Rickie Fowler's Success and Achievements in Timeline

A success timeline featuring the most significant achievements of Rickie Fowler.

Rickie Fowler is an American professional golfer currently playing on the PGA Tour. He previously held the number one spot as an amateur golfer for 36 weeks between 2007 and 2008. Fowler reached a career-high fourth in the Official World Golf Ranking in January 2016 after winning the Abu Dhabi HSBC Golf Championship. Notably, he is one of only four golfers to ever shoot a 62 in a major championship, achieving this at the 2023 U.S. Open.

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Full Timeline Career & Achievements Success & Recognition

1999: Sergio García's Ryder Cup Debut

In 1999, Sergio García was younger than Rickie Fowler when he made his Ryder Cup debut.

2005: Western Junior win and U.S. Amateur competition

In the summer of 2005, Rickie Fowler won the Western Junior and competed in the U.S. Amateur, where he was defeated by Richie Ramsay.

October 1, 2007: First collegiate victory

On October 1, 2007, Rickie Fowler posted his first collegiate victory at the Fighting Illini Invitational hosted by the University of Illinois, shooting a 203 (70-63-70) to win the tournament by one stroke.

2007: Walker Cup Victory and Amateur Wins

In 2007, Rickie Fowler represented the United States in its victory at the Walker Cup, with a record of 3–1. He also won the Sunnehanna Amateur in June and the Players Amateur in July.

2007: Number one ranked amateur golfer

In 2007, Rickie Fowler was the number one ranked amateur golfer in the world.

2007: SW League Final victory

In his senior year in high school, 2007, Rickie Fowler won the SW League Final with a total score of 64-69=133 and led his team to the state final.

2008: Sunnehanna Amateur Champion and U.S. Open Appearance

In 2008, Rickie Fowler repeated as Sunnehanna Amateur champion. In the first round of the U.S. Open, Fowler shot a −1 (70) and was in a tie for 7th place. He ended the tournament tied for 60th.

2008: Number one ranked amateur golfer

In 2008, Rickie Fowler was the number one ranked amateur golfer in the world.

December 2009: PGA Tour Card

In December 2009, Rickie Fowler successfully gained his PGA Tour card for 2010 through qualifying school, finishing T15.

2009: Walker Cup Appearance and Ben Hogan Award

In 2009, Rickie Fowler made his second and last appearance in the Walker Cup, winning all four matches. He also finished third in the Sunnehanna Amateur and was given the 2008 Ben Hogan Award.

2010: PGA Tour Card

In December 2009, Rickie Fowler successfully gained his PGA Tour card for 2010 through qualifying school, finishing T15.

May 2012: Wells Fargo Championship Victory

In May 2012, Rickie Fowler won the Wells Fargo Championship in Charlotte on the first extra hole of a sudden-death playoff against Rory McIlroy and D. A. Points. He shot a 69 (−3) in the final round to finish in a three-way tie at Quail Hollow Club.

2015: Fowler Compared to Nicklaus and Woods

In 2015, Jordan Spieth became the fourth player to have finished in the top 5 in all four majors in one calendar year. In August 2014, at the PGA Championship, Rickie Fowler, Phil Mickelson, Henrik Stenson, and McIlroy battled for the title on a rain-soaked Valhalla Golf Club, near Louisville. Fowler tied for third.

January 24, 2016: Victory in Abu Dhabi HSBC Golf Championship

On January 24, 2016, Rickie Fowler reached a career-high fourth in the Official World Golf Ranking following his victory in the Abu Dhabi HSBC Golf Championship.

2016: Victory in Abu Dhabi and Hole-in-One for Charity

In 2016, Rickie Fowler won the Abu Dhabi HSBC Golf Championship on the European Tour. He also sunk a hole-in-one with Luke Donald's pitching wedge to win $1 million for Ernie Els' charity, Els for Autism on March 7, 2016.

December 3, 2017: Hero World Challenge Victory

On December 3, 2017, Rickie Fowler recorded a 61, 11-under-par, in the fourth round to win the Hero World Challenge. He came from 7 strokes behind the 54-hole leader, Charley Hoffman and claimed a four-stroke victory.

2018: 30 Million in Tour Earnings

Rickie Fowler became just the 27th golfer in PGA Tour history to win $30,000,000 in Tour earnings in 2018.

December 2019: Presidents Cup

In December 2019, Rickie Fowler played on the U.S. team at the 2019 Presidents Cup at Royal Melbourne Golf Club in Australia. The U.S. team won 16–14. Fowler went 1–0–3 and halved his Sunday singles match against Marc Leishman.

2019: Won Rocket Mortgage Classic

In July 2019, Rickie Fowler won the Rocket Mortgage Classic in a playoff against Collin Morikawa and Adam Hadwin. This was his first win on the PGA Tour since the 2019 Waste Management Phoenix Open.

2023: Shot 62 in U.S. Open

In 2023, Rickie Fowler was one of only four golfers to shoot 62 in a major championship, achieving the feat at the U.S. Open played at the Los Angeles Country Club.