[Golf Topic] 'Rapid-Fire Golfer' Fowler Announces "US Open Qualifying Entry"... When Will the Slump End?

Published 18 Apr.2022 10:17(KST)

[Asia Economy Kim Hyun-jun, Golf Specialist Reporter] ○…‘Rapid-fire golfer’ Rickie Fowler (USA, photo) is set to participate in the US Open qualifiers….

Since reaching his 5th career win at the Phoenix Open in February 2019, he has not won on the PGA Tour for three years. This is to qualify for the third major, the US Open, which opens on June 17 at The Country Club in Brookline, Massachusetts. Fowler, in particular, missed the cut 6 times in 12 tournaments during the 2022 season, showing signs of a prolonged slump. Ultimately, he chose to compete in the US Open sectional qualifier held on June 7 in Powell, Ohio.

Fowler is a player who leads PGA Tour trends with his flashy orange-colored outfits and hip-hop style hats. In January 2016 at the Hyundai Tournament, he wore jogger-style training pants with bands tightening the cuffs slightly, and in May at The Players Championship, he even wore golf shoes with different colors on each foot. Above all, he is famous for his ‘rapid-fire play,’ finishing a shot within 16 seconds of setup. As of the 18th (Korean time), he is ranked 145th in the world, dreaming of a comeback.