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 on the PGA Tour. He held the number one amateur ranking for 36 weeks in 2007-2008. Fowler reached a career-high fourth in the Official World Golf Ranking in 2016 after winning the Abu Dhabi HSBC Golf Championship. Notably, he is one of just four golfers ever to shoot a 62 in a major championship, which he accomplished at the 2023 U.S. Open.

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Full Timeline Career & Achievements Success & Recognition

1999: Sergio Garcia's Ryder Cup Debut

In 1999, Sergio García made his Ryder Cup debut; only he was younger than Rickie Fowler when Fowler became the youngest U.S. Ryder Cup player.

2005: Western Junior Win and U.S. Amateur Competition

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

October 1, 2007: Collegiate Victory at Fighting Illini Invitational

On October 1, 2007, Rickie Fowler achieved 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. Also in 2007, Fowler won the Sunnehanna Amateur in June and the Players Amateur in July.

2007: 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, leading 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 Repeat and U.S. Open Appearance

In 2008, Rickie Fowler repeated as Sunnehanna Amateur champion. Also in 2008, in the first round of the U.S. Open, Fowler shot a −1 (70) and finished tied for 60th.

2009: Second 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 in 2009. Fowler was given the 2008 Ben Hogan Award.

May 2012: Wells Fargo Championship Win and Players Championship Finish

In May 2012, Rickie Fowler won the Wells Fargo Championship in Charlotte and finished in a tie for second at The Players Championship in Ponte Vedra Beach, Florida.

2015: Jordan Spieth Joins Elite Group

In 2015, Jordan Spieth became the fourth player to finish in the top 5 in all four majors in one calendar year.

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

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

2016: Victory at Abu Dhabi HSBC Golf Championship and Hole-in-One for Charity

In 2016, Rickie Fowler won the Abu Dhabi HSBC Golf Championship and sank a hole-in-one with Luke Donald's pitching wedge to win $1 million for Ernie Els' charity.

December 3, 2017: Hero World Challenge Win

On December 3, 2017, Rickie Fowler won the Hero World Challenge with a final round of 61, setting a course and tournament record, and also a personal best round for Fowler as a professional.

2018: Achieving $30 Million in Tour Earnings

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

2019: Won the Rocket Mortgage Classic

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

2021: T8th finish at the PGA Championship

In 2021, Rickie Fowler missed cuts at the Wells Fargo Championship and the AT&T Byron Nelson. However, he achieved a T8th finish at the PGA Championship, marking his first top-10 finish since the 2020 Sentry Tournament of Champions.

2023: Shooting 62 at the U.S. Open

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