Rickie Fowler's Success and Achievements in Timeline
A success timeline featuring the most significant achievements of Rickie Fowler.
Rickie Fowler is a celebrated American professional golfer currently active on the PGA Tour. Formerly the world's top-ranked amateur for 36 weeks, he achieved a career-high ranking of fourth in the Official World Golf Ranking in 2016 after winning the Abu Dhabi HSBC Golf Championship. Notably, he's one of only a handful of golfers to score a 62 in a major championship, accomplishing this at the 2023 U.S. Open.
October 1, 2007: First Collegiate Victory
On October 1, 2007, Rickie Fowler achieved his first collegiate victory at the Fighting Illini Invitational, hosted by the University of Illinois, by shooting a 203 (70-63-70).
2007: Walker Cup Victory and Amateur Wins
In 2007, Rickie Fowler represented the United States in its victory at the Walker Cup. He also won the Sunnehanna Amateur in June and the Players Amateur in July.
2007: High School SW League Final Win
In 2007, during his senior year in high school, Rickie Fowler won the SW League Final with a score of 64-69=133 and led his team to the state final.
October 2008: Eisenhower Trophy Team
In October 2008, Rickie Fowler played on the Eisenhower Trophy team that finished second. He was the leading individual player.
2008: Sunnehanna Amateur Champion and U.S. Open
In 2008, Rickie Fowler repeated as Sunnehanna Amateur champion. He also participated in the U.S. Open, finishing tied for 60th.
2009: Walker Cup Appearance and Ben Hogan Award
In 2009, Rickie Fowler made his second appearance in the Walker Cup and won all four matches. He also received the 2008 Ben Hogan Award.
2011: Year-End Ranking
In 2011, Fowler ended the year ranked 32nd in the world.
May 2012: Wells Fargo Championship Victory
In May 2012, Rickie Fowler won the Wells Fargo Championship in Charlotte, marking his first PGA Tour win after defeating Rory McIlroy and D. A. Points in a playoff.
2014: Best Finish at U.S. Open and Second-Place Finish at Open Championship
In 2014, Rickie Fowler had his best finish at the U.S. Open, finishing as runner-up. He also finished second at the Open Championship.
December 3, 2017: Hero World Challenge Victory
On December 3, 2017, Rickie Fowler won the Hero World Challenge after recording a 61 in the fourth round. He came from 7 strokes behind.
2017: U.S. Open and PGA Championship
In 2017, Rickie Fowler led the first round at the U.S. Open and finished tied for fifth. He also tied for fifth at the PGA Championship.
September 2018: Ryder Cup Participation
In September 2018, Rickie Fowler qualified for the U.S. team participating in the 2018 Ryder Cup. Europe defeated the U.S. team.
2018: Second Place at Masters Tournament
At the 2018 Masters Tournament, Rickie Fowler finished in 2nd place, one stroke behind the champion Patrick Reed.
2018: Tour Earnings
In 2018, it was noted that Rickie Fowler became just the 27th golfer in PGA Tour history to win $30,000,000 in Tour earnings.
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, where the U.S. team won.
2023: Shot 62 in a Major Championship
In 2023, Rickie Fowler became one of only four golfers to shoot 62 in a major championship, achieving this at the U.S. Open played at the Los Angeles Country Club.
