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Jun 9, 2021 · Ranked 87th in the world, Fowler had to go through U.S. Open qualifying for the first time since 2010 after competing in the Memorial Tournament, where he finished T-11 with a final-round two ...
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A look at the highlights from Rickie Fowler's stunning eight-under round of 62, setting a US Open record equalled by Xander Schauffele
A look at the highlights from Rickie Fowler's stunning eight-under round of 62, setting a US Open record equalled by Xander Schauffele
Rickie Fowler believes he is edging closer back to his best for the first time in nearly a decade after continuing his resurgence in form with a record-breaking start to the US Open.
The world No 45 equalled the lowest score in men's major championship history and posted the lowest round recorded at a US Open, carding a stunning eight-under 62 in benign conditions at Los Angeles Country Club.
This week's appearance is his first at a US Open since 2020, with Fowler showing signs of getting back to his previous brilliant best after a remarkable transformation in his game and results in recent months.
Fowler missed the cut at the PGA Championship last month but has made top-20 finishes in 10 of his 11 other PGA Tour starts this year, with former PGA champion Rich Beem impressed by the 34-year-old's birdie-filled start.
"I thought there was going to be a low round out there on Thursday or Friday morning, just because of the way the golf course was setting up," Rich Beem told Sky Sports. "When you have a golf course in this perfect shape and with very little wind, you're going get somebody to take it low.
"I just never expected to see not one 62 but two of them! They were both phenomenal but for Rickie go out there and have some mistakes but still shoot 10 birdies was remarkable. I don't care whether it's this course or any US Open venue, to do that is just mind blowing.
"More than anything, he has improved mentally. His ball-striking has also gotten better, which has taken some heat off the greens and allows him to free-wheel with the putter a bit more.
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"It seems like every player who goes to see Butch Harmon sees to see their mental outlook change for the better. Butch not only helps with the swing, as he also helps players find the belief in themselves and their games."
Fowler and Schauffele's historic starts were part of a record-breaking day of low scoring in Los Angeles, with many of the field questioning whether the birdies will be as prevalent during the rest of the tournament.
"I think the USGA will be a bit frustrated that the number was that low," world No 1 Scottie Scheffler admitted after his opening-round 67. "I don't think you'll be seeing too much of that over the weekend.
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Sam Burns produced the second hole in one of the first day of the US Open, nailing his tee shot at the par-three 15th to match the feat achieved earlier in the day by Matthieu Pavon
Sam Burns produced the second hole in one of the first day of the US Open, nailing his tee shot at the par-three 15th to match the feat achieved earlier in the day by Matthieu Pavon
"I didn't see eight under out there [on Thursday], especially with the way I started. It's one of those golf courses where I think if you can pick up some momentum and capitalize on some really difficult holes, all of a sudden it starts to open up and you see those easier holes."
Jun 7, 2021 · Likewise, the Columbus qualifier has 120 players competing for 16 spots. So the objective is simple: Rickie Fowler should finish in the Top 16 to gain entry into the U.S. Open 2021. Jun 3, 2021; Dublin, Ohio, USA; Rickie Fowler hits his tee shot on the 15th hole during the first round of the Memorial Tournament golf tourney.
Jun 8, 2021 · COLUMBUS, Ohio — Rickie Fowler came up just short — one roll of the ball — in his last shot at avoiding sitting out another major when he failed to get through U.S. Open qualifying on ...
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