Rickie Fowler is currently facing difficulties on the golf course, raising questions about his career comeback. The golfer, who has won six PGA Tour titles, has been struggling in recent times. After finishing T64 at the Zozo Championship and T17 at the Hero World Challenge, Fowler’s performance has continued to decline.
In 2024, Fowler failed to make the cut at the American Express and the WM Phoenix Open. He finished tied 56th in the 59-man field at The Sentry and T47 at the AT&T Pebble Beach Pro-Am. This has raised doubts about whether he can revive his career in 2024.
It is no secret that this talented golfer has been struggling in his first four starts. As a result, his ranking in the Official Golf World Rankings (OWGR) has plummeted to 178th position.
This drop in rankings could further harm his chances of qualifying for major tournaments. Therefore, the possibility of a career resurgence for Fowler largely depends on his mindset.
Many golfers in the past have experienced similar struggles, including one of his close friends. This two-time major champion had a disappointing performance in 2023 but has recently shown signs of recovery.
Fowler will need to make adjustments to his game if he wants to avoid fading away in the competitive world of golf. Currently participating in the Genesis Invitational, this tournament at the Riviera presents a good opportunity for him to showcase his skills and make a strong impression.
Recently, there was a controversy when another golfer completely changed his stance on LIV Golf. This four-time major champion suggested that LIV Golfers should be allowed to return to the PGA Tour without facing any consequences.
However, Fowler disagreed with this idea and was one of the players who distanced himself from the chaos surrounding LIV Golf. During the AT&T Pro-Am 2024, he expressed his opinion that moving on or returning is not a straightforward path.
Fowler’s words were supported by Justin Thomas and the current World No.1. Thomas even stated that he would have a problem if those golfers returned without facing any penalties.
These comments from Fowler come after rumors circulated that he himself was considering leaving the PGA Tour to join LIV Golf. One of the main reasons for these speculations was his split with sponsorships from Rocket Mortgage and Farmers Insurance. However, Fowler later denied these rumors and claimed that he had no plans to go anywhere.
Now, Fowler is focusing on the Genesis Invitational. In this prestigious event, he is currently tied for 28th place with 14 other golfers after a Round one score of 1-under 70. He hopes to maintain his form in Round two and avoid being eliminated as the competition intensifies.
According to the Source firstsportz.com