Aiming to Bounce Back, Rickie Fowler Reveals His Strategy After a Disappointing Year: ‘Tighten a Little Bit of Everything’

After one of the most difficult seasons of Rickie Fowler’s career—such as at The Players Championship, where he lost ground after a strong start due to his inability to sustain momentum on the greens—the beloved PGA Tour golfer, known for his flawless style and bright orange Sundays, is preparing for a huge comeback in 2025. Additionally, Fowler struggled to have a great 2024 season as he unfortunately, did not finish in the top 10 in any of the 22 events he had played. With his form being questioned by fans and his every move being scrutinized by critics, Fowler is now intent on changing his strategy to perform at his best.

In a candid revelation in an episode of the Foreplay podcast with Sam Bozoian, Trent, Frankie Borrelli, and Dan Rapaport, Fowler revealed his recovery plan for getting back into the top tier of golf.

Fowler’s 2024 challenges and his resurrection plan

The season that Rickie Fowler has had is one that most people would rather want to forget. The former Players Champion struggled with erratic performances, missed cuts, and a game that seemed to turn against him at critical points, dropping him far from the winner’s circle. While supporters eagerly awaited indications of his return to form, some doubted his capacity to keep up at the highest ranking.

However, the most notable aspect of Fowler’s career has been his resilience. After a string of close calls in prior years, he made one of his biggest comebacks in 2019 when he won the Waste Management Phoenix Open. His triumph served as evidence of his capacity to recover from a spell of poor form. Fowler’s victory at the Honda Classic in 2017—his first in almost four years—was another noteworthy comeback that demonstrated his capacity to regain his competitive advantage. Not one to back down from a challenge, the dynamic Californian is becoming even more ready for the coming season. Rickie had shared in the podcast that he wanted to “tighten a little bit of everything” to recapture the fire that led him to the spotlight.

Although Fowler has always been open about his gameplay, his most recent revelation cuts right to the core of his difficulties. Fowler hinted at the areas he believes have the most potential to improve his standing by adding further, “I think the two bookends are driving and putting.” He went into further detail about the profound effects of these two aspects of the game: “If you drive it well, you don’t have to do anything too great from there. But if you’re putting well, it kind of takes the stress off the rest.” This idea supports Fowler’s fresh emphasis on the basics.

Focused on the goal: a significant resurrection in 2025

Beyond the technical alterations, Fowler is intent on winning a major championship, which has eluded him thus far. He acknowledged that 2025 will be a significant year for him. “Achieving a major is my mission, not just a dream.”

With his plan in place, Fowler is aiming for the major tournaments on the PGA Tour, from Augusta National and The Open Championship. When Fowler starts the following season, the attention will be more intense than ever, and one thing is for sure: he is playing to change his legacy rather than merely atone for his past transgressions. The golf world may see one of the most incredible turnarounds in recent memory if his efforts are successful. With great anticipation, the golf community awaits 2025: will it be the year when Rickie Fowler is saved? Stay tuned.