Jon Rahm confirms unbelievable Rickie Fowler story: "Slow finish"
Jon Rahm was quick to confirm a crazy story about an old match against Rickie Fowler after the American almost shot 59 at the Travelers Championship.
Jon Rahm was quick to confirm a crazy story Rickie Fowler revealed after the American flirted with a 59 in round three of the Travelers Championship.
Fowler was one of a number of players who almost broke 60 this week at TPC River Highlands.
First Adam Scott had the opportunity but found a watery grave on his second to last hole in round one.
Denny McCarthy followed it up by almost holing out for eagle in what surely would have been the sickest 59 in history.
McCarthy, known as one of the best putters on tour, tapped in for a 60. Fowler posted the same score in round three and without dropping a shot.
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Fowler was asked if he had ever shot the illusive number before, of which he confirmed. Turns out, he did so playing in a match against the Spanish World No. 2.
That match was played at Makena Golf & Beach Club and Fowler only ended up beating Rahm by one stoke.
Said Fowler:
How crazy is that?! Rahm was quick to confirm that this was true:
Fowler is enjoying a return to form in 2023. He posted several top-15s in the early part of the season and shared the 54-hole lead at the US Open.
It wasn't to be for Fowler at Los Angeles Country Club and he ultimately finished T-5.
Fowler said of his disappointment:
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