Rickie Fowler is the 2019 Waste Management Phoenix Open Champion
Rickie Fowler broke his 2-year winning drought yesterday by winning the Waste Management Phoenix Open at TPC Scottsdale. After a tumultuous final round which included a bizarre triple-bogey seven at the par-4 11th, Rickie managed to birdie 15 and 17 to shoot a 3-over final round 74. And that was all he needed to beat Branden Grace by two.
“It wasn’t fun,” Fowler told Golf Channel after the round. “Other than two holes it was a pretty darn good round of golf. You kind of have to roll with the punches … I’m happy with how we kept moving forward today. Finally we got it done [at this tournament].”
Fowler, who is not known to be a closer, proved everyone wrong yesterday. After his disastrous triple-bogey seven on the 11th, Rickie was able to right the ship and sail smoothly to victory.
All of his efforts, grit, and determination to bounce back showed a final round fortitude we rarely see from Fowler. Maybe that is just what he needs to become not only a 3-round player but a closer as well.
Fowler, a close friend of Tiger Woods, was asked if he had learned anything from Woods on how to play stellar Sunday golf? Rickie stated, “When I’ve talked to him about it, it’s about sticking to the game plan and executing.”
“Just being around Tiger, and playing matches with him, we have fun. He’s made me a better player. It’s a learning situation, even if you’re not asking him about what he thinks about.”
However, besides his ability to win, it is Rickie’s personality and character both on and off the course that leaves fans wanting more. He is the definition of class. To that point, after his win, Rickie stated,
“Trophies are great and this is amazing,” Fowler said. But win or lose, he said, “the sun’s coming up tomorrow.”
What Was In Rickie Fowler’s Winning Bag?
Driver: Cobra King F9 Speedback (10.5 degrees, 9-degree setting)
Shaft: Graphite Design Tour AD-IZ 7X
Length: 43.5 inches
Fairway Wood: Cobra King F8+ (14.5 degrees)
Shafts: Aldila Synergy 75TX
Length: 42 inches
Driving Iron: Cobra King F9 Speedback (4 iron)
Shaft: Graphite Design Tour AD
Irons: Cobra King Forged MB (4-PW)
Shafts: KBS Tour C-Taper 125S+
Wedges: Cobra King V-Grind (52, 56 and 60 degrees)
Shafts: True Temper Dynamic Gold Tour Issue S400
Putter: Scotty Cameron Circle T Newport 2 GSS prototype
Golf Ball: TaylorMade TP5x
Rickie Fowler & Success Series
Success Series is a first-of-its-kind education and coaching series showcasing world-class athletes, like Rickie Fowler. All lessons are accessible on your smartphone or tablet in 2D video and virtual reality.
The idea is to use Virtual Reality to relay to individuals from around the world the knowledge that has given such top athletes their immense success. The hope is through the use of our cutting-edge technology we can change the way individuals learn by creating meaningful and impactful experiences that will drive real-world results.
“The inspiration for Success Series was to bring major global sporting talent into people’s lives in the form of teaching/instruction and creating access to these world-class athletes leveraging the immersive environment that virtual reality brings to the user,” stated Success Series CEO Anthony Puntoriero in a statement. “The idea was really sparked around capitalizing on the VR technologies and the ability to scale content globally bringing Success Series into people lives and growing sports not only in global reach but through cutting edge technology.”
So why choose Rickie Fowler as our Ambassador?
“Rickie was the only golfer we wanted to target for Success Series, and that is because of who he is on and off the course,” stated Anthony Puntoriero, the CEO of Success Series. “Rickie’s brand and character has defined the new era of golfer, and he is the ideal ambassador to take golf into the homes of sports fans globally. His message is infectious, and he has a genuine passion for helping people get better at the game.”
Rickie Fowler’s charisma is infectious. Fowler is sincerely genuine and passionate about not only the game of golf but giving back. There is no better ambassador for Success Series, and we are beyond thankful to have him as a part of our team.
Want to learn from and play more like Rickie? Check out his three lessons and two bonus videos available at SuccessSeries.com. The complete package of lessons equals about 40 minutes of content for $20.
“It’s pretty cool,” Fowler told the Associated Press. “With the virtual reality, I could be standing in a bunker and it feels like you’re standing right next to me.”
