Minutes After Making History at The US Open, Rickie Fowler Throws Light on Game-Changing ‘Tweak’ Fueling His Red-Hot Form

Over the past decade or so, Rickie Fowler’s career has been anything but smooth sailing. Fowler, who early on in his career was considered to be one of the best players without a major, eventually saw his form falter as the years went by.

In recent times, however, the 5-time PGA Tour winner has had a resurgence of sorts. After six top-15 finishes in his last seven outings, Fowler has managed to keep the momentum going at the ongoing US Open. One of the top contenders for the major this year, the 34-year-old has now offered a glimpse into the small change that has greatly boosted his form!

Rickie Fowler gives insight into his blistering form at the US Open

For its 2023 edition, the US Open has returned to the city of angels for the first time in 75 years. Following the first round of the tournament, Southern California star, Rickie Fowler, has emerged as one of the top contenders for the coveted title.

Fowler, who comes into the major after a T9 finish at the Memorial Tournament earlier this month, carded a highly 8-under 62 at the LACC on Thursday. The impressive score, which included a total of eight birdies, helped the golfer script the lowest round-ever shot in the American Open!

So, what has changed about Fowler’s game in recent times? In a video shared by GolfWRX, the World No. 45 can be seen explaining a small but significant change in his putter. “The tweak was, I worked on some stuff with grip pressure and how I was holding the putter,” he shared. “It allowed me and the putter to do its thing and I wasn’t getting in the way of it swinging.” The PGA Tour pro further mentioned that he had taken an eight-of-an-inch off his putter to better aid his game.

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In addition to Fowler, Xander Schauffele also carded a 62 in the opening round of the event. The likes of Wyndham Clark, Dustin Johnson, Rory McIlroy, and more also displayed impressive performances on the greens on Thursday.

The first day of 2023 US Open sees records tumble and an excess of low scores

From stunning low scores to breathtaking hole-in-ones, the 2023 US Open got off to a thrilling start at the LACC. Rickie Fowler became the first player in the tournament’s 128-year-old history to shoot a 62! Just minutes later, however, PGA Tour’s Xander Schauffele also joined Fowler in the record books by tying him for the lowest single-round score. Both the players will be hoping to keep the momentum going as they vie for their first major win.

At the end of the first day, Fowler and Schauffele were two shots ahead of Wyndham Clark and Dustin Johnson. Meanwhile, Rory McIlroy shot a 5-under 65 to tie with Brian Harman at T4. Spectators, on Thursday, also bore witness to DP World Tour’s Matthieu Pavon and 5-time PGA Tour winner Sam Burns making stunning aces at the venue’s 15th hole!

This year, the US Open has a prize purse of $20,000,000, out of which the winner will get to take home an incredible $3,600,000!

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