‘One of the Most Loved’: Justin Thomas Gets Honest About the Endless Fascination Around Rickie Fowler

For the golfers, a lot is at stake at the Players Championship. From the world number one rank to the historical $4.6 million winner’s purse, the golf world is up for an entertaining weekend. But amid glory, some golfers want to win the event just to be back in the winning circle to which they once belonged. Rickie Fowler, who’s been undergoing a dry spell, was motivated publicly by his good friend Justin Thomas.

The Players Championship is underway at the TPS Sawgrass in Ponte Vedra Beach, Florida. The highly anticipated tournament is among the biggest PGA Tour events of the season with many thriving to win it to be listed among the golfing greats.

Ahead of the tournament in Florida, golfers were asked several questions in the press conference. Apart from his own winning chances, Thomas was asked about Rickie Fowler’s rough patch and how the win at TPC Sawgrass would elevate not just the California-born golfer but even the sport of golf.

Justin Thomas wishes for Rickie Fowler to win at the Players Championship

While every golfer on the field is hoping to claim the win on Sunday, Thomas wished to give the winning trophy to his friend Rickie. “It would be great”, said JT, when asked how a PGA Tour win would bring back Fowler into the winner’s circle. The 34-year-old hasn’t won any tournament since the 2019 Waste Management Phoenix Open.

However, his recent form of three top-10 finishes in 8 starts in the 2022-23 season has uplifted the hopes and spirits of his fans, including Justin Thomas. “He’s playing some really good golf, really solid consistent golf”, said JT. The two-time PGA Championship winner also indicated to have been impressed with Rickie Fowler during the practice sessions.

Justin added, “He’s got a lot more swagger, a lot more confidence”. Though Fowler may have not won a single PGA Tour event in the past five years, he still has one of the best fan following in the golf world. His huge number of fans has helped him earn $2 million through Player Impact Program. Deeming to this, Thomas felt a Rickie Fowler’s win would bring joy to the sport of golf.

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Justin said, “He’s definitely in that group of people that it’s good for the game of golf when he’s playing well”. But what makes Rickie so popular in the golf world? The curious question was also asked to JT.

Thomas reveals why Fowler is popular in the golfing world

While the Californian golfer earned $1,072,929 through on-field earnings last year, he earned double that after finishing in the 16th rank in 2022’s PIP rankings. Following his admiration among the fans, Justin Thomas revealed what makes Fowler so special. “He’s more relatable”, the 29-year-old.

JT further added, “He gives more time, whether it’s signing or having fan experiences. He’s always been very active on social media, definitely more so pre-family, I would say”. Justin does have a valid point. Though most golfers do spend time with their fans, it is the extra effort that matters for most. And Rickie Fowler doesn’t hesitate in doing so.

JT ended by saying, “That’s a reason why he’s I think one of the most loved out here”. Golfers follow a hectic schedule of competing in different cities, States, nations, and even continents. While most avoid interacting with fans to spend some leisure time by themselves, Rickie Fowler would rather be signing autographs for his adoring fans.

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