Home/Golf

USA Today via Reuters

USA Today via Reuters

The golf world has witnessed several talented players shift to the Saudi-funded league over the past year. With their lucrative money-driven offers, LIV Golf officials were able to lure out some of the top players from the PGA Tour. However, there were some who didn’t give up on their legacies for LIV’s hefty paychecks. And Rickie Fowler is a very prominent name among these few. 

Although the golf star has been away from the spotlight for quite some time now, fans are always eager to stay updated on everything related to him. And at the Charles Schwab Challenge last week, the golf star has gotten himself into a position that was long-awaited in his professional career.

What is Rickie Fowler’s huge achievement?

ADVERTISEMENT

Article continues below this ad

Fowler, 34, is one of the strongest pillars of the PGA Tour. Known for his unfiltered personality, the golfer has gained millions of fans throughout his career.  The former Abu Dhabi HSBC Championship winner has tons of records registered in his name. In fact, he was the top-ranked amateur golfer for 36 weeks! 

Having said that, his performances of late have not been as great as they used to be. Very recently, the dry spell spanning over five years since he last won the 2018 Waste Management Phoenix Open has come to an end, earning him over $4 million this season. His recent T6 finish at the Charles Schwab Challenge, where he pocketed $293,625, seems to have changed the game for him. Not to forget, the five-time PGA Tour winner also showcased an amazing skill set at the Wells Fargo Championship.

Currently, the golfer is ranked 46th on the OWGR leaderboard, which is a huge positive update for the player! Since he is among the top 60 players in the world, Fowler will be able to tee it up at the U.S. Open scheduled for June 15 onwards at Los Angeles Country Club. This could be a major turning point for the golfer’s professional career. And if things go well for Fowler, he might even make it to the top of the OWGR leaderboard very soon!

ADVERTISEMENT

Article continues below this ad

Read More: Despite Achieving Huge Feat After 2.5 Years, Rickie Fowler Suffers a Major Setback After a Missed Opportunity

Which LIV Golf players have qualified for the US Open?

Being a major championship, the US Open is all set to feature players from all the leagues, including LIV Golf. And believe it or not, 12 players from the breakaway circuit have already qualified for the tournament. Golfers including Bryson DeChambeau, Dustin Johnson, Brooks Koepka, Phil Mickelson, Cameron Smith, Patrick Reed, and many more are set to step on the course!

ADVERTISEMENT

Article continues below this ad

Listening to the fans, they are expecting spectacular combat among the players once again after the PGA Championship and the Masters. Who are you rooting for at the US Open? Do you think a LIV Golf star could win the major event? Let us know in the comments section!

Watch This Story: Michael Block Reveals the Implications of Brooks Koepka’s Warning After $288,333 PGA Championship Finish