s eighth career PGA Tour victory, and his first since the 2019 Waste Management Phoenix Open. The 33-year-old had been in contention several times in recent months, but had not been able to close the deal.
A Clutch Performance on Sunday
But on Sunday, Fowler was on his game from start to finish. He opened with a 65, followed by a 66 on Saturday. He then birdied four of his first six holes on Sunday to take the lead.
Fowler held the lead for the rest of the day, and he never looked back. He made a few mistakes, but he also made some clutch putts down the stretch.
On the 18th hole, Fowler hit his approach shot to within two feet of the pin. He then tapped in for birdie to secure the victory.
He was emotional
After the round, Fowler was understandably emotional. He had been through a lot in recent years, including a change in swing coaches and a bout with COVID-19.
But on Sunday, all of that was behind him. He was a winner again, and he was clearly relieved and happy.
Motivational message of Rickie Fowler
“It’s been a long time,” Fowler said. “I’ve been through a lot. I’ve had some tough times. But I’ve always stayed patient and I’ve always believed in myself. And today, it all paid off.”
The victory was a big boost for Fowler, both on a personal level and on a professional level. It showed that he is still one of the best golfers in the world, and it should give him a lot of confidence going forward.
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Future games of Rickie Fowler
Rickie Fowler is now 15th in the FedExCup standings, and he is in position to make a run at the Tour Championship. He is also in contention to make the U.S. Ryder Cup team, which will be played in September.
Rickie Fowler Back in the Mix
With this victory, Fowler is back in the mix. He is a force to be reckoned with on the PGA Tour, and he is once again a contender for the biggest tournaments.