Rickie Fowler arrived in Silvis, Ailing., keen to place a disheartening efficiency final week behind him and enhance his standing within the race for the FedExCup Playoffs when he tees of on the John Deere Traditional on Thursday.
Fowler, who’s No. 111 within the Official World Golf Rating, will compete on the occasion for the primary time since 2010, when he was PGA Tour Rookie of the Yr.
“It is nice to be again,” the 36-year-old Fowler mentioned on Tuesday. “Was in a position to go play in Zach Johnson’s program yesterday and see some faces I have not seen shortly. Excited to be again at this event. You recognize, one which I undoubtedly preferred once I performed it and I want I’d’ve performed somewhat bit higher.
“Robust a part of the schedule, and it was at all times robust to sort of match it in and make it work, particularly main into (the Open). So, yeah, I used to be simply excited that it was in a position to work out this 12 months. Determined to take subsequent week off with the Scottish and play extra right here within the States.”
A six-time PGA Tour winner, Fowler has recorded one top-10 end this season and 5 within the high 25.
“I want it was some higher finishes than that, however at the very least on target. You recognize, really feel like trending on the proper time, taking final week away,” mentioned Fowler, who missed the minimize on the Rocket Traditional. “Exterior of that, I really feel like been seeing a number of positives.”
Fowler additionally mentioned he was unaware of the rising chatter of his title being added to the combo as a possible assistant captain for Keegan Bradley for the Ryder Cup.
“Have not heard something on that. Clearly I’ve beloved all of the group occasions I have been on and been part of,” Fowler mentioned. “We’ll cope with that if it involves that. I am clearly pleased to assist out, however I do know Keegan is engaged on attempting to make his personal group. He is acquired some nice guys at his facet serving to out. If they need me there, I’d hope scheduling and every part would work out. It could be enjoyable to be part of. We’ll cope with that when it will get to it.”
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