Rickie Fowler responds to LIV Golf rumours after losing a sponsor
Rickie Fowler hits back at LIV Golf rumours following first PGA Tour event of season.
Rickie Fowler has declared he has "zero plans to go anywhere" in light of his name being linked on social media with a move from the PGA Tour to LIV Golf in 2024.
Fowler, 35, was asked for comment about the LIV Golf rumours by Golfweek after finishing a disappointing 56th in the 59-man Sentry tournament in Hawaii.
The six-time PGA Tour champion admitted he barely looks at social media these days and so did not even realise his name was being linked with a move away to the Saudi-bankrolled circuit.
Fowler explained he is more than happy with the direction the PGA Tour is headed, as well as noting the great work being done by the likes of player directors Patrick Cantlay, Tiger Woods and Jordan Spieth on the board.
Speaking to Golfweek, Fowler said in response to being linked to LIV Golf:
He added:
Fowler's name seemingly shot to the front of the LIV Golf rumour queue last week after the American lost one of his long-time sponsor deals with Farmers, which sponsors the upcoming Farmers Insurance Open at Torrey Pines in San Diego.
Only the deal was up and it was a leadership decision not to extend, confirmed Fowler.
Fowler also informed Golfweek that although another one of his deals with Rocket Mortgage expired at the end of 2023 (hence why the logo has been removed from his polo shirt), his team is working with the company on a future partnership.
Fowler clinched his first PGA Tour title in nearly four and half years at the Rocket Mortgage Classic in July 2023.
Rickie Fowler WITB 2024
Driver: Cobra Darkspeed (9 degrees; Mitsubishi Diamana WB 73 TX)
Fairway Woods: Cobra Aerojet LS (14.5 degrees; Aldila Tour Green 75 TX), Cobra LTDx LS (17.5 degrees; UST Mamiya LINQ M40X 8F5)
Irons: Cobra KING Tour (4-PW; KBS Tour C-Taper 125 S+)
Wedges: Cobra KING Snakebite (54, 56, 60 degrees; KBS Tour 610)
Putter: Odyssey Versa Jailbird
Ball: TaylorMade TP5 pix
What does the 'L' stand for on Rickie Fowler's golf cap at The Sentry?
This was a collaboration between Puma, Fowler, and Maui artist Wailani Artates to raise awareness and funds to support the ongoing healing and rebuilding in Maui and the hard-hit town of Lahaina.
The hat has already sold out.
Proceeds for the cap went to the Maui United Way and Lahainaluna High School.
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