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, notable for having been the world's number one ranked amateur golfer for 36 weeks. He reached a career-high of fourth in the Official World Golf Ranking in 2016 after winning the Abu Dhabi HSBC Golf Championship. Fowler is also one of only four golfers to ever shoot a 62 in a major championship, achieving this feat at the 2023 U.S. Open.

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Full Timeline Career & Achievements Success & Recognition

October 1, 2007: Fighting Illini Invitational 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 to win the tournament.

2007: Walker Cup Victory, Sunnehanna Amateur and Players Amateur

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

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: Number One Ranked Amateur Golfer

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

2009: Walker Cup Appearance and Ben Hogan Award

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

May 2012: Wells Fargo Championship Win

In May 2012, Rickie Fowler won the Wells Fargo Championship in Charlotte on the first extra hole of a sudden-death playoff, defeating Rory McIlroy and D. A. Points. He broke the top-25 in the world, placing him at number 24.

January 24, 2016: Abu Dhabi HSBC Golf Championship Victory

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 HSBC Golf Championship and Hole-in-One for Charity

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

December 3, 2017: Hero World Challenge Victory

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

2019: Won the Rocket Mortgage Classic

In July 2019, Rickie Fowler won the Rocket Mortgage Classic in a playoff over Collin Morikawa and Adam Hadwin. It 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 shot 62 in a major championship, at the U.S. Open, played at the Los Angeles Country Club, becoming one of only four golfers to achieve this feat.