Rickie Fowler heckled during first round of The Open: "You coward!"

Rickie Fowler wasn't happy with a fan who called him 'a coward' during the first round of The Open Championship at Royal Liverpool. 

The moment was captured on video and you can see a young chap (perhaps who had drunk one too many beers) confronting the American. 

Said person asked of Fowler: "What happened to the 49ers investment?" They then added: "Come on, Leeds! You coward!" 

The man is referring to Fowler pulling out of putting some of his money into Leeds United Football Club. 

It was recently confirmed 49ers Enterprises had completed the takeover of the relegated football club. 

The deal brought an end to Andrea Radrizzani's six-year reign as owner at Elland Road with his 56 per cent stake being bought.

Fowler was keen on buying a stake in the club through 49ers Enterprises along with Jordan Spieth and Justin Thomas. 

Watch the clip here:

Rickie Fowler not happy with a spectator calling him out after pulling plug on 49 er’s deal ! pic.twitter.com/O2SrVdr3hY

— Liam Marshall (@_LiamMarshall) July 20, 2023

Spieth previously told Sky Sports:

After posting an opening 72, Fowler told No Laying Up's Kevin Van Vulkenberg: "That's a first. Maybe he should put up his own money." 

Chatted with Rickie Fowler after his round. Asked him about being heckled by a fan, something he believed was a first. "He called me a coward for not going through with my Leeds investment," Fowler said. "That's a first. Maybe he should put up his own money."

— Kevin Van Valkenburg (@KVanValkenburg) July 20, 2023

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