Rickie Fowler News Emerges Ahead of The Open Championship
Rickie Fowler just delivered a clutch performance at the John Deere Classic and it's earned him a golden ticket. A T18 finish locked in his spot for The Open Championship at Royal Portrush, and the timing couldn't be better for the 35-year-old golfer looking to turn a corner in his season.
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Fowler, who chose to play the Deere over the Genesis Scottish Open, admitted earlier this week that his schedule was wide open depending on how things unfolded. 'Play potentially 3M and/or Wyndham,' he said. But now, The Open is officially next on his calendar and a strong showing at Portrush might just solve a lot of problems for the former Honda Classic champ.
Rickie Fowler tees off on 18 during the third round of the Memorial Tournament© Adam Cairns/Columbus Dispatch / USA TODAY NETWORK via Imagn Images
It's been 608 days since Fowler last hoisted a trophy on the PGA Tour back in July 2023 at the Rocket Mortgage Classic. His form at times has been up and down, but there have been glimpses of vintage Rickie, especially at the Cognizant Classic earlier this year. Competing in his hometown event in Palm Beach Gardens, Fowler birdied the 13th to briefly tie for the lead at 14-under, proving he's still a threat when he gets hot.
Now, it's on to Northern Ireland.
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The Open Championship returns to Royal Portrush from July 17–20, bringing the final major of the year to one of the most dramatic courses in the world. With golf's elite gathering overseas, Fowler heads to Portrush not just with momentum but a point to prove.
He's played in 12 Open Championships and has three top-10 finishes, including a runner-up in 2014. With another opportunity knocking, Fowler will be hoping his return to links golf brings back the magic.
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This story was originally reported by Athlon Sports on Jul 8, 2025, where it first appeared.
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