Rickie Fowler is one of the most popular members of the PGA Tour and over the weekend, he showed exactly why. Fowler participated in the WM Phoenix Open, where he finished tied for 10th with a 10-under-par showing.
If not for a stunning shot, Fowler may not have even finished below par. However, on one hole, the golfer nailed an impressive hole-in-one. Hole-in-ones are rare on the golf course, so it's a big deal every time it happens.
Fowler, unlike most people in the world, was relatively unfazed by his shot. He celebrated, but it certainly didn't look as if he was celebrating one of golf's most impressive individual feats and one of its most interesting rarities.
Fowler isn't fighting to win these tournaments and he's not challenging for the top of the OWGR leaderboard, but he's still a good and very popular player.
Fan reactions to Rickie Fowler's excellent shot at WM Phoenix Open
Fans were impressed with Rickie Fowler's shot. He's a fan favorite in the world of golf, but he's also a good golfer. He's currently ranked 80th in the world, so he's clearly got the talent he put on display with his stunning shot.
One echoed Flushing It's sentiment, calling Fowler as cool as the other side of the pillow.
Others remarked on how much Fowler's swing seems to have changed. Many golfers will continue tweaking their swings until they get it just right, and this new swing might be the one for Fowler. It clearly worked wonders on this shot.
One fan noticed how excited another golfer was for Fowler. In comparison, Fowler remained cool, calm and collected after nailing an incredible shot.
Not all fans were impressed by Fowler. A couple of responses called him overrated, with this one stating he was average.
Others wanted Fowler to show more emotion. He had just nailed a hole-in-one, one of the rarest occurrences in golf. Yet, he was stoic and poised as the ball shockingly went in.
Others are just happy to see Fowler happy. As mentioned, he's a fan favorite, so when he's happy, the fans are happy. It's good for the game of golf.
Another fan said the game is better when Fowler plays well. It's good to have a lot of talent in the game, but it's definitely more enjoyable when certain players are at the peak of their powers.
Many fans want to see the golfer do well. One wants to see him play the final round of the 2023 Masters with a fighting chance at victory. He was the runner-up for the Masters title in 2018.
One response believes Fowler's performance can be directly correlated to his outfit. He's been known to have interesting outfits over the years, which has helped him stand out from other golfers.
Fans are overall pretty impressed with Rickie Fowler and this shot in particular. He's a popular figure on the golf course and shots like this are a big reason why.